SCHMATTA: Rags to Riches to Rags
http://www.blowbackproductions.com/schmatta.shtml
Stumbled on this one last night and became engulfed. Fascinating look at the history of the clothing industry and fashion and design and the people that made it happen in the 20th century and it's rise and...
A couple hats to support my quest for a little something Australian. ;)
1st hat: Miller Fedora, made by Biltmore 7 1/4
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showpost.php?p=831679&postcount=5034
I found the original auction..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120444772613
Black fur...
Whatcha got? Interested in fur felts Feds, homs, etc.
I'm VERY much a newb.. The collection is slim. 1 slick milan Dobbs; 1 modern miller/biltmore, 1 wool bailey hom purchased prior to receiving an education in good fur felt; and I have crossed over to the dark side of vintage with a dunlap...
In the sticky thread there's a powerful statement (don't have the exact wording) but alludes to the idea that the felt and/or other quality criteria in modern hats don't come close to the quality of vintage hats. (Not counting the specially custom high-end, but among the mainstream)...
If covered at length my apologies. Maybe not even worth it's own thread, but thought it might be good topic.
Does a new hat possibly loosen up a bit or stretch to a long oval head with a few wears?
I noticed last night wearing the new homburg by the end of the evening the hat was on the...
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