Rather than clogging up other forum threads with my photographic excesses, I thought I would create a new one to share photos taken on our many trips to OPTIMO over the past few years. I hope to convey, through pictures, a sense of the nostalgia and beauty of the hats and hat shop, as well as...
BR: Thank you once again for your kind words.
JAVIER: Many thanks! My goodness that is a crime spree! We were on the run constantly and never so much as even turned on the TV in our hotel room, and so were completely unaware of the shootings. As anywhere, but especially in a large...
Ultra-rare '30s, possibly '20s back bow Homburg. Saks & Co.
Another NOS '30s hat of French make with Austrian sourced velour.
Deep in conversation with the curator of said museum. Optimo Montecristi.
The esteemed curator of this phenomenal collection, none other than our Robert...
On our final morning in Chicago yesterday, we visited yet another museum...a hat museum, an interactive one with mobile outreach.
Vintage '30s Dobbs Parabuntal. Optimo Montecristi.
Detail of the exquisite Parabuntal.
'30s-early '40s Cavanagh Homburg...
Perry: Very nice Panama. Must have been a warm weekend for you as well.
Eric: Definitely a chill in the air this morning here in Minnesota. Perfect choice for today, that Dove VS.
Jeff: Thanks, and excellent choices for the long weekend!
Eric: Love the brim curl on your Dobbs, and what a fine color for the pug. Thank you for the kind words. Hope you had a great time down in the VERY Windy City over the weekend!
David: Fine looking Panama, but how did it fit after...
A sweltering Sunday in Chicago:
The line to enter the John G. Shedd Aquarium was already long and serpentine by mid-morning, as usual. Optimo Montecristi.
Inside the fabulous, octagonal foyer. This Beaux Arts structure rises as a temple to Neptune on the shore of Lake Michigan...
zetwal: Definitely worthwhile to plan a trip to Chicago. The Field Museum is just one of the many gems of the Windy City.
Manfred: Thanks, dude! You sure are picking up regional American lingo rapidly via the forum. lol Excellent choice for your new Panama ribbon. Did you replace...
Some quick images from yesterday in Chicago before leaving the hotel this morning, while waiting for Ryan and Lydia to get ready:
At the Field Museum. Optimo, in Porcelain. Untapered Cagney crown with modified, wider brim.
Optimo Milan.
Taking a break under the natural light of the...
Manfred: You are most kind, as always, my friend!
wine65: Thank you. I am confident you will be very pleased with your new Panama from Optimo, and just in time for the Summer heat! Please post some photos after receipt. Welcome to the lounge!
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