Thanks, Steve.Stefan, Thank you! Such a fantastic series of hats from you! So many great colors and finishes! All beauties!
Thanks, Steve.Stefan, Thank you! Such a fantastic series of hats from you! So many great colors and finishes! All beauties!
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, Steve!Great looking early-2000s Stetson Temple and early-to-mid-50s JC Penney Marathon from you this past weekend!
I have a SIGNIFICANT soft spot for Portis hats, and yours is a perfect example of why. Absolutely stunning, Jeff.This morning I took along a Portis Swansback with the Swan's Down Finish that was among the new hats I got in while I was away. A real 1940's feel to this one and an $8.50 price tag to boot for its "Sterling Quality."
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Oh, VERY nice, Rick!!Muggy and damp this morning. Looks like another Hemp day. This one a Stetson Bristol
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Thank you. Except for a couple of mouth nibbles that can't be seen when worn, I think it is perfect.I have a SIGNIFICANT soft spot for Portis hats, and yours is a perfect example of why. Absolutely stunning, Jeff.
Another stunning hat, more amazing history and ephemera. Wonderful stuff, Steve!P. & C. Habig Wien "Special", P. & C. Habig's "Special Qualität" Reine Handarbeit Berlin Friedrichstr. 82a possibly early to mid 1930s. It was made specially for the P. & C. Habig Berlin store at Friedrichstrasse 82 which didn't survive WWII and is NOS condition. I found this Homburg Hat back in 2019.
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The seller of this Homburg is the wife of Arnulf Meifert the original drummer of the progressive Krautrock band Faust. They live in a castle / schloss in Bavaria that belonged to her family. "Dr. M" was Arnulf Meifert's father who was a well known Berlin "bon vivant" of the 1920s and 1930s. I also purchased his C.W. Borchert Berlin W. Stiff Felt.
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Habig Hüte, Berlin at Night: Friedichstrasse - Lindenpassage (1928) Postcard. I found this postcard back in 2012.
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I love this one. I hope someone knows the back story about that label as well - the lab, however, doesn’t look impressed lol.Time for one of my favorite older Stetsons today. Ive always been curious about the gold USA embossing on the sweatband. Ive seen a half dozen like it but dont know the backstory behind it ( if anyone can enlighten me Im all ears)
As normal, all my hats go to the Lab for testing, selection and approval
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Sorry for this quick tangent, but every time you post a picture you remind me of the bespoke tailor Kevin Koch. You guys are definitely doppelgangers in my opinion.Cavanagh stingy brim. I like this one. The brim wants to stay up. It’s a smidge loose on me; gonna get some cork strips to pad it out. Very comfortable.
Am I wearing my hat inside? Why yes I am. It’s raining today, and I’m stuck working in this office anyway - might as well make the most of it.
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No worries - I’m the king of tangents lol - I believe this is what Einstein called “spooky action at a distance”.Sorry for this quick tangent, but every time you post a picture you remind me of the bespoke tailor Kevin Koch. You guys are definitely doppelgangers in my opinion.
What a lineup!Hats from my rotation over the last few weeks. About time to switch out.
Late 1950s Early 60’s Stetson Pl@yboy
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Stetson Select Quality
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Disney Hats
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Stetson “Not a Pl@yboy - Pl@yboy”
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Master Biltmore
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Resistol Beaver 15
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That contrast ribbon - wowHats from my rotation over the last few weeks. About time to switch out.
Late 1950s Early 60’s Stetson Pl@yboy
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Stetson Select Quality
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Disney Hats
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Stetson “Not a Pl@yboy - Pl@yboy”
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Master Biltmore
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Resistol Beaver 15
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That's a terrific six-pack of tasty goodness, Joe!!Hats from my rotation over the last few weeks. About time to switch out.
Late 1950s Early 60’s Stetson Pl@yboy
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Stetson Select Quality
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Disney Hats
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Stetson “Not a Pl@yboy - Pl@yboy”
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Master Biltmore
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Resistol Beaver 15
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