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Show us your Trousers!
Thank you DH66, The only thing that sort of irritates me, as I am not used to them, is the reversed pleats he decided to do. They face inward towards the zipper. The tailor said he can do a three peice suit in whatever style and material for $150. I have to curb my impusles or I won't be able...- pmjk
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Show us your Trousers!
Good day to all, I am not sure if this is the proper thread as I do not post a lot. I thought I would share picture of my new trousers. They are not vintage but the style is in keeping. I am teaching English here in Vietnam and had some trousers made at a local tailor. I showed him a picture...- pmjk
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Akubra Overload
Stratcat, I don't think you would be disapointed. It takes on a rather dull colour in the photos I posted but as soon as you see it in light it seems to be almost a camel colour and it comes to life. -
Akubra Overload
Thank you gentlemen, I am very happy with it. The pics just don't do the colour justice. Now if I can just find some "free" 1950's trouser or even suit patterns I might be able to get a tailor her to make me a suit not only that fits me but that I like the style of. -
Akubra Overload
Good evening to all, Well after much anticipation and neurotic behaviour I finally recieved my second Fed IV in Tawny Fawn . I had orderd my first FED IV in Moonstone prior to the Tet Holiday here in Vietnam and it arrived in 4 days. This one in Tawny Fawn was sent on the 16th of February and... -
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Akubra Overload
Hello Chamuco, Both are great, I hate deciding colour, I wish I could have them all. To make the choice easier I think you should look at what colours you regularely wear. If you wear lots of browns and earthtones I would go with the sand. If you wear a lot of greys, blacks and navy blues I... -
Akubra Overload
Thank you Preacher Man. I learned how to bash a hat from you guys. Your great teachers. -
Akubra Overload
Good Day to All, I have been a member here for a few years but never write or answer threads. I have spent countless hours reading and learning from the rest of you and I must say collectively you could open a Hattery Vocational Trade school. I finally was in a position to order a Fed. IV... -
A Great Surprise
to: Hatophile or anyone else If someone is interested let me know,I can order it for you.I think I or whomever should find out the cost of shipping to the U.S. to see if it's even feasible. Peter -
A Great Surprise
It is very wide brimmed.I will cut it down .Now to get up the nerve to do it haha.I tried to insert some webcam pics but when i try to insert photos, it says it has to be a website. Peter -
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A Great Surprise
Hello Froguy, What does a hat way more or less?I could ask here what it would be.I really like the one on this page,http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=5747389632. If it were also fur felt that would be a steal for 21 dollars. Peter -
A Great Surprise
The place I got it off is taobao if you care to take a look.I use google translate to read it.It translated as 100% wool but that's not what I received .I don't know if it was an accident or what they meant to send.Here is the address http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=5747334884 The first word... -
A Great Surprise
Thank you Blackthorn, I have found this site to be a wealth of information on so many things not just fedoras. Teaching is good,I was a C.O. at a max prison for 10 years in the Seg unit.At least my students don't wish to kill me lol. As for the hat I should add that the crown cam... -
A Great Surprise
Hello Everyone, This is my third post,for those who haven't read my other posts ,I am a Canadian currently teaching English in China. I received a new hat today I ordered here on Taobao.com.It's a Chinese version of Amazon.I was not expecting much but turned out great.I had ordered a... -
New Hats Finally Arrive!Somewhat dissapointed.
I have been lurking for quite some time now,and I had an idea of what to expect,the most anoying thing was the wait .If I were waiting for th epitome of craftsmanship thats one thing but this of course was another.Overall as these are my first two hats and the price including shipping was... -
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New Hats Finally Arrive!Somewhat dissapointed.
Thanks Gentlemen, As I am writing this post my wife is laughing as I haven't taken my hats off all evening, despite their defects.I keep switching from grey to brown.In any case you are all correct in saying these won't be my last hats and I have already picked out a couple by Akubra via... -
New Hats Finally Arrive!Somewhat dissapointed.
Hello to All, This is my second post here at the Fedora Lounge. I ordered two hats from Hornets Hats on February 4th,2010 both Adventurer's . They were finally shipped on February 26th.Although they are made to order I thought this time frame a trifle long.They finally arrived today... -
What a wonderful site.
Hello to All, Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Peter, a Canadian presently self exiled to China. I have been lurking around the site for the past month trying to familiarize myself with the intricacies of fedoras, felt quality, style, terminology and hats in general. I must say...
