Art Fawcett VS Hall of Fame

epic610 · Feb 26, 2009

Art, who don't you just.....

open a branch office in London! you could travel there every few months to do personal fittings . .. not unlike the hong kong tailors.

decent tax deductions involved, i would think.

just a whimsical thought!!!

nickn5 · Feb 26, 2009

avedwards said:
I'm wondering if I can order using my size which I know to be exactly the same as size L on cheap hats.

To be honest you also really need to find out your exact head size too, because I've found the 'S,M,L' sizes on hats very changeable. If you're close enough to Shrewsbury or Chester, try and go there to 'The Hat Company' shops. They have a wide range of the Christy's fedora hats in lots of sizes, which means you can try on and find your perfect fit. It was that way I found out I'm between UK 7 and 7 1/8 (USA 7 1/8 and 7 1/4).

If you do go down the conformer from Art route, he helpfully supplies a tape measure too with which you can get your head measurement, about an inch above the eyebrow around the head - 57.5 cm was mine.

N.

avedwards · Feb 26, 2009

nickn5 said:
To be honest you also really need to find out your exact head size too, because I've found the 'S,M,L' sizes on hats very changeable. If you're close enough to Shrewsbury or Chester, try and go there to 'The Hat Company' shops. They have a wide range of the Christy's fedora hats in lots of sizes, which means you can try on and find your perfect fit. It was that way I found out I'm between UK 7 and 7 1/8 (USA 7 1/8 and 7 1/4).

If you do go down the conformer from Art route, he helpfully supplies a tape measure too with which you can get your head measurement, about an inch above the eyebrow around the head - 57.5 cm was mine.

N.

I do know my exact size, it's 58-59cm. When I get 58cm (7 1/4) it's too small but 59cm (7 3/8) is too big. So I find that when I get size L it fits just right as it's in between these sizes usually.

1911 Man · Feb 26, 2009

Just got the word, my second work of Art is on its way to me now!! Will post pics on arrival

kaosharper1 · Feb 26, 2009

avedwards said:
I do know my exact size, it's 58-59cm. When I get 58cm (7 1/4) it's too small but 59cm (7 3/8) is too big. So I find that when I get size L it fits just right as it's in between these sizes usually.

These size conversions aren't exact either though I see them everywhere. I always see 7 3/8 as 59 centimeters. I'm a perfect 23" so an American 7 3/8 fits me, but 59 centimenters is actually 23 1/4" using a metric converter so when I buy Akubras they're always a little too big.

handlebar bart · Feb 26, 2009

1911 Man said:
Just got the word, my second work of Art is on its way to me now!! Will post pics on arrival

You're killin me over here.

Can't wait to see it

barrowjh · Feb 28, 2009

Should we name it?

I gave up trying to land a black fedora on ebay at a reasonable price and commissioned one from Art. Dimensional brim 2 3/8ths sides and 2 1/2 ends, underwelt, lite felt, and a touch of alternate color in the bow to ward off religous presumptions.

Buyer's Remorse - to own so many hats, but only one is a VS . . .

Group shot for color comparison; a dark green Resistol ebay'd from SuitedCboy in the middle, and the Navy Borsalino on the right:

In my next life, Art may forgive me for foolishly asking for a dimensional brim AND underwelt; in Art's next life he will forgive himself because he should have simply said 'no.' I am really happy with it; beautiful work.

indycop · Feb 28, 2009

Sweet!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap That one little touch of color on the ribbon does wonders!

gtdean48 · Feb 28, 2009

barrowjh said:
... Art may forgive me for foolishly asking for a dimensional brim AND underwelt; in Art's next life he will forgive himself because he should have simply said 'no.' ...

Sounds like "Maryville Madness" to me!

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Jabos · Feb 28, 2009

Georgous. Simply georgous.

Jabos · Feb 28, 2009

The hat that is.

Don't want to give the wrong impression.

1911 Man · Feb 28, 2009

So it started simple. I told Art I wanted a replica of the Stetson Whippet (since they're so darn hard to find for a good price!!) in dark brown.

It arrived on Friday. I think he hit this one right out of the park. It is stunning in person, I know the photos don't do it justice. The felt is very pliable soft, I love it.

Here's a pic of the liner, black. I love the brown leather sweatband with the dark brown felt.

Front view

Side view

On the head

So give me your opinions, is the hat too dressy for leather, or does it look okay?

Here it is with my Aero A2

Here it is with my Aero Barnstormer

Whatever your opinions, I love this hat. Thank you Art for creating such a masterpiece

gtdean48 · Feb 28, 2009

Looks great with all those combos to me! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

jimmy the lid · Feb 28, 2009

gtdean48 said:
Looks great with all those combos to me! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

:arated:

barrowjh · Feb 28, 2009

There's a reason why his name starts with Art - beautiful work on that Whippet.

1911 Man · Feb 28, 2009

Barrow, in my exitement to post my own pics, I rudely ignored yours. My apologies, sir. Your new hat is excellent as well. I really like it.

I have considered a black hat many times. The first custom hat I saw that got me started in this crazy obsession was a black hat. A few years ago a buddy of mine shows up to work with a nice black fedora. I loved hats back then, but didn't know where to get them, so he told me. He introduced me to JW Hats, and the rest is history. However, I went with the dark (steel) gray instead of black, for me it's just a little more versatile. Plus my wife loves it.

indycop · Feb 28, 2009

1911 Man said:
Here it is with my Aero Barnstormer

Whatever your opinions, I love this hat. Thank you Art for creating such a masterpiece

Awesome! And I want that jacket!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

RBH · Feb 28, 2009

Great hat John..fantastic work Art!

1911, that one would make Mr Hughes proud!!! Looks great with the leather!

jimmy the lid · Feb 28, 2009

barrowjh said:

John --

Great new lid from Art -- I like that underwelt and the subtle color in the ribbon. I'm also lovin' that green Resistol! And, last but not least, I really like the way the teardrop crease wound up on your Blue Borso -- nice job.

Cheers,
JtL

carter · Feb 28, 2009

barrowjh & 1911 Man, Thanks for showing us two wonderful classically-styled hats from Art. Those are versatile beauties.

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