No secrets, I saw the hat in the movie Public Enemy and told Parker I wanted one. He found the felt and now he making me the hat. Parker will try and make anything you ask for.
I also have 2 refurbished Steatson coming in from Parker this weekend. Looks like its going to be an early Christmas. I also have 2 customs Parker made for me. A few weeks ago I ordered an oxblood. Great hats, Great fellow to work with. :)
My wife has mixed feeling about my hats. She said that one thing that drives her crazy is my " dang hats". But she also said one thing she love about me is my " dang hats", because I wear them regardless of what anyone thinks.
My vote is for Tilley all the way. Last summer I returned one of my 10 year old Tilleys with a rip on the side ( washing Mach ) to the local sporting good. They replaced with no questions ask. When they say " lifetime" , they mean it.
Ok, next question. If I find a vintage hat to upsize and have it reblocked , new sweatband, and put in a new liner, is it still consider vintage. The only thing left would be the vintage felt. Would it be worthwhile or should I stick to new customs?
Ok I've been thinking ( which is not always a good thing). I have an big melon for a head ( 8 ) and would love to have a vintage hat. How small of a size could I get to stretch to a size 8 without damaging the hat.
Hadidor
Thank to a little inspiration from Seth, I have finnished my new Hatidor.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmyphilyaw/5872994566/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimmyphilyaw/5872437995/in/photostream
Sorry must be doing something wrong
horse of a different color
I am getting ready to order a new custom fedora. Now comes the hard part of picking a color for the hat and ribbon. I have all the staples colors (brown, black, white, gray ect ...) But I was thinking of something on the unusual side. Maybe a Brown/Orange, Gray/Rose...
Holy Grail
Ok guys,
I was thinking, which can be a bad thing, is
there a hat that is your "dream hat"? A hat
that you do not have because it's to expensive
, rare, or you just can't bring you self to wear.
Just wondering!
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