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Your First Fedora

Doctor Strange

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Hudson Valley, NY
I bought the Stetson Indiana Jones hat (the more expensive fur felt model, though strangely it had a cloth sweatband) available at the time of Temple of Doom in 1984.

Ironically, I had been collecting hats since I was a kid in the mid-sixties, and I had already owned a homburg, a derby, two top hats, and lots of other hats... but no fedora.
 

David Conwill

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Bennington, VT 05201
First wool was a Broner handed down from my dad when I was in elementary school (probably 4th or 5th grade); first fur felt in my size was the Akubra Federation IV in Moonstone Gray I bought from FL recommendations.
 

splintercellsz

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6,137
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Somewhere in Time
My first (and only fedora... right now) is my Borsalino Alessandria. I love it, but I am beginning to falter on the thought of putting it in the classifieds for something a bit taller & wider, lol
 

seabass

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2,161
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nor cal
My grandparents bought my 1st. In New York City at a shop on Orchard St. Real fur felt in the late 60s a stingy
 

Undertow

My Mail is Forwarded Here
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3,126
Location
Des Moines, IA, US
Two Biltmore Senators; one in chocolate, the other in navy. Purchased from a relic called Bond's of Beaverdale (old men's suiting store open nearly 100 years) in 2007. Two weeks later, the store was closed. A year later, the building was demolished and replaced by some cheap brick facade for a bar and gym combo.

(on a side note, the first suit I purchased was also in 2007 from the venerable Younkers flagship store in downtown Des Moines. It closed two days later. The 100+ year old building is still standing but vacant.)
 
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Dan Allen

A-List Customer
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395
Location
Oklahoma
Undertow, with your propensity to put stores under--please stay away. We have Precious few old establishments left around here.
My first hat was my grandfathers open road that I inherited from my Grandfather in 1971.
 

CircuitRider

One of the Regulars
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208
Location
Southern Indiana
Other than one I wore as a child, a dark brown Stetson Ivey league with stingy brim I found in excellent condition at a local Salvation Army store for a $1.50..:cool:
 
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1,184
Location
NJ/phila
Hi Folks

I purchased 2 cavanaghs this week on ebay and 1 on etsy and one from a fellow FL member however none have arrived just yet.
So whenever the first one hits my doorstep that will be my official fedora at the tender age of 56. I am looking forward to upgrading my look and also keeping my head warm this winter in style.

Great thread and I 'm glad I could be a part of it.
Best regards
CCJ
 

Ordinary Guy

One Too Many
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1,292
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Here is My first Fedora , I don't know make or model...

I DO KNOW my father bought it for me......

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Unfortunately I don't have any of my father or grandfathers fedoras, but I sure would like to..
 
Messages
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Location
NJ/phila
Here is My first Fedora , I don't know make or model...

I DO KNOW my father bought it for me......

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Unfortunately I don't have any of my father or grandfathers fedoras, but I sure would like to..[/QUOTE]

Hi Ordinary,
Sharp looking young man, great hat and suit. Clearly you were the best dressed boy on the block.
Speaking of the block, I love the old brick construction homes and great iron railings. Where was the picture taken? Year?
Best regards
CCJ
 

Ordinary Guy

One Too Many
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1,292
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Hi Ordinary,
Sharp looking young man, great hat and suit. Clearly you were the best dressed boy on the block.
Speaking of the block, I love the old brick construction homes and great iron railings. Where was the picture taken? Year?
Best regards
CCJ

Thank You Sir,

Late 40's and it was taken in Maspeth ,. NY......

My father was a sharp dresser and often confused with being connected but of course he was'nt.

A quick check with Google shows the building are still there although they are now working their way down the block with siding , new windows and doors but the iron works are still there, amazing after all these years......
 

randooch

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4,869
Location
Ukiah, California
Thank You Sir,

Late 40's and it was taken in Maspeth ,. NY......

My father was a sharp dresser and often confused with being connected but of course he was'nt.

A quick check with Google shows the building are still there although they are now working their way down the block with siding , new windows and doors but the iron works are still there, amazing after all these years......
OG, that photo belongs in the Non-Shorpy Allstars thread. Spectacular in every way. :eusa_clap
 

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