What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

[fabiovenhorst]

Stetson St. Regis

 

[Jimmy__patt]

Sold in Decatur too (I am from Illinois).....it went a long way to get to Japan.
Nice hat!

The Japanese market for vintage is amazing. I have no idea how the acquire and curate so many amazing American items.

 

[jeffgarf]

The Japanese market for vintage is amazing. I have no idea how the acquire and curate so many amazing American items.

My understanding is they are and have been a huge market for hats for quite awhile. As with all things luxury, even modern Borsalinos are sold there specifically.

 

[RickP]

My understanding is they are and have been a huge market for hats for quite awhile. As with all things luxury, even modern Borsalinos are sold there specifically.

Vintage American goods have long been a big thing over there. My first wife was from Shikoku Island and had family all around Osaka. Every time we make a trip over, she hauled all kinds of stuff with her for resale. Back in the early 80s she once lugged an old set of MacGregor Tourney $50 pawn shop golf clubs through the airport and sold them for almost a grand.... just about paid for about half our airfare! Prices on vintage American hats from Japan are a bit pricey for my retired budget, but its always amazed me just how many nice old hats came out of Japan.

 

[WithBongInHand]

Goorin ‘Heisenberg’ pork pie.

 

[mayserwegener]

Man, that one's got everything, Steve!!! Lovely!

Mark, Thanks!

 

[mayserwegener]

Wonderful hat, Steve

Joe, Thank you!

 

[VoodooSan]

Today a hat I have not shown before, but have had a little while now: a circa 1950 (?), Barbisio. Nice felt this one, it is "Rat-Gondin" (Nutria). Really wide brim this one too, 2 3/4"to the curl. Great proportions.
View attachment 794660
This next picture is closer to the true color.
View attachment 794661 View attachment 794662
Was sold in Rome originally as you can see in the tip and the sweat
View attachment 794664
View attachment 794663
I think this one would be good for ANY type of weather.........it seems tough.

Great googly moogly!! What an AMAZING hat, Mark!!!!

 

[VoodooSan]

Resistol SA 3X

View attachment 794667
View attachment 794666
View attachment 794665

That's a beauty, HJ!

 

[VoodooSan]

Stetson St. Regis

View attachment 794668 View attachment 794669

Outstanding ensemble, as always, Fabio!!!

 

[VoodooSan]

Goorin ‘Heisenberg’ pork pie.

View attachment 794671

Very nice! And a great shirt, too!