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What hat are you waiting for today?

NewJack

Practically Family
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That's more than a good get. Excellent hats. That one looks super.

Thanks so much! However, I am in awe of a blue Mac Lachlin (?) you shared! The taller crown on that one is simply a beast! I love pieces with taller crowns. and now that my eyes have been lit with Homburgs, I'm considering a custom built on similar dimensions as larger sizes are rare!
 
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18,380
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Nederland
Thanks so much! However, I am in awe of a blue Mac Lachlin (?) you shared! The taller crown on that one is simply a beast! I love pieces with taller crowns. and now that my eyes have been lit with Homburgs, I'm considering a custom built on similar dimensions as larger sizes are rare!
Thanks, Jack. That blue MacLachlan was a chance find alright. Superb hats in every way, as you'll soon find out. I'm in doubt however if there's a hatter out there who's able to replicate the craftmanship that went into these hats. MacLachlan hat are a rare find in any shade, so best cherish the one you're going to get!
 

drmaxtejeda

I'll Lock Up
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8,352
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Mexico City
From Daniele:

Panizza Royal Sportsman in heather. Size 59. Made during the seventies at Panizza historical factory in Ghiffa on the Lago Maggiore.

This is my favorite of the hats I just bought from Daniele. Love it.
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Desert dog

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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3,291
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California
I'll bet you didn't get three for five, even back in the day![emoji16].
A couple of whiskeys and a late night offer used to have different results. Now they get me three hats for $5. :rolleyes:

Hell, I don't even know what size they are. More exciting this way I guess.

1930s Stetson Bowler, late '40s Dobbs Homburg, and a flattened top hat that looks pretty old.

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19,408
Location
Funkytown, USA
A couple of whiskeys and a late night offer used to have different results. Now they get me three hats for $5. :rolleyes:

Hell, I don't even know what size they are. More exciting this way I guess.

1930s Stetson Bowler, late '40s Dobbs Homburg, and a flattened top hat that looks pretty old.

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That Dobbs looks like it has some serious potential.

I'll bet you didn't get three for five, even back in the day![emoji16].

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Albany Oregon
Taking a chance on a modern (ish?) Biltmore "Derby" in cognac. I originally thought it was a nice homburg open crown, but the mfg label calls it a Derby. Needs some serious brim curling to make it more D'orsay and old timey. Made an offer and bought it. We will see, at least it is a nice looking imperial. Got a kick out of the shop name it came from.
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Central California
Taking a chance on a modern (ish?) Biltmore "Derby" in cognac. I originally thought it was a nice homburg open crown, but the mfg label calls it a Derby. Needs some serious brim curling to make it more D'orsay and old timey. Made an offer and bought it. We will see, at least it is a nice looking imperial. Got a kick out of the shop name it came from. View attachment 128796 View attachment 128797

Great color, Mike. I’m curious if the crown is soft or hard. I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s actually a homburg. Either way I like it.


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drmaxtejeda

I'll Lock Up
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Mexico City
Ohhh, they got it right with that hat. Nothing I can point to, but the whole hat just looks “right.”


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I know, doesn't it? Daniele really helped me out with his expertise.

I went to Italy once, to buy a Newfoundland dog. A friend asked me why I was going to Liguria to buy a Canadian breed. My answer was "Italians make everything more beautiful."


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18,380
Location
Nederland
A couple of whiskeys and a late night offer used to have different results. Now they get me three hats for $5. :rolleyes:

Hell, I don't even know what size they are. More exciting this way I guess.

1930s Stetson Bowler, late '40s Dobbs Homburg, and a flattened top hat that looks pretty old.

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What the others said. That Dobbs looks promising indeed. You'll get $5 worth of fun out of these no matter what.
 
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Nederland
Taking a chance on a modern (ish?) Biltmore "Derby" in cognac. I originally thought it was a nice homburg open crown, but the mfg label calls it a Derby. Needs some serious brim curling to make it more D'orsay and old timey. Made an offer and bought it. We will see, at least it is a nice looking imperial. Got a kick out of the shop name it came from. View attachment 128796 View attachment 128797
Interesting piece, Mike. Hard to find bowler hats in other than black. See what you can make of it.
 

Zoukatron

One of the Regulars
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143
Location
London, UK
I recently checked out the instagram account of Stephen Temkin (Leon Drexler) and he had an picture of an in progress, dark blue homburg with the sort of crown proportions that I asked for. Either someone else in London has very similar tastes to me, or I'm getting new hat soon... Spoiler alert: I am getting my new hat soon. :)
 

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