What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[TheOldFashioned]

Ha ha ha
For a new guy you’re ok!
I like your style. That’s a fine hat and the overcoat is awesome!
But, shaving off your mustache won’t fool us. Some pretty sharp cookies here!!
B

Thanks, B. Theres definitely some stiff competition, but great inspiration, to keep it classy here on the Lounge. It's a full length wool double-breasted London Fog overcoat made domestically. Not sure of the exact age, but it seems to be of good quality and keeps me warm during the Great Lakes winters. Fit is spot on too.

The coat was actually gifted to me 10+ years ago back when I was at university. This guy was sizing me up after Sunday services. While I recognized him and his family from before, I thought it was a little strange to get a stare down at church. When he approached me he says, "Hey, I have a coat that is a bit too small for me, but I think would fit you. I'll bring it next week. If it fits you can have it because it's just collecting dust in my closet." And the rest, as they say, is history.

As for the moustache, sadly my wife doesn't let me have nearly as much fun as when I was single. My only options now are pretty much fully clean or full beard. At university I was known as the man of a thousand faces. Moustache, goatee, soul patch, sideburns, mutton chops...you name it, I did it - Van Dyke, Fu Manchu, Frank Zappa, handlebar, etc. I grew my hair out and donated twice to Locks of Love. I may have looked like a d*** dirty hippie sometimes, but I had more women compliment me on how great my thick, wavy hair was than you could imagine. They'd ask what was my secret, and sometimes they'd get upset when I said all I did was rinse with water, shake it out, and let it air dry. Ahh, those were the days.

Now I'm just another middle-age guy rocking the suburbs, driving around in my Honda CR-V, taking selfies of my vintage hats from my dash mount cell phone. Next thing you know I'll be buying a leather jacket.

 

[T Jones]

Ava and I went to check the critter cam. I’m wearing a new-to-me Bailey 100X. She resists wearing hats.

Geez! What a hat!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks, B. Theres definitely some stiff competition, but great inspiration, to keep it classy here on the Lounge. It's a full length wool double-breasted London Fog overcoat made domestically. Not sure of the exact age, but it seems to be of good quality and keeps me warm during the Great Lakes winters. Fit is spot on too.

The coat was actually gifted to me 10+ years ago back when I was at university. This guy was sizing me up after Sunday services. While I recognized him and his family from before, I thought it was a little strange to get a stare down at church. When he approached me he says, "Hey, I have a coat that is a bit too small for me, but I think would fit you. I'll bring it next week. If it fits you can have it because it's just collecting dust in my closet." And the rest, as they say, is history.

As for the moustache, sadly my wife doesn't let me have nearly as much fun as when I was single. My only options now are pretty much fully clean or full beard. At university I was known as the man of a thousand faces. Moustache, goatee, soul patch, sideburns, mutton chops...you name it, I did it - Van Dyke, Fu Manchu, Frank Zappa, handlebar, etc. I grew my hair out and donated twice to Locks of Love. I may have looked like a d*** dirty hippie sometimes, but I had more women compliment me on how great my thick, wavy hair was than you could imagine. They'd ask what was my secret, and sometimes they'd get upset when I said all I did was rinse with water, shake it out, and let it air dry. Ahh, those were the days.

Now I'm just another middle-age guy rocking the suburbs, driving around in my Honda CR-V, taking selfies of my vintage hats from my dash mount cell phone. Next thing you know I'll be buying a leather jacket.

Ha ha
Yeah and a Hummer!!
Great stories. Again welcome.
B

 

[T Jones]

After looking at the serious front to back taper on this Kevin McAndrew Western, I decided to rework it...

Stripped down and on the block for a straight sided open crown

Off the block and recreased into a Cattleman vs its original cutter crease. I also changed out the original ribbon for this matching colored 3/8 thin ribbon with an OR style bow

On the head from a few different angles

It originally came as a lower crowned Western with a more narrow three inches wide brim. I left it that way with the original specs rather than choosing to change it up and converting it to a fedora. I always liked these kinds of Westerns.

Now for some Rock A Billy tunes!

 

[scottyrocks]

Ha ha
Yeah and a Hummer!!
Great stories. Again welcome.
B

Oh, that kind of hummer.

 

[jhoops01]

This hat was found by Stefan on the Northern European market, although it was sold in Genoa, so he deserves credit and thanks

Borsalino Marca Colombo. Size 6 1/2 or 7 1/2 US and 60 cm. in EU

Color is "Angico" which is a wood, no other indication on the paper label

It is a vintage Borsalino, probably from the 40s, in the immediate post-war period because some features bring it closer to the hats of the thirties

The thin felt has a "mano pesca" finish that is velvety and soft, very malleable to the touch.
It has been carefully restored by Fleur of Penumbra Hats in Netherlands

I can tell you that it is one of my favorite Borsalino
Have nice Friday

That hat is gorgeous!

 

[hatophile]

Nice hats, all. I love the medium colors.

Thanks!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Oh, that kind of hummer.

H2 H2 H2!!....but??

 

[mayserwegener]

Mayser Hut Seidl München date stamped 12/27/1958

 

[alanfgag]

Stetson select quality with bound upbrim, right around the market crash on the timeline, I think.

 

[BobHufford]

Great hat and band, cute pup.

Beautiful Dog, hat and that hatband makes me wanna start a new hobbie!

Geez! What a hat!

Thanks gents! (Ava thanks you too)

 

[Desert dog]

Mayser Hut Seidl München date stamped 12/27/1958

Such a beautiful hat! I enjoy your photos of the dealers of these hats. To me, it adds so much to the history of the hats. When looking at the stores where these were sold, it really gives one an appreciation of the original surviving hats of that era.

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[Michael A]

Great looking Whippet and coat, they go well together.

Thanks Red. I thought they played together well.

Since the theme is Whippet today, I will play. My modern Japanese market Stetson Whippet in phantom gray (which has some taupe tones to it, weird). Designed and promoted by former Lounge member, Matt Deckard. Replaced the funky Stetson pin with a vintage Mercedes emblem.

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I'm still loving the Japanese market Whippets. Nice dimensions.

Many of the vibrantly colored Stetsons from this period (late 1930s-early 1940s) that I have found were sold in Los Angeles.

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Wow.

Great combo, Michael. I really like that coat.

Thanks Stefan. The coat is fast becoming a favorite of mine. Love that coarse heavy wool/mohair or mohair fabric. I'm pretty sure this one was built to last for 3, or maybe 4, generations of hard wear.

Another day another new Borsalino colour. Misto Acciaio (heather steel) this time. Model is Ergosca. No full picture set available yet, but soon.

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Fantastic. Great find.

n

Looking good, Michael! Always admired that furry Knox. Great coat too. Are you wearing UGGs??

Thanks D. The boots are Emu brand. So Australian sheepskin, though this particular model was made in China from Australian tannage. My feet become very sensitive to touch and cold during the winter and these boots are some of the few things I can wear comfortably. They most often stay in or around the house, but they have been downtown a couple of times.

Thanks all,
Michael

 

[Michael A]

Had to run downtown today and I took the Sixteen Fifty along
DSCN6400 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
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DSCN6407 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Decided to wear my cape with it.
11-30-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Michael

 

[Bill Hughes]

Out for errands today wearing a custom Penman Steel.

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Another looker Doug. You seem to always choose outstanding combinations of felt and ribbon colors.

 

[Tukwila]

Another looker Doug. You seem to always choose outstanding combinations of felt and ribbon colors.

Thanks, Bill. I've been admiring your collection a lot lately!

 

[Marcus D'Hat]

What craziness is this Wormser with the 1 5/8” brim!? Not a very likely candidate for me, but it had to get out sometime.

Worn both with and without dents.


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Wow, I like it.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

You actually rock a stingy well! So does my brother in law, pisses me off, and he wears 6 7/8 ! Really, I haven't seen a hat you look bad in. You have the ability to wear a wide range of styles.


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Yes, he does. Envy#

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[Richard Morgan]

Foggy Funkytown Friday. Had a Jones for wearing this vintage Stratoliner.

Happy Friday all!

Sent directly from my mind to yours.

mighty fine Strat Jim

 

[Frunobulax]

mighty fine Strat Jim

Thanks, Richard. You've been rocking some nice lids lately, yourself.

Sent directly from my mind to yours.