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  1. Hats Matter

    Movie hats

    I copied this from my Facebook page to paste here Optimo Hats is at Optimo Hats. 5 hrs · Chicago, IL · We had the pleasure of producing period-accurate pieces for Netflix's “The Highwaymen,” starring Woody Harrelson and Kevin Costner in this adaptation of the Bonnie and Clyde story. Images...
  2. Hats Matter

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    I keep my shoes in their original boxes and all have shoe trees. Some of the less expensive shoes do not come with shoe trees so I purchase the trees at my local Nordstrom Rack. In regard to laces, I do not have trouble with the laces on the Bontoni shoes but I have had problems with laces on...
  3. Hats Matter

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    I picked up these shoes last Wednesday. Bontoni "Ronaldo" in chocolate and beige. Leather sole. I have finally put together an inventory of my shoes and learned I have 48 pair of shoes. If you ever want to view shoe porn you can go on the Bontoni Instragram page and view a couple of hundred...
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    The Black Hat Brigade

    Okay, I know it is not vintage but here is a photo of my Optimo Black Dearborn fedora. I have 23 hats from Optimo and this is just one in the rotation. I added the feather which can be easily removed if that is your taste.
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    Optimo south side mobsters

    I have over 20 Optimo hats that I have purchased over many years. I have always been impressed with the quality and the service. As I travel through my journey of life I have found that you get what you are willing to pay for. Fortunately I am able to afford what I want. I realize that not...
  7. Hats Matter

    What is your favorite hat crease?

    I posted this photo that I copied from Optimo's Facebook page on the Optimo South Side Mobsters thread.
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    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I am new to this particular Forum on FL as I mostly reside in the Hats forums. I have just started browsing this thread as I find the subject in keeping with my tastes in clothing an apparel so I thought I would contribute. This is from Ajmone Sartorial Leather based in Milano. A custom...
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    How many hats do you have...?

    I counted a total of 25 hats. The collection includes 1 Resistol XXXX (George Strait) cowboy hat I bought about 18 years ago in Virginia City, Nevada. The rest of the collection is all from Optimo with the exception of one Panama fedora that I purchased from Newt at the Royal in Honolulu. Jim...
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    Optimo south side mobsters

    I copied this from Optimo's Facebook page. This is in Cobalt Blue with an S shaped crease. I have never seen anything like it. It was listed as size 60 for $795
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    Show us your SHOES !!!

    I picked up these shoes today. Bontoni Savoia in pistachio. The hide is alligator. I also had a belt had in the same color and material
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    Optimo south side mobsters

    I took my Optimo John Lee Hooker aubergine Homburg out today as I was doing some clothes and shoe shopping. Here is a photo of me and the hat. I will try and get some additional photos with better lighting and contrast. I wanted to be sure and get the shark gill bow with this photo.
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    Optimo south side mobsters

    They have added two new categories of Heirloom and a Beaver- Mink blend. The prices are higher in these categories particularly the Heirloom collection. Colors are beautiful.
  15. Hats Matter

    THE SATIN FINISH/LONG HAIR CLUB

    I have posted this photo on another thread on FL but it is also appropriate here. This is al Optimo Blue longhair I purchased perhaps 10 or more years ago. I do not wear it that frequently as I have many Optimo fedoras. However, I like the look and I am now wearing it as we go into Fall.
  16. Hats Matter

    Optimo south side mobsters

    This is an Optimo longhair in blue that I do not wear often enough. I just counted up my collection of Optimo hats at the count is 23 hats. As a result, some hats do not get worn with a high degree of frequency. I am going to try and wear different hats and try and have some type of rotation...
  17. Hats Matter

    Post New Hats Here!

    I have posted this photo on other threads on the FL but I have not posted to this thread before. Anyway...............from Optimo the John Lee Hooker homburg in aubergine that I received after a long wait.
  19. Hats Matter

    Your signature cocktail.

    Being an old guy, I prefer an old style drink that was introduced to me by my grandfather. A Manhattan made with Bookers as my first choice for the bourbon. If Bookers is unavailable I will go with Maker's Mark or Knob Creek. I also find it more than a little disconcerting that so many young...
  20. Hats Matter

    Optimo south side mobsters

    I just posted this photo on the "What Hat Are You Waiting For Today" thread and thought I would also post it here to help keep this thread alive. This arrived about 15 minutes ago (I ordered it on July 10th). From Optimo, the John Lee Hooker in aubergine. I will shoot some additional photos...
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    What hat are you waiting for today?

    As requested, the John Lee Hooker in aubergine from Optimo arrived today. I just took a couple of quick shots of this right after delivery. I will get some additional shots later on.
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    What hat are you waiting for today?

    Well.........my Optimo John Lee Hooker in aubergine finally shipped from Chicago. I ordered it on July 10th. According to the Fed Ex tracking notice my hat is now in transit at Elko Nevada. I am due to receive it on September 26th.
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    Sharkgill bows

    I have posted this photo on other threads. Its a Bottle Green from Optimo. I also have a John Lee Hooker from Optimo on oder (September 16th shipping date as per Tiffini, with a shark gill ribbon.

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