What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[jonesy86]

No leather jacket around here today.

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[moehawk]

Reefer and coke, eh? A winning combination I'd say.

Yes, it is!
The hat and coat, that is. Dunno about any other...

 

[moehawk]

Thanks Steve. My shopping has been going downhill lately, but there are still some good days.



Thanks Stefan. I'm pretty happy with it.

Both great looks, but the Bird is the Word.

I like that hard felt and soft felt combo. But I think your Reefer is from a 1974 contract.

Thanks all,
Michael

Thanks Michael!
I was confused a bit about the dating from what seemed to be conflicting information. First it was said it was a pre '80 coat, but in a following post it was stated that the Kersey wool coats were discontinued in '79 in favor of Melton wool ones like this. Since I wasn' t sure, I went with the later date. Worked better with the joke.

 

[moehawk]

(Groan!)

You're my hero. That's Hall of Fame stuff there, moe.


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Thanks Jim!
A heartfelt groan is always a punster's goal.

 

[Michael A]

Thanks Michael!
I was confused a bit about the dating from what seemed to be conflicting information. First it was said it was a pre '80 coat, but in a following post it was stated that the Kersey wool coats were discontinued in '79 in favor of Melton wool ones like this. Since I wasn' t sure, I went with the later date. Worked better with the joke.

I don't know, the 70s should be good for some jokes too. I don't remember all of the specifics of the label you showed, but the 2 digit number after the DSA100 should be the year the contract was let, the C means contract was the type of instrument. So with your label the contract was let in 1974 and the jacket was made sometime after that. I think it wasn't unusual for items to be available in two fabrics simultaneously, especially around the times of transitions in the specifications.

Michael

 

[moehawk]

I don't know, the 70s should be good for some jokes too. I don't remember all of the specifics of the label you showed, but the 2 digit number after the DSA100 should be the year the contract was let, the C means contract was the type of instrument. So with your label the contract was let in 1974 and the jacket was made sometime after that. I think it wasn't unusual for items to be available in two fabrics simultaneously, especially around the times of transitions in the specifications.

Michael

OK, that makes more sense to me. I didn't knowvthat the gov't made uniform transitions like this over time. I had just assumed that once they changed, all the old stuff just got sold as surplus or stuck in the one of those warehouse that they put the Ark and the Crystal Skull in.

 

[Dlaniger]

You're eleganza itself Dlaniger. I tip my hat to you, sir.

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Thank you, Steve.

 

[Dlaniger]

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Today it’s the blue Borsalino. I don’t have many true blue hats but this one is.
Be well. Bowen
Always thanks for the kind words.

Good looking hat, Bowen!

 

[Dlaniger]

I love the tie.

Yep, that is a cool tie. Unquestionably your style.

 

[Dlaniger]

Back under the new Sixteen Fifty for now. I gave it a bit of a steam and brush this morning.
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Checking the 5 3/4" crown in open form.
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And re-creased.
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Every time I go outside to take photos it takes up raining again.
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Have a great Friday,
Michael[/QUOT
I love the jacket. I am a sucker for green. Nice hat. Is it a Stetson?

 

[Dlaniger]

I tried to stay away from temptations, but the other day we were, Steve and I, in Merano by the current owners of the hats sold in the shop (now closed) "M. Hutter".

I did not bring enough money to buy hats, but then I suddenly became a sinner

"Uranio" Borsalino Extra Superior Quality. Size 6 1/2

The shapes and proportions are related to Italian hats made in the sixties

Felt is soft and very malleable. What I particularly like is the tone-on-tone ribbon that is, for me, the plus of this Borsalino

Happy Friday everyone
See you in the next days for the next sins

Very nice hat, Daniele. Let he who is without sin pass on a beautiful chapeau!

 

[Dlaniger]

It's the perfect autumn day here for this late 20s/early 30s Samuel Mortlock and son Lord's hat. It's a real joy to wear.

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That is a fabulous Lords hat. I really like the color. It looks burgundy/ brown on my screen.

 

[Dlaniger]

I got this weeks' Dobbs memo a bit late and saw quite a few different game birds flying around. Here's mine.

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Today was the Borsalino Nutria Opale
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Ok, Stefan, the Game Bird is nice and looks great with that pinstripe suit, but that Borsalino homburg is off the charts along with that overcoat. I know you have all sorts of things hidden in your attic.

 

[Dlaniger]

No leather jacket around here today.

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I see you are enjoying that hat. it suits you well.

 

[bluesforchallah]

Stetson with Still Corners playing in the background

 

[hatsRme]

Thanks Jim!
A heartfelt groan is always a punster's goal.

Hear HEAR!!

 

[Michael A]

Thanks D. It's a Dobbs Sixteen Fifty from the latter half of the 1940s that I just acquired. The coat is a Lands' End Charter Collection model in some Austrian Loden cloth. I think Lands' End used that label for only a couple of years in the 80s for a try at some higher end market.

You were looking superb under the Eleganza yesterday. Great outfit paired with it.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[daddy0d0]

SBCD on this overcast Saturday. Hope everyone has a great day!

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[drmaxtejeda]

Vagabond.

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[Tukwila]

Vagabond.

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Perfect hat for a round of golf, Max!