Walter, I asked the same question a few weeks ago. The answer I recieved is at
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/vintage-silhouettes-custom-hats-official-affiliate-thread.71408/page-55#post-2420620
pat----
Wow, am I the first to be surprised at how much darker the actual felt samples are compared to the online photos (including those posted by owners online)? :eek:
I want a nice medium to medium dark gray and based on online pictures thought colors like granite and blue smoke would be way too...
I'm also struggling with sizing and I'm not even thinking about vintage yet. :(
I measured my noggin at 60.5cm. I went to Delmonico and the gentleman who helped me there measured me at 60cm. Ok, that's pretty darn close to my measurement, so I can accept it. But.. I bought 2 hats that day...
I've looked through this thread (55 pages, back to 2013) and didn't see, or missed it, but ... what's the ballpark lead time for a VS custom hat (century) these days? I'm contemplating a new hat for this fall/winter and am wondering how soon I'd need to make up my mind and do something about...
So ... please excuse this neophyte inquiry, but ... does "pugs" = "hat ribbons"? If so ... can anyone possibly explain the history behind the term?
btw, beautiful hats!
pat----
Good afternoon! Interesting forum you folks have here!
I've been losing weight (60+ lbs over the past year so far) and have started wearing hats again as my face has become less ... circular. :)
Interestingly I found this site just as I decided to buy a summer weight/straw hat and it helped...
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