The Stratoliner Association {Premiere}

[rclark]

My new Stetson Premiere Stratoliner that was delivered earlier today. The color is Cornhill. The light is reflecting strangely off of the ribbon in the front. It is just their standard ribbon.

The tulip tree behind me is blooming, so spring must almost be here!

 

[RBH]

The new offering from Stetson should have its own thread.

 

[rclark]

The new offering from Stetson should have its own thread.

Good call!

 

[KyleK]

Good looking hat! I'm waiting on a mink.

The visual effect on your ribbon is called moire - here's the wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moiré_pattern

Commonly occurs when photographing textiles that have small, repeated patterns, sheen, etc. Most times a slight movement of the subject closer or further away from the lens or a change of focal point will remedy. It's a complex phenomenon that, trust me, can drive you crazy when photographing clothing professionally.

 

[rclark]

Good looking hat! I'm waiting on a mink.

The visual effect on your ribbon is called moire - here's the wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moiré_pattern

Commonly occurs when photographing textiles that have small, repeated patterns, sheen, etc. Most times a slight movement of the subject closer or further away from the lens or a change of focal point will remedy. It's a complex phenomenon that, trust me, can drive you crazy when photographing clothing professionally.

I just thought it was my crappy iPhone camera!

 

[fedoracentric]

Moire used to be a major problem in the printing industry, too.

 

[g.durand]

I received my Mink Premiere Strat today. I am impressed. As others have noted, the felt on this one is dense, has a nice hand, and shapes easily. There are still some issues with the ribbon tacking as previously mentioned, but it's not atrocious. If Hatco can get that issue under control and also stitch the liners in place, they will have a product that comes close to rivaling Stetsons from 60 years ago. Here it is out of the box and after bit of hand creasing.

 

[splintercellsz]

Very nice!!

 

[rclark]

Beautiful hat and creasing, g.durand! I got a Cornhill and can't put it down.

 

[g.durand]

It definitely makes you want to touch it.

 

[ManofKent]

Looks good g.d.

 

[Landman]

Black and Mink Stratoliners

My black and mink Premiere Stetson Stratoliners with sterling silver reproduction hat pins. Great hats!

 

[ManofKent]

They look good Landman.

 

[Landman]

Thanks Richard.

 

[Rogera]

g.d, Landman, good looking lids guys! Now we need headshots

 

[hatophile]

Arrggghhh, Ya'll went and made me order a tawny Strat now, and a straw to boot. Enablers, that's what we are!

 

[rclark]

Very nice! I just got one in Cornhill color last week and it is a fantastic hat! Trying to hold off on ordering one in Caribou but I'm feeling kind of weak! My wife asked me why I have so many hats (and I have nothing compared to you guys!) and I tell her "because they make them." I just like hats. Now, I just need to search for creative ways to store my hats now that my collection is growing!

 

[hatophile]

Very nice! I just got one in Cornhill color last week and it is a fantastic hat! Trying to hold off on ordering one in Caribou but I'm feeling kind of weak! My wife asked me why I have so many hats (and I have nothing compared to you guys!) and I tell her "because they make them." I just like hats. Now, I just need to search for creative ways to store my hats now that my collection is growing!

When my wife asks me about hats, I point to her pocketbooks and shoes. That usually does the trick.
Storing them is another matter entirely.

 

[g.durand]

g.d, Landman, good looking lids guys! Now we need headshots

Here you go.

 

[rclark]

Very nice, g.d.! I love that Mink color.