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Bespoke Optimo Fedora

metropd

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Beaver and nutria blend

specs

2 5/8 welt brim
1 7/8 band
teardrop crown
tight flared pinch

The price was $518 before shipping but completely worth it.

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jimmy the lid

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Very, very nice, metropd. :eusa_clap I really like the color of that gray. How did you decide on a beaver/nutria blend? Is it something that Optimo offers as one of their felts?

Great lid -- Congrats!!! :eusa_clap

Cheers,
JtL
 

Tomasso

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donCarlos said:
Yes, it is beautiful hat. On the other hand - 518$?
When you consider that the top bespoke tailors charge over $5k for a suit and the top shoemakers charge over $3k for a pair of shoes, Optimo's prices seem like a bargain. I hope Graham doesn't read this
 

donCarlos

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Tomasso said:
When you consider that the top bespoke tailors charge over $5k for a suit and the top shoemakers charge over $3k for a pair of shoes, Optimo's prices seem like a bargain. I hope Graham doesn't read this
I´ll buy a pickaxe for my last money and will try to find some oil in my backyard. And then...
And for the prices - I think it´s logical that a hat is cheaper than eg. shoes or suit. All in all, it´s just an accessory...
 

Aerol

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Good choice

I hope you enjoy your Optimo as much as I've enjoyed mine. I have the Manhattan style in grey, and I, too, dress it down. It's a great hat and has been rained on and snowed on without any problems. The beaver/nutria blend is tops in my book.
 

metropd

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This is bespoke hat, which uses skilled labour, alot of time and personal effort, and quality materials. Not to mention how many hats they are turning out a day and paying their employees. A hat around $500 for all these things is a bargain.


Thank you for everyone's wonderful compliments.:)
 

Tomasso

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metropd said:
This is bespoke hat, which uses skilled labour, alot of time and personal effort, and quality materials........
To think we have to defend Optimo.:rolleyes:
 

Tomasso

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donCarlos said:
All in all a hat is..... just an accessory...
:eek: Have you even a clue where you're posting?

donCarlos said:
I think it´s logical that a hat is cheaper than eg. shoes or suit....
Actually, back in the day hats and shoes were comparably priced

donCarlos said:
I´ll buy a pickaxe..... to find some oil in my backyard....
Save your back, get a drill. ;)
 

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