Recent content by daizawaguy

Superb interior! The topper idea is also great - how would you attach it? I remember when i ordered my second Gannon I asked whether the ribbed interior decoration could be made, and I remember Michael mentioning he had the machine but not the suitable tape, but encouraged him to try it out on...

A four year wait for my Main D’Ors

My search for a Panama has been a long and frustrating journey. Back in the old days of 2005-2010 if I recall, PanamaBob used to provide value for money, until the wait time got too long and I think he experienced issues (documented on this Lounge elsewhere). I was lucky enough to get a few of...

Marquess

Elbow grease!

I don't think it has to do with a match to hair, but a match to the clothing you wear, but here again there are no clear rules - just some common sense that displays your own style. Historically, a blue/black/grey hat would be worn with a blue/grey suit (black in a suit left out deliberately...

Optimo and Wellerma are the two best Milan makers, and best buy early, as these hats are bound to rise in value IMHO, especially being made by these two names

I read just recently about a Swedish hatter that was defending his price increase (or perhaps perception of price increase), where he argued that he was providing a $1000 hat value for half that price. It made me think this would be an interesting topic for discussion. I have bought custom hats...

A little flower for Valentines!

Superb hats recently! Here’s mine with a silver feather!

I was searching the threads and came up with the observation that Wellema was unrepresented here, given that it is a brick and mortar custom shop - would seem to fit right into the followers here, but only one mention (well, the search brings up a few more, but you know what I mean) in the past...

Talking about the inside of the hat, no one ever copied my original request!?

Those Nutria felts have me thinking again… This was my last order with the Fepsa beaver…(on the left)

A few from Japan