What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Blare]

Mailman showed up today with a package,,, a RM Williams waxed cotton jacket to replace my long lost Barbour. If my memory is correct, this coat is a heavier weight fabric than the old Barbour. feels substantial. Just in time for the rain starting tonight.

SO today I have a new job... Austrailian fashion model. Figured my old Akubra Lawson was a perfect fit... ( love the braided kangaroo band on this one)
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Or perhaps the Akubra Sidewinder is just as good?
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either way the big green hats get to come out!

Both make for a good look.

 

[Blare]

Max Wiese Berlin, Stolzf. Luxury Velour made for Leineweber Berlin, possibly early to mid 1930s. The steingrau / stone gray close crop Velour is very dense with high gloss. Found this fantastic Velour back in 2017.

Warning Cut Ear!

Bernward Leineweber, Berlin C Alter Köllnischer Fischmarkt, 1900

Great shape on that one, Steve.

 

[Blare]

Got this in the mail today. A White Label Lee. The felt is similar to an early Stetson 20, but much softer to the touch and very malleable. A 2-3/4" Cavanagh type edged brim and 5-1/2" crown.

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Very nice! Don’t see too many White Label Lees pop up.

 

[Blare]

I got a package today from Mr. Randall, he did a wonderful job cleaning up and doing a little resto on my No. 1 Quality Stetson. I'm super happy with how it turned out!
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Fantastic. What a wonderful hat… now ready to go another 60 to 80 years! Great job Randall!

 

[Dlaniger]

Max Wiese Berlin, Stolzf. Luxury Velour made for Leineweber Berlin, possibly early to mid 1930s. The steingrau / stone gray close crop Velour is very dense with high gloss. Found this fantastic Velour back in 2017.

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Warning Cut Ear!

Bernward Leineweber, Berlin C Alter Köllnischer Fischmarkt, 1900

Oh boy, Steve, now that is an impressive hat. The crown is imposing and supports the wide ribbon. I love it!

 

[Dlaniger]

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You got love those VS hats. Looks good Perry!

 

[mayserwegener]

Stunning! Nice tall crown and ribbon to match. Great shape and proportions.

Stefan, Thank you! You have been posting many fantastic Real Velours lately.

 

[mayserwegener]

Great shape on that one, Steve.

Joe, Thanks! I think it looks better this way with the brim up. As usual super looking hats from you!

 

[mayserwegener]

Oh boy, Steve, now that is an impressive hat. The crown is imposing and supports the wide ribbon. I love it!

Reggie, Thank you! Spot on analysis. By the way, a great series of hats from you.

 

[Mighty44]

Here’s a color I haven’t seen. Puce velour Borsa. View attachment 680847 View attachment 680848 View attachment 680849

Love those flat Borsa bows. When are you opening the museum, Randall? Your collection is amazing.

 

[Jon Crow]

Mild here in Madrid, upto 17c after tomorrow, reminder its only February haha anyway picked up this Harris tweed hat, when I saw it, reminded me of Liam Devlin the Eagle has landed worn at a rakish angle, I'm a Irish like Liam

 

[Randall Renshaw]

Love those flat Borsa bows. When are you opening the museum, Randall? Your collection is amazing.

lol, thanks David!
Old Borsa bows are sewn on very flat and nicely done. A large part of that has to do with the high quality ribbon they used.

 

[DonR]

Ooooooo, a White Label!
Nice, Don!

Very nice score, Don. Congrats!

Very nice! Don’t see too many White Label Lees pop up.

Thanks fellas. I was lucky to snag it. Its even nicer than I thought it would be.

 

[TimmyV]

I wasn't really looking for another Derby to add to my collection but then I found this Stetson Excellent Quality Feather Weight for next to nothing so I couldn't resist. The stamp on the sweatband refers to Panama Pacific International Exposition which was held in 1915 so I feel lucky to have found it.

 

[DonR]

I wasn't really looking for another Derby to add to my collection but then I found this Stetson Excellent Quality Feather Weight for next to nothing so I couldn't resist. The stamp on the sweatband refers to Panama Pacific International Exposition which was held in 1915 so I feel lucky to have found it.
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Very nice addition Timmy. Looks to be in excellent condition.

 

[Rollin Rains]

Here’s a color I haven’t seen. Puce velour Borsa. View attachment 680847 View attachment 680848 View attachment 680849

Really like that color. From the photos, it reminds me of the heartwood from a plank of Eastern Red Cedar. Beauty!

 

[rogueclimber]

Costco petrol run 0530 this morning

Stetson Sage Temple along for the ride

 

[RickP]

Chilly rain is back n the Piney Woods. Heading out for the day In a Stetson Roadster B

 

[livelyjames]

outdoorsy junkie wool Stetson…..cold and rainy here

 

[VoodooSan]

Chilly rain is back n the Piney Woods. Heading out for the day In a Stetson Roadster B

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Very nice, Rick.