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What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

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Willoughby Prince IV G satin finish for the last day of 2023.

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Happy New Year to all on the FL, and may 2024 be full of prosperous hat hunting.
Well, talk about petting hats! A mighty fine example, Steve.

Is velour used for hat making usually made from hare, or beaver, or mink? Or something else?
I’m fortunate to own some vintage hats, beaver to rabbit , but this is the only “velour” I own. The others I’ve seen have all been photos on FL.

Tks again.
I think for velour mostly hare was used because of its natural high sheen.

Hückel Weilheim "Extra", possibly mid 1950s and a recent arrival. I think I like it better Brim Up.

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I like it no matter what. Excellent find, Steve. I'm seeing less and less of these Hückels around.
 
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Last day of the year, so out with the old. Stetson (LOT 2534), that is:
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An oldie but goody. Lovely hat, Jonathan.

Going in style, Joe!

Hey all!
My last selfie-grimace of 2023 framed between my 3X Resistol and an Italian leather blazer by Robrik.

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Have a safe New Year's Eve!
Very nice, John. The new sherriff doesn't allow any shenanigans it looks like.
 

Daniele Tanto

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Monday morning of the new year. Pale sun and winter temperature. Happy New Year to all of you
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Morning walk with a Flechet Century to accompany me into the new year
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It kept me company a few years ago on a beautiful New Year's Eve in Rome
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Flechet De Luxe - Century - Fabriqué Spécialement pour Chapellerie MEER - Strasbourg France.
It has the same color, felt and quality characteristics as the Flechet worn a few days ago
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It's not exactly a stingy but it's my hat for the new year. Size 60 is a magnificent example of French hatmaking from a few years ago
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Thanks for your likes and have a great New Year's Eve
 
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Monday morning of the new year. Pale sun and winter temperature. Happy New Year to all of you
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Morning walk with a Flechet Century to accompany me into the new year
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It kept me company a few years ago on a beautiful New Year's Eve in Rome
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Flechet De Luxe - Century - Fabriqué Spécialement pour Chapellerie MEER - Strasbourg France.
It has the same color, felt and quality characteristics as the Flechet worn a few days ago
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It's not exactly a stingy but it's my hat for the new year. Size 60 is a magnificent example of French hatmaking from a few years ago
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Thanks for your likes and have a great New Year's Eve
Fabulous Fléchet, Daniele. Happy new year!
 

The Shoe

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Yesterday was spent cleaning & cooking. No hats were involved (though I may have watered the garden in an Akubra). Today was Hatsumōde - the first visit to a shrine (or temple) in the new year.
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Etsuko wore her favourite Akubra Leisure Time in light sand…
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I wore my navy Dobbs Homburg.
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Farewell to the year of the rabbit…
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…and welcome to the year of the dragon.
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Rmccamey

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You and Etsuko always make a dashing and very handsome couple. Your new black cherry also looks very nice. Happy New Year, Gary.

Yesterday was spent cleaning & cooking. No hats were involved (though I may have watered the garden in an Akubra). Today was Hatsumōde - the first visit to a shrine (or temple) in the new year.
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Etsuko wore her favourite Akubra Leisure Time in light sand…
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I wore my navy Dobbs Homburg.
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Farewell to the year of the rabbit…
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…and welcome to the year of the dragon.
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Rmccamey

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You and Etsuko always make a dashing and very handsome couple. Your new black cherry also looks very nice. Happy New Year, Gary.

Yesterday was spent cleaning & cooking. No hats were involved (though I may have watered the garden in an Akubra). Today was Hatsumōde - the first visit to a shrine (or temple) in the new year.
View attachment 575936
Etsuko wore her favourite Akubra Leisure Time in light sand…
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I wore my navy Dobbs Homburg.
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Farewell to the year of the rabbit…
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…and welcome to the year of the dragon.
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drmaxtejeda

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