Bogarts hat in "The Big Sleep"

[Jay]

I just finished watching it yesterday and I must say that was a very cool hat. Is there anyone who knows where I can find one like this? Or is there another thread on it? Do they even make hats like that anymore? Its puts my current hat to shame-its hard to look at it anymore. However, it has been everywhere with me. Sorry to ramble.

 

[Daniel Riser]

Call Lee Keppler at 619 647- 6747. Tell him Daniel Riser recommended his Bogart model.

I believe Brad Bowers on this board owns a Bogart Keppler. It's the closest I've seen for an "off the shelf" hat.

Regards,

Dan

P.S. "Off the Shelf" does not mean he has them in stock, it's a standard design that he has had made by his hatter. He is famous for his Indiana Jones fedoras.

 

[Wild Root]

Movie hats.

I see some really sweet lids in most movies from the 30's to the 40's and well, as cool as they look I find it hard to find the right hat that looks like the ones in the films. Some I have look close because they're from the era the movie was made (buying vintage helps) but, I want to know where all those smooth tall crowned early to late 30's fedoras are! They are so hard to find.

But, if you want something to look like a hat from a movie from the 40's, Dan's info is good. Go with that but, also keep an eye for a vintage Stetson or Borsalino that's from the 40's. You can block a vintage hat to look much like the one Bogie has and you'll love the results.

All the best of luck,

Root.

 

[Mr. 'H']

Hi Root,

I've actually kept the impromptu 30s block you put on my grey Citation and it looks great. I used to wear a C crown but I now really like the "line down the centre" crease. I've put the on a Stetson 25 open road style and the results are awesome.

Thanks again.

Mr. 'H'.

 

[K.D. Lightner]

Love that film! Love all Bogie's fedoras....

http://www.sea.fi/foto/big_sleep.jpg

karol

 

[MattC]

Love to see that open road

Mr H...any pictures of that open road?

 

[Jay]

Guys, I can't thank you enough.
Jason

 

[Renderking Fisk]

Steve Delk has made some Bogart-esque fedora's.

Check them out.

 

[Daniel Riser]

Look at my hat in my profile pic. That is a late 30s Borsalino that reblocked and the brim cut to make a Bogey, in my opinion it's a very close Maltese Falcon hat.