The "Goddard" by Art Fawcett

[Sefton]

For my 1,000th post I'd like to show you my newest hat made for me by Mr.Art Fawcett,jr.
It's based on a hat that was worn by the French director Jean-Luc Goddard while filming "Le Mepris" with Brigitte Bardot and Jack Palance (1963). I sent some pictures to Art (not very good ones-sorry Art!)from a documentary on the DVD. Despite the lousy pictures (see below) Art was able to capture the hat and I couldn't be more pleased!

Judging by the dimensions of the hat from the source photos it seems likely that the original hat was made in the late 50s. Maybe in the '57-'59 period.

Here are the particulars:It's done in a charcoal color with a black ribbon. The brim is 1 3/4". The crown in front is 4 1/2",back is 3 3/4". Ribbon is about 2".

A few "action" shots:

Some shots of Goddard wearing the original:

Goddard is on the far right here:

Thanks Art for making another beautiful hat for me! :eusa_clap Thanks to the Fedora Lounge for giving me a place to show it off!:eusa_clap Cheers! Sefton

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Outstanding! Another beautiful hat (like your 30's Art model)! Damn, are you really a 7 7/8's? And I thought I had a big noggin!

Wear it well!

 

[The Duke]

That is very sharp! nice color and brim binding is also great! Congrats on a fine hat! :eusa_clap

 

[Sefton]

Outstanding! Another beautiful hat (like your 30's Art model)! Damn, are you really a 7 7/8's? And I thought I had a big noggin!

Wear it well!

Actually I'm a 7 3/4" extra long oval. I thought originally that I was 7 7/8ths because of the E.L.Oval business. Once I delt with a professional hatter-Art-I learned my correct size.

Thanks for the compliment. I really like this new hat, but I still enjoy wearing the 30s style one too. I don't know what will be next. For now I'm quite content with the two that I have.

 

[feltfan]

Nice lid...

...and Jack Palance RIP:

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117953728.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

 

[Razzman]

You've got a very nice looking hat. Fantastic color and ribbon combo.:eusa_clap Congratulations.:eusa_clap Another fine job by Art.

 

[WEEGEE]

Great dimensions

VERY COOL

 

[Atomic Glee]

What a cool hat - I normally don't like smaller brims, but that one really works (and fits you well).

I also feel the sizing pain - my Akubras are 7 7/8.

 

[Feraud]

Very nice. The dimensions suit you very well!

 

[ideaguy]

super looking-you wear it well; now, if you could only handle a camera and a
testy French blonde...

 

[John in Covina]

In psuedo french Trey Manifeque!

 

[Sefton]

super looking-you wear it well; now, if you could only handle a camera and a
testy French blonde...

Since I'm a happily married man I'll have to stick to handling the camera!

 

[nulty]

Love that Hat! Nice choice......

 

[Matt Deckard]

You wanted it and you got it!

Art has such a great eye.

Congrats on the new hat!

 

[jake_fink]

That's a great hat. Something quite different from what we so often see on these boards. A tribute to a one of a kind film maker too.

 

[Samsa]

This hat suits you very well! Art has done it again. Perhaps it's the fact that you are reading "Naked Lunch" in one of the pictures, but you remind me of a young William Burroughs.

 

[Sefton]

This hat suits you very well! Art has done it again. Perhaps it's the fact that you are reading "Naked Lunch" in one of the pictures, but you remind me of a young William Burroughs.

Actually,I don't think Burroughs was ever young.. Thanks for the compliment though!

 

[Samsa]

Actually,I don't think Burroughs was ever young.. Thanks for the compliment though!

Haha, that's true; I have yet to see him as a young man. The only photos I've seen are of him staring magisterially out from behind those spectacles of his.

 

[matei]

Wow - that is a wonderful hat. I really like the colour. Is that the "steel" colour felt that Art has?

I have a '50s (I think) Royal Stetson that has the same colour and ribbon, the brim is just a wee bit wider.

It looks good on you. :eusa_clap

Edit: Duhh... the first post said it was charcoal. I need to pay more attention!

 

[DOUGLAS]

I must say that is a terrific hat. It looks great on you. Art is good.