What Hat Are You Wearing Today 1?

[mmbarnes]

No reason except, my brother in law runs a university there in claremont and my sister in law is a headmistress... of a school guys, pipe down. I don't fly well but there's now a direct flight to LA so no excuses and they are forever visiting us. It'll be my first and possibly only time in the states so really looking forward to it, with sister in law babysitting planning to take in Vegas and San Fran maybe Joshua Tree, my wife has a graw for that. I have an old friend in San Diego, might leave him alone, might contact.

Sounds like fun. When I was younger, I didn't fly well either. A handful of Valium always made it alot more enjoyable.

Thank you for your likes and I regret not being able to answer you, but I was put KO, temporarily, from a seasonal illness

Today first day of free exit with Tirard Ragonda to continue the French series in black

The hat is very well finished and Tirard Freres was the first of the big French brands to close in the 50s

The felt is very malleable and "buttery" and the finishes of the first class

The brims are edged in black, in short, a black on black for a classic of elegance for occasions that are worth a dress suitable for the occasion, at least in Europe

Buon giovedì!

Beautiful Tirard.
It's good to see you feeling better.

A classic Matt. I know about those little imperfections, that is all you see. Just like a scratch on your car from 20 feet away. My Mallory XV has a moth crater that drives me nuts too. But you have to know...all everyone else sees is a magnificent homburg!

Thanks, Mike. Yeah... doesn't seem quite right to let those minor kinds of things bother me. Especially about a hat that's 70+ years old. If only I could look so good when I get that age!!!

I'd that's a 59 or 60, you should just send it to me so i can take your worries away! What a great Homburg!

It's a 58, Tuk. Karl has offered, too. How about I bust out the scissors and I will send you each one half? [emoji16]

Thanks Red. I too like the pockets on the coat. It's a very handy bicycling and day tripping coat with all of the pocket space. The pin came with it.
DSCN9830 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
I Touch the Future Through Education, in case you can't make it out in the photo

Thanks Jim. I would say not at all stiff, nor yet floppy either. I think it has to be the thinnest felt of any brim I have. Feels like it's about 1/64th inch. The crown actually feels much thicker, but also softer.

While I was out shopping today a guy asked me if I was wearing an Open Road. He had on a nice looking thin ribbon too, so I asked him if he was after saying mine was a The Dallas. He said his was a Royal Stetson. He thought that was the model name. It was in very nice shape inside and out, except that the sweatband hat dry rotted and was missing the two parts where the model might have been stamped. I think it might have been a Stratoliner, but could have been an OR too. Or something else. It as a nice fairly dark brown hat in any case, and he was wearing it with style.

Thanks all,
Michael

Very cool that you came across someone else in a classic. I've yet to do so here. Although I have run across a couple of guys wearing Art's art. It's a hoot to get an unexpected chance for enthusiastic hat talk with someone in the physical sphere.

 

[BobHufford]

'50's Penney's Marathon - my latest refurb. I sized it up two sizes, added a new sweat from @bond , and gave it a new-vintage wide maroon ribbon with a couple paintbrushes in the keeper.

Great looking refurb Justin! Have you trademarked the paint brushes yet?

 

[mmbarnes]

'50's Penney's Marathon - my latest refurb. I sized it up two sizes, added a new sweat from @bond , and gave it a new-vintage wide maroon ribbon with a couple paintbrushes in the keeper.

Beautiful work blue.

Looks like I'm gonna have to cut the hat into thirds now that you've offered to take it off of my hands, too. [emoji3]

 

[Redfokker]

'50's Penney's Marathon - my latest refurb. I sized it up two sizes, added a new sweat from @bond , and gave it a new-vintage wide maroon ribbon with a couple paintbrushes in the keeper.

Impressive refurb Justin. That ribbon work is superb.

 

[Redfokker]

It is going to be a sunny day! A little nippy this morning, so the Lees of London c1955 will be my morning hat. This afternoon will be warm and straw weather. Probably my Lt. Blue Duplex custom...again.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Greetings All:
Sitting on the porch awaiting the Postperson to deliver a pair of vintage Magnaplanar stereo speakers for the Marantz. Been waiting 40 years for some “Maggies”! Probably be in La La Land for a good while.
So, today it’s a Stetson Bantam. I don’t believe it’s been posted before. Kinda nice.
As always, thanks for the recent kind words.
Be well. Bowen

 

[bluesforchallah]

New haircut. So hats that have been a little tight on me now fit again and those that fit most recently are now a little bit loose. Nothing wrong with that though.

Dobbs Florentine Milan.

 

[mmbarnes]

View attachment 112278 View attachment 112279 View attachment 112280 View attachment 112281 View attachment 112283 View attachment 112284 Greetings All:
Sitting on the porch awaiting the Postperson to deliver a pair of vintage Magnaplanar stereo speakers for the Marantz. Been waiting 40 years for some “Maggies”! Probably be in La La Land for a good while.
So, today it’s a Stetson Bantam. I don’t believe it’s been posted before. Kinda nice.
As always, thanks for the recent kind words.
Be well. Bowen

Fantastic Bantam.

Enjoy the tunes.

It is going to be a sunny day! A little nippy this morning, so the Lees of London c1955 will be my morning hat. This afternoon will be warm and straw weather. Probably my Lt. Blue Duplex custom...again.

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Great blue in that Lees, Mike.

 

[KarlCrow]

'50's Penney's Marathon - my latest refurb. I sized it up two sizes, added a new sweat from @bond , and gave it a new-vintage wide maroon ribbon with a couple paintbrushes in the keeper.

man born to wear a hat well,?

How about I bust out the scissors and I will send you each one

don't hurt my child, he can have it wise king. Yeh I read the Bible.

 

[Michael A]

'50's Penney's Marathon - my latest refurb. I sized it up two sizes, added a new sweat from @bond , and gave it a new-vintage wide maroon ribbon with a couple paintbrushes in the keeper.

Great job. Did you buy the ribbon to go with the sweater or vice versa? That looks a lot like the gray model I was wearing the other day.

Very cool that you came across someone else in a classic. I've yet to do so here. Although I have run across a couple of guys wearing Art's art. It's a hoot to get an unexpected chance for enthusiastic hat talk with someone in the physical sphere.

Yes, it was interesting. I see a few people around town wearing fedora type hats, but not many in real classics. I did see one old fellow last summer who was wearing probably the most pristine and beautifully shaped hat I've ever seen in person. He looked like he just walked out of the pages of Apparel Arts in a blue blazer, cream linen pants, brown and white spectators, rep tie, pocket square and the beautiful golden brown fedora. I was going to strike up a conversation with him, but I had to do something for a few seconds and when I looked up he was gone. I'm still hoping to run into him again.

It is going to be a sunny day! A little nippy this morning, so the Lees of London c1955 will be my morning hat. This afternoon will be warm and straw weather. Probably my Lt. Blue Duplex custom...again.

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Man that is a nice color Red. Great hat.

Michael

 

[bond]

View attachment 112278 View attachment 112279 View attachment 112280 View attachment 112281 View attachment 112283 View attachment 112284 Greetings All:
Sitting on the porch awaiting the Postperson to deliver a pair of vintage Magnaplanar stereo speakers for the Marantz. Been waiting 40 years for some “Maggies”! Probably be in La La Land for a good while.
So, today it’s a Stetson Bantam. I don’t believe it’s been posted before. Kinda nice.
As always, thanks for the recent kind words.
Be well. Bowen

That’s a great looking Bantam Bowen , one hat I wish I could have found in my size!


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[mmbarnes]

After morning business, I dropped by Chateau Doofus and picked up the Crofut & Knapp Forty for the rest of this bright day.

Y'all got some great looking hats out there.
Have an enjoyable rest of Thursday.

 

[Bill Hughes]

After morning business, I dropped by Chateau Doofus and picked up the Crofut & Knapp Forty for the rest of this bright day.

Y'all got some great looking hats out there.
Have an enjoyable rest of Thursday.

Always a pleasure seeing this fedora. Oh yeah, you too.

 

[Tukwila]

Cool morning with sun later! Tires for the jalopy this morning. Knox 15 for the trip.

 

[Wyldkarma]

Lovin' this new 50's era Dobbs today. Errands, Today is haircut and home depot day.

 

[Wyldkarma]

New haircut. So hats that have been a little tight on me now fit again and those that fit most recently are now a little bit loose. Nothing wrong with that though.

Dobbs Florentine Milan.

Same here, fresh haircut = loose hats.

 

[Redfokker]

View attachment 112278 View attachment 112279 View attachment 112280 View attachment 112281 View attachment 112283 View attachment 112284 Greetings All:
Sitting on the porch awaiting the Postperson to deliver a pair of vintage Magnaplanar stereo speakers for the Marantz. Been waiting 40 years for some “Maggies”! Probably be in La La Land for a good while.
So, today it’s a Stetson Bantam. I don’t believe it’s been posted before. Kinda nice.
As always, thanks for the recent kind words.
Be well. Bowen

Very nice Bantam Bowen.

 

[Redfokker]

Cool morning with sun later! Tires for the jalopy this morning. Knox 15 for the trip. View attachment 112288

I like that ribbon color. Looks great from up top.

 

[blueAZNmonkey]

Great looking refurb Justin! Have you trademarked the paint brushes yet?

I'm not that kind of maker

Beautiful work blue.

Looks like I'm gonna have to cut the hat into thirds now that you've offered to take it off of my hands, too. [emoji3]

Thanks! And how biblical of you, wise Solomon! I would rather the hat be in one piece than sliced apart

Impressive refurb Justin. That ribbon work is superb.

man born to wear a hat well,?

Thanks, gents

Great job. Did you buy the ribbon to go with the sweater or vice versa? That looks a lot like the gray model I was wearing the other day.

Actually, the matching colors are a happy accident =) I just try to avoid black ribbons on my refurbs.

 

[Redfokker]

Lovin' this new 50's era Dobbs today. Errands, Today is haircut and home depot day. View attachment 112289 View attachment 112290

Love a nice vintage straw like this. The ribbon treatment really sets this one off.