What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[steur]

Bond, James Bond...went to see the latest 007 movie this morning. An English Bowler was worn as a nod to the early bond years. Sadly, hats are no where to be found in the current films. Although Bond wore Locke & Co. hats, and wonderful 1960s stingy brim hats at that, I do not own any from this maker. I have a large number of British vintage hats, mostly 1950s homburgs, but the bowler seemed to be the most "British" for today. This Dunn & Co. gray stiff felt was probably made in the early 1960s, when Bowlers were making a comeback. The liner is a real looker on this one.
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Gorgeous grey bowler, Mike. Still very hard to find any other than black.

Wonderful parade Stefan! That Danubia is sure an interesting brand.

Thanks, Mike. A very well made hat, never seen another. It was actually a brand made by Hutfabrik Gebrüder Kurzthaler from Linz, Austria.

Lee Fifth Avenue - Bronze Label

This one an unlined number with chocolate milk colored felt and an overwelt brim.

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Beautiful. Shows that not all overwelts are created equal.

Small note of apology for those who send me positive messages about hats worn or shown. I realize that I am often late with the answers or completely absent, I apologize and I undertake to be more present in contacts
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What better day than October to give light and air to the new creation of Fleur
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Borsalino felt worked and completely finished in the Netherlands
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The result is this and despite a red dominant given by the bricks of the house, the "Cream" felt remains fairly neutral, as well as the ribbon
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Have a nice Monday

Superb work. Love how thin that felt is.

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Very nice, Perry. Great colour.

Actually, this is yesterday's hat worn on a jaunt to Copenhagen, but I forgot to post it.
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Stetson Premier made by Mayser under license in Germany.

Excellent, Steve: hat, coat, scarf and messenger bag.

 

[steur]

Thank you for your appreciation on yesterday's Borsalino / Fleur.
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The felt, very beautiful, had not been finished and had an uneven surface.
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Appropriately treated, this "Antilope" surface has taken, which in the Czech felts is magnificent
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The shape has remained the original one, except for a softening of the crown which had been preformed by machine and was a bit too banal
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Happy Tuesday from Verona with the sun and a cool wind.

Perfect hat for fall. Lovely work by Fleur.

Stetson 7XCB c. 1949 for some bank biz today. Tomorrow is block cell concrete fill for foundation day and will wear a worn out Stetson straw.
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Be sure to keep the good hats safe, Randall!

 

[steur]

F. Witzleben Leipzig, possibly late 1920s early 1930s.

Hat Carton Top, 1900

Wow, what a thing! Love the sweatband and liner.

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Adam Executive - The E-VENT
Light Pecan Colored Ultra Light Felt
4 3/4 crown as shaped - about 5 1/2 open
Unlined and vented
2 5/8 brim with very short underwelt
Two rows of brim stitching
3/4 inch matching grosgrain ribbon
Box pleat/gills treatment

The latest arrival, which came off a hot tip from Brent @deadlyhandsome, is the Adam Executive - E-Vent. It was without a doubt the unusual ribbon styling with a decorative wind trolley button sewn on for good measure along with the cool vent pattern that caught my eye. But upon arrival there is so much more to love. This unlined felt is super soft and ultra thin. That sort of “blow a crease in it” kind of felt… but somehow incredibly obedient. The brim is 2 5/8 with a narrow underwelt and two rows of brim stitching. I couldn’t tell if the E-Vent sweat cooling system really worked… but it did FEEL like it was cooler.. may have been my imagination. It really is an Exquisite hat that fits absolutely perfectly. Thank you again Brent for thinking of me on this one.

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I believe this one will be getting some wear in the main rotation here is sunny South Florida.

It doesn't disappoint, Joe. It could be me, but it almost has a tint peach in its colour. Wonderful.

Knox for work tonight.

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Fantastic!

 

[steur]

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Super looking Mallory, Perry. Nice contrasts.

A rare (the only one I have seen) example of this brand - a pre-WWII Austrian fedora worn on this day some years ago by a younger man. The hat looks just the same today. Purchased from lounge member Mario whose retro B&W self portraits were always stunning.

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No how can anyone say they don't like black hats when hats like these are on display?
If need be you can have it refurbished by him: he's still there!

Me looking a bit grumpy in a Cedar Brown CD.

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Trust me, I'm in a good mood.

Aren't you always?

J. Hückel'a Synove Vídeň (J. Hückel´s Söhne Wien) possibly very early 1900s. The Crown has a lower profile and the Brim is wider and flat with a very tight Curl. Vibrant colored Liner, unique textured Sweatband with Czech wording.

Early "Grand Prix 1900" Mark

J. Hückel´s Söhne Factory, Neutitschein, Austria (Post WWI Nový Jičín, Czechoslovakia), Blocks, Flanges, (Very Early 1900s)

It's the insides that make it look so luxurious! Superb.

That Brummels is a drop dead gorgeous fedora. Love it

Thanks, Ken!

 

[Blare]

St. Regis for a day in court:

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And justice prevailed.

looking sharp Brent.

 

[Blare]

Huber Chamois in the back alleys of Elsinore today.
Received some fun comments from my pupils. Some said I looked like Indiana Jones, others a cowboy, while another group thought I looked like a detective. The good news is, no one thought I looked like Inspector Gadget, and they all said the hat was cool. Hopefully, I've inspired a new generation of hat wearers View attachment 369690 View attachment 369691
Have a great weekend folks!

Wonderful. The all may fit in one way or another. Glad it may spark their interest

 

[Blare]

Mallory Ten today "for youthful smartness." It's a beautiful hat but a little annoying to wear -- the mesh liner is floppy and the felt is so soft that the crown won't really hold its shape. With advisement from Robert @belfastboy I plan to stiffen it up with some shellac. Still -- I love the details, including that unusual bow in the ribbon -- and always love a wind trolley.
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Beautiful hat. I love Malloy from this era.

 

[steur]

Borsalino:

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Splendid!

Stetson No. 1 Quality this morning.
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Beautiful!

Another sunny day and a cobalt-enameled sky.
The mornings are cold then the temperature rises and until the afternoon the temperature is pleasant
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The right day to wear this Tuscan hat, made in Montevarchi - Arezzo by "La Famigliare" some years ago. View attachment 369320
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I never thought I'd find a nice brown velour with a low ribbon and high quality felt.
In the Italian production the velours are scarce and finding them is always a small fish story.
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Different from the German and Czech ones they have a different texture and a shorter hair.
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Luck would have it that although this hat is marked size 58 cm, it fits perfectly to my head.
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We all need a little luck sometimes, Daniele. Fabulous velour.

Vintage Stratocaster.

No, wait. Stratofortress.

Maybe Stratoliner.

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Strat-O-Matic? Now there's a blast from the past.

Stratospheric.

PH. Möckel Hutfabrik, Homburg vor der Höhe possibly very early 1900s. The Crown has a lower profile and less tapper. You can especially see this from the side view. The Brim is wider with modest flange and tight curl. What is famous about the company that made this Stiff Felt?

A rare beast from the inventors of the original homburg!

 

[Blare]

Beautiful. Shows that not all overwelts are created equal.

It doesn't disappoint, Joe. It could be me, but it almost has a tint peach in its colour. Wonderful.

thank you Stefan. I think you are correct… depends on the light for sure.

 

[steur]

Wednesday night out. Went downtown to see John Ledgend. First concert in 20 months.
Since I was hanging out with the hipsters I thought I would don a stingy. I picked this one up about 3 years ago and finally found the appropriate occasion to wear it.
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Santana
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Thursday Gannon in powder blue View attachment 369422 View attachment 369423 View attachment 369427 6 View attachment 369424 8

Well, nobody would have had a hat and liner to match that one! Great line-up, Reggie.

Today's excursion was to Oregon's Painted Hills. The scenery is part of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. The formations of colored clay from different prehistoric periods is truly stunning. Had to get a hat picture or two in the mix. Been wearing a custom beaver felt fedora by Mike Miller of NW Hats.

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The hat matches the scenery, Mike.

Unseasonably cold for a tropical island, with the temps dipping down into the high 60s at night and some rain and wind. I can definitely break out the felt, and leather jackets.
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Good excuse to wear felts at least, David. Nice OR.

Resistol San Antonio
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Super. It's on the wish list.

St. Regis for a day in court:

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And justice prevailed.

Everybody rose when you entered the building with that hat, I take it? Looks great on you, Brent.

Huber Chamois in the back alleys of Elsinore today.
Received some fun comments from my pupils. Some said I looked like Indiana Jones, others a cowboy, while another group thought I looked like a detective. The good news is, no one thought I looked like Inspector Gadget, and they all said the hat was cool. Hopefully, I've inspired a new generation of hat wearers View attachment 369690 View attachment 369691
Have a great weekend folks!

You likely have, they just don't know it yet! The Huber looks great, Steve.

Mallory Ten today "for youthful smartness." It's a beautiful hat but a little annoying to wear -- the mesh liner is floppy and the felt is so soft that the crown won't really hold its shape. With advisement from Robert @belfastboy I plan to stiffen it up with some shellac. Still -- I love the details, including that unusual bow in the ribbon -- and always love a wind trolley.
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A beauty!

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Very nice, Max.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Stetson New York LE in tobacco:

 

[Blare]

Stetson New York LE in tobacco:

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Dang Brent. That hat shows authority

 

[Blare]

Stetson Flagship
Light Silvermist felt
About 4 3/4 crown as shaped (5 1/2 open)
1 5/8 Matching silver grosgrain ribbon
2 11/16 brim with large overwelt triple stitched wafer edge
Wind trolley

The Flagship has pulled into port! This is a real beauty. The light silvermist felt has a great hand and overall feel to it. The triple stitched overwelt “wafer edge is a really nice touch. I love the matching ribbon. The liner and sweat have stars in the logo. There is a protector on the liner type but appears to be a sticker type as opposed to the sewn in variety. Inside the sweat is the $12.50 price tag placing the Flagship somewhat over the Whippet’s $10 price point. A couple small stains on the felt that may come out with a little cleaning. A bit of verdigris in the usual spot. I’m sure I am missing some details. But what else can I say… Stetson Flagship. I Did not expect to own one.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Dang Brent. That hat shows authority

Thanks, Joe. Your Flagship is exceptional.

 

[Blare]

Thanks, Joe. Your Flagship is exceptional.

Thank you my friend

 

[BobHufford]

Stetson Flagship

Outstanding Joe! Looks like it was made for you.

 

[Blare]

Outstanding Joe! Looks like it was made for you.

 

[DiamondJimLA]

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Interesting hat. I remember Desmonds back in the 70's, nice but not "high end" mens store. I think early in my professional career in the 70's I bought some of my first suits there (but no hats). I believe they are very long gone now.

 

[Dlaniger]

Stetson Flagship
Light Silvermist felt
About 4 3/4 crown as shaped (5 1/2 open)
1 5/8 Matching silver grosgrain ribbon
2 11/16 brim with large overwelt triple stitched wafer edge
Wind trolley

The Flagship has pulled into port! This is a real beauty. The light silvermist felt has a great hand and overall feel to it. The triple stitched overwelt “wafer edge is a really nice touch. I love the matching ribbon. The liner and sweat have stars in the logo. There is a protector on the liner type but appears to be a sticker type as opposed to the sewn in variety. Inside the sweat is the $12.50 price tag placing the Flagship somewhat over the Whippet’s $10 price point. A couple small stains on the felt that may come out with a little cleaning. A bit of verdigris in the usual spot. I’m sure I am missing some details. But what else can I say… Stetson Flagship. I Did not expect to own one.

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Yes indeed, Joe. That is one beautiful hat.

 

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My Gannon serves as good shade for a sunny afternoon's piping.