I bought a couple hats in Cuenca on my first visit there. Both of the hats had cloth sweats, but one was sewn in with nylon thread that itched my forehead like crazy. My daughter "acquired" it as her own and we took it to Mike Miller at NW Hats who blocked it a touch smaller for my daughter...
Nope. I don't go around asking people to take off their hats here, or in Ecuador when visiting the in-laws, but have never seen a "finished" Panama/Ecuador paja toquilla hat without at least a cloth sweat in it. I'm no expert, but I'd like a sweat in my hat. If you really liked a hat, you...
Gorgeous new Gannon, Rodolofo! Are these your new, lower specs? something like 5-1/2" open crown, 2-5/8 or 2-1/2" brim??? Diamond cease?
I love the contrast between the felt and the navy. Excellent!
I sure appreciate the advice on ties that go with tweed. I've done web searches for exactly that subject but mostly find limited information related to what a shop has currently available for sale.
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