The Powell from Matt Deckard Apparel

[hatophile]

Wow, I may need to invest in a suit now... Oh honey, guess what?

 

[DJH]

I think it will look good with sweatshirt and jeans as well!

 

[Matt Deckard]

I think it will look good with sweatshirt and jeans as well!

I can't say that I support sweatshirts and jeans, but I do agree with your assertion.

 

[Matt Deckard]

Looks more like a 1940's model than 30's. Most of the 1930's fedora styles command a brim less than 2.5" and didn't have bound brim edges.

Still, a fine looking hat (love the color combo).

There are a lot of the shorter brims in late 20s movies, but the 2 1/2 and wider brims were pretty common in the day as well. When the 40s came in you saw dimensions lean more toward the wider brim and shorter crown. I chose the dimension that I did for the Powell because... well, they just work.

 

[Oldsarge]

Every well dressed man needs a S&W or Colt M1917 as an accessory!

 

[DJH]

Sarge, maybe Matt includes one with each order

 

[Matt Deckard]

The hat in itself is a weapon.

 

[DJH]

Only if looks could kill...

 

[hatophile]

Yeah, you need a permit for that one.

 

[Matt Deckard]

Also available in long and wide oval, for those with more demanding craniums. The first run of fedoras are slated to be on clients' heads by late January early February

 

[Mario]

The hat in itself is a weapon.

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Wondeful hat, Matt. I really love the colors but would probably prefer to go with a 2 1/4" or 2 3/8" brim, preferably unfinished.

 

[cookie]

You get free espresso and a bullet thrown in!

 

[scotrace]

Also available in long and wide oval, for those with more demanding craniums. The first run of fedoras are slated to be on clients' heads by late January early February

Curse you, Matt Deckard.

 

[Matt Deckard]

Curse you, Matt Deckard.

I have a long oval head... german oval actually.

 

[Ordinary Guy]

I have a long oval head... german oval actually.

Can you possibly explain the difference between long oval and German oval???

 

[Old Rogue]

Matt, the hat is gorgeous. That's a term I generally reserve for women!

 

[pgoat]

oh, so tempting....

another like for the 6" high crown and 2.5" brim. Long oval just helps tug on my wallet...

 

[Matt Deckard]

Packable

Any felt breaks down over time, just like any suit wears out. I chose a very good felt so it wouldn't break down very quickly. I like clothes that I can abuse. This is a hat you can roll up and abuse... But don't forget to properly take care of it as well. Cleaning and blocking are required with a hat over time, just as a good suit needs cleaning and pressing now and again.

[video=youtube;RlOlPCNzmyA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlOlPCNzmyA[/video]

 

[hatophile]

Excellent!

 

[DJH]

Very cool, Matt.

Now all you need is to come up with a little triangular box with your logo on it.