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  1. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Thanks gents - reaffirming to see both strands of thought which went through my head. The 11 March 1944 certainly was something I considered, but I haven't found much evidence one way or the other. From a more contextual perspective, Steve's thesis around the geopolitical situation was pushing...
  2. the_imperialist

    French Hats and makers.

    Beautiful finds Stefan - have to say, out of the recent batch the Biset is the pick for me. Always love a heathered lighter felt - and with such good proportions!
  3. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Pretty exciting find for me - sourced locally in New Zealand, a P.C Habig sold in the Polish market. Tagged as a 56 but fits loose so perfect for my 57.5 head! My feeling is towards 30s/40s. Unfortunately can't make out the stamp on the sweat.
  4. the_imperialist

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    Latest acquisition. Early 20s 3 piece in a chocolate with teal and burgundy stripes. I'm in love with the suiting, subtle peak lapels and the flat fronted waistcoat - plus fish tails rather than bunny ears
  5. the_imperialist

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    Some 30s belt back jackets first off, a nice lighter, summer weight one I. What almost feel like rayon
  7. the_imperialist

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    Brilliant Matt - perfectly excuted and lovely German peaked lapel 3 piece - would love to see more pics.
  8. the_imperialist

    G.B.Borsalino Fu Lazzaro & C. <1936

    Thanks Steve - I haven't really left, just cut back on the hat purchases a lot! This one was too good to pass though :) Wonderful! I just mentioned it to him and he said he can't quite recall - oh to have so many hats pass my hands as to forget something like this eh?
  9. the_imperialist

    G.B.Borsalino Fu Lazzaro & C. <1936

    Hope this is the appropriate thread. First acquisition for a while. I strongly suspect this is Borsalino is pre-war, but unfortunately no labels or tags other than the crown sticker.
  10. the_imperialist

    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    Hopefully breathing some life back to this thread with a late 20s German piece. I absolutely adore the brown suiting and lapels of this period.
  11. the_imperialist

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    30s Tress and Co today. Much wider brim than what I normally sport; unique grosgrain sweat.
  13. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Great seeing all of your latest finds - I'm practically green with envy! A recent purchase (seller's photos) of a soft-felt Bruder Bohm. I also recieved two pre-war Huckels that I need to get around to photographing - one a tagged 56 which luckily fits my 57 size head, the other sadly, a 54.
  14. the_imperialist

    1930s German Shirts with spearpoint collars + ulster coat

    Fantastic!
  15. the_imperialist

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Caxton today :)
  16. the_imperialist

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    50s Knox homburg
  17. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Thanks gents, the bonus was that it was a bargain! Always appreciate your insight Steve - never thought about the connections to the factories! We're all green with envy - truly your cup runneth over!
  19. the_imperialist

    What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

    Earlier heathered Borsalino, courtesy of Stefan
  20. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    A recent arrival (sadly not as numerous as Steve's amazing haul!). A Brüder Böhm Cromwell for the French Market. I'm tentatively guessing early 40s. Nice proportions, mid ribbon, felt is wonderfully pliable, dense but thin. Glad to finally find a Böhm in my size. As you can see, the sweats...
  21. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Whew! Glad your hats turned up in the end Steve - can't wait to see the rest!
  22. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Hats intended for other markets are particularly interesting to me. To add salt to the wound the Sigma was a 57/58cm... But fret not, I'm in the process of sourcing a Platin and Jota - fingers crossed! (at least Im fairly sure, the seller photo are a bit blurry).
  23. the_imperialist

    German & Austrian Hutmachers

    Sadly not mine as I was unsuccessful in my bidding. Photos are the sellers, a rather special pre-war Huckel Sigma exported to the Japanese market. I recall Steve shared some photos of a 1928 exhibition in Tokyo.

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