What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Frunobulax]

Haha. They were good.

 

[RossRYoung]

Good-looking couple! Ah, to be Young (pun intended) again.

Ha cheers Max! The ol three six is next week for me, still forever Young though

For Bob and Ross

Thank you! From my home town too, need to research that store stamp.

 

[bowlerman]

VS Bobby Blue and Texas Hatters silver belly derby.

 

[the_imperialist]

English Velour in a ecru-y brown

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Great look J. Eclectic with a dash of panache, we never know what to expect.
Love the long coat. Can you tell about it?
B

Thanks, B! The overcoat is a USA made London Fog, double breasted wool. It was gifted to me about 15 years ago when I was still attending university. A random guy after church services one weekend said he had an old coat just sitting in his closet as it didn't fit his "dad bod" anymore. He thought it might fit me and said he would bring it the following week. Fits me to a tee and been wearing it as my primary winter coat ever since. I'll have to take a closer look at the tag(s) and see if I can pin down a date range on it.

You kindly say eclectic, some may say eccentric. A little while after I left for the grocery run my wife texted me saying my son wanted to "dress up like daddy." Apparently he thought I looked like a clown:



As for those for might b**** about a followup response to a question about a coat, here's a Sears Carlsbad for a quick errand tonight:

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks, B! The overcoat is a USA made London Fog, double breasted wool. It was gifted to me about 15 years ago when I was still attending university. A random guy after church services one weekend said he had an old coat just sitting in his closet as it didn't fit his "dad bod" anymore. He thought it might fit me and said he would bring it the following week. Fits me to a tee and been wearing it as my primary winter coat ever since. I'll have to take a closer look at the tag(s) and see if I can pin down a date range on it.

You kindly say eclectic, some may say eccentric. A little while after I left for the grocery run my wife texted me saying my son wanted to "dress up like daddy." Apparently he thought I looked like a clown:
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As for those for might b**** about a followup response to a question about a coat, here's a Sears Carlsbad for a quick errand tonight:
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Funny what small kids think their parents look like. Keeps us humble.
Super hat and coat again.
B

 

[Randall Renshaw]

This is a 50s no name Ecuador woven straw hat that my brother in law gave me. It was his Granddad’s. He also gave me a late 50s Stratoliner from the same man that I’m working on and will be posting soon.
Just finished sewing this straw together tonight. This weedy thing was a rag, very very sweaty and filthy! You wouldn’t believe it.
Shoulda took before pics!
I soaked it in strong bleach water for 2 days, then blocked and flanged it. I cut and bent a coat hanger wire to fit under the crown while on the block for the optimo crease that was already there, but fading away.
Sewed on a vintage ribbon from another hat and sewed in one of my sweatbands. It still has splotches Of discoloring, but considering what it was, I think it’s tolerable.
A super tight weave, no?

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Thanks, B! The overcoat is a USA made London Fog, double breasted wool. It was gifted to me about 15 years ago when I was still attending university. A random guy after church services one weekend said he had an old coat just sitting in his closet as it didn't fit his "dad bod" anymore. He thought it might fit me and said he would bring it the following week. Fits me to a tee and been wearing it as my primary winter coat ever since. I'll have to take a closer look at the tag(s) and see if I can pin down a date range on it.

You kindly say eclectic, some may say eccentric. A little while after I left for the grocery run my wife texted me saying my son wanted to "dress up like daddy." Apparently he thought I looked like a clown:
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As for those for might b**** about a followup response to a question about a coat, here's a Sears Carlsbad for a quick errand tonight:
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Jeeeez, Jonathan! That is one fine western worn well and paired very well with that plaid jacket. You and Ross make me want to play dress up, too!! Doubt my ability to own it like y’all do, though.
Also, the Top hat and outfit looked awesome!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

English Velour in a ecru-y brown View attachment 287261 View attachment 287262 View attachment 287264

The perfect profile shot. Love the vibe.

 

[ETBass]

Thanks, B! The overcoat is a USA made London Fog, double breasted wool. It was gifted to me about 15 years ago when I was still attending university. A random guy after church services one weekend said he had an old coat just sitting in his closet as it didn't fit his "dad bod" anymore. He thought it might fit me and said he would bring it the following week. Fits me to a tee and been wearing it as my primary winter coat ever since. I'll have to take a closer look at the tag(s) and see if I can pin down a date range on it.

You kindly say eclectic, some may say eccentric. A little while after I left for the grocery run my wife texted me saying my son wanted to "dress up like daddy." Apparently he thought I looked like a clown:
View attachment 287265


As for those for might b**** about a followup response to a question about a coat, here's a Sears Carlsbad for a quick errand tonight:
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@TheOldFashioned that whole outfit is smashing!!

 

[DaveProc]

Bradford Stingy today

 

[DaveProc]

View attachment 287267 This is a 50s no name Ecuador woven straw hat that my brother in law gave me. It was his Granddad’s. He also gave me a late 50s Stratoliner from the same man that I’m working on and will be posting soon.
Just finished sewing this straw together tonight. This weedy thing was a rag, very very sweaty and filthy! You wouldn’t believe it.
Shoulda took before pics!
I soaked it in strong bleach water for 2 days, then blocked and flanged it. I cut and bent a coat hanger wire to fit under the crown while on the block for the optimo crease that was already there, but fading away.
Sewed on a vintage ribbon from another hat and sewed in one of my sweatbands. It still has splotches Of discoloring, but considering what it was, I think it’s tolerable.
A super tight weave, no? View attachment 287271 View attachment 287272 View attachment 287270 View attachment 287269 View attachment 287268

Looks great!!

 

[DaveProc]

English Velour in a ecru-y brown View attachment 287261 View attachment 287262 View attachment 287264

Sweet!!!

 

[BobHufford]

... here's a Sears Carlsbad for a quick errand tonight:

That hat against that sky ... what a great photo! If you look like a clown then "we're all Bozos on this bus".

 

[BobHufford]

This is a 50s no name Ecuador woven straw hat that my brother in law gave me. It was his Granddad’s. He also gave me a late 50s Stratoliner from the same man that I’m working on and will be posting soon.

Nice gifts! You always do such good work in your restorations.

 

[bowlerman]

Thanks, B! The overcoat is a USA made London Fog, double breasted wool. It was gifted to me about 15 years ago when I was still attending university. A random guy after church services one weekend said he had an old coat just sitting in his closet as it didn't fit his "dad bod" anymore. He thought it might fit me and said he would bring it the following week. Fits me to a tee and been wearing it as my primary winter coat ever since. I'll have to take a closer look at the tag(s) and see if I can pin down a date range on it.

You kindly say eclectic, some may say eccentric. A little while after I left for the grocery run my wife texted me saying my son wanted to "dress up like daddy." Apparently he thought I looked like a clown:
View attachment 287265


As for those for might b**** about a followup response to a question about a coat, here's a Sears Carlsbad for a quick errand tonight:
View attachment 287266

Gotta say I really like the look all around, and I'd be flattered if any of my kids ever said anything close to that, even if in the end they put on a clown suit! Great hat. Great coat. And it has been years, but now I want to grow my hair long again. Ha.

 

[The Shoe]

How is it, to live in Japan? And how'd you end up over there?

Long story. Here’s part 1:
New Zealanders are great travelers and it’s almost traditional to do an OE (overseas experience) straight out of university. Mine was to Japan, where I had a friend who organised a job for me in Kyoto. The plan was to stay for 6 months. While there, I undertook some language study (at the oldest language school in Japan - we studied while sitting on tatami mats at a low table). I extended my stay to a full year, during which time I gained a degree of proficiency in the language, but I had caught the bug and wanted to study more, so after an 18 month stay in New Zealand, I got back on a plane, this time without a job organised. I managed to find someone to employ me (on the sly, while I got my student visa organised) and spent my mornings at a language school and my afternoons working. Once my student visa came through, I began teaching English in the evenings. After that, met a girl, got married (in a shrine in traditional Japanese garb) and although we did spend about four years back in New Zealand (during which time I qualified as a high school maths & Japanese teacher), my wife had limited English and I missed Japan, so back we came. I taught English again, but my company went under (very stressful times). I got a job with the board of education, but wasn’t happy with it, so it was back to the books again, this time studying extramurally through a New Zealand university to get a post graduate diploma in teaching English as a second language with the expressed purpose of getting the position I’m in now. That gave us better security and allowed us to build a house & put down roots.
How’s life in Japan? Well clearly it agrees with me, but I’ll leave that for another day (if you’re still interested after reading this lengthy post!)

Gary

 

[Blare]

View attachment 287267 This is a 50s no name Ecuador woven straw hat that my brother in law gave me. It was his Granddad’s. He also gave me a late 50s Stratoliner from the same man that I’m working on and will be posting soon.
Just finished sewing this straw together tonight. This weedy thing was a rag, very very sweaty and filthy! You wouldn’t believe it.
Shoulda took before pics!
I soaked it in strong bleach water for 2 days, then blocked and flanged it. I cut and bent a coat hanger wire to fit under the crown while on the block for the optimo crease that was already there, but fading away.
Sewed on a vintage ribbon from another hat and sewed in one of my sweatbands. It still has splotches Of discoloring, but considering what it was, I think it’s tolerable.
A super tight weave, no? View attachment 287271 View attachment 287272 View attachment 287270 View attachment 287269 View attachment 287268

Wow Randall. Wonderful job!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Long story. Here’s part 1:
New Zealanders are great travelers and it’s almost traditional to do an OE (overseas experience) straight out of university. Mine was to Japan, where I had a friend who organised a job for me in Kyoto. The plan was to stay for 6 months. While there, I undertook some language study (at the oldest language school in Japan - we studied while sitting on tatami mats at a low table). I extended my stay to a full year, during which time I gained a degree of proficiency in the language, but I had caught the bug and wanted to study more, so after an 18 month stay in New Zealand, I got back on a plane, this time without a job organised. I managed to find someone to employ me (on the sly, while I got my student visa organised) and spent my mornings at a language school and my afternoons working. Once my student visa came through, I began teaching English in the evenings. After that, met a girl, got married (in a shrine in traditional Japanese garb) and although we did spend about four years back in New Zealand (during which time I qualified as a high school maths & Japanese teacher), my wife had limited English and I missed Japan, so back we came. I taught English again, but my company went under (very stressful times). I got a job with the board of education, but wasn’t happy with it, so it was back to the books again, this time studying extramurally through a New Zealand university to get a post graduate diploma in teaching English as a second language with the expressed purpose of getting the position I’m in now. That gave us better security and allowed us to build a house & put down roots.
How’s life in Japan? Well clearly it agrees with me, but I’ll leave that for another day (if you’re still interested after reading this lengthy post!)

Gary

Yes, I certainly am! My son spent two years learning Mandarin in Taiwan

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Nice gifts! You always do such good work in your restorations.

Thanks, Bob!
And @DaveProc @Blare