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  1. biothermal

    Questions about a thrifted 50s (?) 613HH Perfecto I picked up a few weeks back.

    Hey folks, first post on here, fingers crossed I've got the rules down but feel free to yell at me if not. I can move this over to a post in the 'Ask A Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear' thread if this is simply taking up unnecessary room. Anyway, picked up this 613HH (I think - this is...
  2. P

    Age range of this Bailey?

    I stumbled upon this Bailey hat online and it called to me enough to take a chance. It's well-loved, dirty, and has some small stains, which are features, not bugs, as far as I'm concerned. It was $25, as well, which was also a feature. It's a bit big, but some foam fixed that. Does anyone know...
  3. N

    How Do I Tie N1 Drawstring Cords?

    Very random question, but my McCoy's N1 came with the drawstring cords undone. I'm trying to tie them similar to what's shown in the photo, but I cannot figure it out. I'm literally useless at this moment. Can anyone explain this to me?
  4. B

    Leather gloves - destroyed shining with leather oil conditioner?

    Hello guys, I bought some used leather gloves from roeckl at ebay.. I thought it would be an good idea to condition them with honey leather oil condiitoner, so firstly I cleaned them with leather cleaner and then conditioned them with the oil. But now the shinining is destroyed or not there...
  5. J

    Price difference in Japan?

    Hi folks! My partner and I are currently saving up for an eventual trip to Japan. I know the prices of many of the Japanese-made goods we see here—The Real McCoys, Iron Heart, etc.—are inflated in the western market. I was wondering, just how much lower can I expect the prices to be in Japan...
  6. N

    Does anyone have a Real McCoy AND a Buzz Rickson N-1?

    I have a Real McCoy's N-1 (2022 Khaki Plain) in size 38, but I'm leaning toward buying a Buzz Rickson N-1 in Navy. Comparing the two, it looks like a size 36 in the Buzz Rickson might be a similar fit to the McCoy's 38. Can anyone who has both brands offer a size comparison between the two? I'm...
  7. AlanC

    Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest

    As I know some of you can't resist cruising ebay for hats, I thought an ongoing thread where we can brag about a great deal, complain about skyrocketing prices or pointing out a rarity that was, sadly, not in your size but might be of interest to others **Fedora Lounge policy now permits the...
  8. G

    Help with a Panama please

    I’m a little new to the forum and have a few questions for ya’ll. I just picked up a nice older panama. Not vintage, but maybe 5-10 years old. Found it at a thrift store!! Doesn’t look like it was warn much. It has a few stains on the sweat band and was very dusty when I found it. Anyway, it...
  9. Marc mndt

    Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear

    If you've got a quick jacket question and don't see a thread for it, just post it here. Whether the question is about fit, design, patterns, choice of leather, makers, hardware etc,. this is the place.
  10. D

    How we might get past the "hat phase"

    This is a question, maybe a discussion, and I hope I don't offend anyone by misspeaking, but I'm genuinely curious if anyone has considered the hat problem in the world. I don't really know where to start, but I felt that here would be the best place to discuss it. In the world, mostly...
  11. C

    Questions on New Leather Jackets

    Hello all, I'm extremely new to leather jackets. I've just ordered my first(https://www.schottnyc.com/products/express-mens-leather-motorcycle-jacket.htm#tab-overview), the Schott 508. My understanding is that it is a Wax based, pull up leather. I understand what all of that means in the...
  12. Jamesonisliar

    Why only Japan makes high-quality jackets?

    Hello. I'm a man from South Korea who loves vintage clothing and military. I bought Toys McCoy's A-2 a few years ago and it was really cool. But a few months ago when I moved to another city, I lost my A-2 So I wanted to buy my new A-2. so i traveled to Fukuoka, Japan, and there I met A-2...
  13. T

    Intro & where should I post pics of a black Borsalino 7 ⅜ for help with identification and price?

    Howdy everyone, I hope you're all geared up for a magnificent bbq tomorrow! Just want to introduce myself and thank you all for such a wonderful resource for a long lost mens essential. I've been a lurker for a while and I'm now seriously considering wearing a fedora. A close friend knows this...
  14. Shangas

    Trilby Vs. Fedora...what's the difference?

    Please pardon my liddy ignorance... ...In a little over a week, my parents and I are flying off to Singapore to visit family and to spend Chinese New Year there. While we're in Singapore, it's likely we'll be doing a LOT of walking outside in the warmth and the heat and the sun and all that...
  15. Awesomest Guy

    Is a black waistcoat acceptable with White Tie?

    I'm probably never actually going to NEED to know, but I'm curious as to whether or not a classic black evening waistcoat would be considered permissible with Full Evening Dress/White Tie. I heard somewhere that it was allowed in the Victorian era, but that it went out of fashion after 1901.

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