Sweet bowler Matt. Where's kitty today?1930s C&K, Knapp-Felt derby.
I think it is nifty that there are two sets of owner initials. Shared hat (that'd be weird... "rock, scissors, paper you for the Knapp-Felt, today") or sequential owners (seems more likely based on different font and wear on the lettering)?
Merry Fridee!
Thanks Jeff. I am in Pendleton mode now that fall is arriving.
Great sweater vest and that topcoat rocks Michael.Cool and getting cooler this morning. Wetter too. A chance for a black hat.
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Had to pull out an overcoat I found yesterday
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Have a great Friday,
Michael
Thank you, buddy!
1930s C&K, Knapp-Felt derby.
I think it is nifty that there are two sets of owner initials. Shared hat (that'd be weird... "rock, scissors, paper you for the Knapp-Felt, today") or sequential owners (seems more likely based on different font and wear on the lettering)?
Merry Fridee!
Classic brim curl on that Borsalino Stefan, love the Gulaela color too.
The details on this Twenty are similar to the Gay Prince model by Dobbs, bold stitching and great lines. Interesting look without the model name in the sweat. Nice one Christophe.Dobbs Twenty I picked up in a Wyoming cowboy outfitters this summer.
I need to steam the front brim or something as it is a little flat. It was on a shelf for a looong time according to the shop as everyone wanted real cowboy hats.
Happy Friday!!
Sometimes, you just need to wear a black hat. Now you will have a choice.I never was much of a black hat guy but I'm kinda warming up to them, some. My new Borsa conversion will be my second black hat and I think it will make nice one. I'm anxious, myself, to see how it turns out. Here's a black Resistol thin ribbon conversion I did last Fall...
Dig this one Jim. That liner sure is a looker!Such a nice finish on this Mallory Ten. A very pettable hat. And I'm kinda taken by the brim treatment too.
And of course, gills.
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It sure makes for a nice story with the dual ownership of a hat. I picture a "used car" hat shop, low miles, one owner!1930s C&K, Knapp-Felt derby.
I think it is nifty that there are two sets of owner initials. Shared hat (that'd be weird... "rock, scissors, paper you for the Knapp-Felt, today") or sequential owners (seems more likely based on different font and wear on the lettering)?
Merry Fridee!
Great crown on that Stetson Perry. Super cool colors on that shirt!
Stetson
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Gorgeous colors on that Whippet Richard. I wonder what the "SCC Marketing" on the mfg tag is all about?Premier Whippet
Have yourselves a fine Friday
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Oh now you are just showing off! An overcoat months ahead of everyone else, really?Cool and getting cooler this morning. Wetter too. A chance for a black hat.
DSCN5278 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5277 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5304 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Had to pull out an overcoat I found yesterday
Have a great Friday,
Michael
My Biltmore brown derby is from this Hat's Meow shop. Cool name. Sure like the ribbon treatment on this one.
Thanks Red. During the morning it was actually cool enough to add the Irish tweed jacket to the mix. By afternoon the sweater was more than ample. Super looking XV today.
Thanks Perry. You have a great hat and shirt combo going on today.
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Thanks Red. I don't recall the brown derby, you'll have to pull it out again soon. Did you get it on Goodwill? They had a ton of hats from that shop a year or so ago. Mostly Biltmore and Dobbs if I recall.Oh now you are just showing off! An overcoat months ahead of everyone else, really?
Wonderful hat. Great colours too.Such a nice finish on this Mallory Ten. A very pettable hat. And I'm kinda taken by the brim treatment too.
And of course, gills.
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Superb bowler, Matt. The embossing on the sweat is killer.1930s C&K, Knapp-Felt derby.
I think it is nifty that there are two sets of owner initials. Shared hat (that'd be weird... "rock, scissors, paper you for the Knapp-Felt, today") or sequential owners (seems more likely based on different font and wear on the lettering)?
Merry Fridee!
Beautiful hat, Perry.
Stetson
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The hat is cool, Michael, but I love that coat.Cool and getting cooler this morning. Wetter too. A chance for a black hat.
Had to pull out an overcoat I found yesterday
Have a great Friday,
Michael
Makes my eyes water just reading about it, but the end-result is there!Donning my latest conversion this chilly A.M. Bradford 7X thin ribbon that I finished a few days ago. A couple of different angles...
Hand sewing the brim binding was definitely a tedious task that really messed with my eyes. I had to wear three pairs of reading glasses at the same time under a bright light so I could see what I was doing.
I always admired the thin ribbons that Robert Ryan and Hank Williams wore.
Some singin' along music with the Hankster!
I grabbed it off of eBay during the summer. Kind of a tapered crown, but it is at least brown, they all it "Cognac".
Alden 403 Moc Toe Boot - Brown Chromexcel - $680 The classic "Indy" style Alden Boot in the classic Horween brown Chromexcel. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket. 
Ooohhhh! Hats and bugambilias! Excellent combo.I wore this hat all day, but changed jackets after the mail arrived. I like the way the natural felt is so versatile.
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