New to you in 2025

[The Shoe]

My yearly thread for hats that came your way in the year just ended.
I think I only got the two Wolfbrae Panamas. I’ll post after double checking.

 

[The Shoe]

Four new hats graced our household in 2025, of which three were Wolfbrae Panamas. Two for me, and one for Etsuko. We provided silk kimono fabric for the ribbons.

Also an Italian wool felt hat for Etsuko…not sure of the maker, and still awaiting its debut.

As I was searching out photos, I realised that I had also purchased two Gamble and ***n straw hats. They were cheap, but I figured they would serve a purpose. Unfortunately, the purpose they serve is to annoy me every time they’re on my head. They may be destined to be fire starters for my barbecue.

Etsuko also has two cloche hats on order from Christys’ that were supposed to have arrived around Christmas, but are not here yet.

 

[BobHufford]

I think I bought 120+ hats for resale, but did manage to find these keepers in my size.

Disney “Sir ***”.

Worth-Walden 100X.

Worth-Walden 5X.

Stetson 3X “Nebraskan”.

Bailey Beaver 100.

 

[BobHufford]

… continued

Royal Stetson Balibuntal.

Stetson Panama.

The Ponca City.

Borsalino MGL.

Stetson Open Road.

 

[BobHufford]

Continued …

Stetson No. 1 Quality.

Dobbs wool.

 

[steur]

Four new hats graced our household in 2025, of which three were Wolfbrae Panamas. Two for me, and one for Etsuko. We provided silk kimono fabric for the ribbons.
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Also an Italian wool felt hat for Etsuko…not sure of the maker, and still awaiting its debut.
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As I was searching out photos, I realised that I had also purchased two Gamble and ***n straw hats. They were cheap, but I figured they would serve a purpose. Unfortunately, the purpose they serve is to annoy me every time they’re on my head. They may be destined to be fire starters for my barbecue.
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Etsuko also has two cloche hats on order from Christys’ that were supposed to have arrived around Christmas, but are not here yet.

I expected this thread and will post mine shortly. These Wolfbrae panamas are gorgeous, Gary.

 

[steur]

Continued …

Stetson No. 1 Quality.

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Dobbs wool.

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You managed to score some spectacular hats, Bob. That Ft. Walden and that Borsalino MGL are the standouts to me. Pity we can't see the rest of the 120.

 

[steur]

I'll split the finds up in finders and keepers. I am going to need two and three posts respectively. For those without patience, here are the summary pics.

Finders:

Keepers:

But let's have a closer look.

 

[steur]

Finders I

Barbisio Bogota

Barbisio Luxus Egeo

Barbisio Dresda

Another Barbisio Dresda

Berteil Tourbe

Echter Borsalino

Edelweis

Harman

Hückel adam

 

[steur]

Finders II

Hückel for Sools

T&W Lees

Léon

Meddens

Meuwsen

Mossant Plomb

Stetson Standard

Willoughby Castor

 

[steur]

Keepers I

Barbisio Dresda

Barbisio Mendrisio

Borsalino China

Borsalino feather weight Lupo

Borsalino Ludosca

Borsalino Muflone

Borsalino Palladio

Brummel's Castor

Brummel's Frivol

Brummel's Luxor

 

[steur]

Keepers II

Cambiaghi woolfelt

Cervo Olimpic

Fléchet

Fléchet Velour

Hückel Durit

Hückel Mercur

Hückel Novo

Mossant Bayard Orient

Mossant Bayard Gris Africain

Panizza Fausto

 

[steur]

Keepers III

Peschel Lido

Rehfus

Sools Flandres

Sools (by Fléchet)

Stetson Imperial (under license by Failsworth)

Stetson Sovereign 20 Texan

Tirard Mercure

Tirard Supra Cacao

Vimenet

Have to say I think the find (or better the keep) of 2025 was that Stetson Sovereign 20 Texan.

 

[BobHufford]

You managed to score some spectacular hats, Bob. That Ft. Walden and that Borsalino MGL are the standouts to me. Pity we can't see the rest of the 120.

Thanks Stefan! The others turn up in some threads and, eventually, eBay. I caught some grief posting all the finds in the past so I try to limit it to just the really interesting ones.

 

[BobHufford]

I think the find (or better the keep) of 2025 was that Stetson Sovereign 20 Texan

Agreed, but that is a difficult choice to make considering the company it keeps. Thanks for sharing them!

 

[The Shoe]

I'll split the finds up in finders and keepers. I am going to need two and three posts respectively. For those without patience, here are the summary pics.

Finders:
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Keepers:
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But let's have a closer look.

17 finders and 29 keepers seems like a lean year for you. Quality was certainly not lacking, however.
The most disappointing thing was that none of the finders found their way to Wakayama last year!

 

[steur]

Agreed, but that is a difficult choice to make considering the company it keeps. Thanks for sharing them!

17 finders and 29 keepers seems like a lean year for you. Quality was certainly not lacking, however.
The most disappointing thing was that none of the finders found their way to Wakayama last year!

Thank you, Bob. It is in stellar company, but they are such a rare thing to find over here and especially in such condition.

Thank you, Gary. I was doing quite well in not buying hats for most of the year, but the second half just saw too many of them following me home. I tend to not buy as many that are not in my size anymore, since I have too much trouble finding a good home for them.

 

[VoodooSan]

I spent like a madman last year, and wouldn't presume to bore you all by showing everything I acquired. I'm going to cull the list and try to just post the most attractive, or oldest, or any that are in some way "special."

Stetson Nutria Quality in a stunning blue-gray


Stevens Silver Beaver Grade


Miller Brothers heathered Arroyo Elk


Stetson #1 Quality


Portis Lite-Wate


Stetson CB 5X


Akubra Bushman Featherweight


Stetson CB 7X


Stetson 3X Mode Edge


Mr. Disney


This is enough for one day, I think!

 

[steur]

I spent like a madman last year, and wouldn't presume to bore you all by showing everything I acquired. I'm going to cull the list and try to just post the most attractive, or oldest, or any that are in some way "special."

Stetson Nutria Quality in a stunning blue-gray
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Stevens Silver Beaver Grade
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Miller Brothers heathered Arroyo Elk
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Stetson #1 Quality
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Portis Lite-Wate
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Stetson CB 5X
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Akubra Bushman Featherweight
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Stetson CB 7X
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Stetson 3X Mode Edge
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Mr. Disney
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This is enough for one day, I think!

I would like a day like that, Mark! Stellar hats.

 

[The Shoe]

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I spent like a madman last year, and wouldn't presume to bore you all by showing everything I acquired. I'm going to cull the list and try to just post the most attractive, or oldest, or any that are in some way "special."

Stetson Nutria Quality in a stunning blue-gray
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Stevens Silver Beaver Grade
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Miller Brothers heathered Arroyo Elk
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Stetson #1 Quality
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Portis Lite-Wate
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Stetson CB 5X
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Akubra Bushman Featherweight
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Stetson CB 7X
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Stetson 3X Mode Edge
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Mr. Disney
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This is enough for one day, I think!

Awesome collection there. Are we going to get a day 2?