Recent content by Monte

A wool, and not felt. No leather sweat. Cashing in on a TV series style. I don't know how far I'd test the crushable and water resistant qualities. I don't want to offend, but I would have saved my dough for any kind of felt with a leather sweat. Those wools wear out in hurry when used hard. I...

Also, the movie star traits Depp possesses makes that exact hat look a precise way. I mean he's got a white vest w pocket square here, and a peacoat and scarves there. Think of your own style and function while you're on your hat journey.

I've had a couple '50s Stetsons that could hold their brim shaped any way you'd snap them. It's not a trait you will find on every fedora you handle. I'm sure these gentlemen will point you in the right direction. Good luck.

I definitely can believe that there are few old school hatters, even in metro areas. For instance, I was so excited to go to Goorin Brothers in Denver since I was in town maybe 8, 9 years ago. Shortly after arriving at the century old hat shop, I discovered they didn't carry felt hats anymore...

Yes. There is a chance I won't wake up tomorrow, but I'm gonna wear a nice suit and we'll made shoes every time I have an excuse. Even custom made, expensive shoes. Bring on the quality. Life is short.

You know I love my boots, but I just ordered these Beckett Simonon double monks in a Bordeaux color. They batch make them. I think they're slated to arrive in November. They'll be my early Christmas gift... to me.

Nice contrast on that Heritage pair. I've included my burgundy Jay Butler loafers, my Anderson Bean (Texas) boots, and finally my Guess vintage jacket. The jacket was a found item for 35 or 40 clams.

I personally can offer nothing. Pics?

I think I've seen a lot, and then this gem is gets some light shed on it. A 3/8 no less. Very nice. Thanks for sharing the hat and the research.

I like the idea of this better than what I am seeing. I've seen Schaefer wool jackets with leather collar and sleeves that I'd sooner wear. I'm sure it is a quality jacket but looks off to me.

If you wear it, an airport employee will have you remove it and they'll touch it and check under the sweat. It is unpleasant but should not damage it to speak of.

I think it fits great in the shoulder and sleeve. That's usually the hard part. Length looks really natural, creating a kind of fitted look. It's good quality, timeless style, and it fits great. Win, win.

Straw weather.

Hi. Not sure how you do it but for me,, Stacking a hat inside a sweatband of another hat calls for some layer of protection I have found. Sweat lines are difficult to remove.

My late father's '60s wool cardigan, gray w black buttons. About 60 years old.