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Out for Indian curry in a 60s Akubra Pocketweight Stylemaster.
Out for Indian curry in a 60s Akubra Pocketweight Stylemaster.
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You have arrived, Jeff! That hat is absolutely perfect for you, IMHO!A Melton NY, with the tagline, "Art in Hats". A beauty.
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John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks.
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. Thank you, kind sir, for saying so.A Melton NY, with the tagline, "Art in Hats". A beauty.
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Looks like Zayde 's has a nice wine selection there, as well as a fine selection of hats, though I see, not a black one among them.
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Sunday afternoon, on the Chap Grand Winter Flaneur walk. I believe this was taken while headed North along Charing Cross Road. I've posted about this hat before on the "what hat are you wearing today" thread. It's one of these: https://www.hatcentre.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=153&product_id=144 I've had this one for about eighteen months now, I think; first bought the navy version in 2023. A real find for a new production hat. Thick and luxurious-feeling rabbit. The navy one bashed perfectly dray, while this one required a little steam. Somewhere I put up a post on these (in the new hats thread again, I think) showing this model right beside an Akubra Federation. This model is just a fraction more sloped than the Akubra as the crown reaches the top, but very little in it. The brim is an even 75mm / 3" all round. The ribbon I do find more pleasing than the Akubra's; it's taller, with the bow being just a little more dramatic. There's also a wind trolley, which is not something I'd plan to use (if it's blowy, I tend to reach for a cap), but it's nice to have it as an 'in case', and I like it as a point ofc visual interest on the hat. The crown height is great; I gather the model was designed to be worn over a Yarmulke, so it really favours that 30s/40s crown shape. Well worth looking into, especially if you're in the UK.
Oooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! Very nice, Jeff!A Melton NY, with the tagline, "Art in Hats". A beauty.
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A splendidly hatted group of gents!Pre-holiday crew today at Zayde’s Market!!
Who says broad brims are not for easterners?!
Mine is a Borsalino, Zack’s (center) is a Cody Johnson, Elisha’s (on the left) is a Cody James
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Thank you.Oooooooooooooooooooo!!!!! Very nice, Jeff!
Terrific hat, phenomenal ensemble!
Thank you kindly, Mark!A splendidly hatted group of gents!
A splendidly hatted group of gents!
Thank you, Mark. It was admittedly an unusual scene around these parts!A splendidly hatted group of gents!
Pre-holiday crew today at Zayde’s Market!!
Who says broad brims are not for easterners?!
Mine is a Borsalino, Zack’s (center) is a Cody Johnson, Elisha’s (on the left) is a Cody James
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HJ: Grand dash shots of late. Always a pleasure to see your special hats.Holiday shopping under a Stetson No. 1Q to get in the spirits (see what I did there?)
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Thanks, Edward.Crush-weight - as in "packable"? I do like the stitching on the brim. Presumably to help it hold its shape, but it provides a nice look too.
Nice. Works surprisingly well with the leather too.