"Willow Green" Whippet

[jimmy the lid]

Well, that "scarce green whippet" has returned from Optimo, and it truly is beautiful. I was curious about the color, and a little digging turned up no less than three vintage Stetson ads featuring lids in "Willow Green." It's an absolute match. Capturing the actual color of this lid in photos is a bit of a challenge -- in some ways, these ads do a better job of capturing the hat's true color.

Here's the Whippet ad:

A portion of the copy reads:

"The medium gray worsted suit and soft white collar indicate quiet good taste -- the green-and-gray tie, a touch of imagination. An appropriate crowning touch is supplied by the Royal Stetson "Whippet". The willow green felt harmonizes with the gray suit and gray-green tie; the smartly bound edge and conservative lines complete the note of semi-formality."

Here's the Stetson "Lancer" in Willow Green:

And, without further ado:

Cheers,
JtL

 

[Dinerman]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

 

[jamespowers]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[RBH]

The trademark JtL teardrop crease!
I love it! Great fedora!!!!

 

[duggap]

It looks like a brand new hat. You, sir, are one lucky fellow.

 

[bolthead]

Oh My.....

This is why I wanted a Whippet so bad, I can't wait til mine arrives.
That is one Gorgeous hat JtL. :eusa_clap The color is Awesome.

 

[Wolfmanjack]

Absolutely beautiful, JtL!

There is something truly special about the Stetson Whippet that is unmatched by any other fedora. Your "Willow Green" Whippet is quite unique and yet very, very tasteful. Congratulations!

 

[carter]

JTL, That is one beautiful hat! I don't know if I'll ever score a Whippet or a Stratoliner but I sure do admire that one! Great color and ribbon! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Well, ain't that the shiz-nit!

 

[scotrace]

It's perfect. Just a perfect hat.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

Now that's a nice green hat!

 

[barrowjh]

I am so partial to greens, and VERY impressed with that hat. Nice hat, and nice work by Graham.

 

[DOUGLAS]

WOW That is superb:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Razzman]

Absolutely georgous!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Pilgrim]

YOU are a very fortunate gent. My congratulations (and no little envy) go out to you.

I guess I would say that the Stratoliners and Whippets I own mean the most to me. They're just great hats.

 

[Tango Yankee]

Jimmy,

I'm GREEN with envy! Gorgeous hat! :eusa_clap

Cheers,
Tom

 

[jimmy the lid]

The trademark JtL teardrop crease!

Thanks R, you made my day!

My thanks to each and every one of you gents for your kind comments. I am truly lucky to have found this Whippet, and I am really enjoying wearing it!

For the record, here is the third ad that I found -- a Stetson Playboy in Willow Green:

Cheers,
JtL

 

[Feraud]

Your green Whippet is the perfect fall weather hat! :eusa_clap

Beautiful.

 

[indycop]

That is definitely one sweet hat!!!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Duck]

WOW!!!!

Uh, Jimmy.........., man I am at a loss for words. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
The only one that definds this hat is:

Perfection!!!!!!!!!!