What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[alanfgag]

Knox Tom 'n' Jerry ultra suede...

 

[Michael A]

Warmed up nicely this afternoon so I got out for a bike ride. Wearing a version of the Stormy Kromer.
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Riding downtown against the hurricane force wind wasn't much fun, but my favorite thrift rewarded me with this,
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I'm glad I decided to get my exercise.
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Michael

 

[BobHufford]

Great hat Bob.

That is exceptional! I like the bound brim, the ribbon, well everything about.

Looks great!

Thanks fellas! Good thing this one is a bit snug as it was very windy today. No fear of losing the hat, but I felt like I could mimic the Flying Nun at any moment.

 

[BobHufford]

Riding downtown against the hurricane force wind wasn't much fun, but my favorite thrift rewarded me with this,

I can see why you don't list your location. Another great find!

 

[KarlCrow]

my favorite thrift rewarded me with this,

score!

 

[mayserwegener]

Not sure who made this hat but my guess is O.F. Hess, Karl Misik Karolinenthal / Karlin, Hussinetz / Husinec Bohemia. This hat is from my May 2015 NOS Czech find. It's a Wool Melange probably later 1930s.

Unfortunately some oxidation has occurred.

This is the original CM size tag and a close-up of the Wool.

 

[Michael A]

I can see why you don't list your location. Another great find!

Ha ha, you've got my address Bob. Feel free to stop by anytime.

score!

Thanks Karl. Rates as a score in my book too, but most anything hat or cap shaped rates a score in my book.

Michael

 

[Bamaboots]

they are apparently obsessed with American culture

someone once told me that there are more Country & Western clubs in Tokyo alone than in the entire United States

The last time I was in Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, they told me that's where all the vintage instruments were going.

 

[moontheloon]

The last time I was in Gruhn Guitars in Nashville, they told me that's where all the vintage instruments were going.

yup ... it's unfortunate really

I've been outbid on so many sets of 50s and 60s Gretsch kits that ended up in Japan ... I mean they had gone so far beyond what they are worth with their bids that is was ridiculous so I was forced to research what was going on ... and sure enough

then I see them a few months later back on the market from Japan at completely out of bounds prices ... like ridiculous prices ... think timothiescloset ... yeah ... like that

it is great to have people like Steve Maxwell who has the money to not allow that to happen sometimes ... Steve is one of the only guys in this country truly doing something to keep the instruments here

I have guys contacting me all the time for my Gretsch kits from Japan offering me crazy money ... I don't sell them on principle

 

[deadlyhandsome]

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FED IV leather band.

Wow! That leather band completely changes that hat. I love it. My Fed IV might need that treatment.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

'50s Stetson No. 1. A gift from @Michael R.

Super hat! It looks like it was made for you.

 

[BobHufford]

Super hat! It looks like it was made for you.

Thanks DH! Actually it was made for P W Limberg.

 

[Bill Hughes]

Hey folks!
This SLS catches raindrops today.

Have a great day!

Powered by happy thoughts

Love it but what is SLS?

 

[moehawk]

Love it but what is SLS?

Thanks Bill!
SLS is lazy for Stephen L. Stetson.

 

[Dlaniger]

Stetson Royal Deluxe this morning.
DSCN6675 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
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And the shift to winter clothes is continuing
11-20-2017 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Michael

Showing off! I thought I saw you walking down Broad Street in Center City Philly today! Great hat and coat combo! The goods on the coat, please? it's a beauty.

 

[Dlaniger]

Really late to the part today. Maybe someone will see it in the morning. Doing Deacon duties at church this morning, gave me a chance to dress a little less schlub like. Navy Gannon got some crease tweaking and a much needed brush. Do love this hat, I don't need to "dress" for it, should bring it out more often.

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Yep, Red looking sharp! That Gannon is a real handome hat.

 

[Michael A]

Showing off! I thought I saw you walking down Broad Street in Center City Philly today! Great hat and coat combo! The goods on the coat, please? it's a beauty.

Thanks D. Can't tell you much about the coat. It has two labels, one is Excelsior -London, Paris, New York, and the other is jean d'albe - Paris. My Google-fu doesn't produce anything on either one. Made in France of 100% wool. It is an interesting tweed and also has some unusual construction techniques.
DSCN6676 by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Dlaniger]

Thanks D. Can't tell you much about the coat. It has two labels, one is Excelsior -London, Paris, New York, and the other is jean d'albe - Paris. My Google-fu doesn't produce anything on either one. Made in France of 100% wool. It is an interesting tweed and also has some unusual construction techniques.
DSCN6676 by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Thanks,
Michael

Nice looking piece of material. Do you do your own tailoring? You seem to always have perfect fit and sleeve length on all of those overcoats!

 

[Michael A]

Nice looking piece of material. Do you do your own tailoring? You seem to always have perfect fit and sleeve length on all of those overcoats!

Yes, it is interesting. To my poor eyes it more or less appears white and black, but when you get up close the black is actually a mix of grey and green and a sort of plummy brown. Doing my own tailoring is something I wish I did, but have so far proved to lazy to do. Ha ha. Fortunately, overcoats are fairly forgiving on fit. Sport jackets and coats are much less so. Last night I did hem the pants I was wearing today, if that counts.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[Dlaniger]

Yes, it is interesting. To my poor eyes it more or less appears white and black, but when you get up close the black is actually a mix of grey and green and a sort of plummy brown. Doing my own tailoring is something I wish I did, but have so far proved to lazy to do. Ha ha. Fortunately, overcoats are fairly forgiving on fit. Sport jackets and coats are much less so. Last night I did hem the pants I was wearing today, if that counts.

Thanks,
Michael

Lucky you! My odd sized frame always needs adjustment and I leave those alterations to professionals.