French Hats and makers.

[Mean Eyed Matt]

Jean Peille homburg in black. Not sure, but i think it's pre-war. Great hat, came in a little dirty, but it was easily to clean and to shape. I think it's made of woolfelt. What do you think @Mean Eyed Matt ? One spot in the brim, but overall in a good condition. It's a great hat!
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Came in like this with some dust on it....

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Love that one, Marcel. I would like to agree with the assessment of the two Steves that this is very likely a pre-war wool felt. Great find from a great manufacturer!

 

[Pellie]

Love that one, Marcel. I would like to agree with the assessment of the two Steves that this is very likely a pre-war wool felt. Great find from a great manufacturer!

Thanks Matt!!

 

[ClementJames]

OK, we have a thread for German/Austrian hats and makers,
so let's have one for all those vintage Chapeau and information about the makers.
I know there's more than a few on the Lounge who have and appreciate the French hats.
We also have French and European members here, who should be able to enlighten us somewhat.

I'll add mine when able but let's make a start.
Let's see those Mossants and Flechets.

Lets go!


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I realize that I am coming to this thread only a short 17 years after it was created, but this question on French Hatmakers has been a hot topic in our store. We obviously carry Laulhère, but I am always open learning about others.

Clement & James
Charlotte, NC

 

[jeffgarf]

I realize that I am coming to this thread only a short 17 years after it was created, but this question on French Hatmakers has been a hot topic in our store. We obviously carry Laulhère, but I am always open learning about others.

Clement & James
Charlotte, NC

Lots to go through on this thread if you're interested.

 

[Pellie]

Fléchet Chauvac in grey, velour. Great felt on this one.

 

[steur]

Morreton Softline chamois fedora in brown. No label underneath the sweatband. Bound brim at 6,5cm and the crown fairly low at 9,5cm at the center dent. Very nice felt. I got this one thanks to Marcel @Pellie who bought it only to find out it wasn't his size.

 

[Pellie]

I bought this french made hat "Macreure" for 10 euro's and don't know who the maker is actually. It is sold in Magasins Réunis, which is an old french fashion house. The hat is well made and very soft and malleable. No steam needed. So overall a nice find. I think it's from the 50's, early 60's, but maybe someone else has a better opinion.

 

[Pellie]

Tirard Ragondia (beaver) in color Crépscule. Very nice felt on this one. Good proportions. Size 5 1/2 fits me perfect. 1 little mothbite on the left side of the hat, but overall in a great condition. My guess a 50's hat. You never go wrong with french hats.

 

[Pellie]

Did i already said that i love french hats? This one is no exception. A beautiful french velour. Segret Limoges Caraymaud succr 'perguy luxe'. I don't know anything more then AI has told me. But it's a very well made old hat. My guess 30's, 40's.

 

[steur]

Did i already said that i love french hats? This one is no exception. A beautiful french velour. Segret Limoges Caraymaud succr 'perguy luxe'. I don't know anything more then AI has told me. But it's a very well made old hat. My guess 30's, 40's. View attachment 817424 View attachment 817425 View attachment 817426 View attachment 817427 View attachment 817428 View attachment 817429 View attachment 817430 View attachment 817431 View attachment 817432 View attachment 817433

Very cool find, Marcel. In nice condition too. Glad the French took good care of their velour hats.

 

[Pellie]

Very cool find, Marcel. In nice condition too. Glad the French took good care of their velour hats.

Thanks Stefan!