What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[BobHufford]

New-to-me Strat just out of the shipping box ...

 

[Blare]

New-to-me Strat just out of the shipping box ...

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Looks great on you Bob! Great find Congratulations

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks, Joe. It does indeed have the 1950s European statesman look

Very stately Steve

 

[Steve1857]

Thanks, Stefan.

Excellent combination, Steve. Hat, coat and scarf. I leave the basting stitch in as well if it's there.

 

[Steve1857]

Super looking Playboy, Joe. Can't wait to see the next 8 out of the box.

Royal Stetson Playboy

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Royal Stetson Playboy
Lightweight black felt
5 inch crown as shaped
3/4 inch grosgrain mid ribbon
2 1/8 raw edge brim

Of the nine mystery hats I had coming all I knew was that one of them was a Playboy. So why not start here. A super dusty black Royal Stetson Playboy. I think it cleaned up rather nicely though. Did not find a manufacturing tag under the sweat only the reorder tag... but I would guess this one about 1950s vintage. Correct me if I’m wrong there. There is no edge stitching on the 2 1/8 raw brim but the profile definitely has that Playboy look. What is next from the mystery box?

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[Steve1857]

Absolutely beautiful, Daniele. No need to discuss why you didn't wear or post it sooner. Today, it's new day has come. Congrats.

Today a splendid sunny day and then, after three years sleeping a peaceful sleep, here it is the first of the lobbia Borsalino
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This is one of the best hats I own For the first time I wear it because its time has come
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Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore size 6 1/2 even if inside it is labeled 7, in fact it is slightly wide.
View attachment 304341 The felt is a feather and super malleable, its color is "Airone" the ribbon is "Aligi" and the type of hat is "Ledasti". It comes from the large "Matthias Hutter" deposit in Merano and is probably one of the oldest among the remains that I have cataloged and evaluated
View attachment 304342 Maybe someone will think I should have worn it immediately, instead I kept it for its day which is today, however I will photograph it alone, for lovers of Borsalino hats.
The shape and ribbon are unique and was probably made in the 1920s.
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Have a nice Monday!
Thanks for the likes on the "Diplomatique" series

 

[DaveProc]

Churchill Neiman Marcus OR clone

 

[BobHufford]

Looks great on you Bob! Great find Congratulations

Thanks Joe! Looking forward to your mystery hats hitting the Lounge.

 

[johnnycanuck]

Dreaming about pith helmets and mountain adventures. Stuck in a deep freeze wearing my woollies

Stay safe everyone.
Johnny

 

[alanfgag]

Channeling my inner Colonel Mustard on a mostly monochrome landscape.

 

[Fourman110]

That’s a great lid!

New-to-me Strat just out of the shipping box ...

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[PanosChris]

Today a splendid sunny day and then, after three years sleeping a peaceful sleep, here it is the first of the lobbia Borsalino
View attachment 304339
This is one of the best hats I own For the first time I wear it because its time has come
View attachment 304340
Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore size 6 1/2 even if inside it is labeled 7, in fact it is slightly wide.
View attachment 304341 The felt is a feather and super malleable, its color is "Airone" the ribbon is "Aligi" and the type of hat is "Ledasti". It comes from the large "Matthias Hutter" deposit in Merano and is probably one of the oldest among the remains that I have cataloged and evaluated
View attachment 304342 Maybe someone will think I should have worn it immediately, instead I kept it for its day which is today, however I will photograph it alone, for lovers of Borsalino hats.
The shape and ribbon are unique and was probably made in the 1920s.
View attachment 304343
Have a nice Monday!
Thanks for the likes on the "Diplomatique" series

Tremendous lobbia Daniele !

 

[BobHufford]

That’s a great lid!

Thanks Jay!

 

[Blare]

Super looking Playboy, Joe. Can't wait to see the next 8 out of the box.

Thank you Steve.

 

[Blare]

Penney’s Straw 7 1/4
Natural Straw with gold fiber diamond weave
4 inch crown
3 1/4 brim
3/8 leather/gold band

This unusual Penney’s straw hat arrived a few months back with a group of old westerns. It has a very unique weave that mixes natural color straw with a gold filament in a diamond pattern. The 4 inch nicely ventilated crown sports a sort of “dual fire” crease with a bit of a mule kick in the front. A nice wide 3 1/4 brim and a 3/8 inch leather and gold hat band. The sweatband indicates it was St Louis made. Maybe Langenberg/Lion or Bee Hats? This one is fairly unusual and I kinda like it. If it weren’t so loose at 7 1/4 I might keep it for the nice shade on a hot summer day. If I can’t move it along. Maybe some foam pads.

 

[Blare]

Resistol Self Conforming

Resistol Self Conforming
Dark Chocolate Brown Felt
4 7/8 crown to peak 4 inch back
2 inch matching grosgrain ribbon
2 inch brim with Cavanagh edge.

Continuing coverage of the 9 mystery hats, I grabbed this hat that at first did not stand out to me. Mostly because it fits a spot in my collection that is fairly covered already... brown 60sish stingy... and it was probably going to be one size too big. The moment I plunked it on my head... I realized a couple things. First... it fit perfectly. Second... this was a really nice hat! It is not marked Kitten Finish as my 50s Resistol is (at least I don’t think so... the sweatband stamping is smeared to almost unreadable. But it really does share the same kinda hand to the felt. I love the two inch Cavanagh edge brim. There is probably a reason I’ve added a few hats of this styling. They just feel comfortable to me.

 

[bowlerman]

I broke out the Beaver Hats Amish number this morning, and the fuzzy Stratton this afternoon. Rare appearances.

 

[GHT]

My wife asked me if I would like meatballs for my evening meal. "Is the Pope a catholic?" I replied, I love meatballs. "You will need to go shopping," she said, "we don't have enough tagliatelle." I'm on my way. "Don't forget your mask," she said. "Mask or no mask, I will still get recognised. Who do you know wears a biker leather with a fedora hat and Aloha shirt?" We both laughed.

 

[DaveProc]

Snow removal duties early this morning.

 

[hatsRme]

60sish stingy... and it was probably going to be one size too big. The moment I plunked it on my head... I realized a couple things. First

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Today a splendid sunny day and then, after three years sleeping a peaceful sleep, here it is the first of the lobbia Borsalino
View attachment 304339
This is one of the best hats I own For the first time I wear it because its time has come
View attachment 304340
Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore size 6 1/2 even if inside it is labeled 7, in fact it is slightly wide.
View attachment 304341 The felt is a feather and super malleable, its color is "Airone" the ribbon is "Aligi" and the type of hat is "Ledasti". It comes from the large "Matthias Hutter" deposit in Merano and is probably one of the oldest among the remains that I have cataloged and evaluated
View attachment 304342 Maybe someone will think I should have worn it immediately, instead I kept it for its day which is today, however I will photograph it alone, for lovers of Borsalino hats.
The shape and ribbon are unique and was probably made in the 1920s.
View attachment 304343
Have a nice Monday!
Thanks for the likes on the "Diplomatique" series

Ledasti = Exquisite!!!