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This is wonderful, and carries with it some interesting sartorial history. Hunting World--with its distinctive elephant logo--was started in New York in 1965 with the express aim of catering to the wealythy who ventured on real safaris in East Africa. As a result, nothing it sold was fashion-related; it was all functional, practical, and sourced from the best suppliers around. Given its focus on safari gear Hunting World used the term "safari" widely--which led to its being sued by Abercrombie and Fitch in 1971, who were then its main rival as a outdoor outfitter. (This is the OLD SCHOOL A&F, not the current mall iteration!) A&F charged that it owned the term safari, and Hunting World couldn't use it--a suit that Hunting World succesfully won!
So, this is a SAFARI hat, sold by Hunting World, and made by Dorian of South Africa--a hat maker appropriately familiar with the needs of big game hunting. This hat is this not a fashion verison of this iconic style, but the real thing; made from(I believe) wool felt, it features discrete ventilation holes in the crown, an interior sweatband, and a classic exterior band that is tightly looped. It has a small springbok pin in the band. Made in South Africa, this is an outstanding piece of kit in excellent condition, except for a smal smudge on the brim, as shown.
Sized at 7 3/8.
Asking just $45, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA. SOLD
So, this is a SAFARI hat, sold by Hunting World, and made by Dorian of South Africa--a hat maker appropriately familiar with the needs of big game hunting. This hat is this not a fashion verison of this iconic style, but the real thing; made from(I believe) wool felt, it features discrete ventilation holes in the crown, an interior sweatband, and a classic exterior band that is tightly looped. It has a small springbok pin in the band. Made in South Africa, this is an outstanding piece of kit in excellent condition, except for a smal smudge on the brim, as shown.
Sized at 7 3/8.
Asking just $45, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA. SOLD
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