Hats?

[Strikur]

Any fedora wearers? If so what's your favorite style and supplier?

[CJBianco]

I had a HUGE vintage collection in college--Borsalino, Dobbs, Knox, etc. I gave most of them away to the Salvation Army a few years ago. Right now I just have one cheapo Pendleton I found at a flea market for $6. I've started to collect nice hats again, but this time I'm sticking with flat caps and newsboys.

Me

[StylinLA]

I prefer new to vintage, so I go with Optimo out of Chicago and Art Fawcett of Vintage Silhouettes. I think they are probably the two premier hat makers in country or world for bespoke fedoras. I prefer a 2 1/2 inch brim with a crown that's not too tall, but taller than most contemporary ready made hats (Stetson, Baileys, Biltmore, etc.)

The Fedora Lounge is a great source for hat info, and a fantastic place to look for vintage hats.

[CJBianco]

The Fedora Lounge is a great source for hat info, and a fantastic place to look for vintage hats.

I agree, but I'm still waiting on my account approval. =/

Me

[StylinLA]

I agree, but I'm still waiting on my account approval. =/

Me

Sorry...I hear that a lot. Don't remember how much of a wait I had.

[redwing]

stetson saxon - gray hat w/ black band;

[The Mick]

Stetson man myself.

[galopede]

I have three Akubras, one a Federation I bought new and a couple of ebay specials, the Hampton being my favourite.

I also have several vintage Dunns (an extinct British menswear chain) and a few others lying around including a rather nice stingy Stetson.

I'd say the Fed and the Hampton get the most wear, both Akubras.

Gareth

[adamant]

I agree, but I'm still waiting on my account approval. =/

Me

Me too!

I am thinking about getting one as well. I have a long black wool coat that I plan to wear it with primarily this winter. Since I've never really worn hats, I think I will need to start somewhere that I would feel comfortable wearing it, or at least be wearing another hat anyway. I'd been wearing silly looking ski hats the last few season, so a nice hat would certainly be an improvement. Would most people recommend matching the color of the hat with the coat, if this is obvious, shoot me, I'm totally clueless. What's the deal with ribbons, and do I want one?

[Topgumby]

Nah.

[Sam]

stetson saxon - gray hat w/ black band;


got that hat and an acorn akubra, forget the model right off the top of my head, oh, a stylemaster.

[jkchuma]

If I wore a hat I couldn't show off my bald shaven head. I would look really weird wearing a hat with a bald head...

[abusyman]

I wear a Scala Outback style for the most part (http://tiny.cc/MlwJa) but I'll throw on an Orvis (http://tiny.cc/QmEEW) for a more conservative (classic) styling sometimes.

Both brown, both crushable/foldable, etc for convenience.

I'm a fan of the "outback" style because it sits a bit lower in the front.

[Obsessed]

Nah.

:lol:

[luvmysuper]

If I wore a hat I couldn't show off my bald shaven head. I would look really weird wearing a hat with a bald head...

You wouldn't have wanted to tell either of these guys that they looked wierd.
I think you'd look just fine - they do.

[flylot]

I own one very nice Borsolino (vintage-the brand isn't the same since the family sold the company), three Art Fawcet customs, Stetson 10X, one Adventurebilt (everyone HAS to have one of those!), one Vintage Stetson Open Road, and two panamas from Panama Bob for summer use.

Need I say more? I like to wear hats!

[Icemanxxxv]

I wear a flat cap now but my fedora is on the way! It's a vintage Dobb's Saber in color. It's going under the Christmas tree for a while:thumbdown

[D.Irving79]

thank you no. newsboy or boater. year round.

[SwimCap]

Akubra - federation IV in brown. I love it. Very tough hat. Fun to bash.

[acke61]

real men wear cowboy hats...and walk with a lasso.





















:thumbup:

[christphil]

Right now I alternate between an Akubra Trilby in black or vintage Churchill stingy brim in cordova.

For the future I'm looking at either a Stetson Saxon in graphite or the new Stetson Whippet in steel as a gift to myself. Maybe I'll buy both.

[quickie-cookie]

Yeah!
http://raisanencreative.com/thoughts/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/rc-jean-pierre-melville-le-samourai-dvd-review-alain-delon-2527.jpg

[Coma]

Goorin Bros. make some great looking, high quality modern fedoras.

http://www.goorin.com/hats/fedora?page=all&filters=

[knlgskr]

Panamas, see Brent Black's Website.

[Sterling Cooper]

Orvis (http://tiny.cc/QmEEW) for a more conservative (classic) styling sometimes.



Great hat for the money, and made in USA. I just picked one up in dark green to go with my Barbour.

[insomb]

Might wanna' check Bailey of Hollywood they have a large selection and are very high quality IMO.

[insomb]

Site say's Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant, Bing Crosby and Gary Cooper all wore them. I thought Sinatra did too, and John Malkovich had his his own model they were selling last year.

[blackfoot]

Just last weekend, I bought a brown Stetson Downs at Hats Unlimited in Chicago. Mine is darker than the one pictured.

http://www.qualityhats.com/images/Downs1.gif

I also have a dark grey Barbisio Classic that I bought in Ghent Belgium two or three years ago. Pretty similar to this one.

http://www.robertomanzoni.it/pics/imgSmall/cappello_barbisio_58_grigio_scuro_1.jpg

I have a black one I bought from Arnold Hatters Inc. in NYC. sadly, while looking for a link for you, I discovered they recently went out of business. :sad:

[mark the shoeshine boy]

Art Fawcett of Vintage Silhouettes. I think they are probably the two premier hat makers in country or world for bespoke fedoras. I prefer a 2 1/2 inch brim with a crown that's not too tall quote]

I have several from Art...called The Tucker, Route 66 and other I forgot....The Tucker is a 2 1/2 brim 4 1/2 "C" Crown with a 1" band....looks casual with jeans and dressy with a suit...I believe the wider bands look too dressy.


[quote=galopede;1662391]I have three Akubras, one a Federation I bought new and a couple of ebay specials, the Hampton being my favourite.

Gareth


The Akubra brand is one of the best production im my opinion. Depending upon the exchange rate, is it better to order from australia with the shipping than to buy within the states.

[mark the shoeshine boy]

Notice on the Today show that three of the men have been wearing Fedoras.....different styles and color.

[StylinLA]

Notice on the Today show that three of the men have been wearing Fedoras.....different styles and color.

Always glad to see fedoras get a little exposure. I believe Matt Lauer is a longtime fedora guy.

But I doubt they'll ever come back to any degree. As you know from Art's stuff and FL, the nice new ones are $$$. Even the ones that are nice and "affordable" ready mades are way pricey by many guys standards.

[mark the shoeshine boy]

I havent read much latley at the FL///however there are a few that makes a pretty good hat....somebody in Memphis I think and of course Adventurbuilt is a great hat, it just take awhile...

[Tolduonce]

American Public Media did a story on Optimo Hats and it's worth listening to. Note: There are two stories here. The first is about Alana Osaki. If you don't want to listen to the story of a college student who found hope in basketball, just fast forward to the 26:00 time stamp and you'll be at the beginning of the Optimo story. Enjoy.

http://thestory.org/archive/the_story_863_Alana_Osaki.mp3/rss.xml

[DonOhio]

If you ever go through Cincinnati, look up Batsake's hat shop downtown. Gus is one of the last real hat makers, and a swell guy.

[mark the shoeshine boy]

Gus is a prince...I have two hats from him....I woul love to visit him someday....and see his shoeshine stand too.

[Alucard73]

I prefer new to vintage, so I go with Optimo out of Chicago and Art Fawcett of Vintage Silhouettes. I think they are probably the two premier hat makers in country or world for bespoke fedoras. I prefer a 2 1/2 inch brim with a crown that's not too tall, but taller than most contemporary ready made hats (Stetson, Baileys, Biltmore, etc.)

The Fedora Lounge is a great source for hat info, and a fantastic place to look for vintage hats.

+1. I have several from Optimo and Art and they are works of art.

[luvmysuper]

+1. I have several from Optimo and Art and they are works of art.

Any hat by Art Fawcett would be by definition, a Work of Art.

[blackfoot]

Any hat by Art Fawcett would be by definition, a Work of Art.

http://fc02.deviantart.net/images3/i/2004/11/3/e/Rim_Shot_emoticon.gif

[Icemanxxxv]

I got my Vintage Dobb's grey Saber Fedora for Christmas. It's in mint condition still has the paper store tag inside. My vendor of choice is eBay

[StylinLA]

+1. I have several from Optimo and Art and they are works of art.

Hola Alucard73! A familiar, hat wearing, and now well shaved face.

[mark the shoeshine boy]

anybody where a size 7 ??? PM me quick

[luvmysuper]

anybody where a size 7 ??? PM me quick

Alas, 7 1/8. Just cannot squeeze into a 7

[Ray-Vigo]

I have a Jaxon and two Stetsons. I prefer the Stetsons, especially the Chatham in gray. I also like the Stetson Temple in gray. The Jaxon is a good all-around hat at a low price, but still fur felt. I wear them when possible, though not in windy or foul weather. I have a Belfry 8 Panel cap for that.

[mark the shoeshine boy]

Alas, 7 1/8. Just cannot squeeze into a 7



too bad.......got to be a 7

[Topgumby]

...I wear them when possible, though not in windy or foul weather...

My Akubra and Resistol hats are most at home in foul weather. I really can't see the point of a fur felt hat if it can't be exposed to the elements.

Of course, your pate may vary.

[blackfoot]

My Akubra and Resistol hats are most at home in foul weather. I really can't see the point of a fur felt hat if it can't be exposed to the elements.

Of course, your pate may vary.

I have had rain pouring off mine more than once. The proper initial purchase and good care is all that is required.

[mark the shoeshine boy]

rain snow sleet....hat....mine are out there....to keep me warm, dry and un-sunburnt !!!





size 7 anyone ???????

[52tele]

I recently picked up a wax coated driving cap from Target for $14

[luvmysuper]

Found a really SWEET dark forest green fur felt fedora today in an Antique shop I was browsing, for an exceptionally decent price.
I was trying to justify buying it to myself, and I needed some input on what colors / styles would go with a dark green hat.
Then it came to me...
If you need help justifying a buy, ask for help from the B&B Enablers!! :w00t:

Any input guys?

[blackfoot]

Found a really SWEET dark forest green fur felt fedora today in an Antique shop I was browsing, for an exceptionally decent price.
I was trying to justify buying it to myself, and I needed some input on what colors / styles would go with a dark green hat.
Then it came to me...
If you need help justifying a buy, ask for help from the B&B Enablers!! :w00t:

Any input guys?

First of all, I need to ask you next time I go to Chicago about antique stores. All we found was very high end stuff. Not much help with the colours. Not my forte.

[luvmysuper]

First of all, I need to ask you next time I go to Chicago about antique stores. All we found was very high end stuff. Not much help with the colours. Not my forte.

I'm actually about an hour north of the city, so the places I go to are northeastern IL and southeastern WI.
There are some nice "junk" type shops (meaning not the pinky in the air antique shops) but I'm sad to say that shaving gear is none too common.
I am planning to do a drive through as soon as the weather gets better of some shops in Ohio.
I keep hearing that Ohio is THE place to go.

[blackfoot]

I'm actually about an hour north of the city, so the places I go to are northeastern IL and southeastern WI.
There are some nice "junk" type shops (meaning not the pinky in the air antique shops) but I'm sad to say that shaving gear is none too common.
I am planning to do a drive through as soon as the weather gets better of some shops in Ohio.
I keep hearing that Ohio is THE place to go.

I live a half hour from the Ohio state line but haven't ventured across yet.

[Ru4scuba?]

My wife bought me an Akubra Coober Pedy some years back that I've only now started to wear due to the inclement weather...I grow fonder of it by the day.

[coughdrop]

Village Hat Shop is by far the best on the 'net:

http://www.villagehatshop.com/

[DonOhio]

I keep hearing that Ohio is THE place to go.

'tis.

[blackfoot]

'tis.

I am going to have to venture over there then.

[PetersCreek]

Mine is the Stetson Three Rivers Gun Club Hat (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0036548951128a&type=product&cmCat=SEARCH_all&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&No=18&Ntk=Products&QueryText=three+forks&sort=all&N=0&Nty=1&hasJS=true&_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fsearch%2Fsearch-box.jsp.form23) from Cabelas, in walnut. The one in my avatar is an older one, well faded to green.

[Darth Indiana]

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h10/erikbrock/Hats/hats001.jpg
http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h10/erikbrock/Hats/hats002.jpg

[buddydog]

Some of my collection of hats and other stuff.....

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/andycat60/P1040731.jpg

I have lots more than this.Lots more of the other stuff too.

[luvmysuper]

Some of my collection of hats and other stuff.....

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/andycat60/P1040731.jpg

I have lots more than this.Lots more of the other stuff too.

That hat on the far right is so awesome it's levitating.

[pfbarney]

I started wearing a Scala New Yorker a couple of months ago, but now that it's getting warmer I've picked up a couple of plaid fabric fedoras. They're cheap, but they serve the purpose till I find the straw fedora I'm looking for. I've had an Akubra Outback since I was about 17, and it has been worn in every type of weather you can think of and has held up great. It will always be my favorite. I have a Cavalry Stetson too that has been worn once. Not many occassions to wear one of those.