Recent content by Darky Flynn

It is beautiful. Plus, at Melegari everything is customizable. Height, width, ribbon size and color, whatever. Just use the contact form and ask them. They have a tall antiqued bowler in wool felt for about €140. About 13-15 dome height. Having it made in 10cm dome height, extra quality fur felt...

No, I didn’t. Under European law, and it is cited on every product’s page on their website, there is a non return clause for custom made items. They could’ve probably stretched it a bit, but I was reluctant to pay another €100 in shipping to and fro, besides the original shipping costs. So I...

The easiest way to solve this is to remove the ribbon. It is not sewn all-around the crown, it’s just pinpointed in some spots. It’s really easy to do it and put it back afterwards. The real problem would be with a shrinking technique, as the original ribbon would sit way too loose. I found 56...

Yep, I did, read above. To me, they run small, probably because they add the leather sweatband after sizing the hat. Because after I removed the sweatband it fit like a dream. But now the hat will probably lose some of its form in time.

Today one of my favs: Stetson Conway custom modified by me. :)

I imagine it’s a bit late for the initial question, but here are my two cents about Cappellaria Melegari: I ordered a western-styleHomburg in dusty black from them. Custom sized, about 55.5 (small head). I was instantly attracted to the aged hats they make, some sort of antique form. Seeing as...