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What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

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bowlerman

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I've had derbies on the brain, so I grabbed a second hat o' the day on my way out the door with Gabe to join Rebecca for lunch at her job.

Knox Excellent Quality.

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That thing is beautiful, Matt!
 

mmbarnes

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Looking good in that derby! I really love the Knox logo in the liner, really detailed and colorful. What era is this beauty from?
Thanks Red,

Hmmm...

Since this one has "Ovalized Sixteenths Trade Mark" embossed on the sweatband, I'd say '30s or maybe early '40s (I believe I read somewhere on the Lounge that Knox was embossing that language where appropriate during that period. I think that Brad Bowers may have written that).

Of course, I'm often wrong (ask my fifteen year old son[emoji6]). So I'm throwing in a couple of shots here of the embossment and the label under the sweat (albeit a little blurry. Sorry). I'm hopeful that a mind better than mine will set me straight if I'm off the narrow path.
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Enjoy the evening.

Matt
 

jackm

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mmbarnes

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Thanks Michael, Red and mmb!
I had been skeptical about whether I would like a bowler before I saw this one. Now, I want more!
The pea coat is a good match with it. I have a wool cashmere blend topcoat that would do well with it too.
Glad to read that you like it. It looks great on you.

In this doofus's opinion, the D'Orsay curl is one of the most elegant and stylish fashion innovations of all time. To me, it's the subtle differences between each derby that make them so nifty. Buy more! (but... No pressure, man.)
 

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Headed out this morning in a vtg. Whippet. Enjoyed the foggy, humid morning as it rolled across the lake.

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Had to come in to change hats as I need to get to do an unexpected chore. I choose a vtg. Adam fedora. I am removing a dead deer I found in the yard. My options are I can take care of it, call the city and pay or call a private contractor and pay. My brother and I am taking care of it after the local game warden comes over and gives permission.

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An unexpected morning chore for me today.

Best, Eric -
That whippet is something else.
 
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