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    Banana Republic Vintage Men's Leather Moto (Willis Die Hard) Jacket

    No tailor me, and I'm no expert, but my tape measure gives these approximate measurements: pit to pit 22" to 22.5", shoulder seam to bottom of sleeve cuff 27", back top of collar to back bottom of hem 25.5" to 26"
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    Banana Republic Vintage Men's Leather Moto (Willis Die Hard) Jacket

    I bought this years ago, but unfortunately was always snug for me so barely ever wore it. Rather than keep it hanging in the closet, it's time for the next owner to enjoy. This is an incredibly rich, deep brown leather jacket with the high quality heavy leather BR always used in the day...
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    What the heck does Jughead wear?

    I actually remember in one of the old Archie funny books there was a one-page strip on how to make a hat like Forsythe P. Jones'. It exactly involving taking a Fedora and a pair of scissors...
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    LID ON BACKWARDS?

    For the ages http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:HoratioNelson1.jpg
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    LID ON BACKWARDS?

    For fans of the front/slide flipped panama... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTP7XFVGnxQ
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    LID ON BACKWARDS?

    "... a turned-up white stetson..." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne67mdMDHw8 http://epguides.com/TexasJohnSlaughter/ http://www.fiftiesweb.com/texas-john.jpg
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    LID ON BACKWARDS?

    Sometimes a deliberate flip-up is unnecessary; rather, the very nature of the hatmaker's art demands the underside of the brim be exposed to the world. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ3KVYt8__A
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    LID ON BACKWARDS?

    "Big Lunk" aka "Deadhead" aka "Bonehead" in one Frankie Avalon/Annette Funicello surf/beach movie after another, the big goofy lug character seemingly went by a different nickname in each movie. His biggest moment was when he fell in love with the mermaid...
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    LID ON BACKWARDS?

    I'll see your Red Skelton and raise you a Snuffy Smith http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snuffy_Smith
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    LID ON BACKWARDS?

    Not a true flip-up... let's call it a curl-up front from one of the best TV shows nobody today remembers... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpOB471oDjs
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    LID ON BACKWARDS?

    Lest we forget Front-flip chic- need we say more? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7lktsC2xwM
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    LID ON BACKWARDS?

    The iconic story of the flipped-up front http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s_3glxWw6s&feature=related
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    Moose River L.L. Bean WARNING

    This hat was bought off ebay, right? If so, then despite what the seller claims, if the seller is not ll bean, the hat is not new, and in fact was sold at a decent discount from new. Maybe it was a second that was not 'destroyed?' Although an anecdotal detail, not the same as one bought new...
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    Stores in Cleveland...

    Mike the hatter is good to go to, with a broad selection and a helpful crew (you might be the only one in the store). Don't expect a hat box when you buy- maybe they expect you to wear it out. I had to ask for a plastic bag, as it was raining outside. As of a year ago there was another...
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    Help! from the smartest folks I know

    My daughter is in school with a similar major. My advice to her? Once you graduate, go to Europe for a month, then get a job in the field of healthcare administration. Work for a full year, or better, two. Save all your money during that time. After that time, you'll have a better...
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    Henry the Hatter in Detroit

    I seem to recall a pretty good display of hats in the window of their downtown Detroit store. It's been a couple years since I stopped there, but you can browse prices just by standing outside. A very nice old-school retail haberdashery, for those of you who find themselves enjoying a nice...
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    Activities with Fedoras

    I was sitting for a prolonged time in a waiting area today. What I got to do that others could not: Slouch back a little, tip the hat forward toward my forehead with the brim shading my eyes, and doze...
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    Activities with Fedoras

    There are special activities wearing a good fedory allow you to indulge in that are much more sweet than when going bare-headed. In fact, these are signature activities that our hatless friends cannot indulge in without looking not-quite-right. For example: Standing on the street- maybe...
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    New "rain proof" Borsalino - questions and pictures.

    When it comes to rainproofness, I reach for one of those outback-style waxed cotton hats. They truly are rainproof, or if they're not, a quick wax job will restore their power.
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    'Das Boot' Jacket

    As an alternative, the traditonal British Submariners jacket, or something quite similar, is still available brand new: http://www.coatsandhats.com/item6771.htm I use one of these for motorcycling in wet weather. Very old school, low tech, but effective enough (if lacking armor).

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