OK. I have a confession to make . . . a guilty secret. I love the 1980s Patrick Swayze movie "Next of Kin".
Now my second guilty secret is I love the hat the Swayze, as character Turman Gates, wears in the film . . .
Anyone have any idea what it is?
Anyone have a guilty secret...
I need the help of our brotherhood . . .
I am looking for an everyday straw . . . Something that would look good in your "typical" adventure film. Think a straw Indian Jones . . . Lost Worlds . . . The Dark Continent . . . :)
The best I ever had was twenty years ago:
My most...
Beaver Brand is gone :( . . . But luckily, there are still a few of their fine hats around.
Here is a Beaver Brand Classic (that is the name), a style similar to a Stratoliner or OR. In Sand . . . a tan color, the hat new for all practical purposes . . . I got it this summer and I think I...
Created for me this summer, and I had every intention of making it my fall hat. But as I have noted . . . I am sacrificing a few recent purchases because I need to raise a bit of quick cash . . .
So my empty wallet is your opportunity.
This is a custom by our own Cane Rodmaker here at...
Beaver Brand is gone :( . . . But luckily, there are still a few of their fine hats around.
Here is a Beaver Brand Classic (that is the name), a style similar to a Stratoliner or OR. In silverbelly, the hat has never been worn, and still has its original tags . . . A terrific hat, at a...
I do not think I have to tell you how great the hats made by Art Fawcett are . . .
This is a classic, limited edition, produced by Mr. Fawcett a few years back. Size 7 1/2. He did a series of Route 66 Fedoras . . . Distinctive style.
I loved it when I got it, and it has been worn...
A very nice Trilby Fedora from Bates Hatters of 21a Jermyn Street - St. James, London
A nice, mid grey fur-felt. Size 7 1/2 (60cm) with a 2 1/2 inch, unbound brim and a 5 inch crown.
In Excellent Condition . . . Not sure the era, but a great looking hat . . .
$110 including shipping in...
You all know how great the light weight Tropicaire or ArtLite (I really do not know if they have an official name) line is from Vintage Silhouettes . . .
This one has been one of my favorites . . . but it is time to move on.
Styled like the classic Stratoliner, this is a great hat, but has...
“The ‘Open Road’ represents journeys of self-discovery, quests to define our national identity, opportunities to escape from the daily routine, and expressions of social protest-The image of The ‘Open Road’ that prevailed 100 years ago, when footloose armies of homeless created a network of...
Federation Deluxe IV
A long story . . . which I won't go into.
But I have here a brand new Federation Deluxe IV . . .
Deluxe Heritage Series.
Open Crown . . .
Graphite Grey . . . This was a special edition, limited run . . .
Size 7 1/2.
Asking $165 including shipping in the...
I know that the Akubra Federation is a pretty popular hat with my fellow loungers, so I am wondering why no one has ever started a Federation Fellowship :)
I just broke down and bought one myself, which I will be happy to post once it arrives . . .
So how about the rest of the Federation...
I ordered an Adventurebilt hat three years ago . . . and I knew it would take a while to get to me. And I have waited with relative patience . . . Checking in every six months or so . . .
And every time he has answered I was told it would just be a month or so until he got to my order...
Look . . . There is one hat that has always alluded me . . . and it is a hat that most of you have . . . A Stetson Stratoliner.
I have bought several from OFAS . . . But none were right. I know the style is right, it is the fit I am having trouble with.
I need a 7 3/8 Long Oval . . . a 7...
Seriously . . . I am looking for a tweed vest or two, and so far my search has turned up bupkis . . .
Anyone have a vintage (or newer, vintage style) tweed vest in XL/XXL, 48/48 L? Sale or trade? I will be forever indebted :)
My wife says I have too many hats . . .
I respect her opinion, but am wondering what you all think ;)
OK . . . Truth be told, I just felt like showing off a little . . .
Actually, my wife already has two of these up on teh auction block . . .
eBay . . . can have some great deals, if you know where to look, and you have a little luck . . .
For example, I recently came across a listing for a "Vintage Fifth Avenue New York Hat Box" . . . The gallery picture was this:
The starting bid was $65.00 Or best offer . . . so I had to have a...
Just thought I would do a little survey . . .
We all know the big guns . . . Borsalino, Stetson, Resistol, Bailey, Akubra . . . and regularly see reviews on their products.
And a lot of us have invested in custom hats from AB, Art Fawcett, Optimo or others . . .
So I would be...
I need a little help.
I have never owned an Akubra . . . never held one in my hands . . . But I hear such great things about them, I am thinking of getting one.
Now, those of you who know me will know that I am going for a thin ribbon.
I am thinking Campdraft . . . But I am hesitant...
I recently got a note from toobacat, asking to see my Sportaire, by none other that Art Fawcett . . .
So, here it is . . .
No denying it is one sharp lid . . . but most of us would agree that all of Mr. Fawcett's hats are . . .
Looks good on, too . . .;)
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