What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[zetwal]

So how about some Afield shots of the beautiful moon/planets conjunction in the western sky? Would love to see it from your neighborhood. Here is the view from outside my front door last night, with Jupiter, Venus and the crescent moon trying to compete with the streetlights.

Looks like the view that I caught last evening.

Lovely sight ...

 

[gtdean48]

Went with the vented VS Custom ArtLite Natural Beaver thin ribbon. Still have the liner in but not for long given the weather forecast....

 

[BR Gordon]

gtdean, That hat is a beauty. It's a shame that Art will not be able to get new light weight bodies.

BR

 

[billyspew]

Knox 20 today.

 

[zetwal]

Knox 20 today.

Looks nice ... :yo:

 

[Chief000731]

I'll repost this new thread of mine from the suits subforum here, and the Ask Andy forum, to include it as what I wore today:

Two years ago, I had a new series of bespoke clothing commissioned in Korea. Well, I just had another trip back to the same location with the tailor, so I had another one made. I'll resurrect the threads to add the latest piece.

Overall, I'm trying to "class up" my look, especially in semi-formal attire, and am exploring various options and combinations. Very open to comments, criticisms, and suggestions.

The master thread is here in the Bespoke Subforum: (participation by those who have applied for Bespoke Subforum access)
http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103390

Part 1 of the series is here: http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103468
Part 2 of the series is here: http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103654
Part 3 of the series is here: http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103682
Part 4 of the series is here: http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103833
Part 5 of the series is here: http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103859
Part 6 of the series is here: http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103955
Part 7 of the series is here: http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/f...d.php?t=104182
Part 8 of the series is here: http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=104250

This time around, I wanted to go retro again. I was inspired by Matt Deckard's clothing, particularly this picture below. I definitely wanted something from the Prohibition era, that could have been seen in "The Untouchables" or such, but wouldn't be totally out of place in today's world. Here's the Matt Deckard pic that inspired me the most. I wish it was a better look at the suit--I absolutely love the look.

So I asked my tailor to make that suit, of a Prohibition era but incorporating some modern aspects as well, and I'm really happy with the final results. I do hope I get the chance to get a true Matt Deckard suit some day! I decided to have the vest and jacket match, with different color trousers. They were going a particular direction with the vest and trousers, and had to have them raise the vest top point by a bit, and keep the trousers a bit baggy. The suit feels great to wear with braces.

Overall, feedback on the suit has been really good so far. The first time I wore it out in Denver, I was walking the downtown streets after a late dinner, and had some young hecklers go by on a scooter. The guy shouted, "Hey, it's Luca Brasi!" (I'm actually impressed he got the reference somewhat correct on that one) After which the girl shouted, "Yo, thah gawdfahhtheh!" (capturing her apparent Jersey accent as best as I can) But then on the plane ride home, the stewardess said, "it's so nice to see a man in a fedora nowadays!" Another lady said "wow, you're wearing the hell out of that fedora!" And another lady eyed me a couple times, and on the airplane after I had taken off the jacket and hat, she caught me in the isle and said, "I think you are very elegant!" That last one really made my day.

(I like to still dress up for airline travel, to remember the golden days of the airlines and our heritage)

So, the suit. Starting with the outerwear I wore to church. The suit is bespoke. Shirt this time is a standard Paul Frederick, silver cufflinks. Older tie from my collection. Decided to try it with a basic white pocket square today, although I wore it in Denver without a PS. Selentino Queen fedora, Allen Edmonds shoes. I actually forgot to wear my pocketwatch with chain today--that would have perfected the outfit. We've had a record BAD winter here in Alaska. Typically, my back deck is clear for pictures, but even though spring is a bit early here in Alaska, I'm actually standing on snow that has melted and packed down to about 2 feet thick.

BEAUTIFUL Man that is so nice...
Carl

 

[hatophile]

BEAUTIFUL Man that is so nice...
Carl

+1, reminds me of Elliot Ness. Good to see you back Wild Blue!

 

[Aureliano]

Great shot, hat and look, Billy.

 

[alanfgag]

No photo today.

Out of curiosity, I took a look at the contents of my website Hat folder. It has 1,791 images in it... virtually all posted here.

Is that crazy, or what?

worthlesswithoutpics

(I always wanted to use this smiley.)

 

[Wildblue]

Thanks, all. Yes, I do hope to meet up with Matt Deckard someday, and get a chance to have him make me one of his suits for real. Perhaps get the hat he's selling now, too!

 

[zetwal]

worthlesswithoutpics

Thanks for NOT posting 1,791 photos with that post ...

 

[delectans]

I am hopelessly behind in commenting on the myriad beautiful hats posted to this thread over the past week and weekend, so will instead proffer a collective :eusa_clap to everyone as I look forward to yet another wonderful week of great lids.

My contribution from this past weekend, a rather unusual one which allowed me to wear fur felt and straw as well as cashmere and linen:




Friday evening, after a warm day. Ryan's Optimo Montecristi...



...next to my Optimo Milan at a late supper.



I love my straws every bit as much as my felts and savored the opportunity to wear straw in March...a rare occurrence here in Minnesota.



A foggy Saturday morning, heralding yet another warm and muggy day. Stetson Breakers, with linen.



It felt more like early Summer rather than early Spring.



Saturday evening at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis for the Minnesota Orchestra concert.



Music Boosters fundraiser pancake breakfast early Sunday morning at our local Eagles Club. Temperatures dropped thirty degrees overnight so I switched back to felt. Optimo. Silverbelly.



Pork Roast & Sauerkraut Dinner at the Germanic American Institute at midday. An event we never miss.



Catching the Sunday matinee performance of the splendid musical "Memphis" at the Ordway in St. Paul. The Landmark Center in the background. If you love musicals, this show is NOT to be missed!

 

[BR Gordon]

Some great looks, straw and linen and felt and tweed, all in the same weekend.

 

[alanfgag]

Al, you look marvelous... as always.

 

[mayserwegener]

Mayser Hut Seidl Munich Homburg

 

[randooch]

Al, you look marvelous... as always.

+1

Herringbone over denim . . . works!!

 

[Aureliano]

Al, you look marvelous... as always.

I wholeheartedly agree !

 

[delectans]

BR: Thanks! Not quite the Panama weather you have down Chile way, but I will gladly take what I can get.


Alan: I deeply appreciate your awfully kind comments...as always!


Steve: Magnificent Mayser!


Randall: Thank you! It just felt right.


Ale: My wholehearted thanks!

 

[zetwal]

Mayser Hut Seidl Munich Homburg

Beautiful hat (and I really love the color) ... :yo:

 

[Kirk H.]

Sharp portrait, Kirk!

Randall, that is a great shot. Love your expression and of course the puns.

Perry, you are aglow, bathed in the light of the internet with a fitting fed four.

Manfred, I really like that Rehfus. Not a brand I know... are there more pictures of this hat posted?

Jeff, Eruc - you guys looks swell as well.

:eusa_clap

Thanks Alan, that is very high praise from you. Your photos are always great. I see so many beautiful hats on this thread that at times I am leary of posting mine.