Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

[kaosharper1]

My new travelling hat from Art.

I just told Art the purpose of this hat and I let him decide everything. It was a total surprise for me when I get it today and a VERY VERY good surprise I might say!!!

Thank you Art !!!

What a great hat, and it looks great on you. Congrats!

 

[handlebar bart]

My new travelling hat from Art.

Not normally a fan of the black hats but this is one example that made me change my mind. Really, really sharp. The shaping and ribbon treatment are perfect

 

[frussell]

Well, it took several hours of driving around, staking out my old house, and finally chasing the postman down the street, but I got my VS safe and sound. I asked Art to make me a Seabiscuit-style hat, and I specified a wider brim and a tall crown as I am not a small person. It's standard weight Silverbelly with matching ribbon. Doesn't have its final crease yet, but I sure like this hat. 5 3/4" crown, 2 7/8" brim. It's got a little of all my favorite hats, some OR, Marathon, Campdraft, all rolled into a fine 100% beaver package in a very hard to find size 7 7/8. I'm real happy with it. I wish my photos could do it justice. Frank
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[handlebar bart]

That's great Frank. It's like the big kid version of chasing the icecream man down the street.

 

[frussell]

I believe I scared him a little. I actually sort of forced him off the road, which could be construed as life or death in that part of town. I had to catch him before he got back to our completely incompetent post office, or I'd never have seen that hat again. He seemed relieved I just wanted my hat. Frank

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Frank I can related to your actions. To have one of Art's hats loose on the mean streets would drive a Man crazy.

 

[Cliffnopus]

Beautiful hat Frnk, enjoy.

Cliff

 

[Ordinary Guy]

Nice, I like the combination of all those models together..... with that large of crown and brim I would really like to see a noggin shot when you get a chance.....

 

[gtdean48]

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VERY nice Frank! Congrats!!

 

[Aureliano]

When I order, a few months ago, my silverbelly hat from Art I had asked him to put a silver gray ribbon. He discovered, towards the end of the process that, unfortunately, the one I liked and saw on his site was no longer available. He sewed the closest match he could find. Although I liked it, and I'm sure you guys remember as I posted pics at that time, I wasn't in love with it. Art's ribbon had some violet undertones that I just didn't enjoy. After weeks and weeks of digging in NYC I found this gorgeous french 70s ribbon in the perfect shade. I hope you don't mind, Art, but I replaced it! Here:

Before:

After:

 

[Mulceber]

To be honest, I actually like the "before" picture better. I think that purple hue actually goes quite well with silverbelly. Oh well, maybe it's just me. -M

 

[Aureliano]

Valid opinion, Mulceber. It just didn't work for me.

 

[zetwal]

Happy Anniversary Aureliano :grouphug:

 

[Aureliano]

Thanks, Zetwal! offtopic: She did get me the milan! )

 

[RBH]

Well, it took several hours of driving around, staking out my old house, and finally chasing the postman down the street, but I got my VS safe and sound. I asked Art to make me a Seabiscuit-style hat, and I specified a wider brim and a tall crown as I am not a small person. It's standard weight Silverbelly with matching ribbon. Doesn't have its final crease yet, but I sure like this hat. 5 3/4" crown, 2 7/8" brim. It's got a little of all my favorite hats, some OR, Marathon, Campdraft, all rolled into a fine 100% beaver package in a very hard to find size 7 7/8. I'm real happy with it. I wish my photos could do it justice. Frank
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Now that is nice!!!
Congrats on a great hat Frank and a big pat on the back to Art for a great job!!!
I like the crease by the way.

 

[fluteplayer07]

@ Frank: That is so cool. Congrats to you and Art!

 

[Cliffnopus]

To be honest, I actually like the "before" picture better. I think that purple hue actually goes quite well with silverbelly. Oh well, maybe it's just me. -M

:arated: Although the "after" pic/color looks fine too. For me, I like the contrast of the "before".

Cliff

 

[Mario]

I'm of like mind with Mulceber in that I really fancied the color of the original ribbon. I do like a bit of contrast on my hats. Color aside I think you did a great job with the ribbon of your choice. But tell me - do I spot a petersham edge there?

 

[Aureliano]

Thanks, Mario. I like Art's ribbon and I do appreciate contrast in my hats as well. Thing is that out in the sun it looked totally lavender/purple-ish. And I'm not a big fan of that undertone. I was subconscious about it while wearing the hat. New Ribbon does have a petersham edge, well spotted! I don't mind it when it's done with subtlety and elegance. Darn expensive French cotton blend that "bent" perfectly at the ironing board. (swirled might be the right term here).
Close up pic for you. I did invisible stitches!

 

[Mario]

Very well done. For some reason I shy away from using the petersham type of ribbon in my attempts. I prefer the sharp, clean lines of a finished edge.