What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[TheOldFashioned]

I love everything about this hat! I know it’s not for everyone, but that would be a top 5 for me. Thanks for making my day!

This one definitely is a top shelf hat for me. Magnificent piece of felt that up until that old Stetson I recently acquired was unmatched. I actually thought I was getting a grey hat based on the seller's pics:


Imagine my surprise when I opened the box. I could only giggle in delight.

That’s a beauty! But damn you for planting a seed. I keep checking the Real McCoy and Freewheelers. The leather is pretty steep, but there’s a very cool Real McCoy railroad coat that appeals.
What do you pay for good condition second hand Real McCoy leather in the States? How about their pea coats?

I'll send you a PM some time this weekend regarding the leather.

 

[Steve1857]

Nothing stingy about this Campdraft Deluxe. Have a joyous weekend, folks!

 

[mayserwegener]

Nice day, somewhat cold. I went to pick up an old camera from repair and felt the December chill.
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The hat that accompanied me is a "Grosso Valz - Casa fondata nel 1886" in the Cervo valley north of Biella
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It is one of my favorite hats as it has it all: proportions, color and finishes to be a champion.
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It comes directly from the 30s of the last century.
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The felt is heavy and fairly malleable, the color is "Moka" and the ribbon accompanies the color of the felt.
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This Grosso Valz is rarely used and put to sleep with all the precautions to keep it.
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Thank you all for your kind likes, which I reciprocate.
Ah, I forgot, we are always in the parade of warm colored hats

Daniele, This old Grosso Valz is such a great hat and a rare find. I remember looking at it closely at your studio. Thanks for wearing it again. Looks fantastic!

 

[mayserwegener]

almost unworn Hückel "Superior Velour" with matching 3-piece German
tailor-made suit of the late 30s with light pink and baby blue pinstripes

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/johann-hückel´s-söhne-pre-1940.48472/page-17#post-2728697

Matt, Fantastic! Both the Hückel "Superior Velour" and matching late 1930s 3-piece German
tailor-made suit. What a superb time period look!

 

[Frunobulax]

Stetson Imperial Quality Sportsman.

 

[mayserwegener]

I confess that the cold this morning is remarkable and the sun you see is the very first of the day.
The fog has been licking the southern part of the city for days without reaching the hills.
View attachment 388440 The hat has been a puzzle since it came to my collection.
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The seller told me they belonged to an aunt of hers who had a shop closed immediately after the war, she didn't know anything else.
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It is an Albertini - Argo made in Intra which on 4 April 1939 was united with the municipality of Pallanza under the name of Verbania
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Albertini was one of the first "modern" Italian hat makers, founded in 1817 on Lake Maggiore in an area that later gave life to hats made on the lake (Panizza, Albertini and other minor ones)
Very beautiful, simple and with a workmanship that is typical of the Thirties, I still wonder what age it has
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Happy Saturday everyone and thanks for the appreciation that is reciprocated.

Daniele, What a great looking hat and rare find! I enjoy hats that have such mystery.

 

[mayserwegener]

Today's PSA, don't be a Grinch, is brought to you by the hairy, old green Dobbs:
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Super! Very unique color mix and great finish.

 

[jonesy86]

I'm not really sure what this hat is, it was sold to me as a 5X Vintage Stetson. 60s maybe? The felt is a little stiff almost cardboard like, but I like the shape and color just fine.

 

[StoryPNW]

I'm not really sure what this hat is, it was sold to me as a 5X Vintage Stetson. 60s maybe? The felt is a little stiff almost cardboard like, but I like the shape and color just fine.
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I like the shape of that one as well, but I'm truly jealous of your surroundings this time of year.

 

[jonesy86]

I have to put on a jacket when it is in the low 70s and breezy. Brrrrr.

 

[Blare]

Nothing stingy about this Campdraft Deluxe. Have a joyous weekend, folks! View attachment 388485

A serious look to match a serious hat. Looking good Steve

 

[1967Cougar390]

Akubra Stylemaster in Acorn, re-creased with a pork pie coupled with slight side dents.

Have a safe and blessed weekend.
Steven

 

[Blare]

On the Sixth Day of StingyMas

Champ Long Hair Black Heather
4 7/8 Crown as shaped
3/4 silver grosgrain mid ribbon
1 7/8 inch under welt brim

This medium/long hair black heather Champ was gifted to me some time back by Randy @Rmccamey It is an unusual but beautiful very soft and petable black felt with hints of white, blue, green, yellow and red heathered into the mix. Randy had Rick at Phoenix hats replace the ribbon with this silver mid ribbon. I think it was an excellent choice as it really makes it pop…. And gives it somewhat of a Playboy vibe. Thank you to Randy for this Very cool hat.

 

[steur]

Wow—that Mallory!!! A stunner!

Thank you.

 

[steur]

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Excellent, Jeff. No surprise I'm going for the homburg.

Also, tis the season, I suppose.
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You manage to pull it off without effort. Nice!

The best of the row. @ I gusti di Daniele

Thank you, Daniele. It did have the advantage of some sunshine to make it look extra good.

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Y'know, if ol' Charlie was wearing this hat when he walked into the Dew Drop, they would have chased him out before he took it off.

A well behaved hairy beast (I'm talking about the hat here). Excellent!

Fabulous parade this week Stefan

Thanks, Joe.

Today in Verona is the feast of young and old. It is Santa Lucia who brought the gifts on the magical night. The tradition worked again this year and for my daughter the "plate" of Santa Lucia arrived via photography
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For me, the gift came from Panos a few days ago from Norway. A magnificent night blue velour Bantam
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The Bantam brand is owned on this side of the Atlantic by the Cappellificio Cervo, but the hat, despite the brand, seems to be made in Germany or Austria
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Beautiful and the shape is that of a hat from before the Second World War.
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However, the puzzle is not solved...
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Thanks to Panos who performed the task of Saint Lucia

You must have a warm spot in Saint Lucia's heart, Daniele! Fantastic hat.

 

[steur]

A dog saunter through the snow and filling some bird feeders found me under a Dalton.

Cheers from my winter wonderland, Eric -

Fantastic!

Portis thin ribbon.

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Very nice. Good shape to that hat.

Yesterday was a busy day for us. Art Fawcett for morning services.

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Knox Tom-n-Jerry for Xmas party last night. Oh yeah, there was an ugly sweater contest.
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If it would have been a beautiful hat contest you'd have won!

Churchill Beaver 50:

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A few raindrops on the brim. Rain is a special occasion here.

This hat is off for some well-deserved TLC to get it ready for another 60 years.

It deserves it: it's up there with the very best.

c.1922 Mell's "Mell-o-fit" for this cold snowy day

Whoa! That is a few levels up, Justin! Incredible.

In solidarity with my shorter brim loving friend @Redfokker Michael Dicianna, last year we decided to start the new holiday tradition of StingyMas…. A celebration of beautiful stingy brim hats that… too.. were made with quality and style like their larger brimmed brothers… To spread stingy brim cheer to all the good boys and girls of Fedora Lounge Land.

So with that I present…

The Eleven Days of StingyMas

Why eleven… instead of.. oh say… twelve? Because eleven is STINGIER than twelve.

I will kick off the celebration with my always at the ready Borsalino Marque Grand Luxe XXXXX

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MERRY STINGYMAS!!

Off to a good start, Joe. As most of my hats are considered stingy by some members here, I'll just keep going with my usual hats.

 

[steur]

Two hat and a beret day today. Seen a few of these Marathons racing around the forum lately, so a Marathon seemed appropriate for the morning trip to the bus stop:
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Felt deadly handsome in this Lee homburg this evening, courtesy of @deadlyhandsome. Now I know how Brent feels every day. Wish I could say I wore it to date night, but instead it was to a local meetup to sell a hat:
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Maybe with one less hat in the house that date night might come sooner.

A date or a hat? It depends on the hat and the date of course, but that's a touch one! Marathon is nice, the homburg is great!

Day made of examinations on the gifts received from Saint Lucia.
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In the riot of chocolate, nougat, dried figs and more I thought about wearing a hat that's wide for my head, but so beautiful to be worn with the thicknesses to keep it in trim
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Borsalino Qualità Victoria, size is 7 so a 61 cm. made in the sixties.
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The color of the felt is "Aureola - Aureole" and the color of the ribbon is "Bulgaro - Bulgarian"
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The ribbon that surrounds the brims is the same color as the felt in the odor of sanctity
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The Borsalino arrived new directly from the Merano shop "M. Hutter"
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Thanks for the likes and appreciation.
I'm sorry, but I can't comment on all the beautiful hats I see every day. I try to do my best, but something always escapes me, however congratulations to everyone

Spectacular!

Good morning. I selected my unlined pre-40's Borsolino early morning, in the dark, for a dog soirre.

After arriving home I noticed that the ribbon treatment got wrinkled when stored in a stack of 4 hats. Off to the hat steamer goes the Borsolino.

Cheers, Eric -

That is one to be cherished!

My newest 3X:

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They deserve some more recognition: excellent hats!

Mallory Ten to have a Christmas lunch with some colleagues.

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A beauty, Jim. Ticks all the boxes.

Wilhelm Pless Wien "Extra Extra Qualität" possible late 1920s early 1930s and a recent arrival.

Wow, Steve. What a find!

 

[steur]

CAN Stetson 7X CB
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Seeing that one always makes me happy, Greg. Such a marvelous hat.

Continues, even today, the presentation of hats in warm shades (the palette of warm colors par excellence) which will continue until all hats of this category are exhausted.
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Today it is the turn of another Borsalino, helped in his presentation by a magnificent day of sun.
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Borsalino Qualità Extra Superiore with the curious color of the felt called "Albino" and the color of the ribbon is "Folco" the finish of the felt is short-fur with great malleability for a splendid felt.
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This is a hat that I had almost forgotten because it is part of the Borsalino section with brown and beige colors which is almost as infinite as that of the grays
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Thanks for your appreciation and greetings in mid-December from a Verona with winter light.

Beautiful hat, Daniele. I have a feeling the presentation could take many months

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Nice!

 

[steur]

Dobbs Hanover Square.

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Always a winner, that one, Jim.

Sun and positive temperatures after who knows how long...Time for a brake from the blacks. I hope you don't mind.

Sools upbrim in grey that my friend Daniele sent me earlier this year. Probably late 20s/early 30s View attachment 387879
What to say more about this hat?
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It speaks for itself, Panos. The sweatband treatment is a nice touch.

Knox Twenty:

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Yep, that works. Gorgeous hat, Brent.

On the Third Day of StingyMas…

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Borsalino Caesar Qualita Speciale

Another of my always at the ready grab and go stingies. I think it’s fitting that this hat which more than likely spent most of its life shoved into a Borsalino coffin box now spends all its time either on the rack on on my head.


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It's glad to be out of the box. Not an every day colour and I believe only the second example of it.

Nice day, somewhat cold. I went to pick up an old camera from repair and felt the December chill.
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The hat that accompanied me is a "Grosso Valz - Casa fondata nel 1886" in the Cervo valley north of Biella
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It is one of my favorite hats as it has it all: proportions, color and finishes to be a champion.
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It comes directly from the 30s of the last century.
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The felt is heavy and fairly malleable, the color is "Moka" and the ribbon accompanies the color of the felt.
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This Grosso Valz is rarely used and put to sleep with all the precautions to keep it.
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Thank you all for your kind likes, which I reciprocate.
Ah, I forgot, we are always in the parade of warm colored hats

What a magnificent colour! The fate of nice hats: sleeping beauties in their boxes.

 

[steur]

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Wonderful hat, Dave. Need to find myself a cobalto.

Echter Borsilino "Qualità Superiore" probably later 1930s. Snap Brim, Mélange plus Rough Finish. I believe this the only one from the time period I have encountered.

We could certainly use more of those. Spectacular!

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While we're filling out wish lists: that one is on there for sure. Gorgeous hat, Alan.