What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Blare]

Thank you, kind of you to say so.

Always the flatterer, but you know I love it. Looking at your fabulous collection of photos made me think that had they been in black & white sepia, you could easily have been mistaken for an inter-war matinée idol. The hats are superb and that's because they compliment each outfit.

We have just arrived home from a vintage style afternoon dance called: Sugar Push. It's one of the basic moves of Lindy Hop and other swing dances. It was great to be out again, in the evening we gathered at an Italian restaurant where we enjoyed fine food, good company and a convivial atmosphere.

Before leaving home Tina said: "Are we dressing up?" "Is the pope a catholic?" I replied. "I'm wearing blue," she said, adding, "wear your hat that Esther made." I didn't have to say which one. Tina loves the Strat-look-a-like. Who am I to argue?
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Looking sharp!

 

[Blare]

Dobbs Cross Country

I would have this one always at the ready in my light felt rotation if I wasn’t babying what is barely left of the old sweatband.

 

[Redfokker]

Dobbs Cross Country

I would have this one always at the ready in my light felt rotation if I wasn’t babying what is barely left of the old sweatband.

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This one looks to have some age to it. Very nice.

 

[Blare]

This one looks to have some age to it. Very nice.

Thanks Mike

 

[Dlaniger]

Dang! Just plain sharp today Reggie.



The shape of the brim is magnificent. I love the liner. I can not keep my liners as pristine as you do. Cheers.



Excellent hat IMO.



Truly an exquisite hat! The swoop, thin brim, shape of crown - everything is correct IMO. Thanks for sharing.



WOW! I am confident you can see me tippin my hat brim in your direction this morning. Just plain a wow. Your two tone and Alan's two tone are incredible vintage hats.



Thanks for sharing. Knox did it well. The closer for me is the details on the windcord. Go vintage Knox's.



Sharp, just plain sharp.



Doing the Mac Lachan hat proud! Lovely hat and thanks for sharing.





Thanks for sharing your line-up. I do look forward to your posts. Cheers.



Storing straws - good idea. You have prompted me to get off the "couch" and get going with storing.

Classy evening IMO, pizza and wine. All is good with the world.


Really! A water spigot I have down on the lower lawn broke this morning. Turned the water off and headed to the hardware store to pick-up essential repair supplies. I donned a pre-40's Stetson Special. This is hat of the Canadian Hurley's store recent find. Excellent felt and fixings. Last evening I wore the hat and it got wet in a rain. Today the ribbon shows some water marks. I will have to address that in the upcoming days. Glorious hat!

It did not take a lot of time to repair the broken water spigot. Yea!!!!!!

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The underbrim pic (below) is the accurate showcase of the felt hue.

The liner details rock.

I have started a slow roast of some meats in preparation of a Hungarian Goulash. I am working the grill in a Borsolino longer haired fedora.

The quality of the felt of this vintage fedora is exceptional. A milkshake hued felt and dynamite appointments should have this fedora seeing lots of head time.

Cheers, Eric -

Thank you, Eric!

 

[Dlaniger]

Stetson OR Royal DeLuxe Quality in cognac.

 

[Blare]

Stetson OR Royal DeLuxe Quality in cognac.
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Looking good Reggie

 

[Dlaniger]

I refined the crease on my moonshine FEPSA build a bit, and added a bit of a brim roll at the front.

Cool crease. I like it!

 

[Dlaniger]

This week in hats.
Panizza
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Lock&Co
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Vimenet
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Berteil nutria by Borsalino
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Tirard Ragondia
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Mayser Antilope
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Mallory Bowler. This one I wore for a little trip cycling with some collegues. The rains came and we all got soaked, including the hat. When it was wet it grew about two sizes and after I let it dry (which took about two days) it was back to its original self.
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Berteil (again)
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As usual Stefan you have again provided us with an overwhelming array of hats and sartorial splendor. The Mayser Antelope is outstanding.

 

[Dlaniger]

Dobbs Fifteen:

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Sweet! That Dobbs is a killer!

 

[Scooterz]

Meanwhile, I've got mail.

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Me too.

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Hmmmmm....I'm speechless for once. I didn't realize that was an option.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Dobbs Cross Country

I would have this one always at the ready in my light felt rotation if I wasn’t babying what is barely left of the old sweatband.

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Just beautiful!

 

[GHT]

You really do look like an English Knight, Bill!

Old English joke:
Once a king, always a king but once a knight is enough.

Looking sharp!

Thank you, kind of you to say so.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Old English joke:
Once a king, always a king but once a knight is enough.
Clever and true! Unless you're 17...


Thank you, kind of you to say so.

 

[The Shoe]

Meanwhile, I've got mail.

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Where did you get your happi coats? That’s the second one I’ve seen you post. For those that don’t know, they are usually worn these days by participants in festivals. And they’re usually a very cheap thin cotton material. The two I’ve seen you post look to be different beasts entirely in terms of quality.
The kanji characters say fukuroku. Even my wife had to look that one up. It means happiness. Fukurokuju is the god of happiness, wealth and longevity.

 

[Blare]

Just beautiful!

Thank you Max

 

[alanfgag]

Where did you get your happi coats? That’s the second one I’ve seen you post. For those that don’t know, they are usually worn these days by participants in festivals. And they’re usually a very cheap thin cotton material. The two I’ve seen you post look to be different beasts entirely in terms of quality.
The kanji characters say fukuroku. Even my wife had to look that one up. It means happiness. Fukurokuju is the god of happiness, wealth and longevity.

Thank you for the translation. This was sold as a Japanese fireman’s coat - I found it at a local flea market. It is very heavy cotton. My Mother was a buyer in the fashion industry in NYC who traveled to Asia frequently. Between her collection and my costume designer wife’s, we have some nice pieces around the house.

 

[The Shoe]

Thank you for the translation. This was sold as a Japanese fireman’s coat - I found it at a local flea market. It is very heavy cotton. My Mother was a buyer in the fashion industry in NYC who traveled to Asia frequently. Between her collection and my costume designer wife’s, we have some nice pieces around the house.

While on the topic, we happen to have a picture of Fukurokuju in the house. He’s one of the Shichifukujin - the Seven Deities of good fortune. He’s the one in the purple headwear (see, this is a hat post) with the elongated forehead.

 

[The Shoe]

I had an early finish today and with the heat of the day dissipating, I couldn’t resist outdoor dining again. This time in my Snowy River.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Good morning from Minnesota. A dog soiree this morning found me wearing a pre-40's Brock back-bow fedora. The overwelt on the Brock is excellent craftsmanship.

Home and picking up leaf and limb clutter in the front of the house had me wearing a vintage Stetson. It is marked "Royal" quality. The felt, craftsmanship in the edge treatment and the liner are above the labeled quality.

Cheers, Eric -