What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[DJH]

Very nice action shots there, Al. Nice control of the depth of field and some cool panning thrown in as well.

 

[JAVIER]

Sweet hat brotha! One of my favorites.

 

[rlk]

Resistol Beaver "100"

Also a new arrival, a $29.95 BIN. 60's I'm guessing.

 

[MikeBravo]

We left dance and drove to Evanston to pick up no. 1 daughter at college. Sophie wanted us to turn around and drive home the next morning, but we got her to agree to a day of rest before the 560 mile return trip.

We drove up Sheridan Road to see the Baha'i Temple. Among it's many credits are a placement as one of the seven wonders of Illinois (after Wrigley Field.)
I took most of these photos with my new iPhone... what a nice little camera it is.

Interesting to see the swastika and Star of David next to each other

 

[T Rick]

Interesting to see the swastika and Star of David next to each other

That's not a Swastika in the sense of what most think of (the Nazi symbol), if you notice, the "broken" portions of the cross symbol go in this case counter-clockwise. The Nazi symbol went clockwise. This is a somewhat ancient symbol, and is an important religious symbol in some faiths. See this Wiki page for a bit more info.

Gorgeous architecture there Alan, thanks for sharing the pics of that amazing structure with us!

 

[T Rick]

Wow RLK, what a great find! That deal along with your size? Super!

Wearing my "Modern/Vintage" Open Road in Silver Belly out for a few errands today (not much outdoor time, it's just too hot for even this lined lighter weight felt). This one IIRC, dates to around the 1980's to early 90's (need to double check my references, it was from the Union label, based on a post from RLK).

Was in sort of an "Open Road" frame of mind today, with a vintage in grey arriving in the mail. Pics of that one coming up soon.

 

[Viper Man]

Wow RLK, what a great find! That deal along with your size? Super!

Wearing my "Modern/Vintage" Open Road in Silver Belly out for a few errands today (not much outdoor time, it's just too hot for even this lined lighter weight felt). This one IIRC, dates to around the 1980's to early 90's (need to double check my references, it was from the Union label, based on a post from RLK).

Was in sort of an "Open Road" frame of mind today, with a vintage in grey arriving in the mail. Pics of that one coming up soon.

LOVE that OR, TRick! How wide is the brim?

Today I'm wearing my Borsalino linen cap.

 

[hatophile]

Hey Al, I noticed you weren't wearing a bike helmet and racing. Maybe next year, eh? Nice pics, the food makes me hungry. You always have good food in your travelogues.

 

[randooch]

Rlk, that's a serious taco shell you got goin' on there! Looking good just the same.

T-Rick, I hear ya on the "too hot" for felt theme. Even my unlined thin lids are too warm these days, but I'm not complaining. Good look on you!

 

[T Rick]

LOVE that OR, TRick! How wide is the brim?

Today I'm wearing my Borsalino linen cap.

Just double checked, it reads right at 2 7/8 all the way around. Nice looking linen Borso, would have been a good choice for here today too!

Rlk, that's a serious taco shell you got goin' on there! Looking good just the same.

T-Rick, I hear ya on the "too hot" for felt theme. Even my unlined thin lids are too warm these days, but I'm not complaining. Good look on you!

Thanks, yeah on the heat, Viper Man had the right idea for head gear. Tomorrow it's suppose to be similar here, and really heating up on Sat. Probably wearing my Hat People linen cap for those two days.

 

[bowlerman]

cool hats, one and all today. I especially like that OR, TRick. Looks like a very nice shade of silverbelly.

My Dobbs Milan is really my go-to straw hat, and I've been wearing it in the sweltering heat and humidity for the past few days. I seem to recall rlk having something like its twin.
I only have 2 1/2 wearable [outside of my own yard] straws. The 1/2 refers to a cuenca subfino without a sweatband. I only wear my brisa panama bowler if I'm feeling particuarly cocky these days, much to the relief of my wife.

 

[T Rick]

Sweet looking Dobbs Bowlerman, I've yet to score a Milan (not for lack of trying, guess I've just not tried hard enough). Think I may go down to Henry The Hatters tomorrow and pay a visit. Doubt I'll be buying anything substantial though (and Milans there are probably either Shantung or very pricey). Maybe (if the forecast scattered showers don't show up) I'll wear one of the PB Quencos.

 

[bowlerman]

That's not a Swastika in the sense of what most think of (the Nazi symbol), if you notice, the "broken" portions of the cross symbol go in this case counter-clockwise. The Nazi symbol went clockwise. This is a somewhat ancient symbol, and is an important religious symbol in some faiths. !

Thank you for pointing that out!
+1 on the amazing structure/photos!

 

[bowlerman]

Al-- amazing photos! But-- hat on during supper at Luci Ancora?
(Just kidding around, of course)

 

[B.J. Hedberg]

Panama by Tom-n-Perris today

I really like the green ribbon on that one sir. A little color is always good.

 

[Derek Cavin]

Yes, the green looks great.

 

[MikeBravo]

That's not a Swastika in the sense of what most think of (the Nazi symbol), if you notice, the "broken" portions of the cross symbol go in this case counter-clockwise. The Nazi symbol went clockwise. This is a somewhat ancient symbol, and is an important religious symbol in some faiths. See this Wiki page for a bit more info.

I'm aware of all that. But it's still a Star of David and a swastika next to each other

 

[hatophile]

Aloha, it's Friday. Reyn Spooner shirt and inexpensive Cuenca Panama.

 

[JimWagner]

Today's hat is a Bailey Monroe, a braided polypropylene that is actually quite soft and comfortable. Especially in hot weather. It breathes well.

 

[DJH]

I really like the green ribbon on that one sir. A little color is always good.

Yes, the green looks great.

Thanks guys. Tom does a really nice job with the ribbons on the panamas he makes.

Hatto - nice relaxed look for a Friday!

Oh, no work for me today - nice long weekend!

Hanging with my new Stetson Playboy and an old French Connection shirt.