Recent content by jazzncocktails

Yes, I have two Akubras—this and the Fed IV—and they fit my 7 3/8ths head perfectly. Unfortunately, this one just sold, so it is no longer available. Steve

Price changed to $60; I’m open to offers.

I can’t tell you how horrified I was to realize she’d done that...not to mention what it was like to peel the strip off of the leather band. Cue shrieking violin music from Halloween. Last time I stepped foot in that shop.

This hat’s brim is 2 5/8” exactly.

SOLD. I haven’t been on the Fedora Lounge for a bit; nice to see the changes to the site! I’m doing some cleaning out of shelves, and I have half a couple of fedoras that I haven’t worn for years, so I’m adding to the classifieds page for anyone interested. Vintage Adam Smoke Grey Fedora 7...

SOLD. I haven’t been on the Fedora Lounge for a bit; nice to see the changes to the site. I’m doing some cleaning out of shelves, and I have half a couple of fedoras that I haven’t worn for years, so I’m adding them to the classifieds page for anyone interested. Akubra Campdraft Silverbelly...

Thanks for posting this link, Tomasso. I agree with the others, those colors are a bit unnatural for my head. But there may be hope--the Panamas they show in pics are natural straw and look well-shaped, even if I'm not crazy about the ribbon treatment. Still, the good news is that I'm in Paris...

Thanks for posting this link, Tomasso. I agree with the others, those colors are a bit unnatural for my head. But there may be hope--the Panamas they show in pics are natural straw and look well-shaped, even if I'm not crazy about the ribbon treatment. Still, the good news is that I'm in Paris...

Thanks for posting this link, Tomasso. I agree with the others, those colors are a bit unnatural for my head. But there may be hope--the Panamas they show in pics are natural straw and look well-shaped, even if I'm not crazy about the ribbon treatment. Still, the good news is that I'm in Paris...

You're right, granite isn't the color for navy. Go steel for a darker color appropriate for fall/winter, or blue smoke lightweight for spring summer. I have both and that's how I tend to wear them. The steel is a tad darker than granite but it does have some blue tones. Otherwise, I'd have a...

Fantastic look, T Rick--great combo of shades and fedora!

Completely agree with Chinaski--these have been my only (prescription) sunglasses and work quite well with my fedoras and my panama.

Thanks, Randooch and Blackthorn--great suggestions at either end of my trip! Chasseur, fantastic links and recommendations. I'll definitely check out those vintage shops and flea markets and hope that some 59 cm selections are waiting for me. This trip is a first, and your recommendations for...

One word: trenchcoat (or is that supposed to be two words?). With a good trenchcoat and a fedora, there's no need for an umbrella. Shoes will get wet no matter what you're wearing/carrying on top.

Gotta agree...I've been lusting after this one: http://www.vintagesilhouettes.com/lim_ed_frameset.htm Edit: looks like the link only directs you to Art's custom page. See the "South Beach" fedora, #5 from the top. Edit 2: Here's what I was referring to (must be rusty this morning!):