What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[mayserwegener]

BEYOND fantastic, Steve. I want a "magic hat bag" to pull them from, as you seem to!! FABbulous!!

Charlie, Thank you! Your Panama Hats Direct - A.F. Ribbon / Bow treatment Panama is fantastic!

 

[hatsRme]

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Today it’s a very special Borsalino to me. This is the 2nd time i’ve worn it. The first was on my Grandaughter’s 1st day last July. This is an Ecosan in Pervinca (periwinkle). Some hats just sit right. This is one of them. A wonderful hat. Luckily it came with an exact twin in brown. Just wish i had two heads.
Be well. Bowen

STILL looks stupendous, Bo! And that little bundle of love you're holding had exactly the same hospital blanket as my grandson, born one year ago yesterday, too!!

 

[1mach1]

3XOR

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Beautiful color. A Cobalt Blue from Optimo is due to arrive tomorrow. I hope the color will be as vivid as your Selentino.

Selentino Sterling:

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[drmaxtejeda]

I bought this Panama from a dealer in Mexico City. It isn't super fine, but it only cost about $300.
I am thinking of buying an Ultrafino the same dealer showed me today, with 42 "hebras" (strands,) for about $2200.
I don't know enough about Panamas to be sure it's worth the money. Tiffani from Optimo sent me some pics yesterday of a $2000 dollar panama, and this one seems to be even finer. With Optimo I would have a quality guarantee, and I know I wouldn't be taken advantage of... But it seems reasonable to think that a hat from Ecuador would be cheaper in Mexico City than Chicago.
Advice, anyone?

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[BobHufford]

I am sorry to double down, but I have another Stratoliner. Actually a few more Stratoliners. This one c.1942.

Dang Alan ... you're blowing me away with these early Strats! I really like that jacket as well and you know I love the necklace.

This is the 2nd time i’ve worn it. The first was on my Grandaughter’s 1st day last July.

Great pic Bowen! I do believe you're beaming.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I bought this Panama from a dealer in Mexico City. It isn't super fine, but it only cost about $300.
I am thinking of buying an Ultrafino the same dealer showed me today, with 42 "hebras" (strands,) for about $2200.
I don't know enough about Panamas to be sure it's worth the money. Tiffani from Optimo sent me some pics yesterday of a $2000 dollar panama, and this one seems to be even finer. With Optimo I would have a quality guarantee, and I know I wouldn't be taken advantage of... But it seems reasonable to think that a hat from Ecuador would be cheaper in Mexico City than Chicago.
Advice, anyone?

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Forgot to put pics on my last post.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Forgot to put pics on my last post.

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I’m of the opinion that no hat is worth $2,000, but if I had unlimited resources maybe I’d feel differently. If I was going to spend a lot of money I’d want it to be from a known and reputable dealer. Optimio and Brent Black are two names that come to mind.

I don’t think that many of us are qualified to really answer your question, and I know that I’m not one of the few. Whatever you decide, I hope you post lots of photos here for us to admire.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I think you're right. If I don't know enough to know what I am buying, I'd better buy from someone I trust. Besides, I love Optimo. Thank you!

I’m of the opinion that no hat is worth $2,000, but if I had unlimited resources maybe I’d feel differently. I was going to spend a lot of money I’d want it to be from a known and reputable dealer. Optimio and Brent Black are two names that come to mind.

I don’t think that many of us are qualified to really answer your question, and I know that I’m not one of the few. Whatever you decide, I hope you post lots of photos here for us to admire.

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[deadlyhandsome]

Beautiful color. A Cobalt Blue from Optimo is due to arrive tomorrow. I hope the color will be as vivid as your Selentino.

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If the color of your Optimo isn’t what you want I suppose we could trade.



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[drmaxtejeda]

Hahaha. I just figured out from my last post that I only buy Optimos because I don't know enough about hats to make intelligent choices. To quote Dirty Harry, "A man's gotta know his limitations."

If the color of your Optimo isn’t what you want I suppose we could trade.



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[drmaxtejeda]

Hahaha. I just figured out from my last post that I only buy Optimos because I don't know enough about hats to make intelligent choices. To quote Dirty Harry, "A man's gotta know his limitations."

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[deadlyhandsome]

Hahaha. I just figured out from my last post that I only buy Optimos because I don't know enough about hats to make intelligent choices. To quote Dirty Harry, "A man's gotta know his limitations."

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Yeah, you might need to sweeten the deal if you a hat as nice as a Selentino Sterling!

Someday I’d like to own an Optimo but I’m not counting on it as they rarely come up on the secondary market and the prices are a too rich for a simple civil servant.

 

[Richard Morgan]

Wearing the Beaver brand. I needed a photo for the gunfight group I will be joining, so my wife took one for me. Thought I would share,

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Great hat DD and a very cool picture. You look the part

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Yeah, you might need to sweeten the deal if you a hat as nice as a Selentino Sterling!

Someday I’d like to own an Optimo but I’m not counting on it as they rarely come up on the secondary market and the prices are a too rich for a simple civil servant.

A civil servant is rich in satisfaction.

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[Richard Morgan]

First generation Stetson Stratoliner, c.1941. 2.5 ounces, with pin.

Mighty fine Alan

 

[Richard Morgan]

I have a suspicion about Justin. He found a cellar where the aliens visiting Area 51 left all the hats taken off the heads of humans they collected and took back to their home planet. Only reasonable explanation for him to find so many nice early 20th century hats.

I'll buy that. At least with that explanation we don't have to admit he is either smarter than we are or works at it harder.

 

[Richard Morgan]

1930s Stetson Standard Quality

Very fine Standard Quality Jason. Looks to be in great shape

 

[Richard Morgan]

Ok, I give... UNCLE, UNCLE!!

The thermometer says 86 degrees F. So I went to the catacombs of straw, and picked this Panama Hats Direct product. A Fino fino quality, re-finished by Art Fawcett to include a vintage ribbon. Darn that Al Gore!!

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I like that straw Charlie.

 

[mmbarnes]

View attachment 117035 View attachment 117037 View attachment 117038 View attachment 117039 View attachment 117040 View attachment 117041 View attachment 117042 Greetings All:
Today it’s a very special Borsalino to me. This is the 2nd time i’ve worn it. The first was on my Grandaughter’s 1st day last July. This is an Ecosan in Pervinca (periwinkle). Some hats just sit right. This is one of them. A wonderful hat. Luckily it came with an exact twin in brown. Just wish i had two heads.
Be well. Bowen

That's an extraordinary looking hat. Perfect for extraordinary occasions.