What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[EstherWeis]

My sympathy goes to my European friends. While 4° C isn't that bad to me, snow is just beyond reason at this point, Esther. I'll bet Bob's all atingle in anticipation of his new hat (I know I am, and all I get to see is a photo!).
Mark, just curious, did John Galt also mimic the brim stitching you find on Playboys?
Matt, you need to work on The Smirk.

Sorry to those still in jackets, but it's in the 60s, F, here this AM, on it's way to the low 80s. Has summer arrived? I sure hope so!

Back in my newest hat this morning, Borsalino Alessandria...

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Ready for business my friend!
Looks awesome!

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

Mark, just curious, did John Galt also mimic the brim stitching you find on Playboys?

Nope. This one had some issues with the brim initially, so John trimmed it a bit, experimented with a new device to replicate the flange and left it with a raw edge. It's a bit more cupped than I prefer, but the replacement sweat is top-notch and the hat fits well. I need to add that I sent the hat to him and allowed him full artistic license, so the flange curl is not wrong or against my wishes - it's what he chose to do to when bringing it back to life. It was a pretty sorry mess when he got it.

 

[DJH]

Peters Brothers Milan

 

[Joao Encarnado]

Some days out and a lot of pages to read

Saturday - Akubra Sombrero

Sunday - Stetson 4xB T.M.

And today - Stagecoach Hi-Ho

 

[TheDane]

My sympathy goes to my European friends. While 4° C isn't that bad to me, snow is just beyond reason at this point, Esther

In my experience many Americans don't realize how Northern much of Europe is situated. Denmark is crossed by latitudes 55-57. That resembles Central/Northern Labrador! Holland and Belgium are a bit more Southern, but still not particularly warm. I believe you have to go as far South as Milan to end on the same latitude as NY

 

[Daniele Tanto]

@ tropicalbob This is a clone of an "elegant hat" from the thirties, more or less!
I asked NWH to came close to a picture I sent them
The final work is pretty nice

 

[javadave61]

Love that PB Milan, David. Looks great.

D'Aquino today.

 

[Bob Roberts]

The Moonstone Fed just looks so slick!

Thanx Eliesti.

 

[Frunobulax]

In my experience many Americans don't realize how Northern much of Europe is situated. Denmark is crossed by latitudes 55-57. That resembles Central/Northern Labrador! Holland and Belgium are a bit more Southern, but still not particularly warm. I believe you have to go as far South as Milan to end on the same latitude as NY

Yeah, I realize it, when I think about it, but I don't think I intuit it on a regular basis. Esther is farther north than Minneapolis, Montreal, or even Vancouver.

Peters Brothers Milan

I almost broke mine out today, David. Re worked the bash a little last night to give it some rearward rake - it worked up very easy. I'm dyin' to give it a debut!

 

[hatsRme]

Right you are, Joao!! A few days away, and the show continues to bring forward fantastic and fine felts and now STRAW. Another few days here, and the straws are coming!!

To start the week, a 1940's pristine, like new, and maybe never worn (much) M&K Custom Hatters of LA, in gray; forty-five year old Pendleton Board Shirt. Background: 1000 US Gallon fuel oil tank, just pulled from 60 subterranean years behind my house. What relief!!

 

[1mach1]

Right you are, Joao!! A few days away, and the show continues to bring forward fantastic and fine felts and now STRAW. Another few days here, and the straws are coming!!

To start the week, a 1940's pristine, like new, and maybe never worn (much) M&K Custom Hatters of LA, in gray; forty-five year old Pendleton Board Shirt. Background: 1000 US Gallon fuel oil tank, just pulled from 60 subterranean years behind my house. What relief!!

Wow! Wow, wow, wow!
Fantastic, Charlie!!

 

[moontheloon]

Right you are, Joao!! A few days away, and the show continues to bring forward fantastic and fine felts and now STRAW. Another few days here, and the straws are coming!!

To start the week, a 1940's pristine, like new, and maybe never worn (much) M&K Custom Hatters of LA, in gray; forty-five year old Pendleton Board Shirt. Background: 1000 US Gallon fuel oil tank, just pulled from 60 subterranean years behind my house. What relief!! View attachment 48769 View attachment 48770 View attachment 48771 View attachment 48772 View attachment 48773 View attachment 48774

damn fine hat right there

 

[hatsRme]

Thanks, Moon!

Somehow I missed you Harv! Forgve me!! Thanks for the comments, my friend!!

 

[TheDane]

Looking really smashing, Charlie - and a wonderful hat too! Does it have a blue-ish hue, or is it the shirt that slightly tweaks the white balance? In any case, it's a stunner!

 

[Bamaboots]

To start the week, a 1940's pristine, like new, and maybe never worn (much) M&K Custom Hatters of LA, in gray; forty-five year old Pendleton Board Shirt. Background: 1000 US Gallon fuel oil tank, just pulled from 60 subterranean years behind my house. What

What a hat, Charlie. Now I have a new favorite.

 

[Frunobulax]

damn fine hat right there

Ditto to that! Love me a shark's gill, too!

 

[TheDane]

Ditto to that! Love me a shark's gill, too!

- not to mention the fixed-button trolley. Mouthwatering!

 

[ND1SU]

Yesterday was Palm Sunday (I am Eastern Orthodox). This is what I wore.

Notes:

1. I know the hat band is messed up. I will have to buy a new one for the hat.
2. The bowtie was tied by hand. I had not worn a bowtie in 24 years, and back then, all I wore was pre-tied. I may have to use a collar bar next time to stabilize the positioning of the tie.

 

[hatsRme]

- ...Mouthwatering!

You guys are ALL fantastic!! But, mouthwatering... I really did LOL!! To answer your question, Ole, this hat is decidedly a neutral gray, with a slightly warmer ribbon tone. The blue hue must be you; or the blue shirts' bouncing light.

 

[TheDane]

Don't worry, Charlie. Felt can take lot of drooling without shrinking