What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[VoodooSan]

Thought Id trot out the old Pedrigree Thoroughbred Major this morning

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Another beauty, Rick.

 

[Blare]

My latest Wolfbrae Panama made its long awaited debut today. for those of you who haven’t seen it on the new hats thread or the Wolfbrae thread, the ribbon is made from kimono fabric which we supplied straight from Japan.. Robert suggested the solid green strip running through the middle and Etsuko suggested the accent on the bow using some more kimono fabric we had supplied. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. It’s a pleasure to wear. I love my first Wolfbrae, but the more modest proportions on this one will make it easier to wear regularly.
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Around my neck is a Māori Pounamu carving. Pounamu is the Māori name for New Zealand (particularly South Island) jade, and it’s highly treasured in the Māori culture. You should never buy Pounamu for yourself. Etsuko bought me my pieces, and me hers.
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Fantastic! It looks even better on! Congratulations Gary!

 

[Blare]

That's a beauty Joe

Thanks Don!

 

[Steve1857]

My latest Wolfbrae Panama made its long awaited debut today. for those of you who haven’t seen it on the new hats thread or the Wolfbrae thread, the ribbon is made from kimono fabric which we supplied straight from Japan.. Robert suggested the solid green strip running through the middle and Etsuko suggested the accent on the bow using some more kimono fabric we had supplied. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. It’s a pleasure to wear. I love my first Wolfbrae, but the more modest proportions on this one will make it easier to wear regularly.
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Around my neck is a Māori Pounamu carving. Pounamu is the Māori name for New Zealand (particularly South Island) jade, and it’s highly treasured in the Māori culture. You should never buy Pounamu for yourself. Etsuko bought me my pieces, and me hers.
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Looks like Robert has really pulled out all the stops on that one, Gary. The ribbon and bow treatment are literally a unique piece of hatwork. Love it!

Congrats!

 

[DonR]

Today is an Adam

 

[The Shoe]

Wow!!!! Between your choices, and the hatter's input, this one got knocked out of the park!!!!

Fantastic! It looks even better on! Congratulations Gary!

Looks like Robert has really pulled out all the stops on that one, Gary. The ribbon and bow treatment are literally a unique piece of hatwork. Love it!

Congrats!

Thanks guys. I rate it as clearly my number one summer hat. The other Wolfbrae comes in at number two.
While about two thirds of my felt collection is either vintage or second hand, no such luck with straws. The one I did purchase went straight into the rubbish bin when it arrived.

 

[Ent]

And meantime in Winter in Tassie no better hat than a Downunder on a freezing but crystal clear windless day with it warming up. Yep, these are the days to love.

Hat and jacket on and off.

 

[Pellie]

Borsalino today!

 

[RickP]

How about a saturday morning rehab reveal? Got the ol' spotted 4x Stetson de-spotted, gas bathed, reblocked, and reshaped. Got the new lambskin sweatband sewn in last night and it spent the night on a brim block. Just a bit of steaming this morning and its ready for the coffee shop. Ive got some more refining with the bashing and creasing, but at least this gets me out the door today. Please dont laugh at my hand sewing on the back of the sweatband... looks like a spiderweb on LSD lol.... Should have taken the time to roll out the sewing machine. Ill figure out some creative way to camoflauge the stitches soon

As arrived...

And 36 hrs later...

 

[Ent]

How about a saturday morning rehab reveal? Got the ol' spotted 4x Stetson de-spotted, gas bathed, reblocked, and reshaped. Got the new lambskin sweatband sewn in last night and it spent the night on a brim block. Just a bit of steaming this morning and its ready for the coffee shop. Ive got some more refining with the bashing and creasing, but at least this gets me out the door today. Please dont laugh at my hand sewing on the back of the sweatband... looks like a spiderweb on LSD lol.... Should have taken the time to roll out the sewing machine. Ill figure out some creative way to camoflauge the stitches soon

As arrived...
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And 36 hrs later...

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Fantastic to see your workmanship in restoring hats. From shabby to statement piece. Love the re blocking style.

 

[DonR]

A Hopkins Airway Panama purchased from @BobHufford .

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

A little light felt Mayser I received as a gift from a fellow Lounger. I removed the glued-in liner to make it even more warm-weather friendly.
The red dot translates as "Hat maker since 1900."

 

[BobHufford]

When you like vintage Panamas, but have a big head, you get to wear ones in this condition.

 

[Ent]

When you like vintage Panamas, but have a big head, you get to wear ones in this condition.

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Know the feeling with 62cm head. Oh sir they only go up to 60 is a common phrase I hear a lot of.

Still it has a lot of character.

 

[HatsBySam]

I’ve refurbished dozens of old cowboy hats, but have always wanted a beaver Indy hat, so finally took a crack at making a new hat. Beaver felt from Millinery Warehouse. Fairly pleased with the results.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

When you like vintage Panamas, but have a big head, you get to wear ones in this condition.

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Great hat. Good to see you and your big head Bob.

 

[Steve1857]

Today is an Adam

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Love the look of the ribbon on that Adam, Don.

 

[RickP]

Fantastic to see your workmanship in restoring hats. From shabby to statement piece. Love the re blocking style.

Three different runs out with it today... The Lambskin sweatbands are definately a tad bit warmer in the hot weather we have right now, but they sure feel nice ( Ill claim that Im doing a sweat to fit cycle lol)

 

[Steve1857]

For a late summer evening jaunt, the Hornskov Serene got the call.

 

[Blare]

When you like vintage Panamas, but have a big head, you get to wear ones in this condition.

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But it’s so cool though