Recent content by RetroStyle

Start 'em young, right? I'm in my Grandfather's Stetson recently redone by Art Fawcett. My goofy boy is in a too-small-for-me John Wanamaker he's claimed. Little guy is learning to love caps. :) Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk

Hi all, I'm sorry if this info exists elsewhere on the lounge, but as this thread previously ended in a question mark, I wanted to add an update. I visited JW Hats yesterday for the first time. The kind man at the counter noticed me admiring their vintage blocks and immediately offered to...

Anyone know of must-visit hat shops, vintage consignment stores, etc. in or near Madison, WI? I'm headed there for an interview next week. Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk

Okay, I need some wisdom. Help a young collector out, please. I know eBay backward and forward, but am not finding much there within my budget in 7 3/8 these days. I need help in finding hats elsewhere. I currently only have a handful of hats and the selection is not that impressive. I've...

Max, I'm at a loss for words. This is amazing! Pretty confident you could get into the Guinness Book of World Records for largest private fedora collection! Think about it. ;) Well, if your safes ever get too crowded, I accept 7 3/8 donations! Haha Clay Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk

Hey Max, For the uninitiated (me), who is Ignacio? I've noticed you mention him a lot. Also, I've gotta ask. How many hats do you own and where do you store them all?!? #Goals :) Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk

Yeah, I was going to mention the Denver Broncos. @OldStrummer, regarding a blue or black contrasting hat, I guess it depends on whether you want to get sports teams or Halloween comments from people.

Why not play it safer and go with a blue hat? That'll likely pair nicely with any hue of orange. Should be lots easier to find than an orange hat too. Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk

Great hat, but I really love that coat! Mind my asking what it is? Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk

I love this hat TOO much. It's a problem... ;) wow, if I could afford a custom, I'd be very tempted to just copy this look. That's a gorgeous piece, Michael! Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk

Heading to church in my Mallory Fifteen, Duplex Edge. Art Fawcett cleaned and rebuilt it to fit my 7 3/8 noggin (slipped it in just before he retired). That took some off the crown, but I'm still very happy with it. Unrelated, but fun: also taking my new AceMarks blue monk straps for their...

Guilty! I'm loving this bowler. It's flawless and really comfy. I appreciate that none of you gents made me pay more for it than the opening bid. [emoji120] Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk

Also apparently I don't know how to work the photos attachment feature based on the upside down and duplicate images. Haha Sent from my LM-G710 using Tapatalk

Bashed my first hat today, this Akubra Fed IV in carbon gray. Went for a pinched telescope. The felt isn't as nice as my vintage lids, but being my first attempt to tame an open crown, I'm happy with how it turned out and will wear it proudly. P.S. I've lurked around the lounge for years, but...

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