Greetings. Was hoping someone might assist. I have searched here and elsewhere on Panama hat care. I have a beautiful 10 year old Montecristi from Panama Bob. It fits perfectly. Yet it seems to be developing "wings" along the sides of the brim. I have tried to iron, steam, tea kettle, and starch numerous times. I love the hat. I want to keep it. But I do not know what to do. My wife believes it is beginning to look like something Jethro would have worn in The Beverly Hillbillies--for those who can recall the show. Welcome any advice. Best regards to all. View attachment 38943 View attachment 38944
Well if you live in Houston you switch in FebruarySo when do people usually switch to wearing Panama hats for warmer weather? May or June?
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I already haveSo when do people usually switch to wearing Panama hats for warmer weather? May or June?
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Well if you live in Houston you switch in February
"Set 'em up Joe"
Sorry for late reply. It is about 2 1/2. I got it from Panama Hats Direct.Love the hat. May I ask what size the brim is?
Sorry for late reply. It is about 2 1/2. I got it from Panama Hats Direct.
"Set 'em up Joe"
Of course not and no worrys. I'll give you $36 dollars for it and even pay the shipping!I'm a long-time lurker, but a recent member. I have a situation that I hope you all might be able to help me with. A few weeks ago I bought what I thought was a basic panama hat on Ebay for $35.00 (including shipping). when it arrived, I immediately saw it was more than than a basic hat. Unfortunately for me, it doesn't fit.
So, I guess I should sell it, but it I only have experience with much lower quality hats.
It is at least 50 years old. It is a Hopkins of Baltimore 7 3/8. I have a bunch of photos. Would I be out of line asking for some guidance from the forum?
I know that in the U.S. we take these things fairly loosely, but what is the interpretation in Europe? I will be taking a trip to Italy and Spain in late April to mid May. Will a straw hat label me as an "uninformed American", or are things fairly open these days in Europe as well?Straw Hat Day is May 15th. Felt hat Day is September 15th.
As Vmtrevino has observed, however, YMMV.
I know that in the U.S. we take these things fairly loosely, but what is the interpretation in Europe? I will be taking a trip to Italy and Spain in late April to mid May. Will a straw hat label me as an "uninformed American", or are things fairly open these days in Europe as well?
Depends on where you tie up your horse, SirI know that in the U.S. we take these things fairly loosely, but what is the interpretation in Europe? I will be taking a trip to Italy and Spain in late April to mid May. Will a straw hat label me as an "uninformed American", or are things fairly open these days in Europe as well?
The furthest north we will be is Venice and Madrid. Might be a bit cool there, but I think I will want the straw for Sevilla (later in the trip). As for rain, I always bring a tilley mesh hat (actually got a new tilley "mash-up" last summer) when I travel with a straw hat. (such a pain to try to travel with two hats that one 'doesn't want to get crushed)I'm quite sure, a Panama fedora will let you blend in, most anywhere in Europe. Dining with a fork only will give your nationality away much sooner than any hat. Don't forget using the knife, and you'll be absolutely incognito