Looking bow styles inspirations

[guillaumeb]

Hello everyone,

So I got a new hat today. I told the seller that I wanted to change the original brown grosgrain for something a bit more springy-summery.
Apart from the color which I find a bit to shiny (I initially wanted something like dark beige), I'm not a fan of the bow that they have done.. a bit boring... not to say clumsy...

Judge by yourself:

I'd like to go hunting for another type of ribbon tomorrow and do a bow myself. I did find the famous tutorial that was posted a whlle ago. But i'm looking for inspiration.

I'm not specifically focused on grosgrain, I can use whatever material really but I want a nicer bow and a ribbon a bit less wide.

Is there some sort of place listing various bow styles ? Apart from grosgrain, what can I use ?

Thanks a lot for your advice.

 

[Wesslyn]

Personally, I've been all about boater ribbons. Lots of character.

 

[Bob Roberts]

If you want bow inspiration chk out Black Sheep. Bob's bows are really striking.

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

You should also look at this thread. There are some great classic bows in there. I love the pleated and sharks gill bows. http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/hat-adornments-ribbons-bows-pins-pugs-leather-etc.62249/

 

[TheDane]

You can dig deep in the lounge with a search like: http://www.google.dk/search?q=bows+site:thefedoralounge.com/threads

 

[EstherWeis]

I agree with you, it looks a bit off.

The lounge is full of bows.
How about a nice leather ribbon? Or a braided one?

You could make something out of a fabric that you like, or even ropes can look nice, depends on what look you want, either a dressy or more of a casual look?

 

[alanfgag]

My personal favorite, with its knotty thread title.

 

[RJR]

I agree with you, it looks a bit off.

The lounge is full of bows.
How about a nice leather ribbon? Or a braided one?

You could make something out of a fabric that you like, or even ropes can look nice, depends on what look you want, either a dressy or more of a casual look?

Love the braided leather.