The last few years have seen a real increase in those who enjoy wearing and collecting caps. This thread is meant as an adjunct to the similarly titled thread for hats - so caps on, folks, let's see what you're sporting today!
I'll kick off the proceedings with one of my favorite bespoke caps...
Thanks Feraud!!
Hey, I just spent a terrific morning hanging out with none other than the illustrious Baron Kurtz, who came through town on his way back north. He brought a very special gift, which I will be sure to make very good use of!
A new summer-light Argonne cap. Quarter-panel 8 dart cap with 1950's Japanese 'Tanzen' haori cotton - so light you can practically see through it. I added the usual bells and whistles, vintage silk liner, leather, blah blah, but there are three cool new features I haven't done before. The first...
I'm sure that's exactly what it is, guys – there are about 25 different images of different guys with that cap on from that photo shoot. It might be my favorite example of an eight dart cap. If it wasn't posted before, this is from around 1926 and they're all Tour de France riders.
Each month here I'll highlight a particular model of my caps. If you'd like to see more, visit http://thewelldressedhead.com and have a browse!
I'll kick off with my classic 1920s 8 dart model, The Zephyr. A faithful reproduction of an original in my personal collection.
The new and improved Argonne cap!
1920s style four panel, eight dart flat cap. Vintage charcoal stripe wool, 1950's Japanese kimono silk liner, Australian leather sweatband and visor, rare brass Untied Carr snap. This one was commissioned, but I'll have another for sale on TWDH soon.
My newest.
'The Trident' 8 dart cap with three inverted rear darts and crown strap with vintage cast metal buttons. Wool shell is 1950s grey plaid with red windowpane. Liner is 1950's kimono indigo-dyed 'yukata' cotton. Full leather sweatband and visor, vintage United Carr snap. Based on the...
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