What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[glider]

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I'll reuse this pic for today, will be sporting this'n all weekend while I spend Christmas in the hospital with my fiance. Her cancer treatments are going well and hopefully will be coming home next week. Although she'll need to continue radiation therapy for the next few weeks. With another round of chemo in a month. Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah!

God bless and Merry Christmas, oh and **** cancer

 

[The Shoe]

I think it might by the ribbon size to crown height ratio, like the hat a lot myself too but feel the same about the cattleman. Will look forward to seeing more, and merry Xmas!

Interesting that you say that, Ross. I got it with a medium crown, rather than the tall crown that their standard Rancher has. I considered getting a thinner ribbon, but they sent me photos of a medium crown hat with this sized ribbon and I decided to stick with the wider ribbon

 

[Blare]

Christmas almost done and dusted here in Japan. The weather was perfect for barbecuing. I started out in my Akubra Cattleman with a Tokyo Black porter.
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Chook and bacon done…
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Sparkling wine & merlot along the way…
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a quick shower to rid myself of the smoke aroma and finally got my Christmas present - Hornskov Rancher. Beaver and bunny blend in western weight. The colour is stone with a dusty rose ribbon
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I love the hat, but I’m not entirely convinced about the cattleman crease.
The western weight felt is similar in feel to my 100% beaver dress weight Hornskov, but a little stiffer.
Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas.

Gary

Great new hat Gary. Cattleman’s is something I prefer in hat photos as opposed to from my own POV in mirror or selfie. I think it’s probably because I get so used to seeing a tighter pinch on a Fedora that the wider front throws me off when I see it on myself. Really nice looking hat though. Merry Christmas

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Friday evening I went for a walk wearing a VS Executive (bluemist beaver felt).

A long early morning walk that started before the sun rose. A heavy wool jacket and a VS Executive (inspired by the Adam Pacesetter Executive Quality) in silverbelly.

When the yard was better lite I filled the birdfeeders and prepped the grill under a VS Wanderer (Artlite dove beaver felt inspired by the Stetson of said name).

My dog has an upset tummy after snacking on New York beef roast last night. We went for another walk before 8:30am. I wore a Stetson 3X OR. Home and started grilling some breakfast.

Active day and it is not even 9:30 am. Cheers, Eric -

 

[steur]

Barbisio Rat-Gondin homburg


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Superb, Brent. Wish I could find em like that every day. Merry christmas.

 

[steur]

Hat tip to all as everyone is bringing their A-game this weekend. It's been enjoyable seeing all these great hats, vintage and new customs, from all over the globe.

Another seasonal debut today. Weekly grocery run with the Stetson gibus top hat:
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How do you wear a topper? By giving zero Fawkes what others may think, though I did elicit numerous reactions and even a few compliments today.

That's the festive spirit, Jonathan. Looks great. Merry christmas.

 

[steur]

Is it showing off, of course it is, but a set of circumstances came together this morning that I just had to share. Our friends have a gastro/pub out in the wilds, north of where we live. We had a fabulous time there last night, so much so that we went back their for our Sunday lunch.

So, show off that I am, we turned up in our vintage MG, with a couple of friends, dressed for the part.
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Tina with our friend, Debra, (Debbie)
Debbie's hubby is a tad camera shy, so although I have the shot, I won't divulge it.
But you can see me and Jessica. The hat, the suit, do I need to go any further?
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Well ok, Esther made the hat, https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/esther-weis-millinery.86447/
Colin Johnson, the shoes,
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Rob Crossley the suit
http://www.rocacha.com/suits.htm
and Tina made the shirt, oops, no she didn't. https://opengovuk.com/company/08360873

Maybe it is showing off, but gloriously so, Robert. Superb in every way: that's the way to party! Merry christmas.

On the Seventh Day of StingyMas…..

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Cavanagh with Cavanagh Edge
4 1/4 crown (at highest point as bashed)
1 3/4 black grosgrain ribbon
1 3/4 black sweat band
Original retail price $25

This was my first Cavanagh hat with a Cavanagh edge.... very nice feeling dark black felt on this one but… VERY hard to keep dust off. This one was brushed and tape rollered this morning. This one I was lucky enough to find with my own initials on the sweatband.

Enjoyed wearing it today to watch my Miami Dolphins beat the villainous Jets.

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How cool is that?! Merry christmas, Joe.

The wife and I spent about 5 hours in the car today tending to some unfortunate family matters. Had to be done. It wasn’t all depressing though, I got to stop at my favorite farm for raw milk and fresh ground beef. Christmas dinner is gonna be fantastic. Also I carried along with us the quilt I just finished for my daughter to get some pics up on the mountain. Didn’t get many good ones, it was very windy. Had my trusty navy Gannon to keep my head warm. Be well y’all. View attachment 388953

I want that quilt! Merry christmas, Alan.

 

[steur]

I have enjoyed catching up on the hat show. Here are a few from this past week.
Stetson Royal Deluxe Quality Open Road
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The Sovereign Stetson Beaver Twenty View attachment 388979 View attachment 388975
NW Hats
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Dobbs
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Fantastic parade, Reggie. Merry christmas.

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Very nice, Perry. I like the wide ribbon on it. Merry christmas.

Enjoying a Ginger-Cinnamon tea at one of our favorite Burmese restaurants this weekend. The hat is a Stetson 3X

Can't go wrong with that. Merry christmas, Rick.

 

[Blare]

How cool is that?! Merry christmas, Joe.
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Merry Christmas Stefan.

 

[MisplacedHillbilly]

God bless and Merry Christmas, oh and **** cancer

Thanks, my fiance beat breast cancer 10 years ago. She'd tell people "Cancer can kiss my a**" now she's being treated for anal cancer she says "I ain't ever saying it can kiss my a** again!" She has maintained a great attitude throughout. We initially came in October for what turned out to be guillain barre syndrome, while the nurses was cleaning her they found what turned out to be the cancer. Very good chance of a full recovery

 

[Dlaniger]

Thanks, my fiance beat breast cancer 10 years ago. She'd tell people "Cancer can kiss my a**" now she's being treated for anal cancer she says "I ain't ever saying it can kiss my a** again!" She has maintained a great attitude throughout. We initially came in October for what turned out to be guillain barre syndrome, while the nurses was cleaning her they found what turned out to be the cancer. Very good chance of a full recovery

Merry Christmas, Hillbilly peace and health to you and your Fiance.

 

[Steve1857]

Whoa Nelly thats one big brim, rodeo riding, yahoo shouting, sun blocking, bronco busting hat you’ve got there, Steve! I know you will turn alot of heads at the acadamy sporting that badboy!

Thanks, Reggie. I'm trying to find the right occassion to wear it

Merry Christmas to you.

 

[Dlaniger]

Not today, but a Gannon for last night's Christmas Eve Mass.

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Merry Christmas to my fellow Loungers. I hope everybody's stocking is filled with Borsas, Stratoliners, and Hanover Squares.

Oh, and a special Holiday greeting for my friend Max...

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LOL good one! That Gannon is officially now my favortie hat! Merry Christmas!

 

[Shadow1948]

Merry Christmas everybody. I got myself two Stetson Stratoliners. A caribou and the other is sage green. The sage green is fantastic. The caribou isn’t bad, but it’s inferior to the sage green in terms of the quality.

 

[Steve1857]

Merry Christmas to one and all on the FL.

Thanks for all your posts during the last year, and for being a light in the covid gloom. Thanks for increasing my hat knowledge and for feeding my HAS.

If, like me, you didn't get a hat from Santa this year, don't despair. I'm sure 2022 will bring us one or two

Enjoy the rest of the festive season, folks.

 

[steur]

Cavanagh

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Nice looking heather felt, Bob. Unusual for Cavanagh. Merry christmas.

On the Eleventh Day of StingyMas….

Here we are on the Eleventh and final day of StingyMas… which also coincidentally (or not so coincidentally… you decide) coincides with the observance of Festivus.

I decided today to profile two beautiful hats that not only represent StingyMas.. but also in my opinion the Fedora Lounge spirit as a whole. These two hats were gifted to me by lounge friends @Rmccamey and @jlee562

The Eagle Stetson Royal De Luxe

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Dark Navy Blue Dobbs Twenty

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I started today with a zoom call offering me a position I have been pursuing for the past month. I am very happy and excited! It’s a StingyMas/Festivus Miracle!!!

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The Stetson is nice enough, but the Dobbs is the clear winner for me! Congrats on the hats and the new job, Joe. And kudis to Randy and Jared for their generosity!

Biltmore Canadian Peluche, Champagne

Niiice! Well behaved longhair ist is too; they can be unruly!

Been a deep freeze the last week or so. So I have gone from my toque
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to my VS Wall Street.
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my younger kids wanted the red Akubra Snowy River out to play with so there is that as well.
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bought for fun for my wife (never wore it) let my Mother use it for the “Red Hat Society” now my younger two play with it from time to time. At least it gets some use.
Johnny

Not really a contest of course: the VS. Merry chirstmas, Johnny.

 

[steur]

Does 2 1/4 inch qualify me for Stingymas? Dark blue Borsalino Anello that I picked up from a fellow Japan-based Lounger for work today.
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Very nice, Gary. Merry christmas.

Borsalino Misto Ionio for some last minute Christmas shopping.
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The christmas shopping doesn't stop (at least it shouldn't). Excellent Borsalino, Steve. Merry christmas.

Stylemaster in Bluegrass Green for a family day trip to the Holy City of Charleston, SC. We ended the day at James Island Park to see the Christmas Lights.

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Have a safe and blessed day.
Steven

Nice one, Steven. Merry christmas.

Morning escapades in a VS thin ribbon fedora (dove beaver felt with ribbon treatment inspired by the venerable Stratoliner).

Cheers, Eric -

If you're looking for a new year's resolution, Eric, make it that you keep going where you left off this year and change nothing. You're an inspiration, sir. Merry christmas.

Earlier for the doggo walk, a 3X LDOR.
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Now, my new black CD.

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It's the season to be jolly, Jim. Needs a bit of work. Merry christmas.

 

[steur]

No head shot yet, but I've been wearing my latest conversion. It started out as a blue Stetson Royal Deluxe St. Regis Homburg. I definitely don't wear a Homburg well, so I converted it. I had hoped to reuse the brim binding but after reflanging it to a snap brim the circumference widened and the ribbon was just too small to reuse. For now I'm leaving it raw edge until I find a ribbon for it. Couldn't reuse the original sweat either. But, I was able to reuse the original black ribbon and liner. I also glued the manufacturers label back into the hat. I took it completely apart and converted it. I'll get some head shots later. The open crown is 5 3/4 tall with a 2 5/8 snap brim. The ribbon is 1 5/8 wide.
Before:

This is closer to the actual color:

While I freely admit I don't like seeing homburgs converted, I cannot fault the work done. Impressive as always, Terry. Merry christmas.

Goorin that was a gift from a friend, on this snowy New England Christmas Eve morning
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Good to see some at least having a white christmas. Merry christmas, Dave.

 

[steur]

The new black CD gets the nod for a morning puppy perambulation.

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That's better! Black hats rule!

David this hat has an open crown of 5.5" and a brim of 2.5". It is a Canadian made Holthausen fedora made in the factory located in Brockville.


I headed out on some errands in a pre-40's Brock fedora.

Home again I went out with my dog and did some yard chores. I changed and wore a pre-40's St. Lawrence, sold by the Brock Hat co. This fedora was made by the Wolthausen Hat Co.

Cheers, Eric -

Two jawdroppers right there, Eric. Awesome.

Stetson … a bit rough around the edges (like me).

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Can't have enough homburgs, Bob. Nice!

 

[steur]

Wearing my new Stetson Lamont on this kinda slushy day here in Oregon. I'm fairly certain this hat will become one of my go to hats. Love the color and the proportions. View attachment 390384 View attachment 390385 View attachment 390387

Looking good. Merry christmas.

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Stratoliner for Christmas Eve service.

A stratoliner always works. Nice colour on that one. Merry christmas.

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Whoa, that's some real estate there, Steve. That'll turn a few heads in Denmark!

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A fabulous parade, Max. I'd wear the Willoughby, but the Stetson is one impressive hat. Merry christmas.