What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

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Mailman showed up today with a package,,, a RM Williams waxed cotton jacket to replace my long lost Barbour. If my memory is correct, this coat is a heavier weight fabric than the old Barbour. feels substantial. Just in time for the rain starting tonight.

SO today I have a new job... Austrailian fashion model. Figured my old Akubra Lawson was a perfect fit... ( love the braided kangaroo band on this one)
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Or perhaps the Akubra Sidewinder is just as good?
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either way the big green hats get to come out!

Both make for a good look.

 

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Max Wiese Berlin, Stolzf. Luxury Velour made for Leineweber Berlin, possibly early to mid 1930s. The steingrau / stone gray close crop Velour is very dense with high gloss. Found this fantastic Velour back in 2017.

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Bernward Leineweber, Berlin C Alter Köllnischer Fischmarkt, 1900

Great shape on that one, Steve.

 

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Got this in the mail today. A White Label Lee. The felt is similar to an early Stetson 20, but much softer to the touch and very malleable. A 2-3/4" Cavanagh type edged brim and 5-1/2" crown.

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Very nice! Don’t see too many White Label Lees pop up.

 

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I got a package today from Mr. Randall, he did a wonderful job cleaning up and doing a little resto on my No. 1 Quality Stetson. I'm super happy with how it turned out!
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Fantastic. What a wonderful hat… now ready to go another 60 to 80 years! Great job Randall!

 

[Dlaniger]

Max Wiese Berlin, Stolzf. Luxury Velour made for Leineweber Berlin, possibly early to mid 1930s. The steingrau / stone gray close crop Velour is very dense with high gloss. Found this fantastic Velour back in 2017.

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Warning Cut Ear!

Bernward Leineweber, Berlin C Alter Köllnischer Fischmarkt, 1900

Oh boy, Steve, now that is an impressive hat. The crown is imposing and supports the wide ribbon. I love it!

 

[Dlaniger]

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You got love those VS hats. Looks good Perry!

 

[mayserwegener]

Stunning! Nice tall crown and ribbon to match. Great shape and proportions.

Stefan, Thank you! You have been posting many fantastic Real Velours lately.

 

[mayserwegener]

Great shape on that one, Steve.

Joe, Thanks! I think it looks better this way with the brim up. As usual super looking hats from you!

 

[mayserwegener]

Oh boy, Steve, now that is an impressive hat. The crown is imposing and supports the wide ribbon. I love it!

Reggie, Thank you! Spot on analysis. By the way, a great series of hats from you.