Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[MikeU]

Hey guys need some help all of the sudden I can't upload pictures I have before doing something wrong need some help, coach me through it please! Thx

 

[mikespens]

Check the stickies MikeU, lot's of useful info there:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?52584-Links-To-Important-Hat-Forum-Threads

 

[MikeU]

the milan boater

just came in my new milan boater , Art made the boater

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Nice one Art was saying He was making a boater.

 

[MikeU]

hello ED i asked him to make this boater an WOW it came so sweet, im still trying to get some more pics on here real soon

 

[hatsRme]

WOW-ee!!!! What a beautiful boater! Spectacular congrats fellas, both maker and wearer.

And to Art, who should be taking life easier... MAZEL TOV, man!!!!! May everyone who walks through your door leave with two hats (for which they have paid)!

All the BEST in this new endeavor, Mr. Fawcett.

 

[Mr Oldschool]

Wow, I'm just up the freeway a few minutes from there! Be sure to let us know when you open, Art!

 

[Art Fawcett]

I will Shadomega, and Welcome to the Lounge

 

[Rogera]

Wow, I'm just up the freeway a few minutes from there! Be sure to let us know when you open, Art!

You are one lucky fella!

 

[MikeU]

ok a couple of pics the weaving on this hat is so cool thx ART!!!!

 

[Rabbit]

Mike, the Boater is amazing. I have to get one of those. Is it like the traditonal stiff construction?

 

[MikeU]

Hello rabbit , yes it's nice an stiff Art did an amazing work unbelievable !!

 

[Rabbit]

Hello rabbit , yes it's nice an stiff Art did an amazing work unbelievable !!

Well that settles it. I need one, no question about it. A conform fit Boater, that's simply awesome.

 

[Mr Oldschool]

I will Shadomega, and Welcome to the Lounge

Thanks!

 

[seabass]

MikeU
that is too cool , a Milan boater. sweet

Art
yea your gonna put that shop space & store front to some good use...

 

[alanfgag]

What a great project and it looks great on you.

 

[TomS]

What a great hat, Mike!

 

[ManofKent]

Mike - lovely looking boater.

 

[Rabbit]

As an exeption to the rule that this is supposed to be a thread to display Art's work, I'd like to share some design ideas for Art's new handsewn Milans.

In the Esquire illustrations of the second half of the 1930s, you will see the occasional Leghorn hat. Not much difference to Milans in terms of design choices, I'd say - what works for a Leghorn will work for a Milan as well.
Here is one in an Optimo style with snap brim worn downbrim, trimmed with - and this is the interesting part - a solid-colored puggaree that has the bow in front. I think this additional element of symmetry (or rather near-symmetry) looks awesome.
The color of the pug appears to be a pastel mint green, a great combination for the medium-to-dark brown straw. It works especially well with the tan suits colors. Any shade between off-white, beige and tan would be another option for the pug.

I hope to have one like this made once it fits into the budget.

Leghorn Optimo with puggaree, silk suit:



A couple more examples, just to show that the style was seen more than once. The crown shapes are not too exiting here, though.

 

[alanfgag]

... I'd say - what works for a Leghorn will work for a Milan as well.

Great designs - I also like the centered pugaree dip. But I would be curious on Art's response to the Milan/Leghorn parity. Leghorn is a straw weave in the family of panamas and buntals. The milan radial construction seems much less versatile when it comes to shaping. I can't imagine a milan weave holding a tight optima blocking.

cheers,
Alan