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The Bowler or Derby Hat
Totally agree. I work in Lower Manhattan. When the snow starts melting (and chunks of ice start falling from 25 or 50 floors above) the Christys bowler goes on. :eusa_clap -
Show Us Your Dark Side - Shadow and Silhouette Portraits
The "crushed fedora" I won from the New York Times a couple of years ago. -
R.I.P. cooncatbob :: Robert H. Smith
I was sad to read about this over at Badger and Blade. I have (or had) several of his pieces, and he was always a pleasure to deal with. Condolences to his family. -
My fedora is in the NY Times!
I think so. It's been a while since I've read them. Although I've just ordered some from Amazon. -
My fedora is in the NY Times!
Thanks, all! What's really cool is that Bill Pronzini posted a comment. He's the writer I cited as an inspiration for my effort. If you told me 20 years ago, when I read a bunch of his Nameless Detective novels, that one day I'd be communicating with him via the NY Times, I'd have said you were... -
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My fedora is in the NY Times!
There's a picture of my fedora in this NY Times blog post. Since I'm sure you're curious, I'll tell you I bought it in 2000 at Hat Corner in Lower Manhattan, and had it reblocked there a couple of years ago. Sadly, this landmark store, which moved a few years ago, has disappeared. -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Congratulations, it's a fabulous hat! Looks great on you. -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
I regularly wear my Christy's bowler and my Bollman derby. On the busy streets of NYC, they barely draw a look. But they can also be conversation-starters. The comments I get are always favorable. PS: undertaker, you look great in your bowler! -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Tress tristesse I'm sad to say goodbye to this Tress & Co. bowler, but it's too big for me, and I'm hoping it will go to someone who can actually wear it. Here's a link to the Classified post. -
FS: Tress & Co. Bowler
For sale: Tress & Co. bowler, dark brown, size 7-1/2 (61 cm), stingy brim (about 1-1/4"), in what appears to be the original box. Hat is in excellent condition (box is in delicate condition -- bottom of box is coming loose). There are two small spots on the brim, one on the top side of the brim...- Viseguy
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The Bowler or Derby Hat
Wow, beautiful! Looks to be in pristine condition. -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Pretty stingy. I'd say it's about an inch from the side of the hat to the curl. Maybe a shade more. One thing that impressed me is that the hat is light as a feather. Noticeably lighter than my Christys. Thanks for commiserating. -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Heartbreak! I won this Tress & Co. bowler on the 'Bay a few days ago. It arrived today. This is my first vintage bowler, and I must say it met and exceeded all my expectations based on the auction photos and description. It is quite simply a gorgeous hat! Sadly, it doesn't fit me. It's a... -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
The Dobbs is awesome. It really is in amazing shape. Congrats on the find. -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Yes, the brim isn't just stingy, it's miserly. Mars the effect, IMO. -
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The Bowler or Derby Hat
This is true. I wear a bowler because I enjoy the look and feel (and history) of the hat; I probably wouldn't wear one if I "had to". I especially like dressing down my bowler. I've worn it with a parka in the snow (a case of literally dressing it down, as in "eider"), and more recently with a... -
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The Bowler or Derby Hat
Fine-looking hat! Is it really blue? Edited to add: filename is navybowler.jpg. Duh! -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
Brad, many thanks for your thoughts. You make a compelling case for vintage. I need to do some homework -- starting with this thread, and your wonderful blog, which I've just begun to read. First steps on what promises to be an interesting journey. -
The Bowler or Derby Hat
If it's heresy, then I sympathize with it, to a degree. It kind of goes with the territory of an unmoderated forum. But I've run a forum (not apparel-related) for 10+ years and have participated in enough others to know that generic, open-ended questions from newbies can become tedious for forum...
