Your top ten hats of other Loungers

[alanfgag]

I have so many favorites I wouldn't know where to begin. Robert and Steve and Garrett have many of them. I'm loving the opportunity to re-see some old favorites and old friends. Thank you for the nods in my direction.

 

[alanfgag]

Here are a few more shots of the Schoble spinner (ScottF) that Bob posted earlier. Heckuva hat and it was sold from Buffalo!

 

[Alive'n'Amplified]

Alan's Cross country

Kurt Wismer Yeddo straw

That Dobbs Cross Country is a vision.

And where does one go to get a Yeddo straw hat??? Those are amazing!!!

 

[tommyK]

I 'm going to have to trickle these in as I refind them


This Mallory of Alan's


This Mayser of Mayserwegener's

 

[tommyK]

Eric's Stetson Avenue


Eric's Stetson Vogue


Harv's Stetson Flagship

 

[jlee562]

I liked this one of Alan's so much, that I'm having Bob at BSHW make me one:

 

[tropicalbob]

That's one of my favorites as well. Any idea of the maker and year?

 

[navarre]

That almost made my list as well Jared.

That one fits my "I can taste the mercury" category.

Yeah, I know it's a crazy sick joke coming from a hat maker, but it makes me laugh. (probably because I inhale to much mercury still steaming out of such beauties):faint:

 

[alanfgag]

That's an old one. More on it here. Look forward to seeing how it comes out. Watch that merc, Bob!

 

[hatophile]

Great contributions guys. One of my faves has been DJH's green Whippet, now I have one myself:
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[Strapped-4-Cache]

I'd like to add to my previous comment. In addition to Alan's hats, just about any of GregNYC's caps could find a wecome home at my place. The guy has a knack for acquiring some really nice ones, both bespoke and off the shelf.

 

[hatophile]

I'd like to add to my previous comment. In addition to Alan's hats, just about any of GregNYC's caps could find a wecome home at my place. The guy has a knack for acquiring some really nice ones, both bespoke and off the shelf.

And wears them with panache!!!

 

[hatsRme]

And wears them with panache!!!

And aplomb!

 

[navarre]

Well this just topped my list

Janyška, size 55cm, 1930s. This one is beyond description so I will let the photos do the talking.

I believe Čistá Plstěný means Pure Fur Felt.

 

[tropicalbob]

Alan, Thanks very much for the info. Every now and then I see a hat that just speaks to me, and that one certainly does. I think I may follow Jlee's lead and will be watching for the Black Sheep version, which I'm sure will be a knockout.

 

[alanfgag]

This Knox 100 was once mine, but it is now owned by Lotsahats. I hope someday I will find one in my size. It is the finest post-war American made hat that I have handled.

 

[Bob Roberts]

Lotsahats has lotsaluck. Nice!

 

[suitedcboy]

That Knox is one fine looking hat.

 

[g.durand]

At the time you sold it, Alan, I remember how many of us were jittery with the thought that a hat like that was out there in the world.

 

[javadave61]

Alan, I believe this Whippet to be yours (based on the hat stretcher). A while back, I googled "grey fedoras" looking for future custom hat ideas. I was struck by the beauty of the simplicity of this hat. The greys work together amazingly. Or maybe it's your signature touch that makes the difference. This image is saved in my faves folder.