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The nicest comment I ever heard
Perhaps he was saying that when he retired he could dress as he pleased, rather than as he had to (for business). -
The Dumbest Comment I Ever Heard
JohnnyB53 has it right It's easy to confuse "60-70 years ago" with "someone 60 to 70 years old." I'm in my 60's (yes, it pains me to write that) and I can assure you that when I was in my 20's, 40 years ago, no one wore hats. Even my father, who's now in his 90's, never wore a hat... -
Help for the fedora rookie
For something more trendy you might want to check out H & M or Urban Outfitters. And I agree with Tonyb, your attention to spelling and grammar is appreciated. -
Hats As Sun Protection, NOT Just for Bald Men
Got cancer? This is a great article on men, hats and cancer. I send it to anyone who gives me grief about my hats. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9905E7D91539F932A15755C0A9629C8B63 I've converted a number of people with this article! -
Homburg Nation
My current avatar is a Montecristi homburg from Optimo, Chicago. -
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Optimo Diamond
I've seen that hat And almost bought it! It's dynamite. You won't be sorry. -
Guide for first fedora/hat
Thanks for the compliment, Donwo The hat is a Montecristi homburg from Optimo in Chicago. www.optimohats.com -
Guide for first fedora/hat
Hornet Hats Try these guys: http://hornetshats.com/index.php I have no experience with them, but they have a few retail locations where you could try on hats. And best of all, they appear to be in your price range. -
Hattery in Manhattan?
This may be the link you're thinking of: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skiXA4VLE0Q Try JJ Hats in Manhattan or Bencraft in Brooklyn. -
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Homburg Hunt
Custom K, I'm sure Optimo could make it. After all, they made a Monticristi Homburg for me. -
Where to find Akubras in Chicago?
an idea David Morgan, davidmorgan.com , is the U.S. importer. You could contact them and ask if they sell to any stores in Chicago. -
Looking for a hat....
You might want to check out Urban Outfitters or H & M. They seem to have hats similar to the one you're wearing. -
The Dumbest Comment I Ever Heard
IEP? Being over the age of 25, I have no idea what an IEP is. Enlighten me. -
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akubra fedora
cm to inches conversion There are 25.4 mm per inch. Hence, a 64mm brim (Australia is metric, so we should assume that production is in mm) is 2.52". -
An amazing event
It was the Union League of Chicago, and, unfortunately, they had a very large sign prohibiting tipping. -
An amazing event
I went to an alumni meet-n-greet with the president of my alma mater last night. It was held at one of the private clubs in the Loop. I checked my hat and coat at their checkroom. When I went to collect my stuff I noticed that my had had been properly placed on its crown. And then the coat... -
hat brushing
Lint roller Actually, I've seen Graham use a lint roller when at Optimo. And I really don't think he's worried about people who can afford $550 hats not being smart enough to follow brushing instructions. I just think it's a case of newer, better technology replacing older techniques. -
hat brushing
Another option Graham at Optimo recommends against brushing. He says to use a tacky lint roller, instead.
