What hat are you waiting for today?

[William G.]

I'm waiting on an Akubra Balmoral and a Sunbody I ordered as a gift. The Sunbody's supposed to be here tomorrow and I'm hoping the Balmoral arrives this week too—although we're back in a cold snap so I'll be wearing my Snowy River on my daily walks until it warms up.

 

[GHT]

This lovely linen suit has a pale blue, pinstripe shirt, with white collar and cuffs to go with it, as well as blue and white correspondence shoes, fair isle socks and an original 1930's royal blue neck tie. What it doesn't have is a lid to cap it all off. There's a milliner that I have found, only a small manufacturer, but a skilful and talented hat maker all the same. The bespoke hat that's being made is a sky blue affair, based on The Stratoliner, that's about it. Am I excited? Of course, but because the suit isn't winter friendly I have the will power to wait. Even though I want to contact the hat maker almost daily.
Here's the suit, I will pose, all suited and booted when complete.

 

[1mach1]

I am waiting on this one from Damian.

 

[RJR]

I am waiting on this one from Damian.

Great pattern!

 

[1mach1]

Great pattern!

Thanks buddy!

 

[Hurricane Jack]

BGCD from EA.

 

[Cane Rod Maker]

A pristine late 40s playboy that appears to never have seen a crease. Looking forward to making that judgment. Hoping to find it a good home here on the Lounge afterwards. Size 7. Looks deadstock new to me.
Here today or tomorrow.

 

[moontheloon]

I'm looking forward to this mid-brown RM Williams Akubra, which should arrive Monday. From everything I've read, it's basically a pre-creased Campdraft. The first order of business will be to re-block it, re-flange it if necessary, and hand-crease it. Hats by the Hundred in Brisbane has them listed currently at $115 USD.

just got an email from Hats by the Hundred aka Australian Gear saying they mistakenly emailed me saying my size was in stock and that it won't be in stock until May....so I took the refund option

slightly bummed

 

[Bob Roberts]

just got an email from Hats by the Hundred aka Australian Gear saying they mistakenly emailed me saying my size was in stock and that it won't be in stock until May....so I took the refund option

slightly bummed

Can't hit "Like."

 

[William G.]

just got an email from Hats by the Hundred aka Australian Gear saying they mistakenly emailed me saying my size was in stock and that it won't be in stock until May....so I took the refund option

slightly bummed

Sorry. That stinks.

 

[Frunobulax]

Had to do the wait for my first Akubra. Sorry, Anthony.


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[moontheloon]

Had to do the wait for my first Akubra. Sorry, Anthony.


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I've done plenty of waits ... I have no problem with that

I was on a waiting list to be notified when my size was restocked ... I got the email ... logged in ... saw it was in stock ... paid .. they took my money ... then oops ... nope May sorry

not cool with me ... but oh well

they lost a customer

 

[Frunobulax]

I've done plenty of waits ... I have no problem with that

I was on a waiting list to be notified when my size was restocked ... I got the email ... logged in ... saw it was in stock ... paid .. they took my money ... then oops ... nope May sorry

not cool with me ... but oh well

they lost a customer

I can certainly understand. It smacks of bad faith.


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[rdnzl]

Akubra Lightning Ridge in sand color.

It will be my 6th Akubra.

 

[scottyrocks]

Interesting thread concept.

I'm in the middle of a two month wait for a Society custom built crusher. But I'm only going to mention it once.

 

[rclark]

Akubra Bushman should arrive Thursday

 

[bwchase]

Bluegrass Green Campdraft came today! Nice hat, now comes the fun part, never started with an open crown, but it's high time I started. Bashing later this week.

 

[Evgenii]

Hello loungers!
Last Friday, I have set order for English bowler hat from Cappelleria Melegari.
Which is this
http://www.cappelleriamelegari.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68&products_id=4890

It might take a 3 weeks, I guess
I'll keep posting if this one knock on my door!

 

[Bob Roberts]

Bluegrass Green Campdraft came today! Nice hat, now comes the fun part, never started with an open crown, but it's high time I started. Bashing later this week.

How abt some pics before the bashing? Thx. I'm curious to see how the open crown blocking varies from hat to hat...

 

[mayserwegener]

G.A. Dunn & Co. London & Provinces (made by Tonak, Czechoslovakia) "Austrian Velour" probably late 1940s. This is a very early Tonak and passed kindly to me by Daniele.