What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Steve1857]

Looks good on you Steve

Thanks Joe

 

[Granville]

Weather here turned on a dime. I've been waiting to put away the summer straws I wear on the beach and the white linen cap I've been wearing everywhere and getting back to "real" hats. But the first thing I reached for yesterday was my newest purchase, which I've been waiting to debut, a Scots-made houndstooth cap. This morning I was on the beach in my "Bench-Made" Warwick. Here's the happy recap in photos:
First up, me and my brother at the baseball hall of fame. Yes, even at the HOF I refused to wear a ball cap. Jim, of course, being a man-child, is wearing a Giants beanie.

Wore this straw a lot, but I had to sew in a bit of felt on the stretch-fabric sweat so it wouldn't scratch my forehead.

The houndstooth. No snap, and I removed the stitch holding the front flap down. So early in the day it was lying flat, but the wind picked up and by the afternoon I had to jam it on my head a bit, making the flap pop up.

And today, I broke out the Warwick. Welcome to Autumn.

 

[GHT]

Weather here turned on a dime. I've been waiting to put away the summer straws I wear on the beach and the white linen cap I've been wearing everywhere and getting back to "real" hats. But the first thing I reached for yesterday was my newest purchase, which I've been waiting to debut, a Scots-made houndstooth cap. This morning I was on the beach in my "Bench-Made" Warwick. Here's the happy recap in photos:
First up, me and my brother at the baseball hall of fame. Yes, even at the HOF I refused to wear a ball cap. Jim, of course, being a man-child, is wearing a Giants beanie.
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Wore this straw a lot, but I had to sew in a bit of felt on the stretch-fabric sweat so it wouldn't scratch my forehead.
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The houndstooth. No snap, and I removed the stitch holding the front flap down. So early in the day it was lying flat, but the wind picked up and by the afternoon I had to jam it on my head a bit, making the flap pop up. View attachment 453316
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And today, I broke out the Warwick. Welcome to Autumn.
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Welcome to Autumn indeed, what a fabulous hat. The weather, as in hit and miss sunshine, has been the making of what to wear kind of hats here in the UK too. How I love a strong felt hat, but today it was a straw that the weather had me reaching for. And what a straw, made for me by former Lounger, Esther Weis. What a talented lady, how we miss her.

 

[The Shoe]

Felt has receded for the time being.
Tula palm straw for outdoor dining last night (pizza on the electric Weber.)

Milan Stratoliner for some grocery shopping today.

 

[steur]

Well, I'm back, "he said". Made it back from Italy and here are the pics for this thread. Mostly the same two hats, but in different locations.

Penumbra in Nassereith Austria

Penumbra in Barbarano Vicentino

Genuine Panama in Marostica

Genuine panama in Montagnana

Genuine panama in Vicenza

Penumbra in Verona

Genuine panama in Sirmione

Genuine panama in Venezia/Venice

Some more touristy snaps in the hats abroad thread.
Some wonderful hats on display here the past couple of weeks. Too many to comment on, but glad to see the high standard firmly in place.

 

[GHT]

This is my kind of photograph. You get the focus spot on only to discover a statue of a flying lion right in the centre of your hat. That was my lot too back in the pre-digital days. Forget my teasing, it's a great hat and a great photo.

 

[steur]

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This is my kind of photograph. You get the focus spot on only to discover a statue of a flying lion right in the centre of your hat. That was my lot too back in the pre-digital days. Forget my teasing, it's a great hat and a dreat photo.

Boy, is my face red!

 

[Granville]

You get the focus spot on only to discover a statue of a flying lion...

...and the lighting! Perfectly highlighting the symbol of Venice. My old boss would have preferred you moved a little left or right and not had it growing out of your head, though. But, hey, YOU ARE VENICE!

 

[The Shoe]

Back in felt, not because it’s cooler, but because I’m smoking. My Akubra Cattleman is my barbecue hat.

Smoking habaneros and Serranos today…

Eating Jingisukan - the Japanese pronunciation of Genghis khan.

It’s a lamb dish cooked in a pan with a raised centre. The juices and fat from the meat drip down into outside of the pan where the veggies are cooking.
It’s good.

 

[Short Balding Guy]

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Shadow; Nice Huckel. The felt color is truly Fall like.

Adam Pork Pie. Grateful thanks to Jonathan @TheOldFashioned for this one. I know it meant a lot to him, but sadly it didn't fit. Luckily for me, it does.

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Sharp immigrant hat sir.

Hello my friends. Felt weather has finally arrived and now the fun begins.
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Borsalino Como for this first full day of Autumn.
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Hat, vest, tie and jacket combo are spot on. Cheers for cooler weather.

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J.C. Penney Co - Marathon Hats
Seafoam green/grey unlined felt
Approx 4 inch crown as shaped
Maroon/Navy pug style band
2 1/2 brim with triple stitched overwelt

The travel partner of yesterday’s Marathon.. another Marathon but quite a bit different in styling. Stepping into a bit more of 1940s styling with its wider brim and less substantial crown. A beautiful seafoam green/grey unlined felt and features a very cool duo-tone maroon and navy pug style hat band. And it still has its basting stitches tacking the band in place.. which is very neat. The 2 1/2 brim is finished in what may have been Marathon’s take on Stetson’s wafer edge. A triple stitched dual layer overwelt. It appears as if the welt was sewn and then trimmed as if you look directly at the edge you can see the two layers. If I decide I need to, I may see if I can eek out a bit more height in the crown but for now I will keep as is.

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Dang! That is just a cool unique hat! Glad it found an appreciating hat rack to reside on.

Cap day
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Cheers for your cap and outfit.

Weather here turned on a dime. I've been waiting to put away the summer straws I wear on the beach and the white linen cap I've been wearing everywhere and getting back to "real" hats. But the first thing I reached for yesterday was my newest purchase, which I've been waiting to debut, a Scots-made houndstooth cap. This morning I was on the beach in my "Bench-Made" Warwick. Here's the happy recap in photos:
First up, me and my brother at the baseball hall of fame. Yes, even at the HOF I refused to wear a ball cap. Jim, of course, being a man-child, is wearing a Giants beanie.
View attachment 453305
Wore this straw a lot, but I had to sew in a bit of felt on the stretch-fabric sweat so it wouldn't scratch my forehead.
View attachment 453315
The houndstooth. No snap, and I removed the stitch holding the front flap down. So early in the day it was lying flat, but the wind picked up and by the afternoon I had to jam it on my head a bit, making the flap pop up. View attachment 453316
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And today, I broke out the Warwick. Welcome to Autumn.
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Excellent variety in your post. I enjoy the hat adventures.

Welcome to Autumn indeed, what a fabulous hat. The weather, as in hit and miss sunshine, has been the making of what to wear kind of hats here in the UK too. How I love a strong felt hat, but today it was a straw that the weather had me reaching for. And what a straw, made for me by former Lounger, Esther Weis. What a talented lady, how we miss her.
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Esther felt = dynamite.

Felt has receded for the time being.
Tula palm straw for outdoor dining last night (pizza on the electric Weber.)
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Milan Stratoliner for some grocery shopping today. View attachment 453365 View attachment 453366

Excellent variety.

Well, I'm back, "he said". Made it back from Italy and here are the pics for this thread. Mostly the same two hats, but in different locations.

Penumbra in Nassereith Austria View attachment 453371

Penumbra in Barbarano Vicentino
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Genuine Panama in Marostica
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Genuine panama in Montagnana
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Genuine panama in Vicenza
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Penumbra in Verona
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Genuine panama in Sirmione
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Genuine panama in Venezia/Venice View attachment 453380

Some more touristy snaps in the hats abroad thread.
Some wonderful hats on display here the past couple of weeks. Too many to comment on, but glad to see the high standard firmly in place.

Congrats on the travels sir! Your pics show you well hatted for the adventures.

Back in felt, not because it’s cooler, but because I’m smoking. My Akubra Cattleman is my barbecue hat.
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Smoking habaneros and Serranos today…
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Eating Jingisukan - the Japanese pronunciation of Genghis khan.
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It’s a lamb dish cooked in a pan with a raised centre. The juices and fat from the meat drip down into outside of the pan where the veggies are cooking.
It’s good.

The man under the Akubra looks to have had a grand feast. Cheers.



Best to all posters, Eric -

 

[Short Balding Guy]

Black hats matter! I am pleased to be able to showcase a 30's Dobbs I recieved from Brent. Thanks Brent it is truly a grand hat!

The black felted Dobbs, Leisure Light fedora. The 30's ribbon work is dynamite. What is not to like about the oldster frayed ribbon. Seriousely, the brim edge is tops!

This Dobbs Leisure Light is indeed a light weight felt. Takes a crease, easily makes another and yet holds. It has all the desirable characteristics of felt, IMO. Black hats matter!

Thanks again Brent.

I did an errand and a couple of yard tasks in a cap.

Teaser; Brent did procure and provide me a hat I have never handled before. My first Stetson 100x. I have had the 100X in a white gas bath this morning and it is headed off for some spot cleaning and steam. Cool beans! More to come.

(The hat above spent 15 minutes in a Coleman White Gas bath being brushed with an old toothbrush. The silverbelly felt saturated with white gas is drying on a post. It appears gray but it will air dry within an hour. After the hour it will have no residual fuels smell. More spot cleaning and steam is in it's future today.)

I tip the brim of my hat in Brent's direction this morning.

Cheers to all, Eric -

 

[Steve1857]

Well, I'm back, "he said". Made it back from Italy and here are the pics for this thread. Mostly the same two hats, but in different locations.

Penumbra in Nassereith Austria View attachment 453371

Penumbra in Barbarano Vicentino
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Genuine Panama in Marostica
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Genuine panama in Montagnana
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Genuine panama in Vicenza
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Penumbra in Verona
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Genuine panama in Sirmione
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Genuine panama in Venezia/Venice View attachment 453380

Some more touristy snaps in the hats abroad thread.
Some wonderful hats on display here the past couple of weeks. Too many to comment on, but glad to see the high standard firmly in place.

Good to see you back, Stefan. Hope you had a good holiday in Italy. You picked the perfect hats for the wonderful views behind you.

 

[Steve1857]

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This is my kind of photograph. You get the focus spot on only to discover a statue of a flying lion right in the centre of your hat. That was my lot too back in the pre-digital days. Forget my teasing, it's a great hat and a great photo.

Still happens to me even in the digital age

 

[Steve1857]

Boy, is my face red!

We've all been there, Stefan. I can think of worse things than a magnificent lion sticking up out of one's hat

 

[Hurricane Jack]

My Akubra Cattleman is my barbecue hat.

In a few yrs it will show growth rings marking the BBQ seasons.

 

[steur]

Black hats matter! I am pleased to be able to showcase a 30's Dobbs I recieved from Brent. Thanks Brent it is truly a grand hat!

The black felted Dobbs, Leisure Light fedora. The 30's ribbon work is dynamite. What is not to like about the oldster frayed ribbon. Seriousely, the brim edge is tops!

This Dobbs Leisure Light is indeed a light weight felt. Takes a crease, easily makes another and yet holds. It has all the desirable characteristics of felt, IMO. Black hats matter!

Thanks again Brent.

I did an errand and a couple of yard tasks in a cap.

Teaser; Brent did procure and provide me a hat I have never handled before. My first Stetson 100x. I have had the 100X in a white gas bath this morning and it is headed off for some spot cleaning and steam. Cool beans! More to come.

(The hat above spent 15 minutes in a Coleman White Gas bath being brushed with an old toothbrush. The silverbelly felt saturated with white gas is drying on a post. It appears gray but it will air dry within an hour. After the hour it will have no residual fuels smell. More spot cleaning and steam is in it's future today.)

I tip the brim of my hat in Brent's direction this morning.

Cheers to all, Eric -

Thank you, Eric. Brent couldn't have found a better home for that great Dobbs hat.

Good to see you back, Stefan. Hope you had a good holiday in Italy. You picked the perfect hats for the wonderful views behind you.

Thanks, Steve. More than good! Look for the report in the other thread

 

[Daniele Tanto]

Echter Mayser Souple in black. Size 59. Directly from Netherlands to Verona. A pleasant gift from Stefan

Here I'm in this Sunday afternoon with clouds coming

I'm back to the daily, maybe, hats parade from Verona and surroundings

May I say compliments to all the loungers that keep alive many so interesting threads?
Yes, it is done

Have a nice Sunday in everypart of the world. Greetings from Verona

 

[Pellie]

A Christy's London during this pipesmokingsession!

 

[steur]

Echter Mayser Souple in black. Size 59. Directly from Netherlands to Verona. A pleasant gift from Stefan
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Here I'm in this Sunday afternoon with clouds coming
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I'm back to the daily, maybe, hats parade from Verona and surroundings
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May I say compliments to all the loungers that keep alive many so interesting threads?
Yes, it is done
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Have a nice Sunday in everypart of the world. Greetings from Verona

Good to see you, Daniele and good that felt season is upon us!

A Christy's London during this pipesmokingsession!
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Very nice, Marcel. Classic colours.

 

[Steve1857]

Wore my trusty Stetson Premier for a weekend in Copenhagen. Finally managed to take some photos on the way back home to Elsinore this evening.

This light at the station nicely catches the colour of the hat:



This one catches the green of the ribbon:



Felt season is definitely upon us at last.