The BEST OF 2009 - your choices

[daizawaguy]

As we enter the end of the year, what are your choices for the best of 2009, in the world of hats?

 

[daizawaguy]

Let me get it going...

HarpplayerGene`s panama

 

[Lefty]

My choices:

ScottF's Schoble, though he's certainly made other great purchases this year.

JtL's Playboy, though the Knox and Dobbs 100 are also fantastic.

There are others, and I'm sure that Garrett owns many of them.

 

[Dreispitz]

Let me get it going...

HarpplayerGene`s panama

In terms of straw hats and the whole story of: found in the UK (almost ended up in Germany ) made it´s way to the USA, than to Chicago and back HPG. Great, the way it durned out one of the greatest discoveries! AAA+++

 

[Tomasso]

HarpplayerGene`s panama

:arated:

 

[jimmy the lid]

Without a doubt, HPG's panama is a standout for 2009 -- an amazing lid and an amazing story. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

There has been a real parade of fabulous lids this year. In terms of unique finds, I was lucky enough to come up with a few. Of hats that found their way to my home, Lefty has nailed it -- the Playboy, the Knox Premier and the Dobbs 100 would be my top three. Here are the Knox and the Dobbs:

Knox Premier

Dobbs 100

Cheers,
JtL

 

[mayserwegener]

My pick is Dreispitz's Hückel Super Sport. The felt on this one is amazing.

Personal collection pick from 2009 is my Hückel Superior.

 

[Mario]

My personal favorites:

Early/Mid. 1940's Mallory Ten Cravenette:

Mid/Late 1940's Mallory Ten Pliafelt

1950-53 Cream colored Borsalino with Cavanagh Edge

1950's Peschel Velour Finish

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[Dreispitz]

Personal collection pick from 2009 is my Hückel Superior.

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I was not sure, it the Superior was a 2009 aquisition of yours. It is definitely one of the non plus ultras!

 

[RBH]

For my personal hats, its these two vintage fedoras.

My Knox Vagabond

And then my latest Stetson Stratoliner.

 

[Tomasso]

Sweet lid!

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[Dreispitz]

Cavanagh Derby

Early Cavanagh Derby of around 1929



When I bought the hat, I was a philistine about Cavanagh hats. Thanks to the profound contributions of Brad Bowers this state of ignorance changet over time to the better. Here is to one of the rare hat historians of our time! :cheers1:

Thank you, Brad!

 

[Lefty]

Favorites from my little group.

Though I never wear this one, it's a favorite -

Hat City Hat Co.

This one gets a lot of wear -

Royal Stetson DeLuxe Vita-Felt

I really wasn't sure that I'd like this one, but I've warmed-up to it -

 

[Mario]

Though I never wear this one, it's a favorite -

Hat City Hat Co.

Looks like a lovely hat to me, so why don't you wear it? Is it because it's too shaggy for your taste? [huh]

If it was mine I'd wear it!

 

[Tone]

Too many great submissions in this thread! :eusa_clap


You have got one of the coolest personal trademark creases I've seen in self styled fedoras.

 

[Mario]

Too many great submissions in this thread! :eusa_clap

You have got one of the coolest personal trademark creases I've seen in self styled fedoras.

Wow...! Now that's a great compliment - thank you so much!

 

[RBH]

1950's Peschel Velour Finish

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Love this one Mario.

 

[Dreispitz]

Hückel Extra

RLK´s Hückel Extra is too, quite exquisit. Note the fringed bow and the brim binding!

 

[gtdean48]

JtL's Playboy...

Just on the ribbon treatment alone, this one gets my vote.
My own personal Best of 2009 is the 100 in my avatar.

 

[jimmy the lid]

Though I never wear this one, it's a favorite -

Hat City Hat Co.

I had forgotten that this was an '09 acquisition. I think that this is one of the nicest satin finish lids that I've ever laid eyes on. Incredibly elegant.

Cheers,
JtL