What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Rumad]

Royal Stetson Playboy

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Royal Stetson Playboy
Lightweight black felt
5 inch crown as shaped
3/4 inch grosgrain mid ribbon
2 1/8 raw edge brim

Of the nine mystery hats I had coming all I knew was that one of them was a Playboy. So why not start here. A super dusty black Royal Stetson Playboy. I think it cleaned up rather nicely though. Did not find a manufacturing tag under the sweat only the reorder tag... but I would guess this one about 1950s vintage. Correct me if I’m wrong there. There is no edge stitching on the 2 1/8 raw brim but the profile definitely has that Playboy look. What is next from the mystery box?

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Super job on the cleanup Joe. Great hat.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Royal Stetson Playboy

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Royal Stetson Playboy
Lightweight black felt
5 inch crown as shaped
3/4 inch grosgrain mid ribbon
2 1/8 raw edge brim

Of the nine mystery hats I had coming all I knew was that one of them was a Playboy. So why not start here. A super dusty black Royal Stetson Playboy. I think it cleaned up rather nicely though. Did not find a manufacturing tag under the sweat only the reorder tag... but I would guess this one about 1950s vintage. Correct me if I’m wrong there. There is no edge stitching on the 2 1/8 raw brim but the profile definitely has that Playboy look. What is next from the mystery box?

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Great looking black Playboy, Joe!
Though Stetson seemed to perform Unexpected, or different things with some of their named hats and this could be one of them, I’d suspect someone cut the brim back a bit on that one...maybe?
Makes me desire an answer this question: could custom hat orders be made on named hats from Stetson and other big name brands?

Looking forward to the next 8!

 

[Blare]

Super job on the cleanup Joe. Great hat.

Thank you Alan

 

[Blare]

Great looking black Playboy, Joe!
Though Stetson seemed to perform Unexpected, or different things with some of their named hats and this could be one of them, I’d suspect someone cut the brim back a bit on that one...maybe?
Makes me desire an answer this question: could custom hat orders be made on named hats from Stetson and other big name brands?

Looking forward to the next 8!

Thank you Randall. Anything is possible. My grey one is 2 1/4 with a single row of stitching right at about 1/8 from the edge.

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Thank you Randall. Anything is possible. My grey one is 2 1/4 with a single row of stitching right at about 1/8 from the edge.

That’s what I mean. Most had that feature...but a few didn’t.

 

[Blare]

That’s what I mean. Most had that feature...but a few didn’t.

Right. In this case if it was trimmed I would think you’d have to take slightly more than 1/8 to trim off the stitching. If it was trimmed maybe it started more than 2 1/4 I think I saw someone post one with a raw edge though.

 

[alanfgag]

Loving this Playboy Air-Light inside and out.

 

[Blare]

Loving this Playboy Air-Light inside and out.

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Speak of the devil... Alan’s (much older I think) Playboy appears not to have brim stitching either.

 

[alanfgag]

That’s what I mean. Most had that feature...but a few didn’t.

Speak of the devil... Alan’s (much older I think) Playboy appears not to have brim stitching either.

1940 and earlier, these Playboys had a raw brim.

 

[Dlaniger]

Loving this Playboy Air-Light inside and out.

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Great hat and crazy cool glasses, Alan!

 

[RossRYoung]

Great hat and crazy cool glasses, Alan!

+2

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Today a splendid sunny day and then, after three years sleeping a peaceful sleep, here it is the first of the lobbia Borsalino

This is one of the best hats I own For the first time I wear it because its time has come

Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore size 6 1/2 even if inside it is labeled 7, in fact it is slightly wide.

The felt is a feather and super malleable, its color is "Airone" the ribbon is "Aligi" and the type of hat is "Ledasti". It comes from the large "Matthias Hutter" deposit in Merano and is probably one of the oldest among the remains that I have cataloged and evaluated

Maybe someone will think I should have worn it immediately, instead I kept it for its day which is today, however I will photograph it alone, for lovers of Borsalino hats.
The shape and ribbon are unique and was probably made in the 1920s.

Have a nice Monday!
Thanks for the likes on the "Diplomatique" series

 

[alanfgag]

Today a splendid sunny day and then, after three years sleeping a peaceful sleep, here it is the first of the lobbia Borsalino
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This is one of the best hats I own For the first time I wear it because its time has come
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Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore size 6 1/2 even if inside it is labeled 7, in fact it is slightly wide.
View attachment 304341 The felt is a feather and super malleable, its color is "Airone" the ribbon is "Aligi" and the type of hat is "Ledasti". It comes from the large "Matthias Hutter" deposit in Merano and is probably one of the oldest among the remains that I have cataloged and evaluated
View attachment 304342 Maybe someone will think I should have worn it immediately, instead I kept it for its day which is today, however I will photograph it alone, for lovers of Borsalino hats.
The shape and ribbon are unique and was probably made in the 1920s.
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Have a nice Monday!
Thanks for the likes on the "Diplomatique" series

Glorious!

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Today a splendid sunny day and then, after three years sleeping a peaceful sleep, here it is the first of the lobbia Borsalino
View attachment 304339
This is one of the best hats I own For the first time I wear it because its time has come
View attachment 304340
Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore size 6 1/2 even if inside it is labeled 7, in fact it is slightly wide.
View attachment 304341 The felt is a feather and super malleable, its color is "Airone" the ribbon is "Aligi" and the type of hat is "Ledasti". It comes from the large "Matthias Hutter" deposit in Merano and is probably one of the oldest among the remains that I have cataloged and evaluated
View attachment 304342 Maybe someone will think I should have worn it immediately, instead I kept it for its day which is today, however I will photograph it alone, for lovers of Borsalino hats.
The shape and ribbon are unique and was probably made in the 1920s.
View attachment 304343
Have a nice Monday!
Thanks for the likes on the "Diplomatique" series

Totally worth waiting for. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Eric -

 

[Blare]

Today a splendid sunny day and then, after three years sleeping a peaceful sleep, here it is the first of the lobbia Borsalino
View attachment 304339
This is one of the best hats I own For the first time I wear it because its time has come
View attachment 304340
Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore size 6 1/2 even if inside it is labeled 7, in fact it is slightly wide.
View attachment 304341 The felt is a feather and super malleable, its color is "Airone" the ribbon is "Aligi" and the type of hat is "Ledasti". It comes from the large "Matthias Hutter" deposit in Merano and is probably one of the oldest among the remains that I have cataloged and evaluated
View attachment 304342 Maybe someone will think I should have worn it immediately, instead I kept it for its day which is today, however I will photograph it alone, for lovers of Borsalino hats.
The shape and ribbon are unique and was probably made in the 1920s.
View attachment 304343
Have a nice Monday!
Thanks for the likes on the "Diplomatique" series

What a wonderful hat Daniele. I can see how happy it makes you to finally wear this one.

 

[miket5r]

Snow Day in the Garden with my two Chihuahuas and my Capello Melegari

 

[Michael A]

My Swedish fur cap for a little snow shoveling this morning
IMG_0490 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0491 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_0500 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Seems like we lucked out, relatively, with only around 6" or so. Some spots not far away got twice that.
1-26-2021 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Half the driveway done, half to go,
Michael

 

[steur]

Borsalino. I just don't have the heart to pull that basting stitch out. For me, it's part of its history - View attachment 304093 View attachment 304094

Excellent combination, Steve. Hat, coat and scarf. I leave the basting stitch in as well if it's there.

Agnoulita in “flecked fur” with ribbon by VS.

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Nice and fluffy, Brent.

Thank you Stefan. Wonderful French entrants from you today!

Thanks, Joe.

Thanks Panos. I'm liking today's combo quite well. I'd only worn this jacket a couple of times, but I'm liking more every time I get it out.

That is hard to believe, Stefan. Perhaps the all knowing misto can point you towards one?

That is a superb hat, Panos. But if you wear that to take out the trash, what do you wear to do the dishes? A golden crown?

I'm liking that Flechet velour a lot Stefan.



The Flecked Fur is very cool, Brent. Makes a great looking hat.

Thanks all,
Michael

Thanks, Michael. I've asked the Borsalino but it only speaks Italian!

Stingy Peluche Borsalino
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I love winter: all the fluffy felt comes out. Very nice, Reggie.

Royal Stetson Playboy

View attachment 304184

Royal Stetson Playboy
Lightweight black felt
5 inch crown as shaped
3/4 inch grosgrain mid ribbon
2 1/8 raw edge brim

Of the nine mystery hats I had coming all I knew was that one of them was a Playboy. So why not start here. A super dusty black Royal Stetson Playboy. I think it cleaned up rather nicely though. Did not find a manufacturing tag under the sweat only the reorder tag... but I would guess this one about 1950s vintage. Correct me if I’m wrong there. There is no edge stitching on the 2 1/8 raw brim but the profile definitely has that Playboy look. What is next from the mystery box?

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Helluva start, Joe!

 

[steur]

Loving this Playboy Air-Light inside and out.

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Outstanding, Alan.

Today a splendid sunny day and then, after three years sleeping a peaceful sleep, here it is the first of the lobbia Borsalino
View attachment 304339
This is one of the best hats I own For the first time I wear it because its time has come
View attachment 304340
Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore size 6 1/2 even if inside it is labeled 7, in fact it is slightly wide.
View attachment 304341 The felt is a feather and super malleable, its color is "Airone" the ribbon is "Aligi" and the type of hat is "Ledasti". It comes from the large "Matthias Hutter" deposit in Merano and is probably one of the oldest among the remains that I have cataloged and evaluated
View attachment 304342 Maybe someone will think I should have worn it immediately, instead I kept it for its day which is today, however I will photograph it alone, for lovers of Borsalino hats.
The shape and ribbon are unique and was probably made in the 1920s.
View attachment 304343
Have a nice Monday!
Thanks for the likes on the "Diplomatique" series

Spectacular!

 

[Blare]

Helluva start, Joe!

Thanks Stefan. Decided to start off hot. Probably Roll back to a simmer today