Are you talking abt keeping the center crease and adding pinches? If so, yes I think it will look very nice.
Add a pinch, that makes any Homburg a little more casual for everyday wear. And then just wear it, you will look great.
Mike, thanks. It may the lighting or the picture that makes it look pink(ish). To my eye it is more grey (but then again: I'm colourblind!). It is a very nice hat though. And yes: you do need a light grey homburg (and many more)
.Steve, thanks.
Beautiful. Nice long lines to the brim, I love it a lot.Stefan, Thanks! Here it is in sun light.
Mike, Thank you! It does have longer lines. The brim width is about 2 1/2 inches.
Steve il Dermotta - Wien è bellissimo! Super!!Stefan, Thanks! Here it is in sun light.
Love the old advertisement! Another favorite Steve!Leopold Dermotta Wien, 59cm probably early to mid 1950s. Leopold Dermotta Wien hats are hard to find. I have only come across post WWII Homburg style hats in my size range and they are all very high quality. I really like the high side dents this one came with and it's in very good condition.
Being of the larger persuasion, you will see higher prices for these sizes. I kind of think that $300 is on the high side, if it is really special (old) maybe. It does have some good points, even though the pics are cruddy, the original price tag, intact, is something you don't see often. I would be wary without being able to make out the Stetson logo in the picture, details are important there (check the dedicated thread on Stetson logos), but it does look to be in the 1950s somewhere. As hard as it is not to snatch any 7 5/8 that comes along, this one is kind of overpriced, shoot the seller an offer. Maybe a great old Knox or Mallory will swim by in the bay. These would be a $300 no brainer.View attachment 81295 View attachment 81296 View attachment 81297 View attachment 81298 View attachment 81299 View attachment 81300 Well, after buying my first Homburg, a Stetson St Regis in grey, I have followed @Redfokker advice and found a more "formal" black one. It too is a St Regis that I believe is of the same 1950s vintage. I haven't pulled the trigger on this one yet as it's more than I was prepared to spend at the moment ($299) but I thought I would post some pics and get some thoughts from others on here. A vintage St Regis in 7 5/8 is a tough one to find no doubt however it is 3 times more than what I spent on my last one. Though it does have the original box according to the ad.
