What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[hatsRme]

Who can keep up with the global hat beauty we see here?!!
Mallory Century to get a booster shot. I need a good boost, now feel boosted, Buds!

 

[alanfgag]

OK the photographs are "flipped" from perspective, but the phone was unknown, so the result is this before the pouring rain...

You look good from either side Daniele... and that bow is something special. Lovely hat.

 

[alanfgag]

Who can keep up with the global hat beauty we see here?!!
Mallory Century to get a booster shot. I need a good boost, now feel boosted, Buds! View attachment 367052 View attachment 367053

What a great find... a ten gallon derby! Good to know your staying safe out there Charlie.

 

[alanfgag]

Temperatures are rising today so a switch to a feather weight... Perry had a fine custom hat made that was inspired by this one I think. Not pristine but close to 100 years old and it still wears very well.

 

[Redfokker]

Northwest bone.

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Love this one, it just glows!

 

[DaveProc]

Ebbets Field Flannels
Providence Grays 1914 reproduction cap.
At the Capitol Hill campus Providence about 2 miles from where the Providence Grays and their young pitcher Herman Ruth played.

 

[Frunobulax]

J.C. Penney "Gabby."

 

[Capt. Biff]

Had to bring out my favorite hat today. Just don't see enough Portis lids here!

 

[Redfokker]

Stetson Twenty—the first vintage hat I bought and the one which opened my eyes to the difference between old and new hats. It’s my neighborhood beater with a new sweat and a new Petersham ribbon — the only thing the milliner at JJs was able to find in this color — but I love it. View attachment 366854 View attachment 366853

Very nice colors. Sometimes, even the best old hats need a new life with modern parts. But the heart of this old Stetson remains strong.

Some leaf raking in a moss green Gannon. Fun ribbon treatment on this hat.

Post dinner walkabout wearing a whiskey.
Cheers, Eric -

Sweet Gannon Eric.

OK the photographs are "flipped" from perspective, but the phone was unknown, so the result is this before the pouring rain
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Fortunately for me, this is the only hat from the lot found in Mantua that fits in my head
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It is also the one that has the less information on its origin considering that it remains only a sweatband to give us some information.
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It is branded "Velour" and has the name of the shopkeeper, nothing else.
The felt is beautiful and I think you can see it under a dark pearl color sky.
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The hair is almost invisible and has this shimmer that is really rare to find, it looks like a felt used for women's hats.
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Anyway, it is here and despite being an "unknown hat" has gone to keep company with his other companions.
Happy Wednesday to all and compliments for the parade of hats you proudly wear

This mystery hat is so cool! Love that finish.

Daniele; what a beautiful "Velour" felt. I really enjoy these felts that you, Steve and the other European contributors showcase. I see some "heathered" colors. Is it just my computer or are their other colored hairs or barbs? Interesting that the ribbon is proportionately big for the crown height. It leads to speculation of date of hat, but that is truly not a very good indicator. Great hat - thanks for sharing.
Yesterday evening I went for a walkabout through the neighborhood in a Gannon Playboy. The blue mist felt on this fedora is a fav.

Morning dog soirre was completed wearing a Stetson Bantam.

Home a change of hat and coffee on the deck in a Manson fedora. Terrific gill ribbon treatment on this hat.

The brim edge stitching is really well done.
A quick errand had me changing to a hat more befitting it being Whippet Wednesday.

Cheers on this Wednesday morning, Eric -

Lovely blue parade Eric. You have inspired my blue hat for today. That Manson is really special.

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Nothing more rain proof than one of these. Built like a tank. Nice hat.

Who can keep up with the global hat beauty we see here?!!
Mallory Century to get a booster shot. I need a good boost, now feel boosted, Buds! View attachment 367052 View attachment 367053

Congrats on the booster Charlie. We are still waiting for the Moderna update. The Mallory is really something special, I'm sure that the nurse was duly impressed.

Temperatures are rising today so a switch to a feather weight... Perry had a fine custom hat made that was inspired by this one I think. Not pristine but close to 100 years old and it still wears very well.
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That felt looks so buttery and soft. Another incredible hat Alan.

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Providence Grays 1914 reproduction cap.
At the Capitol Hill campus Providence about 2 miles from where the Providence Grays and their young pitcher Herman Ruth played.

So cool Dave! We were in RI a few years ago and went through the first Baptist Church in the US. I remember driving past this building as well.

 

[Redfokker]

Must be a great day for blue, our PNW clear blue skies, Eric's stellar hats, and a blue blazer in the rotation. Have to go and get an estimate on a slight fender bender from last week, my fault. Everything is backed up, the body shop is making appointments for late November/December, wow! They said they can't get parts in a timely manner and they are backed up. Wearing my 1950s Lee's of London blue with the bordello purple lining.

 

[Blare]

Daniele; what a beautiful "Velour" felt. I really enjoy these felts that you, Steve and the other European contributors showcase. I see some "heathered" colors. Is it just my computer or are their other colored hairs or barbs? Interesting that the ribbon is proportionately big for the crown height. It leads to speculation of date of hat, but that is truly not a very good indicator. Great hat - thanks for sharing.


Yesterday evening I went for a walkabout through the neighborhood in a Gannon Playboy. The blue mist felt on this fedora is a fav.

Morning dog soirre was completed wearing a Stetson Bantam.

Home a change of hat and coffee on the deck in a Manson fedora. Terrific gill ribbon treatment on this hat.

The brim edge stitching is really well done.

A quick errand had me changing to a hat more befitting it being Whippet Wednesday.

Cheers on this Wednesday morning, Eric -

Incredible blues today.

 

[Blare]

Who can keep up with the global hat beauty we see here?!!
Mallory Century to get a booster shot. I need a good boost, now feel boosted, Buds! View attachment 367052 View attachment 367053

Power up!

 

[Blare]

Must be a great day for blue, our PNW clear blue skies, Eric's stellar hats, and a blue blazer in the rotation. Have to go and get an estimate on a slight fender bender from last week, my fault. Everything is backed up, the body shop is making appointments for late November/December, wow! They said they can't get parts in a timely manner and they are backed up. Wearing my 1950s Lee's of London blue with the bordello purple lining.
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Oh wow. You aren’t kidding. Beautiful blue Mike.

 

[Blare]

J.C. Penney "Gabby."

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The blues just keep coming!

 

[hatophile]

Temperatures are rising today so a switch to a feather weight... Perry had a fine custom hat made that was inspired by this one I think. Not pristine but close to 100 years old and it still wears very well.

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And I still love that one, Alan.

 

[Steve1857]

A beauty of a Bowler to get boosted in, Charlie.

Who can keep up with the global hat beauty we see here?!!
Mallory Century to get a booster shot. I need a good boost, now feel boosted, Buds! View attachment 367052 View attachment 367053

 

[Steve1857]

Wonderful looking Lees, Mike. Some great colours outside and in.

It might say London on the sweat, but Lees were one of the great bevy of Manchester hatters. Many of them had London outlets, but the hats would have been made up North.

Must be a great day for blue, our PNW clear blue skies, Eric's stellar hats, and a blue blazer in the rotation. Have to go and get an estimate on a slight fender bender from last week, my fault. Everything is backed up, the body shop is making appointments for late November/December, wow! They said they can't get parts in a timely manner and they are backed up. Wearing my 1950s Lee's of London blue with the bordello purple lining.
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[DaveProc]

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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That's a real beauty Joe! Cross Country is at the top of my bucket list!

 

[DaveProc]

Stetson OR Royal DeLuxe Quality in cognac.
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Great OR Reggie! What is the felt like?

 

[DaveProc]

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 -

Outstanding selection as always Eric!