What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[Michael A]

What a difference a day makes. Brrr, it's cold out. Knox Grafton
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Lots of fine hats today. Must peruse.

Michael

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Modern Tonak black homburg

A wide brim form and also a very unusual shape

Magnificient felt in short hair finish

A "modern classic" with character and appeal, supe finish for a modern hat

It is the third and final personal gift for my birthday

It is, now, in a good companion with French and Italian and also Germany homburgs
All made in factory hats that is the theme of my year in hatters exploration

I have to say that the modern Tonak in pale grey has a huge success. Thanks you so much
Tomorrow here it will be Carnival all the day

This is the King of Verona in this days

 

[65 Classic]

From the bounty of my black hat collection, here is an old Vanzina that might perhaps be a rare example of the work of this manufacturer before their absorption into Borsalino during or after the depression. The style has a tall crown and narrow brim, an alpine flavor which reflects the location of the retailer in Brunico, a southern Tyrolean city in Italy within 20 kilometers of the Austrian border. The basting thread that protects the ribbon and elaborate bow remains in place. I don't believe this hat was ever sold to or worn by a consumer. Daniele might have additional thoughts/information.

Can't go wrong with a beauty in black

 

[alanfgag]

Ah, Carnevale... brings back memories of my visit to Putignano in 2001. Thank you Daniele.

 

[alanfgag]

Vintage WHAYWT post from this day in 2012. A cacao Borsalino. My hair was more misto.

 

[Knotten]

A Penman on a miserably cold and snowy morning.

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[Bamaboots]

I'm making this face because I'm working on my birthday. At least the morning was a bit different with a meeting at the retail store across town. Wearing an old 3X OR.

Sorry you have to work, Bob. Happy Birthday and a good looking OR to wear on this day.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

From the bounty of my black hat collection, here is an old Vanzina that might perhaps be a rare example of the work of this manufacturer before their absorption into Borsalino during or after the depression. The style has a tall crown and narrow brim, an alpine flavor which reflects the location of the retailer in Brunico, a southern Tyrolean city in Italy within 20 kilometers of the Austrian border. The basting thread that protects the ribbon and elaborate bow remains in place. I don't believe this hat was ever sold to or worn by a consumer. Daniele might have additional thoughts/information.

The historical Vanzina production is fantastic.
Borsalino bought the Cappellificio Vanzina after the WWII to have more sectors of the market, since they were identified as high end hats, The Vanziana must be the medium price products.
I have some Vanzina "styled by Borsalino" and they are gems, only one historical Vanzina production but it has brim faded.
Your Vanzina, Alan, is one of the example of the battle for quality during the late forties and forties of the Italian hat producers.
I like it very much! And black is one of my favorite color for hats.
Putignano has a very multicolored Carnival, here is more popular and link to some dishes distribute during a starving in 1531
Here an interesting survey, only in italian language https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnevale_di_Verona

 

[rclark]

RDOR

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[Dlaniger]

Good morning. Everyone is looking great. The hat show continues.
A little misty today. I was caught off guard.
Stetson "Saxon" the ultimate utility fedora. You can change them up like socks! [emoji23]

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[Short Balding Guy]

Up and about in my vtg. Knox Twenty this morning.

Best, Eric -

 

[Dlaniger]

What a difference a day makes. Brrr, it's cold out. Knox Grafton
DSCN0267 rotated by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0269 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0249 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Lots of fine hats today. Must peruse.

Michael

Great hat! The sweater is fabulous and the trench is pretty cool.

 

[Dlaniger]

Modern Tonak black homburg

A wide brim form and also a very unusual shape

Magnificient felt in short hair finish

A "modern classic" with character and appeal, supe finish for a modern hat

It is the third and final personal gift for my birthday

It is, now, in a good companion with French and Italian and also Germany homburgs
All made in factory hats that is the theme of my year in hatters exploration

I have to say that the modern Tonak in pale grey has a huge success. Thanks you so much
Tomorrow here it will be Carnival all the day

This is the King of Verona in this days

Love the wide brim and texture!

 

[BobHufford]

Sorry you have to work, Bob. Happy Birthday and a good looking OR to wear on this day.

Thanks Greg.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

I'm making this face because I'm working on my birthday. At least the morning was a bit different with a meeting at the retail store across town. Wearing an old 3X OR.

Happy Birthday Bob. I hope that you can celebrate your special day with friends and family.

 

[FedOregon]

Strat


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Lookin' good, Perry!

 

[mmbarnes]

Matt, Thanks too! Today I will shock you! Fantastic Knox Madison Ave!

Thanks Steve.

"SHOCK". Hmmm.... Rockel??? Koch???

 

[FedOregon]

Cobalt Blue Borsalino

Cheers!
David

Nice Borsalino, David! Great pic on the leather satchel!

 

[65 Classic]

Up and about in my vtg. Knox Twenty this morning.

Best, Eric -

Knox 20 looks like a cool Mil

 

[FedOregon]

Today this wide brim 60's Ramenzoni
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A rare sighting of Fabio in a fedora.... utterly fantastic!