I Rather Like How This Hat Looks. Where Might One Find a New Hat Like This?

[Retro Spectator]

While looking about Google images, I found this nice little vintage Stetson *** Club. Apparently it's from the 1950s, and they don't seem to be making them anymore. Where might one find a new hat similar to this one?

 

[jlee562]

Stetson is actually doing a *** Club reissue for the 150th, but it's the 60's long hair version.

 

[Retro Spectator]

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is a long hair version hat? Long hair, as in made for a person with long hair, or long hair, as in fuzzy?

Edit: Nervermind. I looked up what the long hair hats were, and they were hairy. I found it added a nice texture. Also, I checked Stetson's website, but I could not find these hats. Where might one find them?

 

[Frunobulax]

Not new, but there are a few in decent condition over on eBay, depending on your size. You might check Etsy, as well.

 

[Retro Spectator]

I checked eBay, but none were my size. All to big, or too small. I'm a size 7 1/2. I may be able to wear 7 3/8 also. Etsy didn't have any it seems. There was a hat called the same name, but it didn't have a telescope crown, and it had pinch.

I wonder if you could turn a new wool hat into a similar hat. If it had the same brim width, then all that would be needed to do would be changing the crown, and giving it a fat ribbon.

 

[jlee562]

Please forgive my ignorance, but what is a long hair version hat? Long hair, as in made for a person with long hair, or long hair, as in fuzzy?

Edit: Nervermind. I looked up what the long hair hats were, and they were hairy. I found it added a nice texture. Also, I checked Stetson's website, but I could not find these hats. Where might one find them?

It's in the Fall 2015 line, most of which hasn't hit retailers yet, but it's on page 6 of the catalog:
http://www.hat-co.com/perch//resources/fall-2015-stetson-dress-2.pd

The Dobbs Game Bird was also a similar looking hat from the time period in certain iterations.

 

[hatflick1]

Try shuffling through Hats Plus stingy brim assortment.
http://www.hats-plus.com/v-1-small-brim.aspx?categoryID=4#Filter=[pagenum=6*CategoryID=4*Sort=4*ava=0]
You may not find an exact match. But there may be something close
enough.

 

[KingAndrew]

If you are really set on a specific look, you can always order a custom hat that replicates it. This will cost a little more, though. So it depends on how strong your finances and desire are.

 

[Retro Spectator]

I think I'll wait until the fall, when Stetson releases the new *** Club. Thanks for all the replies!

 

[Retro Spectator]

Hmm, I wonder if this hat is similar? Do you think you could snap the brim down in the front on this hat? Even if I got this hat, I would still plan on getting the Stetson *** Club reissue.

http://www.zappos.com/brixton-stout-pork-pie-hat-black-black

 

[hatsRme]

Save your money. Be patient. Watch Ebay, too.

 

[Retro Spectator]

I have to agree. That Brixton hat isn't very nice looking, and there isn't a brown option. I hope the Stetson *** Club reissue will have a brown one.

 

[boze]

JJ Hatters has something like that on their site I'm pretty sure.

 

[jlee562]

Bump....

https://instagram.com/p/4FGrRlItj9/

 

[Fed in a Fedora]

While looking about Google images, I found this nice little vintage Stetson *** Club. Apparently it's from the 1950s, and they don't seem to be making them anymore. Where might one find a new hat similar to this one?

I have never been happy in reproducing someone else's hat. It does not look the same on me because I look different. However, I can take a hat and get it to look better on me with some changes. This is why I look at most factory hats as advanced kits.

With that in mind, I suggest that you look at the Akubra Hampton. Recrease it (or have it recreased) to a teardrop. Yes, there are a few differences - such as the crease and the edge trim rather than an overwelt. But there are also a lot of similarities in basic shape and color. I would ask Sam if it can be obtained with your chosen crease or supplied open crown.

You just need to decide what things about the *** Club that you like and what you might want to change.

Then build or customize a hat around your tastes.

You could also look to any of the fine hat makers here and discuss your project with them for a truly custom hat.

http://everythingaustralian.com.au/row/headwear/fashion/hampton.html

Fed

http://everythingaustralian.com.au/row/headwear/fashion/hampton.html

 

[jlee562]

I have to agree. That Brixton hat isn't very nice looking, and there isn't a brown option. I hope the Stetson *** Club reissue will have a brown one.

Meyer the hatter has it...on sale too!

http://www.meyerthehatter.com/STETSON-60s-***-CLUB/PABOIACFHPNHCKPA/Product