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[Dlaniger]

I can see why you couldn't walk out the store without that one, Reggie. Nice buy, especially with that box.

Love the tie btw.

Very interesting hat, Reggie. I’ve handled some vintage nutria Stetsons that were on the coarse side too. Most of my modern 100% nutria customs are very soft with a great hand. I don’t know if it’s the nature of the fur or the manufacturing process that is primarily responsible for the finish. Your hat looks great on you.

Thanks Brent, it is somewhat of a gimmicky adventure for Biltmore. I believe this is a medium grade felt, maybe a little softer than an Akubra with a coarse texture. Not a bad piece and i think with time and wear it willsoften up, but it does have that crisp Biltmore style.

 

[Dlaniger]

A Borsalino in a classic Americxan style; what's not to like. Brent @deadlyhandsome is going for the "enabler of the year" award this year!


Looks gorgeous, Reggie. I can understand why you couldn't resist!


Cool find and you know how to rock it.

Thanks Stefan, I was checking out the hats your enabler sent you. The green Adam homburg is to die for. Wow!

 

[Daniele Tanto]

This is a chapter in Italian headwear that I have never explored due to a lack of finds.
I found two hats made by a duo of active Milan hatters, as per labels found in hats in the late 1940s.

I tried to track down some other news, but to no avail.

The production of hats in Italy was exterminated, so much so that it was an important voice of the GDP until the sixties and the production houses, immense, large and medium-sized, were many, leaving very little space for individual hatters.

The duo had as the heading of their company Pagani & Messaggi, located in via Ubaldo Visconti di Modrone 4 - Milan.

The hat I am presenting to you is the oldest with date.

It is in "almost shimmering" black felt so I believe it is inside the wool

The hat is beautifully finished and has a sweatband front suitable for air, it is called "Areon" and has a series of "Art Nouveau" motifs embossed around the holes.

The lining is in white silk with the logo of the hatters in the center

The size is a full 60cm so a 7 1/2 in US and the materials used are top notch.

These are the dimensions of the "Nero Forte" felt hat. The brims are 6cm and the ribbon is 4cm, the full crown opening is 15.5cm.
So, with a bit of luck, I opened a chapter in the Italian hat that I was missing, tomorrow I will complete it.

 

[Steve1857]

This is a chapter in Italian headwear that I have never explored due to a lack of finds.
I found two hats made by a duo of active Milan hatters, as per labels found in hats in the late 1940s.
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I tried to track down some other news, but to no avail.
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The production of hats in Italy was exterminated, so much so that it was an important voice of the GDP until the sixties and the production houses, immense, large and medium-sized, were many, leaving very little space for individual hatters.
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The duo had as the heading of their company Pagani & Messaggi, located in via Ubaldo Visconti di Modrone 4 - Milan.
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The hat I am presenting to you is the oldest with date.
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It is in "almost shimmering" black felt so I believe it is inside the wool
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The hat is beautifully finished and has a sweatband front suitable for air, it is called "Areon" and has a series of "Art Nouveau" motifs embossed around the holes.
View attachment 463532
The lining is in white silk with the logo of the hatters in the center
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The size is a full 60cm so a 7 1/2 in US and the materials used are top notch.
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These are the dimensions of the "Nero Forte" felt hat. The brims are 6cm and the ribbon is 4cm, the full crown opening is 15.5cm.
So, with a bit of luck, I opened a chapter in the Italian hat that I was missing, tomorrow I will complete it.

Wonderful and very interesting new finds, Daniele. Looking forward to your new chapter tomorrow.

 

[Rmccamey]

This is a chapter in Italian headwear that I have never explored due to a lack of finds.
I found two hats made by a duo of active Milan hatters, as per labels found in hats in the late 1940s.
View attachment 463520
I tried to track down some other news, but to no avail.
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The production of hats in Italy was exterminated, so much so that it was an important voice of the GDP until the sixties and the production houses, immense, large and medium-sized, were many, leaving very little space for individual hatters.
View attachment 463523
The duo had as the heading of their company Pagani & Messaggi, located in via Ubaldo Visconti di Modrone 4 - Milan.
View attachment 463524
The hat I am presenting to you is the oldest with date.
View attachment 463530
It is in "almost shimmering" black felt so I believe it is inside the wool
View attachment 463531
The hat is beautifully finished and has a sweatband front suitable for air, it is called "Areon" and has a series of "Art Nouveau" motifs embossed around the holes.
View attachment 463532
The lining is in white silk with the logo of the hatters in the center
View attachment 463533
The size is a full 60cm so a 7 1/2 in US and the materials used are top notch.
View attachment 463534
These are the dimensions of the "Nero Forte" felt hat. The brims are 6cm and the ribbon is 4cm, the full crown opening is 15.5cm.
So, with a bit of luck, I opened a chapter in the Italian hat that I was missing, tomorrow I will complete it.

That is a beauty, Daniele. I can feel the softness through your pictures and description.

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Wonderful and very interesting new finds, Daniele. Looking forward to your new chapter tomorrow.

That is a beauty, Daniele. I can feel the softness through your pictures and description.

Thanks a lot Steve and Randy. Once I understood, despite the unclear photos, the extent of the discovery I did my best to get them. I hope the chapter continues

 

[Granville]

Homburg labeled Hats in the Belfry. Nice felt, fits right. After careful deliberation I've decided to go with a front pinch; I'll have to steam it in to get it to stop popping out. My hat adventure started a year ago with a hard shell 'burg (no dents) which I wore to a couple of occasions but never really fit or felt right. Now I've got one to rock with my silk scarf.

 

[Blare]

Homburg labeled Hats in the Belfry. Nice felt, fits right. After careful deliberation I've decided to go with a front pinch; I'll have to steam it in to get it to stop popping out. My hat adventure started a year ago with a hard shell 'burg (no dents) which I wore to a couple of occasions but never really fit or felt right. Now I've got one to rock with my silk scarf.
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Looks great!

 

[deadlyhandsome]

One of the many Beaver Brand / Langenenberg brands: New York Store, Buffalo, Wyoming. Brown felt and a green three-cord ribbon. The brim width is 3 1/2” and the crown is 4 3/4” at the front dip and 5 1/4” on the sides.

 

[M Hatman]

From Fellow Lounger Brent......I am really pleased with this one!
This will get a LOT of head time......the heathered plushe finish along with the rust ribbon is quite striking.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

From Fellow Lounger Brent......I am really pleased with this one!
This will get a LOT of head time......the heathered plushe finish along with the rust ribbon is quite striking. View attachment 463732 View attachment 463733

I’m glad it arrived safely. The big question…how does it fit?

 

[M Hatman]

I’m glad it arrived safely. The big question…how does it fit?

It fits fine.....in a way I like my dress hats to fit most of the time. Sits VERY comfortably though needs a LITTLE padding for a windy day. You know how it is......my work hats I like tight, don't want them going anywhere, especially when my hands are full. THANKS AGAIN Brent!!!

 

[Spats McGee]

Newly arrived this date, one Stetson Chatham in Mink:

 

[Blare]

From Fellow Lounger Brent......I am really pleased with this one!
This will get a LOT of head time......the heathered plushe finish along with the rust ribbon is quite striking. View attachment 463732 View attachment 463733

That is beautiful, Mark.

 

[Steve1857]

Two Bowlers arrived this week thanks to everyone's favourite Dutch enabler.

The first, my third fu Lazzaro Bowler. This one definitely fits the best despite them all being the same size.



More photos and Stefan's description of it here.

Post in thread 'The Bowler or Derby Hat' https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-bowler-or-derby-hat.32818/post-2946492

 

[Steve1857]

The second Bowler via Stefan was this very typically shaped English Bowler from Battersby. My favourite Manchester hatmaker.



Here's Stefan's original post:

Post in thread '" The Great British Hat Makers "' https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-great-british-hat-makers.66592/post-2952090

 

[belfastboy]

One of the many Beaver Brand / Langenenberg brands: New York Store, Buffalo, Wyoming. Brown felt and a green three-cord ribbon. The brim width is 3 1/2” and the crown is 4 3/4” at the front dip and 5 1/4” on the sides.

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Great fat 3 ply ribbon.

 

[steur]

The second Bowler via Stefan was this very typically shaped English Bowler from Battersby. My favourite Manchester hatmaker.

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Here's Stefan's original post:

Post in thread '" The Great British Hat Makers "' https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/the-great-british-hat-makers.66592/post-2952090

Both look great on you, Steve. While I'm a big fan of Fu lazzaro hats, and this one is no exception, I do find myself drawn to the Battersby. I really like the sleek look it's got from the ultra tight brim curl.

 

[Steve1857]

Both look great on you, Steve. While I'm a big fan of Fu lazzaro hats, and this one is no exception, I do find myself drawn to the Battersby. I really like the sleek look it's got from the ultra tight brim curl.

I couldn't agree more, Stefan. Sharp, it is.

Thanks once again for thinking of me when you found it. Appreciate it!

 

[BobHufford]

New hat day! A few boxes have been gathering at my daughter’s house and she brought them to the farm today. Excuse the poor, backlit photos. More pics and details will come as soon as I can deal with them one by one.

Why?

Gonna need some steam…

My wife is just shaking her head.

Some were packed nicely in new, industrial grade bubble wrap.

Another with scraps of reused packing paper, pieces of bubble wrap and … pee pads (!?).