What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Frunobulax]

Out for lunch with some office mates in a Knox Westlite.

 

[Joao Encarnado]

I missed a weekend and 10 pages to see
Last week I ended with my beloved Stagecoach hats.

This week I start with this Mackey custom (not custom made for me but fits like a glove).
Wore the same hat to vote for the "new" Portuguese President.

 

[PanosChris]

Home from work yesterday afternoon and needed to move snow. An Adams with a unique ribbon treatment was my hat choice.

Dinner was grilled catfish on oak coals. A blue Whippet was my fedora for the outside task.

Dog soirée this morning in a favorite Borsoliono Misto.

Cheers, Eric -

All wonderful Eric, love this Misto!

 

[PanosChris]

From last week, parade of Black Velours

1. 30s Huckel Alpha

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2. 30s Flechet longhair, a bit of wear to this old fella
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3. 30s Omnium, brim up
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4. 10s/20s Berg, only American in this otherwise continental line-up
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5. 00s/10s italian brim up by Valencia
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What a velours series Wayne, all fantastic, I particularly like the rolled brim ones!

Saks Fifth Avenue yesterday for a chance encounter with JD himself. At least I think it was... who can tell with the masks

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Starting out championship Sunday in Playboy style

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A true playboy Joe, love it! Looking forward to seeing your new 9(?)-batch get!

Anton Peschel Neutitschein possibly mid 1920s. I received this hat from a FL member back in 2010. He had it restored by Optimo Chicago which I think did a good job but I wish he had kept the original Sweatband (see below). The original Band was missing and the original Liner was shredded (see below). The Black Velour is of really high quality.

Original Liner Remnants

Original Sweatband

Imported by the "The Star Clo. Co. Macon, GA". I found some info on "The Star Clo. Co. Macon, GA". The company was owned by David Wachtel Sr. who immigrated from Austria / Bohemia in 1867. (Federal Census records showed there was community of people that immigrated from Austria / Bohemia.) His son David Wachtel Jr. born in Macon 1895 was also involved in the business and took over sometime after his father's death in 1920s (not listed in 1930 census). I have no idea how long the business lasted after 1930.

Paper Label

What to say Steve, breathtaking as all of your hats!

 

[PanosChris]

I hope you gents are all doing well. Many beautiful hats indeed.

I have added several to my collection since my last time, so I won't bore you with it.

I wish you all a great and healthy 2021! Cheers!

Nice to hear from you my friend!

WWII era Dobbs:
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Wow Jonathan you are killing me with these heathered/hairy felts lately!

This Portis today
IMG_0475 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0473 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0472 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0479 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Out getting ready to deal with the 8-12" of snow that is predicted to start showing up around lunchtime.
1-25-2021 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good day,
Michael

Love this Portis and the outfit Michael!

 

[steur]

Lobbia misto? Oh no, I fell in love again

Thanks, Panos. It doesn't get out much but that's because it sits in the safe!

That is a fantastic septuplet of Borsalinos, Stefan. Hard to pick a winner, so I'll just say, I love 'em all

Thank you, Steve. It's a team effort so they're all winners!

Stefan,
I'm practically spoiled for choice, but this is the favorite puppy of the brood

Thanks, Daniele. I'm very fond of all my nutria Borsalinos. This one has a little extra touch by Fleur.

Thanks Joe.

And once again, thanks. I guess I'm falling behind on my reading.

Thanks Dan. i count myself lucky that this one showed up here. Doesn't happen often.

That is a nice lot this week, Stefan. That miso Nebbia lobbia is way too cool.

Michael

Thank you, Michael. It knows it too!

Oberländer Antelope. It's velvety grey felt brightened up a dull View attachment 303766 View attachment 303767 day.

O yes! It can brighten up any day with that felt.

Biltmore Golden Pheasant velour homburg to inspect the new snowfall.
IMG_0457 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0456 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0458 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Now I guess it's time to go out and do a little shoveling.
1-24-2021 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good Sunday,
Michael

It just could be that I still don't have a velour homburg. Looking at that one that is something to be corrected. Very cool, Michael.

 

[PanosChris]

Truth is that I just needed something warm to get out and throw the trash (-8c)...

..but there is a dress code policy around here, I hope Humphrey approves

Huckel Prima pre-war velour. It can take any crease but it kind of prefers just deep centre crease and upbrim

 

[PanosChris]

Thanks, Panos. It doesn't get out much but that's because it sits in the safe!

I guess I know the address now so, code please ?

 

[mayserwegener]

What a velours series Wayne, all fantastic, I particularly like the rolled brim ones!

A true playboy Joe, love it! Looking forward to seeing your new 9(?)-batch get!


What to say Steve, breathtaking as all of your hats!

Panos, Thank you! Your JHS "Prima" Velour is really fantastic!

 

[Steve1857]

Beautiful Hückel velour, Panos.

Truth is that I just needed something warm to get out and throw the trash (-8c)...

..but there is a dress code policy around here, I hope Humphrey approves View attachment 304057 Huckel Prima pre-war velour. It can take any crease but it kind of prefers just deep centre crease and upbrim View attachment 304061 View attachment 304062

 

[PanosChris]

Panos, Thank you! Your JHS "Prima" Velour is really fantastic!

Thank you Steve, it is unique in my collection and I love it!

O, and in case someone asks I keep it in a bank safety deposit box

 

[PanosChris]

Beautiful Hückel velour, Panos.

Thanks my friend! With so many gorgeous velours posted yesterday, I just couldn't resist reaching for that one.

 

[mayserwegener]

Echter Mayser "Torry", later 1950s.

Mayser Porcelain Ashtray, drawings Marga Trautloft - Mayser. I found this back in 2010.

 

[hatophile]

Truth is that I just needed something warm to get out and throw the trash (-8c)...

..but there is a dress code policy around here, I hope Humphrey approves View attachment 304057 Huckel Prima pre-war velour. It can take any crease but it kind of prefers just deep centre crease and upbrim View attachment 304061 View attachment 304062

That's a beauty Chris.

Echter Mayser "Torry", later 1950s.

Mayser Porcelain Ashtray, drawings Marga Trautloft - Mayser. I found this back in 2010.

Nice heather Steve.

 

[steur]

And we are all better for it! If I had to pick a winner it would be the Borsalino Lobbia Misto Nebbia. Love it ...

Thanks, Bob. That one gets a lot of likes (and it deserves it).

Man, this week’s batch is surely superior, to my tastes, Stefan!
What’s a martaro?
And thanks for the compliments on my last two efforts!

Thanks, Randall. Martora is the Italian name for pinemarten. One of the more exotic critters to donate fur for a hat.

Saks Fifth Avenue yesterday for a chance encounter with JD himself. At least I think it was... who can tell with the masks

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Starting out championship Sunday in Playboy style

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Beauties, both of them, Joe.

My my!!
One of the most epic posts ever, Stefan.
Fantastic parade of exquisite examples all things Borsalino.
Marvelous. Thank you.
B

Thanks, Bowen. I have a lot of fun handling all of these hats again.

Anton Peschel Neutitschein possibly mid 1920s. I received this hat from a FL member back in 2010. He had it restored by Optimo Chicago which I think did a good job but I wish he had kept the original Sweatband (see below). The original Band was missing and the original Liner was shredded (see below). The Black Velour is of really high quality.

Original Liner Remnants

Original Sweatband

Imported by the "The Star Clo. Co. Macon, GA". I found some info on "The Star Clo. Co. Macon, GA". The company was owned by David Wachtel Sr. who immigrated from Austria / Bohemia in 1867. (Federal Census records showed there was community of people that immigrated from Austria / Bohemia.) His son David Wachtel Jr. born in Macon 1895 was also involved in the business and took over sometime after his father's death in 1920s (not listed in 1930 census). I have no idea how long the business lasted after 1930.

Paper Label

Wonderful looking felt, Steve. Amazing that the felt looks so pristine while the liner and sweatband were just gone.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Truth is that I just needed something warm to get out and throw the trash (-8c)...

..but there is a dress code policy around here, I hope Humphrey approves View attachment 304057 Huckel Prima pre-war velour. It can take any crease but it kind of prefers just deep centre crease and upbrim View attachment 304061 View attachment 304062

Such a wonderful hat. I like the hats were at a glance you can tell they are something special without being able to say exactly why. The shape, style, ribbon/bow, luster of the felt, and so many other things all quietly scream that the hat is extraordinary. I love my custom hats, but they seem to just come up short with this synthesis of perfection; maybe in 80 years they’ll be there too?

 

[steur]

Velour Borsalino:

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That's some nice velour, Brent.

I picked up this Anton Peschel velour several weeks back, but haven't had a chance to document it. This its first trip out of the house.

I apologize for the gloominess.

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Great find, Jim. You picked the right weather for wearing it!

From last week, parade of Black Velours

1. 30s Huckel Alpha

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2. 30s Flechet longhair, a bit of wear to this old fella
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3. 30s Omnium, brim up
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4. 10s/20s Berg, only American in this otherwise continental line-up
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5. 00s/10s italian brim up by Valencia
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That's some stellar parade of velour, Wayne. Magnificent!

Thanks, Brent! I have to admit, I was a little sad to see your Gorasgu up on the block. Someone will be getting a helluva hat.


Thanks, B, though all I have to do is look at one of your posts and I realize I still have a long way to go.


Hopefully this shipment won't get lost in the Bermuda Triangle for four months. I owe you a tracking number btw.

Oddly enough the last shipment I received from the US took less than a week!

WWII era Dobbs:
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Yes, I know it's green, but damn, that's one nice hat.

I hope you gents are all doing well. Many beautiful hats indeed.

I have added several to my collection since my last time, so I won't bore you with it.

I wish you all a great and healthy 2021! Cheers!

By all means bore us with them, Héctor! Great to see you again. Hope you are doing well.

 

[steur]

Truth is that I just needed something warm to get out and throw the trash (-8c)...

..but there is a dress code policy around here, I hope Humphrey approves View attachment 304057 Huckel Prima pre-war velour. It can take any crease but it kind of prefers just deep centre crease and upbrim View attachment 304061 View attachment 304062

O wow! I need one of those in my size.

I guess I know the address now so, code please ?

Great, now I have to add a booby trap

Echter Mayser "Torry", later 1950s.

Mayser Porcelain Ashtray, drawings Marga Trautloft - Mayser. I found this back in 2010.

Wonderful hat, Steve. The grey in the felt adds visual interest.

 

[mayserwegener]

Nice heather Steve.

Perry, Thank you! Great looking Champ! I really like the contrasting Band and Binding!

 

[steur]

Intermission au Francais. Italian week is still going, but I had to try these on. For being French they were very easy going and accepted going from 55 to 56 without any protest.

Laubin for Gérard Sools

Flechet velour for Moulin-Faure