Vintage Silhouettes Custom Hats - Official Affiliate Thread

[hatsRme]

Mighty Milans, mates!

I've posted this lid here before, but since the season is again upon us (and because Art is a mensch) I thought we could freshen up with some new photos from Straw Hat Day, 2016. Here's mine from Art, early last season...

 

[DJH]

That is indeed a Mighty Milan, Mate.

I think we'll see a bunch of new ones appear here over the next couple of months.

 

[Art Fawcett]

Damn good looking hat Charlie, you sure I did that???

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Mighty Milans, mates!

I've posted this lid here before, but since the season is again upon us (and because Art is a mensch) I thought we could freshen up with some new photos from Straw Hat Day, 2016. Here's mine from Art, early last season...
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Beautiful lid! I will be ordering one in November from Art as a birthday present to myself!!
If only I could find one of those Singer 25/56 sewing machines I could start learning how to make these too!

 

[Denton]

I just put in an order for the Gambler in Milan natural. Man, this is fun! Can't wait.

I am looking forward to seeing pictures of this one! Sounds very tropical, Bob.

 

[hatsRme]

Damn good looking hat Charlie, you sure I did that???

You did it, Art!!

 

[RJR]

That is a real piece of art.

 

[Art Fawcett]

Thank you Sir!!!!

 

[emigran]

Damn good looking hat Charlie, you sure I did that???

UNMISTAKEABLE... could cpot that'un across a room ...!!!

 

[Art Fawcett]

Just got a call from a potential client with some interesting information. I have thought that Graham and I were the only two hatters in the country making mens hats in Milan straw from the original wheat straw but at least for this year, Graham appears to not be making them but instead, taking orders for next year. Looks like I'm the only one for now. Very cool, ( I think)
I don't know what it means but cool

 

[hatsRme]

It means Graham must have drawn the short straw... maybe?

GO, Art!!

 

[Art Fawcett]

 

[ChicagoWayVito]

Just got a call from a potential client with some interesting information. I have thought that Graham and I were the only two hatters in the country making mens hats in Milan straw from the original wheat straw but at least for this year, Graham appears to not be making them but instead, taking orders for next year. Looks like I'm the only one for now. Very cool, ( I think)
I don't know what it means but cool

Very cool that you still do it Art, glad someone out there is preserving the art/heritage. I would like to learn how to do this. Kind of sad that it seems we are loosing talented artisans who can produce this hat. I hope to see these preserved.

By the way, since I am in your queue. Do I send my head conform to the address listed on your website?
I'll PM you about another general question I have.

 

[tropicalbob]

The next time someone asks me where I got my hat, I can tell them,"From the only guy that makes 'em." Yeah, I don't know why, but that sounds cool as hell.

 

[RJR]

The next time someone asks me where I got my hat, I can tell them,"From the only guy that makes 'em." Yeah, I don't know why, but that sounds cool as hell.

 

[hatsRme]

The next time someone asks me where I got my hat, I can tell them,"From the only guy that makes 'em." Yeah, I don't know why, but that sounds cool as hell.

When you're right, you're right, Bob... And you're right!!!

 

[Art Fawcett]

Apparently I was wrong about being the only mens hat maker doing Milans, the Amish hatters seem to be using it also . I'm afraid my mind just doesn't go there so please accept my apology.
Thanks Kevin

 

[suitedcboy]

The only hat maker making Milans with power tools. There is always a way to say something better.

 

[Art Fawcett]

I also see in a blog that they are using very wide plait but the principle is the same and I suspect so is the material. They are also using power tools Suitedcboy, I see motors on their sewing machines.
I wonder, could I claim the only "Fedora" maker?

 

[Bob Roberts]

I also see in a blog that they are using very wide plait but the principle is the same and I suspect so is the material. They are also using power tools Suitedcboy, I see motors on their sewing machines.
I wonder, could I claim the only "Fedora" maker?

You could but it would be a sweeping generality...