What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Hat and Rehat]

Like many things, lack of interest in this disposable world is a big part. Like farming, capital $ are tough too for a start-up. I'm speculating, but I suspect Rick at Phoenix and Michael Gannon had to start small and build their equipment and business a little at a time. It would probably have been difficult if not impossible for them, or anyone else not already established, to buy a fully equipped hat shop.





It's illegal to display such a fine hat!

Responding to your first paragraph, Rick already has come over the crest. We all do. We might even look back and wish we did a lot different, but we know we can't start over. I'm talking more about myself than Rick, but I heard a sigh when he said twenty years ago.
That said, Mike Gannon is a new generation of hatter. He is doing fantastic work. Judging by his photos, his
facility is humble compared to Art's business. Please correct me if I'm wrong in that regard.
There's another thread, one I wholeheartedly endorse, that talks about a match made in Heaven. VS and Gannon has a similar ring to me.
And for someone resting on their laurels, payment on a note isn't fundamentally different than a pension.
Just throwing it out there.

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[Hat and Rehat]

I wish!

I was so much older then,
I'm younger than that now.

Wonderful lies. We love them.

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Turn it up!

 

[jonesy86]

Whippet / Baby Beach

It’s felt season.


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[Hat and Rehat]

Whippet / Baby Beach

It’s felt season.


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Or we live them.

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[J Williams]

Early 20th century Stetson - very fine condition and a small size that I have coaxed every so slightly to be able to wear from time to time. Sometimes I crease her and sometimes I just wear her tall.

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Wow. That is all.

 

[J Williams]

Whippet / Baby Beach

It’s felt season.


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That contrasting brim binding is pretty sweet.

 

[Robieman]

Wore the old 3X Stetson today. I've been trying my hand at bows & ribbons, and made this one. Giving it a whirl on this hat to see how I like it. Hope it doesn't look too bad.

 

[humanshoes]

Rick already has come over the crest. We all do. We might even look back and wish we did a lot different, but we know we can't start over. I'm talking more about myself than Rick, but I heard a sigh when he said twenty years ago.

Presumption: 1. an idea that is taken to be true, and often used as the basis for other ideas, although it is not known for certain.

 

[fabiovenhorst]

The Cury again

 

[DOGMAN]

Yesterday took the 32 to a cruise in.Dobbs that I found at a estate sale years ago.

 

[hatophile]

Wekony


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[Short Balding Guy]

The Wonderful World of Disney.

Best, Eric -

 

[hatophile]

The Wonderful World of Disney.

Best, Eric -

That's a wowzer, Eric.

 

[Wyldkarma]

Enjoying a trout dinner at Rockbridge mill. Wearing a 7XCB that is about in “fishing hat” condition.

Love it Bob, classic. Beautiful setting.

 

[Wyldkarma]

Needed a vintage Borsalino tie to show off this stingy brim vintage Peter Bros. Found this hat at an antique shop in the Fort Worth area. I'm not a big fan of 2" stingies, but made an exception due to the excellent condition and the fact it's a Peter Bros.

 

[Steve1857]

Expertly explained, Steve. It's the way business was built in those days that the Lounge celebrates. In my twenties I went into sales for a while. My paternal grandmother (who I mentioned elsewhere as assuring I was a sharp dressed tyke) mailed me books like Dale Carnegie's, How to Win Friends and Influence People. The how is that you serve their needs. In sales you are also a needs counselor, I suppose, and you hope to help them see a need for what you offer. After that though, you are offering to serve them to satisfy that need. I think it's a beautiful way for a society to organize itself.
We have somehow devolved to a society that demands. It is a tragic tale.
The Fedora Lounge seems to be an island, or maybe a lifeboat, for those who remember a different perspective on the world.
One thing I love about Ermatinger's book is that exactly what you described he considered scientific. We all get ahead together when we serve one another.



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Well put, H.

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[Wyldkarma]

The Wonderful World of Disney.

Best, Eric -

And a fun ride it is Eric. What a crown.

 

[Steve1857]

Hey all!
The last of the line. Lord Hemingway's little brother, Earl. AKA moe-riginal No. 9

Have a great day!

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Another nice job, John. Great colours.

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[Steve1857]

The Wonderful World of Disney.

Best, Eric -

Zipadeedoohda, Eric. That is just a wonderful, jaw dropping Disney.

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[Michael A]

Great looking petting hat, Michael.

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Thanks Steve. I loved that monster homburg you had on recently. Monster.

Lovely velour (or even longhair), Michael. I just dug out all of mine to do a side by side.

Thanks Stefan. I finally have this one sort of combed into submission. Well, at least I did yesterday. Looking at it now under the increasing humidity I see it's gotten a little wild again. Ha ha. Great Peschel that you had out. That is such nice felt.

Champ Genuine Suede Finish is not very successfully dodging raindrops here this morning
IMG_6244 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_6245 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_6247 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Seems like it will be a rainy one here today.
9-27-2019 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a great Friday,
Michael