What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[Shadow1948]

Chapeaux Richelieu

 

[Hagwood]

Day 26 of 31 Hat Parade: With only a few days left, I am going to spend my last few days featuring some of my favorites, winter hats and formal wear. Fedoras have always been my first love when it comes to my collection, so here is a classic. Mallory was one of the original hat makers along with Stetson, Knox and Cavanagh. This Mallory XV is a model from the mid 1950s that has all the bells and whistles. A shark's gill ribbon, wide brim and tall diamond creased crown. Many hat makers had the cost of the hat as a model name, this one cost $15 in 1955, a fine sum indeed. There are 50s and even the finest a 100 (bucks!). Moths, or more specifically, their babies love to destroy felt, wool and other clothing. This one wears it's battle scar on the crown, with a moth bite all the way through the felt. Since these last few hats will be varied in style and I'll be in my sweats on the couch, archive images will abound.

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Very nice Mallory Mike. I do like that Pliafelt, have a few in that.

 

[Hagwood]

Dog walk and puttering around the yard this morning.

Which Straw is for you? I do not have any Panalite straw hats (yet). I like the advertisement as it reminds me of some the different styles and appearances of the Stetson Straws.

Be safe, be strong and see you on the street soon, Eric -

Cool hat and Ad Eric. I definitely need more Straws for my collection.

 

[Hagwood]

A U.S. made Flèchet Straw for today.

 

[steur]

Super, almost looks like Charlie's cake.

Thanks, Perry. If the cake is just as velvety, it's good one!

Stefan, Thanks! I was thinking traditional yesterday. I agree with you and Joe. It will go back in storage until Winter.

Great to see the ESKO "Velour"! Ernst Köln sold a lot of hats, branded and under their label. They also acquired the Möckel trademark in the mid 1960s.

Thanks, Steve. Möckel: now there's a brand I'd like to find one day.

 

[steur]

Thanks Stefan.

Another nice example of a somewhat misleadingly branded German hat.

Thanks,
Michael

Thank you, Michael. As long as they made them in this quality I don't really care what they're called.

Ecua-Andino went out for a walk this afternoon.
IMG_4049 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
IMG_4048 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
I see I need to do a little work on the ribbon attachment.
5-26-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Have a good day,
Michael

Very cool straw, Michael. I like the weave pattern on that one.

Hello all, sorry I haven’t been on in a while, it’s been a brutal 2 or 3 weeks for me. I’m trying to catch up, and wearing my Akubra Balmoral for Warm rainy day:

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Good to see you again, Tim. Glad to have you back on board.

1940s Stetson premier Stratoliner. Got it from Anthony. View attachment 237892 View attachment 237893 View attachment 237894 View attachment 237895 View attachment 237896
This hat is mint.

Glad you're talking about the condition and not the colour!

This week I will feature P. & C. Habig Wien & Berlin Hats. The hats will be from the 1920s up to the 1950s.

P. & C. Habig Vienna "Camber" "Export Quality" with "Ventilo", probably 1954 based on the Paper Label. This hat was made for the American Market. "Camber" was used in Austria and Germany to describe Snap Brim Hats like this one. Really nice Brown Felt with a Over Welt Brim Edge. The Form is somewhat of a throw back to the later 1930s with a very wide Band and frayed Bow.

The "Ventilo" Felt Vents can be seen at the upper Sweatband edge.

P. & C. Habig Wien started using Hanging Cords post WWII.

"Chapeaux - Habig" French Market advertisement stand for P. & C. Habig Wien, probably 1920s.

Excellent hat, Steve. Quite an impressive looking crwon on that one.

Day 26 of 31 Hat Parade: With only a few days left, I am going to spend my last few days featuring some of my favorites, winter hats and formal wear. Fedoras have always been my first love when it comes to my collection, so here is a classic. Mallory was one of the original hat makers along with Stetson, Knox and Cavanagh. This Mallory XV is a model from the mid 1950s that has all the bells and whistles. A shark's gill ribbon, wide brim and tall diamond creased crown. Many hat makers had the cost of the hat as a model name, this one cost $15 in 1955, a fine sum indeed. There are 50s and even the finest a 100 (bucks!). Moths, or more specifically, their babies love to destroy felt, wool and other clothing. This one wears it's battle scar on the crown, with a moth bite all the way through the felt. Since these last few hats will be varied in style and I'll be in my sweats on the couch, archive images will abound.

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Such a beauty, Mike, even with the moth bite.

 

[steur]

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Maybe not the most refined hat, Perry, but it works very well. Looks great.

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Looks good to me.

A U.S. made Flèchet Straw for today.

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Nice one, Tim. I think it was Bollman that held the US license for Fléchet.

 

[steur]

German week 5, day 3.

Steco (Friedrich Steinberg Herrmann & Co. Hutfabrik, Luckenwalde)

 

[drmaxtejeda]

I have been looking for a yellow hat, but don't really like this one I wore today. Too stiff!

 

[Rmccamey]

But it holds a crease very nicely, Max.

I have been looking for a yellow hat, but don't really like this one I wore today. Too stiff! View attachment 238060

 

[drmaxtejeda]

But it holds a crease very nicely, Max.

The brim is waaay too short, and the liner uncomfortable

 

[mayserwegener]

Excellent hat, Steve. Quite an impressive looking crwon on that one.

Stefan, Thank you!

The STECO "Saale" is fantastic! They are a rare find.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Greetings All:
Today....full disclosure or maybe a confession. By definition, i’m jaded with hats. I do love hats and i really love nice hats. Mine or your’s makes little difference, i appreciate, even relish seeing a good hat. They do not have to be top dollar pieces or coveted grail birds but that helps.
I blessed myself with an excess of hats that exceeded my ability to do them justice, meaning realistically being able to wear them much less share them here. I find myself grabbing the same dozen or so hats day after day, all day, every day with little regard to many coveted ones in view. I guess i do not possess the necessary collector’s endurance and have evolved into hoarder. I’m on the lounge constantly since day one and truly enjoy every hat i see and especially the stories etc that some share with their prizes. Thank you each and every one for that.
I am not trying to be pretentious, please forgive me if it seems so.
I guess i felt the need to say this as i don’t contribute as often and wonder if other’s haven’t been of the same mind.
Anyway....today i’m sharing a skinny ribbon, raw edge, 50’s Stetson One Hundred with the little hundred guy pin that came in a case just as nice.
Perfect in every way except not worn enough.
Ok...back in my cave.
Be well and safe.
Bowen

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Unknown Panama:

 

[Redfokker]

German week 5, day 3.

Steco (Friedrich Steinberg Herrmann & Co. Hutfabrik, Luckenwalde)

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Nice finish and lines on this one Stefan. Interesting brand.

 

[Redfokker]

Day 27 of 31 Hat Parade: Every sharp dressed man requires a top hat for formal occasions. I still need a 1930s vintage tux, but that is just a dream bucket list item in my larger size, guys were just smaller then I guess. This classic Opera Hat came during my pain days of 2019 after my back surgery. My friend in Holland, Stefan Steur found it at at thrift store or online. Made for one of the larger department store chains of the era, Peek en Cloppenburg, the logo in the liner reflects this. The actual maker is a mystery, but probably one of the major German or Austrian manufacturers. The style of logo does have some age to it, a friend on the Fedora Lounge thinks it is the early style of the store logo. My best guess would be mid 1950s or older. A little class in my lock down life, and memories of dressing up and seeing other people in the real world.

 

[BobHufford]

I have been looking for a yellow hat, but don't really like this one I wore today. Too stiff!

Geez Doc ... for a second I thought maybe you were riding that Tesla into space today.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

I have been looking for a yellow hat, but don't really like this one I wore today. Too stiff! View attachment 238060

Good job Max.
But...i just know you’re looking for the upgrade bespoke fully enclosed Isolation suit, right? They come in lots of colors.
B

 

[tropicalbob]

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Nice combination! I fell into a serious houndstooth addiction this past year and now have seven of them. I have one very much like the one you're wearing and haven't decided yet if it looks better with a light or dark brown fedora, or possibly black. Considering the situation we all find ourselves in, I guess I have plenty of time to consider the matter. Cheers.

 

[Rmccamey]

Daily, weekly, monthly...it's all good, Bowen!

View attachment 238061 View attachment 238062 View attachment 238063 View attachment 238064 View attachment 238065 Greetings All:
Today....full disclosure or maybe a confession. By definition, i’m jaded with hats. I do love hats and i really love nice hats. Mine or your’s makes little difference, i appreciate, even relish seeing a good hat. They do not have to be top dollar pieces or coveted grail birds but that helps.
I blessed myself with an excess of hats that exceeded my ability to do them justice, meaning realistically being able to wear them much less share them here. I find myself grabbing the same dozen or so hats day after day, all day, every day with little regard to many coveted ones in view. I guess i do not possess the necessary collector’s endurance and have evolved into hoarder. I’m on the lounge constantly since day one and truly enjoy every hat i see and especially the stories etc that some share with their prizes. Thank you each and every one for that.
I am not trying to be pretentious, please forgive me if it seems so.
I guess i felt the need to say this as i don’t contribute as often and wonder if other’s haven’t been of the same mind.
Anyway....today i’m sharing a skinny ribbon, raw edge, 50’s Stetson One Hundred with the little hundred guy pin that came in a case just as nice.
Perfect in every way except not worn enough.
Ok...back in my cave.
Be well and safe.
Bowen