What Hat Are You Wearing Today ?

Redfokker said:

New hat day is always exciting, but this new Lords Hat from Mike Miller at NW Hats is kind of special. The household CFO authorized this purchase based on my phenomenal progress in quitting smoking! Still have a smoke every few days, but down from a pack and a half a day, so I feel pretty good about it. This new hat is an homage to Downton Abby, with a distinct brim curl as found in 1920s styles of the Landed Gentry. Finished with a long hair (melusine) aubergine felt, Mike said this is one of the wildest he has created. The crown is a full 5 3/4" (tall) and the curl of the brim is super swoopy. Now, to put together an outfit based on eggplant purple!
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crawlinkingsnake said:

Great looking Panama, I love it! How wide is the brim?

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hatophile said:

Wow, all super hats Stefan.

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Redfokker said:

My Borsalino Angora is a early 1950s (O.P.S. tag) from Stefan. Love it in the winter time! View attachment 345311

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Redfokker said:

New hat day is always exciting, but this new Lords Hat from Mike Miller at NW Hats is kind of special. The household CFO authorized this purchase based on my phenomenal progress in quitting smoking! Still have a smoke every few days, but down from a pack and a half a day, so I feel pretty good about it. This new hat is an homage to Downton Abby, with a distinct brim curl as found in 1920s styles of the Landed Gentry. Finished with a long hair (melusine) aubergine felt, Mike said this is one of the wildest he has created. The crown is a full 5 3/4" (tall) and the curl of the brim is super swoopy. Now, to put together an outfit based on eggplant purple!
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Ross Young said:

7xCB and a new suit today.
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Miamibruno said:

Wearing my Lee "Select Plantation Panama". Now all I need is a coffee plantation to feed my other habit. View attachment 345371 View attachment 345372 View attachment 345373

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Ross Young said:

7xCB and a new suit today.
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TheGuitarFairy said:

Just in from doing the wheel bearings on my brother's camper. No I didn't wear the hat.
50s 7 3/4 Mallory Dallas
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deadlyhandsome said:

Looks a bit big for you….

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Blare said:

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New arrival
Borsalino Alessandria - Qualitá Superiore
TAR Stratoliner Clone - Silverbelly with gold trim
4 1/2 Crown as shaped - 5 1/4 open
2 5/8 brim with 1/8 gold grosgrain binding
3/8 grosgrain TAR ribbon in a gold color
Wind Trolley

Just when I tell myself no more Silverbelly thin ribbons… Brent @deadlyhandsome alerts me to this beautiful Borsalino Alessandria in a color scheme and price that made me throw that plan right out the window. You really just don’t say no to hats like this one. I love these kind of proportions on a hat and the light Silverbelly felt with the darker sort of gold colored grosgrain thin ribbon and binding make a real nice contrast. It is also appointed with a wind trolley. The felt is thin and dense and creates a nice sharp brim that holds its shape well. The hat brushed up real nice and has plenty of character in its crease as is. A little steam might me in order at some point.. but it is really straight up wear ready.

Unfortunately I did not find any paper labels under the sweat. So unsure on dating one like these.

Thank you to Brent for the heads up on this one for a lightning quick snag.


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Randall Renshaw said:

Awesome get, Joe! Looks great on, too!
Like most everyone here I’ve too many thin ribbons, but also like everyone here I can always make room for one more, since this particular hat...
Fill in the blank with whatever excuse makes you feel good.

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Redfokker said:

New hat day is always exciting, but this new Lords Hat from Mike Miller at NW Hats is kind of special. The household CFO authorized this purchase based on my phenomenal progress in quitting smoking! Still have a smoke every few days, but down from a pack and a half a day, so I feel pretty good about it. This new hat is an homage to Downton Abby, with a distinct brim curl as found in 1920s styles of the Landed Gentry. Finished with a long hair (melusine) aubergine felt, Mike said this is one of the wildest he has created. The crown is a full 5 3/4" (tall) and the curl of the brim is super swoopy. Now, to put together an outfit based on eggplant purple!
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Redfokker said:

New hat day is always exciting, but this new Lords Hat from Mike Miller at NW Hats is kind of special.

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Redfokker said:

My trip to NW Hats also included a new pug for my custom semi-colado straw that Mike Miller made me.

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deadlyhandsome said:

Looks a bit big for you….

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Tukwila said:

Outstanding, Mike! A simple grey suit with an eggplant shirt would work, too. Wild can work!!!

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