The Cap Faction

[seabass]

Very Nice Ed !

 

[ManofKent]

Nice fabric Howard - I had some pocket squares made up from vintage kimono fabric, it can be beautiful stuff.

 

[Stuffsmith]

Beautiful cap, Ed! Sits so nicely on the dome. Truly classy.
Can't wait to see what Barry does with your kimono fabric, Howard!

 

[mikespens]

Yep, that could turn out pretty wild Howard.

 

[Two Types]

Got to get a Clyde!!! (got to get some money first)

 

[Stuffsmith]

Now here's a map we could all get with!

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[Stuffsmith]

Maybe some info for that image is in order:

"This rather sinister image is one of the biggest mysteries in the history of western cartography. Most often referred to simply as the Fool’s Cap Map of the World, it is unknown why, when, where and by whom it was made.

The only thing that can be said about it with some certainty is that it dates from ca. 1580-1590. But sources even differ as to the type of projection used, some referring to it as ptolemaic (i.e. equidistant conic), others claiming it owes more to the techniques of Mercator and/or Ortelius (and being an enthusiast rather than a specialist, I’m not one to call this).

The map shows the world ‘dressed up’ in the traditional garb of a court jester: the double-peaked, bell-tipped cap (1) and the jester’s staff (2). The face is hidden (or replaced) by the map, giving the whole image an ominous, threatening quality that feels anachronistically modern. " bigthink.com

 

[Stuffsmith]

Sorry if that was off topic, but I thought it might be of interest.

 

[Chepstow]

Sorry if that was off topic, but I thought it might be of interest.

Stuff, interesting stuff and a Great Picture.
Thanks for sharing that!

Ed, Great Cap, you look very Sharp with it!

Howard, Great Fabrice, can't wait to See the Cap!



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[Stuffsmith]

From the gauzy time before I knew of Johnny, Barry and the vintage piles, this Coal Headwear cap taught me to appreciate the paneled look. Still gets thrown on once a week...

 

[dh66]

That cap looks great, especially with your glasses. I'm very partial to panel caps myself, especially flopped over to one side like that.

 

[Pinesiw]

Nice one, HatsWV. Nothing like a cap that feels just right. Particularly for us blokes with extra skin on top.

I just got one of Baron Kurtz's 1930's French denim workwear caps yesterday, and I have to say, it is a total killer. Fits me like a glove. And the denim really doesn't need a snap in front because when you shift it on your head, it stays how you put it. This one is going to get seriously better with age. I can hardly believe it's 80 year old denim - it's pristine. Thanks, Pete!
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How does the back look on this cap? Is it similar to the old town cap?

 

[Pinesiw]

Wanted to post BK's French work cap he had for sale.
It's made of selvage jean fabric. The cap is darted in the rear and has a round seam in the front of the cap like many modern day caps.
The cut of the fabric raises the front of the crown up off the bill of the cap. Which does not have any internal support.

Ah, looking way back found the answer to my question x)

 

[Pinesiw]

Here's my first proper vintage newsboy cap... I was sold it as 1930's - can anyone verify this? It fits great and the wool is gorgeous - I'm a happy boy.

Sry for bringing up old posts but its been awhile since ive sat and gone through what everybody had shared.
I really like this fabric smith, nice find

 

[Stuffsmith]

Thanks, Pinesiw - I'm getting a ton of use out of that cap.

On a very exciting note, Johnny Cordova has just finished my new cap – a brand-new design for him and I am totally in love with it. You can see it here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/...073741884.469206986448625&type=1&l=830795e18a

Can't wait to sport it! Good work, J!!

 

[mikespens]

Stuff, I saw that on Johnny's thread and it blew me away. One of the koolest caps I've ever seen, congrats!

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Nice one Johnny. I do need a green cap in rotation.

 

[Chepstow]

Fantastisch Design, truly a Sharp Cap!
Congrats Stuff and Johnny!



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[dh66]

That cap is great. That kind of craftsmanship is a rare thing

 

[Feraud]

Agreed.