Very interesting. It looks warm, and it definitely has a lot of style. I remember my father had a similar type of coat hanging in the closet when I was a youngster. I wish I had it now.
Very nice indeedNew topic for the week starting on Thursday. A tribute to the hatter Fleur of Penumbra Hat who has been taking care of my hats for at least two years and more.
View attachment 285839 Reported to me by Stefan she has become my point of reference for the restoration, cleaning and manufacture of new hats.
View attachment 285840 I really appreciate her simplicity and her reaching the core business even when the hats seem "lost".
Today I show you one of her creations in which nothing is left of the old / new hat.
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Interesting felt of a new bought hat of uninteresting Italian manufacture in his hands became this: new shape and size and new ribbon have given this Kent (original name) new life
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Have a nice day and thank for your appreciation and kind words.
The winter is comingso the right time to admire your marvellous hats
Thank you Reggie
Thank you, Yes, it is.
Wegener "Start" possibly late 1920s. I was excited + happy when I discovered this rare find back in January.
When it is a full cleaning he immerses them in percloroetileno, known as "perc' by hatters in the US. It is used by dry cleaners, but is forbidden in California, along with white gas, I understand.
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style.
Interesting look with the frayed edge back bow.Wegener "Start" possibly late 1920s. I was excited + happy when I discovered this rare find back in January.
Wegener "Start" possibly late 1920s. I was excited + happy when I discovered this rare find back in January.
Bob, Thanks! I am always more interested getting the hat photographed properly.Great looking hat Steve! Although with that look on your face I'm a bit afraid to tell you otherwise.
Dave, Thanks! I am almost forgot to take a photo of the back bow.
Joe, I will have to take a closer look to see what is going on there.
New topic for the week starting on Thursday. A tribute to the hatter Fleur of Penumbra Hat who has been taking care of my hats for at least two years and more.
View attachment 285839 Reported to me by Stefan she has become my point of reference for the restoration, cleaning and manufacture of new hats.
View attachment 285840 I really appreciate her simplicity and her reaching the core business even when the hats seem "lost".
Today I show you one of her creations in which nothing is left of the old / new hat.
View attachment 285841
Interesting felt of a new bought hat of uninteresting Italian manufacture in his hands became this: new shape and size and new ribbon have given this Kent (original name) new life
View attachment 285843
Have a nice day and thank for your appreciation and kind words.
The winter is coming
Wegener "Start" possibly late 1920s. I was excited + happy when I discovered this rare find back in January.
