WHO made Johnny Depps hats for Public Enemies

[barrowjh]

Gold

Price of gold in 1932 was $20.67. Today, about $900 or so, or a multiplier of more than forty. Dividing today's Optimo prices ($550 ?) by that factor (43.5), is around $12.65. Keynsian socialism can really distort some prices, but the relationship between scarce goods (such as labor) and gold just keeps coming back to haunt them and expose their fraud, for those with eyes. Fur felt hatting is VERY labor intensive.

I noted in the movie that JD wore the oxblood hat only with the full regalia; sort of a 'uniform' for entering a downtown bank disguised as wealthy patrons. That might explain a slightly better than just 'off the shelf' accessories (hat), as it was intended to look wealthy, not ordinary. In 1932, a hat that cost more than $10 would have been 'upscale.'

 

[billyspew]

This makes the movie unrealistic. People didn't walk around wearing $500 hats during the Great Depression.

I think the important factor here was getting a period accurate looking hat, not the cost of it.

 

[feltfan]

And, of course, some might say that a $7.50 hat from the
mid-30s is nicer in many ways than a $500 hat made today.
Depending on the hat.

As has been discussed to death here, there were skilled
hat making masters, economy of scale, and material supplies
in the 1930s Optimo can only dream about. To say nothing
of aesthetics.

 

[mcarthur]

Optimo Oxblood

 

[Alucard73]

I also doubt the people at Public Enemies paid $500.00+ a hat either. With 75 hats plus promotional benefits, I am sure something was worked out.

 

[Garrett]

I also doubt the people at Public Enemies paid $500.00+ a hat either. With 75 hats plus promotional benefits, I am sure something was worked out.

Optimo probably just did the main character's lids. The extras were probably done by Baron Hats or something of the like.

 

[Ande1964]

I also doubt the people at Public Enemies paid $500.00+ a hat either. With 75 hats plus promotional benefits, I am sure something was worked out.

Graham himself told me his price is his price, even for Hollywood.

Don't know what was worked out for PE, but that's what he told me.

Anj

 

[JPMcAdara]

Optimo Oxblood

Oh man, Mcarthur. That is such a great looking hat. That was my favorite hat on the Optimo thread. Thanks for bringing this one back around!!

JP

 

[The Lark]

Dillinger's hat

Just wandering what particular sort of hat Mr Depp is wearing in his portrayal of John Dillinger?

I mean apart from the obvious answer - "a fedora"

Apologies if this question has already been asked in another thread.

 

[Garrett]

This is an Oxblood (color) 30's "style" fedora made by Graham Thompson of Optimo hats in Chicago. I am not aware of the exact proportions.

 

[OldHatGuy]

Optimo Hats

Are you happy with the hat you purchased from Optimo and with their service? I called them the other day, and the hat I was interested in was selling for $550.00! That seems on the high side unless there's something really special about their product....

 

[Aureliano]

Are you happy with the hat you purchased from Optimo and with their service? I called them the other day, and the hat I was interested in was selling for $550.00! That seems on the high side unless there's something really special about their product....

Hand made, superb quality felt, exquisite finishing. Worth every penny.

 

[scotrace]

NINE threads asking this question are now ONE.

 

[Feraud]

Optimo Oxblood

They went a bit overboard on the feathers..

 

[M_Jones]

NINE threads asking this question are now ONE.

Ooh, I had a very bad Lord of the Rings joke in mind but I will let it pass....

Does anyone have any new information regarding Graham bringing this felt color back? It just might be enough to get me to finally order one of his hats....

 

[HungaryTom]

I think Optimo is cheap

Once the Dillinger movie hysteria unleashes and drives up the "original Dillinger" movie hat to similar prices:

http://totalscifionline.com/news/27...and-luke-skywalker-s-lightsaber-go-on-auction.

Tom

 

[BobC]

Ooh, I had a very bad Lord of the Rings joke in mind but I will let it pass....

Does anyone have any new information regarding Graham bringing this felt color back? It just might be enough to get me to finally order one of his hats....

Optimo told me in the late spring or early summer that they were trying to get the oxblood felt for the fall. I was told if I ordered a hat in August I would have one of the first produced in late September. I was also told the crown height and brim width of which I remember the brim width is about 2 1/4". The crown height escapes me now, but I posted it somewhere earlier. They said the hat will sell for $600.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Optimo told me in the late spring or early summer that they were trying to get the oxblood felt for the fall. I was told if I ordered a hat in August I would have one of the first produced in late September. I was also told the crown height and brim width of which I remember the brim width is about 2 1/4". The crown height escapes me now, but I posted it somewhere earlier. They said the hat will sell for $600.

actually, the price is $550.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

Optimo probably just did the main character's lids. The extras were probably done by Baron Hats or something of the like.

i am not so sure about that. although i hav not seen the movie i seem to recall in the previews some of his other colours from 2007 on some of the extras (reporters, & such)

 

[BobC]

actually, the price is $550.

That's good to know. We're planning a trip to Optimo this fall, and one of those may follow me home.