What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[steur]

Totally agree on the MGL velour Stefan.
Heaven in a hat!!
B

Thank you, Bowen. I have another one of these MGL hats, but on this one the velour is even sleeker and the felt does anything you want. Incredible.

 

[Blare]

Part II

Borsalino Export Qualität Mogano
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Borsalino Mirtillo

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Borsalino Marque Grand Luxe Morello (finest velour felt this side of WWII)

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Some broad stylings the week of Italian week. Looking great Stefan

 

[steur]

Some broad stylings the week of Italian week. Looking great Stefan

Thanks, Joe. I wear as I find them; impossible to keep track otherwise!

 

[PanosChris]

Hi Panos. Great to see you around. You're looking as good and sharp as ever.
Super looking petting Homburg. I can't make out the maker. Is it a Stetson?

Thanks Steve! Nope, it says MM Thompson CO, I had the feeling that is British, but I found the United Hatters of Noth America label inside, so...

 

[Frunobulax]

Fantastic hat and splendid look all around (as usual), Wayne.


Still the Dalton king, Jim!

That's Duke of Dalton. Please don't pad my resume, good sir.

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That is stunning.

 

[Michael A]

Mode edge and some nice greys. I like it!

Thanks Stefan.

Makes me gasp in awe every time I see it (and I see quite a few Borsalinos from my own collection).

Thanks Stefan. It is probably my favorite block and flange.

Italian week is not over by a long ways. I have been neglecting the lounge this week a bit. Scientists were discussing if the sun even came up at all in the Netherlands these last few days; evidence was inconclusive!
To catch up I'll need two parts.

Borsalino Gulaela nero (qualitá extra superiore).
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Lavorazione Speciale "rotto", restored by Fleur of Penumbra. Only later found out that these hats were made by Borsalino.

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Borsalino Faunosca Averla
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Borsalino Gulaela nero (not a doubling; I have several of these). This one is qualita superiore.

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A great lineup this week. I like that Faunosca a lot. And the green one. Ha ha.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Blare]

Thanks, Joe. I wear as I find them; impossible to keep track otherwise!

I think it’s great however the planning.

 

[steur]

That's Duke of Dalton. Please don't pad my resume, good sir.



That is stunning.

Only a Duke??? In that case the Regal Quality isn't allowed!

 

[steur]

Thanks Stefan.

Thanks Stefan. It is probably my favorite block and flange.

A great lineup this week. I like that Faunosca a lot. And the green one. Ha ha.

Thanks,
Michael

Thanks, Michael. Yes, a green one; imagine that!

I think it’s great however the planning.

Thank you, Joe. Appreciate it.

 

[Blare]

Royal De Luxe Stetson St Regis Homburg
5 1/2 crown
1 3/4 black grosgrain ribbon
2 3/8 - 2 1/4 dimensional brim to curl with 1/2 grey grosgrain binding

Ive had my eye out for a St Regis for while. This one arrived a bit wonky at the base of the crown. So I set out with a nice boiling pot and got to work. I think it shaped up nicely. I’m not sure what cause the misshapen crown. Could have been a slight shrinking of the sweat.. but I don’t think so as the size seemed fine. In the end... I’m gonna go with. Stacking... as the culprit for the weird shape. Seems as plausible a reason as any. But whatever the reason. It’s mostly gone now.

Really happy with this one

 

[Rumad]

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Royal De Luxe Stetson St Regis Homburg
5 1/2 crown
1 3/4 black grosgrain ribbon
2 3/8 - 2 1/4 dimensional brim to curl with 1/2 grey grosgrain binding

Ive had my eye out for a St Regis for while. This one arrived a bit wonky at the base of the crown. So I set out with a nice boiling pot and got to work. I think it shaped up nicely. I’m not sure what cause the misshapen crown. Could have been a slight shrinking of the sweat.. but I don’t think so as the size seemed fine. In the end... I’m gonna go with. Stacking... as the culprit for the weird shape. Seems as plausible a reason as any. But whatever the reason. It’s mostly gone now.

Really happy with this one

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Came out great, Joe. Looks awesome on you too.

 

[Blare]

Came out great, Joe. Looks awesome on your too.

Thank you so much Alan

 

[Rumad]

Thank you so much Alan

Looks like autocorrect got me and I didn’t notice. Sorry. It looks good on YOU. Not your.

 

[steur]

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Royal De Luxe Stetson St Regis Homburg
5 1/2 crown
1 3/4 black grosgrain ribbon
2 3/8 - 2 1/4 dimensional brim to curl with 1/2 grey grosgrain binding

Ive had my eye out for a St Regis for while. This one arrived a bit wonky at the base of the crown. So I set out with a nice boiling pot and got to work. I think it shaped up nicely. I’m not sure what cause the misshapen crown. Could have been a slight shrinking of the sweat.. but I don’t think so as the size seemed fine. In the end... I’m gonna go with. Stacking... as the culprit for the weird shape. Seems as plausible a reason as any. But whatever the reason. It’s mostly gone now.

Really happy with this one

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How could someone not like a homburg like that?

 

[Blare]

Looks like autocorrect got me and I didn’t notice. Sorry. It looks good on YOU. Not your.

Ha.. my eye read it the same. LOL. Thanks bud!

 

[Blare]

How could someone not like a homburg like that?

Thank you Stefan

 

[GHT]

That's Duke of Dalton. Please don't pad my resume, good sir.

Is that Duke pronounced Dyuke or Duke pronounced Dook? Before you adopt an aristocratic title, remember The Grand Old Duke Of York. He had a few ups & downs.
Just so that you know how to give us minions the put down here's what a Duke is, does and expects:

"Duke (from the Latin dux, leader). This is the highest and most important rank of the peerage, just one step down from monarch. Since its inception in the 14th century, there have been less than 500 dukes. Currently there are just 27 dukedoms in the peerage, held by 24 different people. The correct way to formally address a duke or duchess is ‘Your Grace’. The eldest son of a duke will use one of the duke’s subsidiary titles, whilst other children will use the honorary title ‘Lord’ or ‘Lady’ in front of their Christian names."

 

[The Shoe]

Italian week is not over by a long ways. I have been neglecting the lounge this week a bit. Scientists were discussing if the sun even came up at all in the Netherlands these last few days; evidence was inconclusive!
To catch up I'll need two parts.

Borsalino Gulaela nero (qualitá extra superiore).
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Lavorazione Speciale "rotto", restored by Fleur of Penumbra. Only later found out that these hats were made by Borsalino.

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Borsalino Faunosca Averla
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Borsalino Gulaela nero (not a doubling; I have several of these). This one is qualita superiore.

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I can see why you would want several.

“I don’t like green hats” he says......

excellent hat parade today Stefan

Literally everyone in the Lounge is thinking the same thing!

 

[crawlinkingsnake]

Is that Duke pronounced Dyuke or Duke pronounced Dook? Before you adopt an aristocratic title, remember The Grand Old Duke Of York. He had a few ups & downs.
Just so that you know how to give us minions the put down here's what a Duke is, does and expects:

"Duke (from the Latin dux, leader). This is the highest and most important rank of the peerage, just one step down from monarch. Since its inception in the 14th century, there have been less than 500 dukes. Currently there are just 27 dukedoms in the peerage, held by 24 different people. The correct way to formally address a duke or duchess is ‘Your Grace’. The eldest son of a duke will use one of the duke’s subsidiary titles, whilst other children will use the honorary title ‘Lord’ or ‘Lady’ in front of their Christian names."

 

[Rumad]

Indeed. I think we may have changed his mind. And this isn’t his first one either lol.

Literally everyone in the Lounge is thinking the same thing!