Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[hatband]

Ordered a second VS from Art. I asked Art for a Bogart Sam Spade type hat as I was very impressed with fellow lounger Kaosharper 1 and his "Dingus" hat.

 

[kaosharper1]

Ordered a second VS from Art. I asked Art for a Bogart Sam Spade type hat as I was very impressed with fellow lounger Kaosharper 1 and his "Dingus" hat.

Enjoy! It's one of my favorites. I'm waiting now for a midnight blue version of the "Stendahl." The black cherry version is very versatile but I wanted something that wasn't quite as flashy. Art says its on its way.

 

[Rabbit]

VS Chocolate LITE 5 1/2" x 2 3/8" w/ 19 L reddish-brown ribbon (frayed) with twisted bow, raw brim, red liner



Closeup of the frayed ribbon edge




VS Dove LITE 5 1/2" x 2 3/8" w/ 22 L black ribbon with twisted bow, narrow bound brim in silver, red liner

 

[hatband]

Great hats Rabbit. I especially like the chocolate with frayed ribbon.

 

[ManofKent]

Great hats and photos.

 

[bowlerman]

Bravi! Head shots?

 

[seabass]

Love those hats Rabbit !

& yes you are a contributing factor of my color choices !

 

[kaosharper1]

New midnight blue "Stendahl" has arrived. The black cherry version is in my avatar. This hat is copied from a picture of an LA art dealer from the late 20s or early 30s and was often worn by the artsy, bohemian crowd. It's basically like a cowboy hat with a floppy brim. I've found it to be very versatile and can be worn formally or informally. No one yells "Indy" when I wear it either. It suits my broad face as well. It's the first time I've had two hats in the same style but different colors. I thought the midnight would be a little less flashy than the black cherry. Thanks, Art, for nailing it again.

 

[hatband]

Kaosharper1 Great hat. Midnight Blue looks electric. Shot of liner and ribbon detail? I'm sure you will wear it well.

 

[falis]

A very fine looking hat! I'm thinking about both cherry and blue. I really like that style!

- Ed

For every complex problem, there's a solution that is clear, simple and wrong!

- H.L. Mencken

 

[bowlerman]

A very cool hat, and your 20s-30s bohemian signature crease is awesome! I really enjoy my midnite blue VS (a Bobby Blue). Congrats!

 

[kaosharper1]

Thanks for the kind words, gents. Hatband, I'll see if I can get some ribbon shots for you tomorrow. That's one place where Art put in some variety.

 

[1961MJS]

Kaosharper1 Great hat. Midnight Blue looks electric. Shot of liner and ribbon detail? I'm sure you will wear it well.

Hi

I love the shape and style. I'm not sure that the color would work for me. PERSONALLY, Navy is a more formal color than say Pecan...

Later

 

[kaosharper1]

Hi

I love the shape and style. I'm not sure that the color would work for me. PERSONALLY, Navy is a more formal color than say Pecan...

Later

Exactly! I wanted a more formal version of this hat. While the black cherry looked good with a suit it was a little forward for many people, so I thought a darker version would look less flamboyant. Midnight was good because its a little more fun than black but still formal.

 

[ManofKent]

looks good Kaosharper

 

[DJH]

Nik, Kao - Great new hats, guys.

Nik, I've never been a brown hat person, but your Chocolate VS looks fabulous. The ribbon contrasts nicely with the body colour.

Kao, I liked the Black Cherry version of your hat and the dark blue is a great alternative.

I like the idea of having the same hat in different colours - I did the same with Indiana Jones CS hats, one in Black Cherry (Penman), one in Granite (Delk).

Now if the temperature would ever get to the point I can wear my felt hats, I'd be rather happy.

 

[kaosharper1]

Nik, Kao - Great new hats, guys.


Now if the temperature would ever get to the point I can wear my felt hats, I'd be rather happy.

I know. I have this great new hat (which I ordered to take advantage of Art's discount) but it's probably going to be 4 or 5 months before I can wear it.

 

[Rabbit]

Nik, Kao - Great new hats, guys.

Nik, I've never been a brown hat person, but your Chocolate VS looks fabulous. The ribbon contrasts nicely with the body colour.

Kao, I liked the Black Cherry version of your hat and the dark blue is a great alternative.

I like the idea of having the same hat in different colours - I did the same with Indiana Jones CS hats, one in Black Cherry (Penman), one in Granite (Delk).

Now if the temperature would ever get to the point I can wear my felt hats, I'd be rather happy.

Thanks, David. I'm not really a brown hat person myself, having blue eyes. There are a few rather unexpected combinations to wear dark brown hats with non-brown suits that work splendidly. My favorite is the combination with my dark navy flannel with chalkstripes, and also with the light grey flannel.

I asked Art for a ribbon that would deviate from the tone-in-tone look, but still be compatible with the sober combinations just mentioned.

 

[mustangman3000]

I've never really had a problem with wearing my felts in the summer and I live in central Louisiana where the average temperatures are in the mid to high 90s with high humidity.

 

[mustangman3000]

Got this in today!