WonkyBloke
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Thanks, Steve. True, I'm usually able to spot what looks like a decent hat. As others here have found out condition and even size seem to be open for interpretation!Congrats on the gamble, Stefan. Great it fits you. Sometimes you just have to go for it.
With your knowledge and experience I'm sure you win more often than not. Luckily, for your fellow Loungers, you're losses are often our gains, so win-win for you, too![]()
Pilleus hungarian green hat. As new with a brim at front 7cm and at the sides 6cm. Crown 13cm. Really like this hat. It's 100% rabbit![]()
It is Steve. But i can't find anything about this brandLooks like a good catch, Marcel. Great shade of green!
Pilleus hungarian green hat. As new with a brim at front 7cm and at the sides 6cm. Crown 13cm. Really like this hat. It's 100% rabbit![]()
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks.
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. Maybe it's family of that?Great hat and a great color! It reminds me a lot of the Worth and Worth made in Columbia hats I’ve seen.
Maybe it's family of that?
I don't know Worth and Worth either..![]()
The felt supplier out of Australia mentioned to me he was about to source Beaver felts out of South America. I never followed up as the shipping time during Covid was stupid long. I wonder if his source is in Columbia?Whoever was making them in Colombia also made hats for Bates. The felt has been excellent on the few hats I’ve handled.
The felt supplier out of Australia mentioned to me he was about to source Beaver felts out of South America. I never followed up as the shipping time during Covid was stupid long. I wonder if his source is in Columbia?
I have googled my *** off, but i can not find anything about Pilleus. So the mystery is completed....
Pilleus hungarian green hat. As new with a brim at front 7cm and at the sides 6cm. Crown 13cm. Really like this hat. It's 100% rabbit![]()
Can't comment on a green hat, can I?I have googled my *** off, but i can not find anything about Pilleus. So the mystery is completed....
Looks like a nice one. Good colour and the ribbon is a nice change as well. You can always turn the ribbon to the side if the backbow isn't for you.Several firsts for me:
First porkpie
First back bow
First Stevens
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Not a style of which I am particularly fond, but who can resist such a gorgeous red liner?
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“I am the one who knocks!”
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Thank you @steur for this information. I will take a look on the website.Can't comment on a green hat, can I?
No longer a mystery. The hat is made by the Sunemar Kalapház or Sunemar Hat House.
Here's their website (do use your browser's translate option!).
https://www.sunemar.hu/sunemar_kalaphaz
A modern company, started in 1977. Communism would likely have prevented earlier private attempts. The founder was schooled in the state hat factory. They work with rabbit and some wool. Haven't seen a mention of beaver or nutria. They do supply to other manufacturers though.
I think the name refers to the Roman "pileus" hat.
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I love the feather addition.Several firsts for me:
First porkpie
First back bow
First Stevens
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Not a style of which I am particularly fond, but who can resist such a gorgeous red liner?
View attachment 334685
“I am the one who knocks!”
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Thanks. The feather was on it when it arrived and I have decided it should remain.I love the feather addition.
I am not a feather guy but this one just works.Several firsts for me:
First porkpie
First back bow
First Stevens
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Not a style of which I am particularly fond, but who can resist such a gorgeous red liner?
View attachment 334685
“I am the one who knocks!”
View attachment 334686
Thanks. The feather was on it when it arrived and I have decided it should remain.
Several firsts for me:
First porkpie
First back bow
First Stevens
View attachment 334682 View attachment 334683 View attachment 334684
Not a style of which I am particularly fond, but who can resist such a gorgeous red liner?
View attachment 334685
“I am the one who knocks!”
View attachment 334686
Thanks. The feather was on it when it arrived and I have decided it should remain.