What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Blare]

Day 15 of 31 Hat Parade: In celebration of National Straw Hat Day, I felt compelled to wear the everyman summer hat from the last century. Strange, there were no other men in Safeway who were celebrating with me, so sad. This straw Boater is from the early 1950s and made by Dobbs. This type of hat has been in constant production for over a century, you can buy them even today. The tie matches the hat and is early 50s as well. For some reason, I was the only person out there with a tie as well. What is society coming to?

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Wonderful Mike. Love the whole look down to the pocket square. Makes me think of a gorgeous Crofut and Knapp boater I missed on earlier this week. Happy Straw Hat day!

 

[Blare]

Bradford 3X Deluxe today. View attachment 235381 View attachment 235382 View attachment 235383 View attachment 235384 View attachment 235385

Great Dave

 

[Rumad]

Nice.. just in time for Straw Hat Day

Good timing I reckon!

 

[FedoraRedHat]

Akubra Stylemaster Carbon Grey. Gave it a diamond crown shape.

 

[Rmccamey]

You're just a man ahead of your time, Mike!

Day 15 of 31 Hat Parade: In celebration of National Straw Hat Day, I felt compelled to wear the everyman summer hat from the last century. Strange, there were no other men in Safeway who were celebrating with me, so sad. This straw Boater is from the early 1950s and made by Dobbs. This type of hat has been in constant production for over a century, you can buy them even today. The tie matches the hat and is early 50s as well. For some reason, I was the only person out there with a tie as well. What is society coming to?

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[Blare]

Akubra Stylemaster Carbon Grey. Gave it a diamond crown shape.

Nice hat.. cool Screen handle Too

 

[Short Balding Guy]

May 15th - National Straw Hat Day. The origin of Straw Hat Day in the United States is not clear. Jack Lambert, owner of perhaps the busiest hat store and mail-order hat company in the country, JJ Hat Center in New York City, said it "probably was a promotional gimmick of the hat industry in the 1920s."

Historically the date changed; A New York Times editorial of May 20, 1908, fulminates against those wearing their hats earlier than June 15, which was Straw Hat Day that year. Another Times article, this from September 16, 1900, indicates that September 15 was Straw Hat Day, and that those who did wear straw hats had them destroyed, particularly on the stock exchange.

In any case........In honor of the National Straw Hat Day I wear a Newt at the Royal Montecristi.

This afternoon the temperatures will reach 70'f (21 c'). Warm for May for Minnesota.

Cheers on National Straw Hat Day. Eric -

 

[Blare]

May 15th - National Straw Hat Day. The origin of Straw Hat Day in the United States is not clear. Jack Lambert, owner of perhaps the busiest hat store and mail-order hat company in the country, JJ Hat Center in New York City, said it "probably was a promotional gimmick of the hat industry in the 1920s."

Historically the date changed; A New York Times editorial of May 20, 1908, fulminates against those wearing their hats earlier than June 15, which was Straw Hat Day that year. Another Times article, this from September 16, 1900, indicates that September 15 was Straw Hat Day, and that those who did wear straw hats had them destroyed, particularly on the stock exchange.

In any case........In honor of the National Straw Hat Day I wear a Newt at the Royal Montecristi.

This afternoon the temperatures will reach 70'f (21 c'). Warm for May for Minnesota.

Cheers on National Straw Hat Day. Eric -

Wow! Just wow. Well.. I think we are done here

 

[steur]

Day 15 of 31 Hat Parade: In celebration of National Straw Hat Day, I felt compelled to wear the everyman summer hat from the last century. Strange, there were no other men in Safeway who were celebrating with me, so sad. This straw Boater is from the early 1950s and made by Dobbs. This type of hat has been in constant production for over a century, you can buy them even today. The tie matches the hat and is early 50s as well. For some reason, I was the only person out there with a tie as well. What is society coming to?

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Well done, Mike. Good to see someone respecting a fine tradition. Your fine example may show others the error of their ways.

 

[drmaxtejeda]

Dang Doc, that’s slick!

Thank you, Jonesy!

 

[steur]

Stefan, Thanks! Yes definitely some very hot + tight situations.

Super looking "Mylord Rein Haar"! Again another mystery on the company. The liner label reminds me of Dermotta Wien.

Thank you, Steve. That would make it Austrian and out of place. Let's give it the benefit of the doubt; it was German speaking for certain.

 

[steur]

May 15th - National Straw Hat Day. The origin of Straw Hat Day in the United States is not clear. Jack Lambert, owner of perhaps the busiest hat store and mail-order hat company in the country, JJ Hat Center in New York City, said it "probably was a promotional gimmick of the hat industry in the 1920s."

Historically the date changed; A New York Times editorial of May 20, 1908, fulminates against those wearing their hats earlier than June 15, which was Straw Hat Day that year. Another Times article, this from September 16, 1900, indicates that September 15 was Straw Hat Day, and that those who did wear straw hats had them destroyed, particularly on the stock exchange.

In any case........In honor of the National Straw Hat Day I wear a Newt at the Royal Montecristi.

This afternoon the temperatures will reach 70'f (21 c'). Warm for May for Minnesota.

Cheers on National Straw Hat Day. Eric -

Glad to see someone join Mike @Redfokker in the tradition. And not doing it by half either. Superb, Eric!

 

[drmaxtejeda]

This week I will feature various shades of Grey German and Austrian Velours. Most will be from the 1930s.

S. & J. Fraenkel Wien, Open Crown 5 1/2 inches, Brim 2 1/4 inches, possibly 1930s. This is a great example of Velour Soleil (Sun) where the soft long hair tips are clipped off and the hair is ironed all around which in turn reflects a lot of light. The super pliable (only a soft touch required to form) Velour Soleil is a fantastic Steel Gray color. S. & J. Fraenkel Wien / Ebreichsdorfer (Austria) Filzhutfabrik were one of the finest producers of Velour in Austria. I will leave the rest to the photos.

S. & J. Fraenkel Wien, Ebreichsdorfer Filzhutfabrik, possibly 1920s.

Some very nice finished Velours!

"Fraenkel Wien" Mirrored Display Stand, date stamped May 2, 1931. This was a fantastic gift from Daniele.

The same exact S. & J. Fraenkel Wien Crest as the above hat (see 2nd liner photo).

The handwritten date over the Italian Revenue Stamp is May 2,1931. Thanks to Daniele for the clarification.

Fraenkel Wien, Celluloid Advert Card by Prager & Lojda Berlin S.W., 9 cm x 6 cm, possibly 1920s.

Fraenkel Wien, Celluloid Hat Tag, possibly 1920s.

This is a visual tour of the Ebreichsdorfer Heimatmuseum (S. & J. Fraenkel Wien Hat Factory / Ebreichsdorfer Felt Hat Factory) which I visited March 10th 2017.

https://germanaustrianhats.invision...breichsdorfer-felt-hat-factory-march-10-2017/

Such beautiful hats Alan and you have, Steve! Every one you guys post is breathtaking.

 

[Bill Hughes]

For National Straw Hat Day I chose a Lowey Leghorn. I got three straws coming from Mike Miller (Northwest Hats) pretty soon. I think I need to thin the herd.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

For National Straw Hat Day I chose a Lowey Leghorn. I got three straws coming from Mike Miller (Northwest Hats) pretty soon. I think I need to thin the herd.

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Wow. Your pic Bill leaves me weak in the knees. Glorious straw hat presentation.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

For National Straw Hat Day I chose a Lowey Leghorn. I got three straws coming from Mike Miller (Northwest Hats) pretty soon. I think I need to thin the herd.

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That photo will bring a big smile to any hat lover. You should add the photo to the whole hat collection thread before the herd gets thinned.

 

[Blare]

For National Straw Hat Day I chose a Lowey Leghorn. I got three straws coming from Mike Miller (Northwest Hats) pretty soon. I think I need to thin the herd.

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Holy cow! That’s quite a collection! Great choice today

 

[Blare]

Crofut and Knapp Milan braid for National Straw Hat Day.

 

[Michael A]

Wow. Looking good sir.

Thanks Joe.

Differences between homburgs are often very subtle, but I really like this one, Fabio.

Thanks, Michael. Wegener has quite a bit of variation in their hats. The "colonel" line is high quality, so if you find one, buy it.


Great combo, Michael. Wonderful colours.

Thanks Stefan

German week three, day fünf.

Mylord Rein Haar (or Rein Haar Mylord; that's a bit unclear).

Colour is called "schiefer" (slate), which is a very nice blueish grey in this case.
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Sweet.

This afternoon it is an Ecua-Anduino panama
IMG_3828 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Well faded. Sounds like it won't be straw weather again unitl the middle of next week.

Have a good evening,
Michael

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Hanging outside and watching the native activity. I have been wearing a brown Stetson Open Road.

Best, Eric-