What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[gtdean48]

Western Stetson conversion...

No photos yet but I took a vintage 3X Stetson Western hat cut down the brim & recreased to a diamond crease with a pinch. Will get some shots...

 

[Dinerman]

Nice photo, Dman. That place is starting to look lived-in.

Thanks. So is the hat!lol

 

[Frykitty]

My "new" old best friend

posted some pics in new hats thread, thought I should put a couple here too.
Borsalino not sure the age, but I love it.

 

[DOUGLAS]

The Royal Stetson /The Avenue

 

[jimmy the lid]

Douglas -- great lid. That is the only other Stetson Avenue I have ever seen. It would be great to see more photos (inside and out) of that lid, if you're of a mind. I'd be interested to know how it compares to the "Avenue" in this thread.

As a sign of solidarity, I'll be wearing my Stetson Avenue today, as well -- although the photo wasn't taken in today's snow...

 

[gtdean48]

2 5/8" brim Stetson OR...

 

[DOUGLAS]

Douglas -- great lid. That is the only other Stetson Avenue I have ever seen. It would be great to see more photos (inside and out) of that lid, if you're of a mind. I'd be interested to know how it compares to the "Avenue" in this thread.

Hey jtl, here are a couple of other pics of the hat. I think it is Fourties or a bit before. The felt is fantastic and can still take different creases at will.

 

[Hat Head]

Wearing my B!Wear cap today

 

[carter]

More Great Hats!

Douglas and Jimmy, THe Stetson Avenues are TERRIFIC! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Today, I decided to blend in with the local culture. Resistol XXX, 4" brim.

Yesterday, it was my Stetson Temple, in the color they call "SAGE.". I just happen to have a sport coat the same color.

 

[kiltie]

Great hats, all...

J.T.,
Thirty-five years of life in Texas, and I've never owned a Cowboy hat ( beyond the Open Road ). Quick: Resistol or Stetson?

 

[carter]

Stetson Nostalgia

Opinions regarding the silver-on-black ribbon?

 

[kiltie]

I mean this in the manliest possible way :rage: , but it looks a tad feminine, I think. Is it actually two ribbons?

 

[kiltie]

...and not to crawfish, but it's not feminine in color or whatever, but just the idea of layered ribbons. Maybe I need to see more pictures.

 

[carter]

Kiltie, I am not exploring my feminine side. Hmmm...perhaps I should. Nah.

Yes, There are two ribbons. There are more pictures here:
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=37638

Jimmy bound the brim and changed the original ribbon for a wider one. I then asked if he would add a second, narrower ribbon that matched the edge binding atop the black one. So he did. I kinda, sorta like it but now I wonder if it isn't a bit too much. Comments are welcome.

Maybe this is a work in progress. [huh]

 

[B. F. Socaspi]

I like the idea of it, I just don't personally think that hat is the right vehicle for said idea. Personally, I think it'd look better sans the black and with the matching silvers.

 

[J.T.Marcus]

Opinions regarding the silver-on-black ribbon?

I like it. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
I also did a two-tone ribbon, a while back. (This is the Resistol I dyed using hair color.)

 

[handlebar bart]

My Tony B lid after work

Glamour shot with my gang sportin our work lids.lol

And my lid from Tony lid takes a beating and grins in response

 

[Frykitty]

I really like the two tone ribbons, its something you don't see often. J.T. you dyed you hat with hair dye??? You are far braver than I, I would be too afraid of the unknown consequences of my actions, but it seems to have worked out for you marvelously. :eusa_clap

Here's my hat for the day: a stingy Champ... 60's I guess. It's a little rough around the edges, but that's how I like it.

 

[Frykitty]

Double Ribbons Question

I've been thinking about the two tone ribbon treatment, is there much evidence of this kind of modification in the past e.g. 40's or 50's ? Or is this a more of a modern phenomenon?