Along with the Huckel Durit came an older brother at least in my considerations on its age
Brand: Huckel
Felt type or finish: Novo - Velour
Size 5 1/2 or 58 cm in Europe or 7 1/4 in the US. The size is probably between 57 and 58 considering the age and condition of the sweatband
State of...
Along with the Huckel Durit came an older brother at least in my considerations on its age
Brand: Huckel
Felt type or finish: Novo - Velour
Size 5 1/2 or 58 cm in Europe or 7 1/4 in the US. The size is probably between 57 and 58 considering the age and condition of the sweatband
State of...
I have accumulated a fair number of hats ready to be placed in the Lounge
Brand: Huckel
Felt type or finish: Durit
Size 5 1/2 or 58 cm in Europe or 7 1/4 in the US. The size is probably between 57 and 58 considering the age.
State of preservation: fantastic felt, worn sweatband and...
I have accumulated a fair number of hats ready to be placed in the Lounge
Brand: Huckel
Felt type or finish: Durit
Size 5 1/2 or 58 cm in Europe or 7 1/4 in the US. The size is probably between 57 and 58 considering the age.
State of preservation: fantastic felt, worn sweatband and...
Today a particular Borsalino on a sunny day with nights below zero.
It comes from Northern Europe and is the result of an exchange with Stefan.
Borsalino Qualità Extra uperiore for a mixed felt, soft and beautiful to the touch.
The color is M.Pepe Mixed Pepper) and the ribbon is Coki 5 and...
Francesco, it is certainly interesting to collect hats of at least eighty years ago, but, from direct experience, there are few left, especially in the countries where the war has passed. Some come remodeled, reworked or the felt has served to build a "new" hat. See how this black G.B. Borsalino...
Yes, Francesco I remember the Guido Rossi hat shop which, if I'm not mistaken, changed its name at a certain point. It closed, like many shops in the 80s, when the large chains began to invade the shopping streets of Verona which went from being city-based to becoming more touristy. It was in...
Today was a day in north-eastern Italy with a sneaky light as I walked in the early afternoon.
A pale pink-yellow appeared in the clouds after a gray morning
The hat is a rarity because it is branded Albertini "Argo", a hat factory founded in 1817 among the first known in Italy on Lake...
The hats were not always high class, for the less wealthy classes there were medium quality hats at an affordable price
They are the most difficult to find because many have gone to the point of total consumption
This belongs to that class of almost indestructible hats suitable for every day...
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Take note where the hat factories were in the Biella area.
Barbisio, Cappellificio Cervo, Grosso Valz and others within a two kilometer radius :)
Monday morning of the new year. Pale sun and winter temperature. Happy New Year to all of you
Morning walk with a Flechet Century to accompany me into the new year
It kept me company a few years ago on a beautiful New Year's Eve in Rome
Flechet De Luxe - Century - Fabriqué Spécialement pour...
A semi-holiday day in a particular week between holidays and anniversaries.
I took the opportunity to take a walk in my studio, as well as storing hats :)
I was accompanied by a "modern" G.B. Borsalino fu Lazzaro ready for the US market, size is 7 1/2, never arrived at its destination...
Another stingy for these last days of 2023.
The weather is grey, humid and not very wintry
Charles Hatters - High Quality size 61 cm. or 7 in the old French size and 7 5/8 in the US.
Twin brother in proportions and shape of the C.H. color "Bismuto" worn a few days ago.
This has a unique...
Today Saint Stephen, the appendage of Christmas, rests after the great lunches and dinners of the previous days
Today's hat, for the stingy series at Christmas and surroundings, is a Flechet Pilote Impermeable made in France
Fabriqué Specialément pour Chapellerie Meer - Strasbourg.
The size...
Today a preview of a magnificent Barbisio lobbia. More to come
Un augurio di buon Natale a tutti voi e alle vostre famiglie da parte nostra
Monica, Daniele, Davide e Ginevra
Yesterday we talked about the very interesting research work carried out by Stefan regarding the brands of Italian hatters in their long history.
Let's celebrate early this morning with a Strà Barbisio. Size 60, equivalent to a 7 1/2 in the US.
Light felt hat, "Bolivia" color with pleated bow...
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