What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[zetwal]

Thank you zetwal! The movment is vintage so this should be the right thread.

Good! We look forward to seeing the pictures over there when you have them ready to post ... :yo:

 

[hatophile]

+1. I want one---now!

+2. Great 30's look to it.

 

[zetwal]

This sweet vintage Panama. Thin and light, plenty of crown too. Great hat ...

 

[bowlerman]

Steve-- You really pull off everyday looks with bowlers, and this one looks great!
Rodkins-- I really like this morning's Borsalino-- especially color and proportion.
Perry-- I was hoping to see this hat again! You've been wearing very stylish ones lately, but this is one of my all-time favorites of yours!
HT-- Good choice! I like these photos even better than the ones you posted yesterday. I think both of your FPs have a real "Southern Gentleman" kind of appearance, and I'm not entirely sure what makes me think that. Congrats again.
Eric-- VERY cool cap. Stay warm!
RLK-- I agree with others on this Flechet: perfection, sublime.
JB-- how much did you cut? I always admire your VS collection, and agree with Al in that you look great in whatever brim width you choose.
Z-- what a hat! how tight is that weave?

Chillier here today, and my Stephen Stetson lord's hat seemed like the only choice.

 

[delectans]

This sweet vintage Panama. Thin and light, plenty of crown too. Great hat ...

Beautiful, z. Original ribbon and block?

Chillier here today, and my Stephen Stetson lord's hat seemed like the only choice.

Very aristocratic of late, Jeff! :eusa_clap

 

[hatophile]

I really like that one on you, B-man.
Very nice Panama, Zet, I love those OR straws.

 

[zetwal]

Beautiful, z. Original ribbon and block?

Yes, all original. Isn't the ribbon great? I love it ... :smile:

 

[zetwal]

Very nice Panama, Zet, I love those OR straws.

Thanks for your thumbs up, hatophile ... :yo:

 

[Historyteach24]

Bowler an it's because I'm a southern gentleman lol

 

[jbucklin]

JB-- how much did you cut? I always admire your VS collection, and agree with Al in that you look great in whatever brim width you choose.

Thanks B-Man (and Al!). I removed about 1/8th of an inch. With sanding it took the sides to approximately 2 3/8", 2 1/2" front and back. When I asked Art to make it for me I sent him a pic of Penman's "Skull" and I'm assuming Art made it according to John's specs. The brim was pretty wide for my tastes. Of course the dimensional brim may have had something to do with how huge it looked on me.

 

[zetwal]

Z-- what a hat! how tight is that weave?

I didn't know that you're into hats of this general type. I'm glad you like it! Thanks, bowlerman. It's around 500 per inch.

 

[hatophile]

Thanks for your thumbs up, hatophile ... :yo:

You have some great hats, Eric.

 

[rlk]

That Flechet is what I call the perfect looking black hat. Optimo c&b?

Thanks to all for the enthusiasm regarding the Fléchet

It was done at Optimo. I did a tiny bit of re-flanging between today's photos. Here's a comparison to its original condition with an alternate crease and up-brim to match the photos.

Lumpiness is gone and mildew smell is reduced to a tolerable level.

 

[zetwal]

Thanks to all for the enthusiasm regarding the Fléchet. [...]

Hopefully, in time, the moldy smell will evaporate entirely.

Looks nice ... :yo:

 

[Aureliano]

I personally like it better on you with the brim snapped, Robert.

 

[mayserwegener]

Al, Manfred, Perry, Jeff, Thanks!

Zetwal, Beautiful vintage Panama!

Jeff, Your Stephen Stetson Lord's hat looks / wears fantastic!

Robert, You just keep pulling jewels from the vault!

 

[zetwal]

Zetwal, Beautiful vintage Panama!

Thank you my friend ...

It's a bright and beautiful day too!

 

[jbucklin]

Here's a better pic of my VS with its freshly cut brim. It felt strange performing the surgery on one of Art's hats.

Here's a before shot:

 

[zetwal]

Here's a better pic of my VS with its freshly cut brim.

Looks great. Well done ... :yo:

 

[jbucklin]

Looks great. Well done ... :yo:

I know I'm making a really big deal out of it but it really was nerve-wracking doing that do one of Art's creations.