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Movie hats
It definitely adds a layer of authenticity. I can suspend disbelief to a great extent, but there's no denying when you see a picture than nails those sorts of details, the whole thing just *looks* immediately right. Wardrobe rather than costume, so to speak. I think it helps a lot too if a... -
Post New Hats Here!
Whew, that took a lot of digging to find this post, however.... I wanted, just about a year on, to cross-reference this to a second hat of the same model, from the same source. I was sufficiently pleased with my navy blue in this hat last year to order another from the Hat Centre just last... -
Post New Hats Here!
Digging through this thread looking for a specific post and I stumbled across this one. My first straw hat, way back in 2007, was one of these. The only photo I can find of it is this: I remember just wearing it in the manner I had assume was intended: the ribbon there is the black elastic... -
Do Goatskin Jackets Mold to the Body like Horsehide?
Fit looks bang on to me. I didn't notice that at all in the photos, fwiw. I'd just wear it and let it fall out naturally. Anything that might accelerate the process I suspect could be as likely to just do damage. When you think about what the original USN jackets went through in wartime, I...- Edward
- Post #23
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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I love the Fed IV!!
That would be the attraction for me too. Should be possible - I remember Peter Bros did one years ago, though I've never handled one in person. The Capricorns always had an odd sheen when new. Fortunately that dulled pretty quick. I did like them having a bit of reassuring weight to them... -
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Fringed biker jackets?
Ah, a Canadian brand? THat's likely why I've not seen it before. Worth keeping an eye out for - thanks. It's be a cracking design for a company looking to do their own version of a lancer front too; not sure I've seen any repops quite like this floating around?- Edward
- Post #6
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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I love the Fed IV!!
Yes, makes sense - that's my understanding as well. Looked to be the case when I once had some stitching go on the crown of a milano weave. -
I love the Fed IV!!
I'd be fine with a pre-creased block - the 1930s bash Hats Direct offer as an extra service for a small upcharge (you'll see it on their website) would work. Interesting re the dimensional brim - hadn't thought of that, presumably the issue is that you can't weave fewer rows of straw on the... -
Fringed biker jackets?
This is an interesting one - I've not seen the brand before, but it's very typical of the specifically British / English style of fringed leathers I've encountered over the years (front half belt rather than side straps aside, the latter being more common on many British jackets for a long...- Edward
- Post #3
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What Was The Last Movie You Watched?
Interesting - I was unaware of this one, I must go looking for it. The Minghella picture is the previous earliest one with which I was familiar. I actually rather enjoyed the (much closer to the book) Netflix series last year, which I think some of us discussed at length over on the TV thread...- Edward
- Post #31,612
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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I love the Fed IV!!
Me too. I have a few straws, but the idea of being able to buy a few in a milano weave hemp with a leather hatband... oh, my. That would be the perfect Summer hat. Logical seller, too, you'd think for HD, what with so many of us Fed Fans already - and Akubra seem to have retired a lot of their... -
I love the Fed IV!!
Interesting. No such comment on the DLX page.... This would suggest to me there are no looming changes to the standard model. Will the changes be to the DLX? It can't be solely being discontinued. Maybe they're going to offer it in different colours, or replace it with an alternative. Are we... -
Lewis Leathers botched repair job on boots
Shame you've had a bad experience with Lewis - I've not heard of this being common, but totally understand how it can sour you on the brand. Unfortunately there aren't many options for this British style of boot, certainly not here in the UK. Lewis have dominated a particular retro market for...- Edward
- Post #2
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Do Goatskin Jackets Mold to the Body like Horsehide?
In my experience, goat doesn't tend to settle in the same way as horse because it's drapey from the off. That said, I think the cut of the jacket also matters. A neater-fitting jacket like a mc style or a slim halfbelt will tend to mould to the body moreso than a looser fitting jacket...- Edward
- Post #11
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Akubra Overload
I see they have a price label still on that page. I wonder id that just ehst they were, or are they indicating the unit price / rrp should someone do an order (presumsbly that eould have to be some sort of minimum quantity deal). I see the Capricorn on there; loved mine. I hope it's making way... -
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New Eastman RAF Fly Weight
Yes - local climate, and individual body chemistry / preferences are definitely a big factor. As, I suppose, is what you might be prepared to suffer for the look. I remember when I was much younger being able to wear a leather in higher temperatures than I can take now, just because I was so...- Edward
- Post #11
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What was the last TV show you watched?
Yes. Better the cancellation came when it did at least at the end of an arc than at the end of either prior season, but it would have been a lot of fun to see where that story went next - both in a post-apocalyptic 1960s London, and perhaps to Europe and the US.- Edward
- Post #18,654
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Akubra Overload
Looks good. Can't see the hole in your photos. A pity about it, though otoh, maybe it's a small plus if it means you feel able to use the hat the way you intended rather than feeling a bit too precious about it. Not that you are necessarily wired that way - this occurs to me becasue I am! -
Recommendation high-quality T-Shirts
After years of not owning any t-shirts intended for exterior wear, I bought one each of a striped style from the now sadly defunct Collectif brand. They're all horizontal stripe types, and get worn quite a bit over an a-shirt in the hellheat of Summer. I see a few motorcycle themed brands...- Edward
- Post #23
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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New Eastman RAF Fly Weight
Both Aero and ELC make a great Aero - really, it comes down to personal choice between the two. the fit of this one looks good to me, though - I agree that Irvins look better slightly roomier. It's a style that really, for practical purposes, needs to be roomy enough to layer, otherwise it...- Edward
- Post #7
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
