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[alanfgag]

Wow. Thank you Alan. High praise indeed.

There used to be some dedicated Adam collectors on the Lounge. They showed nice designs but budget construction as befit their price point in the market. Adam operated retail stores and marketed heavily in their heyday. They had quite a few shops in the NYC area if I remember correctly. I've admired some of the hats posted in years past but have never bid on or purchased one.

The mid ribbon with fancy pleat and bow is really great. And the sweatband, a weak spot on many Adam vintage hats, seems to be perfectly serviceable. A good get and good look for you.

 

[Blare]

There used to be some dedicated Adam collectors on the Lounge. They showed nice designs but budget construction as befit their price point in the market. Adam operated retail stores and marketed heavily in their heyday. They had quite a few shops in the NYC area if I remember correctly. I've admired some of the hats posted in years past but have never bid on or purchased one.

The mid ribbon with fancy pleat and bow is really great. And the sweatband, a weak spot on many Adam vintage hats, seems to be perfectly serviceable. A good get and good look for you.

Thanks again Alan. I have enjoyed the Adam’s that have come my way so far… but this one by far the most. I need to get around to posting them in the Adam Alley.

As to their marketing… in a bit of a cross over for me. While searching for items related to wrestler Nature Boy Buddy Rogers for his tribute site and pages, I came across advertisements for his matches that were sponsored by Adam hats… or tickets available at Adam hats.

 

[alanfgag]

I seem to remember reading that they sponsored boxing matches as well.

Thanks again Alan. I have enjoyed the Adam’s that have come my way so far… but this one by far the most. I need to get around to posting them in the Adam Alley.

As to their marketing… in a bit of a cross over for me. While searching for items related to wrestler Nature Boy Buddy Rogers for his tribute site and pages, I came across advertisements for his matches that were sponsored by Adam hats… or tickets available at Adam hats.

 

[Pellie]

100% Wool hat from N33 (www nthirtythree.com) Normaly i'm not the biggest fan of woolhats, but this one is actually quite nice. Great colour "cloud grey" and good proportions. This model is called "Tilby". Only 1 thing negative is that the bow is always on the right side (their trademark). But overall a nice hat and very comfortable to wear.

 

[DaveProc]

Campaign Hat from the Army Store Tucson. The felt actually has a better hand than most of my modern hats. The Army Store was open from the early 1920s until the mid 1950s . No tags, no makers name on sweat. Sweatband is very soft and supple name on sweat. Sweatband is very soft and supple

 

[deadlyhandsome]

100% Wool hat from N33 (www nthirtythree.com) Normaly i'm not the biggest fan of woolhats, but this one is actually quite nice. Great colour "cloud grey" and good proportions. This model is called "Tilby". Only 1 thing negative is that the bow is always on the right side (their trademark). But overall a nice hat and very comfortable to wear.
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Love the color, Marcel. The bow on the right is an unusual choice as traditionally that has been a mark of a woman’s hat. It doesn’t take anything away from the hat, it’s just odd that they chose that as a “trademark.”

I think I would always try to put it on backwards. Then again I could always reverse the crease and wear it front-to-back.

 

[Frunobulax]

Thanks again Alan. I have enjoyed the Adam’s that have come my way so far… but this one by far the most. I need to get around to posting them in the Adam Alley.

As to their marketing… in a bit of a cross over for me. While searching for items related to wrestler Nature Boy Buddy Rogers for his tribute site and pages, I came across advertisements for his matches that were sponsored by Adam hats… or tickets available at Adam hats.

You maintian a tribute page for Buddy? Got a link?

 

[Blare]

You maintian a tribute page for Buddy? Got a link?

Unfortunately I had to let the hosting go recently. I will get it back up soon. Here it is in the Way Back Machine archives.

http://web.archive.org/web/20201114171031/http://buddyrogers.net/

I do still have the social media pages…
https://www.facebook.com/buddyrogersnet
https://twitter.com/BuddyRogersNet
https://www.instagram.com/buddyrogersnet/

 

[Frunobulax]

Unfortunately I had to let the hosting go recently. I will get it back up soon. Here it is in the Way Back Machine archives.

http://web.archive.org/web/20201114171031/http://buddyrogers.net/

I do still have the social media pages…
https://www.facebook.com/buddyrogersnet
https://twitter.com/BuddyRogersNet
https://www.instagram.com/buddyrogersnet/

Cool

 

[Pellie]

Love the color, Marcel. The bow on the right is an unusual choice as traditionally that has been a mark of a woman’s hat. It doesn’t take anything away from the hat, it’s just odd that they chose that as a “trademark.”

I think I would always try to put it on backwards. Then again I could always reverse the crease and wear it front-to-back.

Yes, i don't understand it either.
I asked them and that was the answer and on their instagram page all the men wear it on the right side. Strange for me too...

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Unicorn!

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The hat fits like a custom: the extra long oval probably has a lot to do with that. I suspect that the sweatband is a replacement since it lacks all Stetson markings, but the reverse side has me second guessing. The paper tabs holding in the liner is something I associate with refurbished hats??? The leather sweatband is unlike anything I’ve felt before. It’s not particularly thin, but it’s buttery soft and as supple as I could wish. The underside of the brim is covered in green grosgrain which I find unusual and attractive. The green isn’t flashy or even overly obvious. It came complete with a felt pad for keeping the plush smooth.

This is a hat I’ve long wanted just to have. Anyone want to opine on the age?

Way to go, Brent! Your patience and persistence has been duly rewarded, especially with the matching box to boot.

Adam Executive - The E-VENT
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Adam Executive - The E-VENT
Light Pecan Colored Ultra Light Felt
4 3/4 crown as shaped - about 5 1/2 open
Unlined and vented
2 5/8 brim with very short underwelt
Two rows of brim stitching
3/4 inch matching grosgrain ribbon
Box pleat/gills treatment

The latest arrival, which came off a hot tip from Brent @deadlyhandsome, is the Adam Executive - E-Vent. It was without a doubt the unusual ribbon styling with a decorative wind trolley button sewn on for good measure along with the cool vent pattern that caught my eye. But upon arrival there is so much more to love. This unlined felt is super soft and ultra thin. That sort of “blow a crease in it” kind of felt… but somehow incredibly obedient. The brim is 2 5/8 with a narrow underwelt and two rows of brim stitching. I couldn’t tell if the E-Vent sweat cooling system really worked… but it did FEEL like it was cooler.. may have been my imagination. It really is an Exquisite hat that fits absolutely perfectly. Thank you again Brent for thinking of me on this one.

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This isn't just an E-Vent, Joe. This Adam is the Main Event. Awesome get!

 

[Pellie]

Bought this Borsalino today for 15 euro. According to the seller it's dated from the 60's.

Couldn't let it go!
Pictures from the seller.

 

[Blare]

This isn't just an E-Vent, Joe. This Adam is the Main Event. Awesome get!

Thank you Jonathan! I do find it amusing that old Adam has a name that somehow sounds like something in the internet age.

 

[The Shoe]

Thank you Jonathan! I do find it amusing that old Adam has a name that somehow sounds like something in the internet age.

If it was the I-Vent, you could call it your Adam’s apple!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Bought this Borsalino today for 15 euro. According to the seller it's dated from the 60's. View attachment 369724 View attachment 369725 View attachment 369726 View attachment 369727 View attachment 369728 View attachment 369729 Couldn't let it go!
Pictures from the seller.

Heck yeah! I’d buy that hat all day even if the price was way more. Good find!

 

[Pellie]

Heck yeah! I’d buy that hat all day even if the prices way more. Good find!

Actually it was 20 euro including shipping from Italy ...

 

[Mighty44]

Actually it was 20 euro including shipping frim Italy ...

That’s a beauty!

David

 

[Blare]

If it was the I-Vent, you could call it your Adam’s apple!

 

[Pellie]

That’s a beauty!

David

Thanks. I think so either. We will see when i receive it.

 

[Blare]

Stetson Flagship

Stetson Flagship
Light Silvermist felt
About 4 3/4 crown as shaped (5 1/2 open)
1 5/8 Matching silver grosgrain ribbon
2 11/16 brim with large overwelt triple stitched wafer edge
Wind trolley

The Flagship has pulled into port! This is a real beauty. The light silvermist felt has a great hand and overall feel to it. The triple stitched overwelt “wafer edge is a really nice touch. I love the matching ribbon. The liner and sweat have stars in the logo. There is a protector on the liner type but appears to be a sticker type as opposed to the sewn in variety. Inside the sweat is the $12.50 price tag placing the Flagship somewhat over the Whippet’s $10 price point. A couple small stains on the felt that may come out with a little cleaning. A bit of verdigris in the usual spot. I’m sure I am missing some details. But what else can I say… Stetson Flagship. I Did not expect to own one.