What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[RickP]

Thank you for your kind words, Robert! It's definitely a hat that gets LOTS of positive feedback from people.

The dog is a puppy, still exploring the world with his mouth (and teeth). No hats go anywhere NEAR him until he's older and better-mannered!!

Definately cant turn you back on a puppy! Mr Bear has never shown ill will towards a felt hat, but he HAS requisitioned a Khaki ball cap and took it on a tour of the muddy spots of the yard lol ( ahh the joy of White Labradors and mud) even gnawed on the bill of this one a bit the other day

 

[Blare]

Biltmore Zephir Hank-a-Chif. Where style and utility intersect. A 1940s light weight felt (by Canadian standards anyway) is a great rugged but stylish go anywhere kind of hat… that for some reason garners a disproportionate amount of compliments out and about.

 

[jeffgarf]

Hello black hat, my old friend . . .
It's good to be wearing you again . . .

I haven't posted about this one since I wore it last July, but I have now been reunited with my modern Fernandez y Roche from a shop here in Israel.

 

[fabiovenhorst]

Brunetto again

 

[mayserwegener]

Max Wiese Berlin (M.W.B), Stolzf. Luxury Velour made for Leineweber Berlin, possibly early to mid 1930s. The steingrau / stone gray Upright Open Velour** is very dense with high gloss. Found this Velour back in 2017.

**Most difficult is the production of Upright Open” Velour because in this case a particular tightness / density and sturdiness of the hair is necessary and it is significantly harder to produce the same amount of gloss as where an entire, smooth surface displays. From: Hair (Haar) Velour / Real (Echter) Velour / Prime (Prima) Velour Fabrikation von Damen- und Herren- Filzhüten, Der Deustchen Hutmacher Zeitung (1933), page 188.

Bernward Leineweber, Berlin C Alter Köllnischer Fischmarkt, 1935

 

[GHT]

I may be repeating myself here Robert, but that is an absolute SYMPHONY of sartorial splendor!

Sartorial, what a compliment, thank you Mark. From the Latin that I remember from my schooldays, "sarto" is the Latin word for a tailor. The literal translation would be patcher, one who patches or mends clothes. The three piece suit wasn't around in Roman times but the word sarto has evolved into sartorial and the meaning of patcher has evolved into maker, or as we say nowadays, tailor.

 

[carouselvic]

Borsalino

 

[steur]

Another splendid array of headwear, Stefan! For me, I'd rate the Mottrton as #1, the Valensy as #2, and the Peschel as #3. Thank you for brightening another Sunday!

Thanks, Mark!

 

[steur]

Couldn't get online yesterday to post what I wore, so here it is, a little late. Mid-50s RS Whippet.

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Very nice, Mark. Looks like that one was meant to be worn brim up all the way.

 

[steur]

Midnight Blue Borsalino Homburg

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Dang! Colour me jealous; still missing one like that!

 

[steur]

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The trousers and vest that Tina made for me, quickly got dubbed: "My grey day."

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All topped off with a bespoke G&G hat, and tailed with a pair of skilled cordwainer, Colin Johnson's, grey and white spectator shoes.

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A grey day indeed!

Nothing wrong with grey; versatile and timeless. Excellent top to toe as usual, Robert.

 

[steur]

Max Wiese Berlin (M.W.B), Stolzf. Luxury Velour made for Leineweber Berlin, possibly early to mid 1930s. The steingrau / stone gray Upright Open Velour** is very dense with high gloss. Found this Velour back in 2017.

**Most difficult is the production of Upright Open” Velour because in this case a particular tightness / density and sturdiness of the hair is necessary and it is significantly harder to produce the same amount of gloss as where an entire, smooth surface displays. From: Hair (Haar) Velour / Real (Echter) Velour / Prime (Prima) Velour Fabrikation von Damen- und Herren- Filzhüten, Der Deustchen Hutmacher Zeitung (1933), page 188.

Bernward Leineweber, Berlin C Alter Köllnischer Fischmarkt, 1935

Stellar hat, Steve. Velour at its finest.

 

[The Lost kansan]

Today's dog-walking hat was my mid-50s-to-mid-60s Barbisio Titan, in their Atlantico color. This is one of three Barbisios that made their way to me by way of that renowned sharer of goodness, Stefan @steur back in July of '24.

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Like the crease that one has up top

 

[Steve1857]

Biltmore Zephir Hank-a-Chif. Where style and utility intersect. A 1940s light weight felt (by Canadian standards anyway) is a great rugged but stylish go anywhere kind of hat… that for some reason garners a disproportionate amount of compliments out and about.
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Well, I'd compliment that hat every time I saw it, Joe.

Lovely milk chocolate brown, delightful shape, very supple looking sweatband with embossed Biltmore logo, and the liner, though somewhat faded, is vintage Biltmore.

Love it!

 

[Blare]

Dang! Colour me jealous; still missing one like that!

love to take it out for special occasions…. Like.… Wednesday…. Or Thursday. Any day is better than Someday.

 

[Blare]

Well, I'd compliment that hat every time I saw it, Joe.

Lovely milk chocolate brown, delightful shape, very supple looking sweatband with embossed Biltmore logo, and the liner, though somewhat faded, is vintage Biltmore.

Love it!

Thank you Steve.

 

[VoodooSan]

Biltmore Zephir Hank-a-Chif. Where style and utility intersect. A 1940s light weight felt (by Canadian standards anyway) is a great rugged but stylish go anywhere kind of hat… that for some reason garners a disproportionate amount of compliments out and about.

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VERY nice, Joe! I've never seen one in person, but have always admired yours when shown.

 

[VoodooSan]

Hello black hat, my old friend . . .
It's good to be wearing you again . . .

I haven't posted about our worn this since last July, but I have now been reunited with my modern Fernandez y Roche from a shop here in Israel.

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VERY classy lid, Jeff!!

 

[VoodooSan]

Max Wiese Berlin (M.W.B), Stolzf. Luxury Velour made for Leineweber Berlin, possibly early to mid 1930s. The steingrau / stone gray Upright Open Velour** is very dense with high gloss. Found this Velour back in 2017.

**Most difficult is the production of Upright Open” Velour because in this case a particular tightness / density and sturdiness of the hair is necessary and it is significantly harder to produce the same amount of gloss as where an entire, smooth surface displays. From: Hair (Haar) Velour / Real (Echter) Velour / Prime (Prima) Velour Fabrikation von Damen- und Herren- Filzhüten, Der Deustchen Hutmacher Zeitung (1933), page 188.

Bernward Leineweber, Berlin C Alter Köllnischer Fischmarkt, 1935

Another terrific hat, and history lesson!! Thank you, Steve!

 

[Blare]

VERY nice, Joe! I've never seen one in person, but have always admired yours when shown.

Thank you Mark. It came from a random box-o-hats lottery kinda find a couple years back. A pleasant surprise indeed.