Lock & Co, London, circa 80s. Hatband is not original, but the original is under. Unlined. Leather band. I think this model they called some kind of Trilby, although the brim seems too big for a Trilby. Maybe a travel fedora.
These are the same markings on an Open Road I bought at Nudie's in LA in the late 80s, early 90s. My hat band is brown, I'm assuming yours is too and the photo is dark? Also, I don't have the JBS pin and don't recall ever having it, so that might be the key to really narrowing down date. It's a...
Happy National Hat Day!
Earlier this year, I got an email from Lock & Co that because of the pandemic they shut down for the first time in their history. I wrote this, and thought I'd share here on Nat. Hat Day for fellow hat lovers. Also, a pic of me in my new Stetson. I'm happy to say Lock...
Here's a pic of me from the 90s putting an Open Road to good use.
Now, a question: I have always felt that the proper color for an Open Road is Silverbelly. But lately, with the gloomy weather here in Portland, I've been hankering for a black 6x Open Road. However, I don't want to make the same...
Hello All:
I have loved hats since my generation snatched them back in the late 60s from JFK who famously went hatless making them suddenly very uncool. Well, I've worn them now for decades. My favorite hatter is Lock & Co London, and I take advantage whenever I'm there. But I also adore a nice...
Welcome, Melkat! I'm new here myself. Our son is a Berliner by way of Portland, Ore., now a permanent resident there and loving it! I visited not too long ago--what a great city!
Bellissimo cappello Daniele! I purchased a lovely Borsalino at a shop right near the Pantheon when I was in Rome a year or so ago. I do so miss visiting Italy, and now your article makes it more so!
Michael, that's a fine looking hat. You refer to it as a Dallas, it reminds me of a Stetson Stratoliner. I'm new in town, so forgive me in advance for asking exactly what this lovely lid is?
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