Vintage Silhouettes Custom Hats - Official Affiliate Thread

[Rmccamey]

Great contrast! You can't go wrong with a VS!

Had to register just so I could show off my VS 'One-Under'. I got my order in just before September 30th ended!
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[Tukwila]

Had to register just so I could show off my VS 'One-Under'. I got my order in just before September 30th ended!
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Not familiar with this model. What are the colors and specs? It looks lovely!

 

[St.Ignatz]

Hello Art,
What's to become of the blocks on hand?
Be good to yourself.
Tom D.

To clarify I was inquiring about clients blocks.

 

[Art Fawcett]

Hello Art,
What's to become of the blocks on hand?
Be good to yourself.
Tom D.

To clarify I was inquiring about clients blocks.

Everything is being sold as units Tom. I am negotiating for everything as a whole. I do have some good news though. David and I have reached an agreement that allows VS to live on. He is taking over the name, files, and client band blocks. He also is planning on staying at my current address so very little will change other than my leaving. I'll try to keep everyone posted.

 

[St.Ignatz]

Thanks for the good news.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Everything is being sold as units Tom. I am negotiating for everything as a whole. I do have some good news though. David and I have reached an agreement that allows VS to live on. He is taking over the name, files, and client band blocks. He also is planning on staying at my current address so very little will change other than my leaving. I'll try to keep everyone posted.

As it should be, i would say.
Art, you must have the utmost confidence in David to pass along your lifelong passion, name and establishment. That speaks volumes as to his skills.
What an honor for David and the ultimate statement by you.
Such the bonus for all of us.
Thank you.
Bowen

 

[Art Fawcett]

Thanks Bowen. You are right, I trust him more than any other hatter. I know his skills, I taught him along with Kathy Sturm so he is adept at both Dress and Western styles. This way he will have the head start he deserves after tolerating me for six years.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

My major hat regrets are that i did not commission one from you Art, years ago before collecting all these i have. I would have rather 10 of yours to a hundred of mine any day.
At least i have one beauty.
Thanks
God Bless and protect.
B

 

[Hurricane Jack]

I always feel like "the cock of the walk" when wearing my VS! Thank you Art & best of luck to you in retirement.

 

[Rmccamey]

That is great news Art.

Everything is being sold as units Tom. I am negotiating for everything as a whole. I do have some good news though. David and I have reached an agreement that allows VS to live on. He is taking over the name, files, and client band blocks. He also is planning on staying at my current address so very little will change other than my leaving. I'll try to keep everyone posted.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I was lucky enough to get an order in from Art a couple of weeks before he closed orders. I got my dad one for his birthday and decided that I finally had to get one for myself before it was too late. This is what resulted. The felt is chocolate brown 100% beaver and the ribbon is a thin copper one as I don't go for the traditiona fedora look and prefer a more Western vibe, even for a hat like this one. This is my first dress weight hat and my first custom measured hat and I am thrilled with it. I am amazed at how comfortable it is. The felt feels much softer and lustrous than my two western weight hats. Art and I talked and I gave him some specific guidance, but did not dictate everything to him and I think he did an incredible job of balancing what I wanted with his own magic. @Art Fawcett thank you so much for this beautiful hat. It is my favorite hat of any kind that I own and I will treasure it forever.

And now, here are too many pics:

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Some shots of me wearing it:

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

I was lucky enough to get an order in from Art a couple of weeks before he closed orders. I got my dad one for his birthday and decided that I finally had to get one for myself before it was too late. This is what resulted. The felt is chocolate brown 100% beaver and the ribbon is a thin copper one as I don't go for the traditiona fedora look and prefer a more Western vibe, even for a hat like this one. This is my first dress weight hat and my first custom measured hat and I am thrilled with it. I am amazed at how comfortable it is. The felt feels much softer and lustrous than my two western weight hats. Art and I talked and I gave him some specific guidance, but did not dictate everything to him and I think he did an incredible job of balancing what I wanted with his own magic. @Art Fawcett thank you so much for this beautiful hat. It is my favorite hat of any kind that I own and I will treasure it forever.

And now, here are too many pics:

Radiant!!
Just plain radiant!
Way to break into the hat thread with a treasure!
B

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Some shots of me wearing it:

Thank you Dude for showcasing your Art Fawcett VS for us hat guys.
Your jackets are impeccable and regally worn and as always your images are professional quality.
Thanks for sharing Dude.
Now....is Dad around??
Bowen

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Radiant!!
Just plain radiant!
Way to break into the hat thread with a treasure!
B

Thank you Dude for showcasing your Art Fawcett VS for us hat guys.
Your jackets are impeccable and regally worn and as always your images are professional quality.
Thanks for sharing Dude.
Now....is Dad around??
Bowen

Thanks so much! I am certainly in love with this hat. A huge thanks again to @Art Fawcett !

I will see if I can get some shots of my dad in his hat in the near future.

 

[Chris_dash]

The Love the sand color, all are beautiful <3

 

[Art Fawcett]

Dang Dude, your jackets make the hat well, pedestrian. I'm glad you are pleased, thank you for posting

 

[belfastboy]

I was lucky enough to get an order in from Art a couple of weeks before he closed orders. I got my dad one for his birthday and decided that I finally had to get one for myself before it was too late. This is what resulted. The felt is chocolate brown 100% beaver and the ribbon is a thin copper one as I don't go for the traditiona fedora look and prefer a more Western vibe, even for a hat like this one. This is my first dress weight hat and my first custom measured hat and I am thrilled with it. I am amazed at how comfortable it is. The felt feels much softer and lustrous than my two western weight hats. Art and I talked and I gave him some specific guidance, but did not dictate everything to him and I think he did an incredible job of balancing what I wanted with his own magic. @Art Fawcett thank you so much for this beautiful hat. It is my favorite hat of any kind that I own and I will treasure it forever.

And now, here are too many pics:

Beautiful combination of colours and I love the thinner ribbon work.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Called Art the other day and asked if he had any 7 1/4 Panamas left. So now I have one more hat from Vintage Silhouettes. This makes number 10 for straw hats from Art.
Crown: 4 3/8" front, 3 1/2" back
Brim: 2 1/2"
Ribbon: 1 3/8" dark olive

 

[Blare]

Called Art the other day and asked if he had any 7 1/4 Panamas left. So now I have one more hat from Vintage Silhouettes. This makes number 10 for straw hats from Art.
Crown: 4 3/8" front, 3 1/2" back
Brim: 2 1/2"
Ribbon: 1 3/8" dark olive

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Beautiful hat Bill.


Best,
Joe


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