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  1. Olumin

    Made In USA?

    My intention was not to dictate or present my own wisdom as the only truth, but to deliver, explain and show what simply IS, so others can understand my reasoning and form their own conclusions. But I do not claim to be unbiased, that would be impossible. What conclusions have been drawn? What...
  2. Olumin

    Modesty

    I will attempt to explain how I see it. "Modestly" is really institutionalized shame. Or in other words, things a culture has formed an agreement about what to be ashamed of. This is insanity of course, but has its very logical origins, which I think are important to understand if we are not to...
  3. Olumin

    What hat are you waiting for today?

    Thanks, you are correct about the public domain of course. In that case: I think you can click to enlarge the images. I liked the somewhat narrow ribbon also. With a bit of dusting and steam I hope It'll look like new. I'll probably turn it into a teardrop. Size 5 seems to be a "PUNTI" size...
  4. Olumin

    What hat are you waiting for today?

    I got a vintage Borsalino Superiore off the bay today. A brown fedora with a roughly 2.5" brim, bound edge. Might need a bit of steam but looks to be in great shape. Probably 50s/60s. I never had a Borsalino, so I was interested to try one out and see what the hype is about. I would post some...
  5. Olumin

    Made In USA?

    Good quality goods can come from anywhere. The reverse is equally true. This is common sense. A company needs not represent the views of their nation’s government. People who put genuine passion into their work and businesses are everywhere around the world. In the end we are all human; not...
  7. Olumin

    HNC Hatworks (formerly known as Agnoulita Hats)

    I placed an order for their "Oppenheimer" in beaver with a 2 3/4" brim about a week ago. Coffee with ivory band and binding. This type of hat was something I had been looking for, and the level of customization at the offered price point, plus the fact that the company is based in the EU...
  8. Olumin

    Oumuamua

    The idea of some UFOs being interdimensional or things we can peak from other realities is indeed well established. I wouldn't call it genetic predisposition exactly, but something like that anyway. Ultimately, it’s something that happens to everyone from time to time. Though most of us never...
  9. Olumin

    Why vintage?

    From a psychological standpoint, there can be many reasons one might want to wear a certain kind of fashion. But whenever we decide to deliberately dress a certain way, we usually do this because we want to project a certain image of ourselves to the world. That image projects what the wearer...
  10. Olumin

    Ask a question, get an answer

    Is it possible for a regular tailor to sew in a new sweatband? Are special skills or tools necessary a regular alterations tailor might not posses? I ask because I have two panamas I would like to equip with leather sweatbands. This means the old cloth band will have to be removed and replaced...
  11. Olumin

    Oumuamua

    That is actually how I believe their craft to function. Many of them might indeed originate from other dimensions, others might simply access those dimensions temporarily. This would also explain how they can travel regardless of medium, even under water. Stories of UFOs being shot at, and the...
  13. Olumin

    Oumuamua

    I believe the only ones that know of this are my Family and a family friend. Apart from that I told no one. As I have no proof, I never saw the point in spreading the story. I am not trying to convince anyone; I understand very well where sceptics come from. There were no other witnesses I’m...
  14. Olumin

    Oumuamua

    The object I saw some years ago was a flat-ended cylinder in shape, with a silver metallic surface. No texture or further details, apart from a single orange light on the "rear" end. It was slightly faster than a commercial airliner and moved in a straight line at medium altitude. Size is...
  15. Olumin

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    I wear brown Oxfords with almost anything. To me its the most versatile shoe. Now during the summer I also wear monk straps. The ones I wear currently are made by Carmina. I usually only wear my boots if the weather necessitates it. Rain, mud, snow. I find boots heavy and hot, aswell as a pain...
  16. Olumin

    Question: Hemp vs palm leaf straws comparison

    This thread actually made me buy my first hemp aswell today. I'm sure it will be seriously useful as a panama alternative I wont have to worry about. And the whole roll-it-up and put-in-pocket thing will come in handy aswell.
  17. Olumin

    Post New Hats Here!

    Montecristi Panama "Gambler". 2 3/4" brim. Ive been eyeing this one ever since I got my first panama a couple years back. Got it only two weeks ago directly from Ecuador. I absolutely love the proportions and the almost flat brim with a very subtle and elegant snap. Downside: the brim can be...
  19. Olumin

    Question: Hemp vs palm leaf straws comparison

    I've never actually considered traditional panama hats to be very durable. The straw will dry out and crack with age, and if crushed most panamas will be ruined. They also don't hold up to any kind of rain. Compared to a good felt hat they are quite fragile. I don't own one myself, but from...
  20. Olumin

    New Member to the Hat Forum

    Hello, new member out of Europe. I'm a general enthusiast for classic mens fashion, of course including hats and classic caps. Got a few vintage felts and straws in my rotation that I like to pair with classic outfits. I will wear a tie most places as long as its not too hot, and these days a...
  21. Olumin

    Can the shoulders on a jacket be brought in?

    Almost anything can be done if you're willing to pay for it, and find someone willing to to do it . When altering the shoulders of a jacket, the sleeve length will have to be altered together with it, as taking in the shoulders will shorten the sleeves in turn. The shoulder pads will usually...
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