Stetson' headquarters in New York been hemming and hawing about moving their manufacturing to Mexico for years. I myself like the idea of having a monopoly on fur felt production when it comes to historic companies like Resistol and Stetson. The temptation will always be there for them to move...
John Steed is the cause of my love for the Fox steel tube umbrella. For years I lusted after the sleek look that Patrick Macnee made famous as John Steed, His bowler and brolly were part of the suit. For the bowler, I have a good collection nowadays. Even though in the show it was stated by a...
I think we need to do an official Fedora Lounge Signature hat... Perhaps the first signature needs to be MK's as he founded this place. We could showcase it at the next meet.
Looks like they both could be modified Akubra Slouch hats. I have an old Eddie Bauer Akubra Slouch that has "Digger" for the name of the hat rather than "slouch". I wonder how long Akubra referred to the hat as that?
It's an old... Borsalino from when Borsalino made very good quality light weight felt. 1930s. I'm doing ones with the same block and dimensions for clients now.
I'm upset they don't do their older styles more often. They were bought out by New Balance and are on a 50s kick lately, but I love it when they put out their 30s styles.
Truly great to see some pics of Graham and his awesome work. I have a few Optimos and tend to love them to death. All felts, I haven't gotten a straw from him yet. all the workmanship is impeccable.
I have several hats I need to get there for cleaning. of all the places to get a hat cleaned...
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