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Hat Life January 1936
I was watching an early 1930s Warner Bros picture a few months ago, one in which Jimmy Cagney stars as an impresario who has to run the same show over different theatres on the same night in order to land a huge contract. One of the minor characters in this movie wears a fedora that has the... -
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FED IV and a word of warning about shipping/customs duties....
It's never quite that simple. If someone wants to buy something that simply isn't made in the USA, taxing it more won't create jobs here if US manufacturers...well, at this point with mass-produced hats I guess it's US manufacturER...does not find it commercially feasible to manufacture a... -
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I love the Fed IV!!
Mine was Imperial, only because I measure a 62 (they recommended and sent a 63) and the Heritage in Moonstone only goes to 61. That's not a stocking issue but a manufacturing one; Akubra for some reason won't make the Heritage any bigger in Moonstone, although all other colours are available... -
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I love the Fed IV!!
That's exactly what their representatives told me to do, and when I told them I did that and it still did not fit, they said pack it up and send it back, and when you send us the tracking number we'll send a replacement. It was their idea, not mine. I myself would think that the situation is... -
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I love the Fed IV!!
I just received a Fed IV in Moonstone this past weekend. Having a bit of a struggle with it; on the advice of Hats Direct I ordered it slightly larger (63 when I measure 62). I find the foam inserts uncomfortable, but they work; I have a larger one on one side, and a smaller one in the back. I... -
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Stetson Nostalgia Discontinued?
I mostly agree, except in my case and I suspect that of others, it's not been a question of "Gee, I'd love to get one someday. Okay, someday is here; where did they all go?", but more "Hey, I just now found out about this hat, whaddaya mean it's already off the market?!" I just ordered an... -
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Going to the doctor in the "Golden Era"?
My grandfather was a chiropractor, and from the 1950s until the 1980s he, in fact, worked out of his house. Huge 1920s bungalow in Louisville, KY; his practice - which included exam rooms, cots for patient rest, an X-ray room, and a lab - was all on the ground floor. His film development lab for...- hubbit
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How To Build A Newsroom Time Machine
"...We got to use a linotype machine owned by a local printer, which was yet another now-useless skill added to my portfolio." I had no idea that you were a veteran of the world of etaoin shrdlu. The new things one learns about friends and acquaintances even after knowing them for years upon...- hubbit
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Homburg Nation
Dan, At the risk of going way off topic, I love your glasses. Are those Savile Row Warwicks? -
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Homburg Nation
I have a Biltmore Imperial Homburg in Slate Grey that I bought 6 or 7 years ago. It has a center dent but no side dents, which is how I've always understood the Homburg was supposed to be like; however, I see side dents and even front pinches on some of the vintage 'burgs in this thread. The... -
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I just got a fedora...
Harry Anderson could always wear a hat indoors and look absolutely smashing. I think that was what sparked my fascination with vintage fedoras, but he also wore vintage ties and such. He had a standup act and appeared on Saturday Night Live in such attire, way before "Night Court". That being... -
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Distressed Akubra
dr greg, if I may ask, what is the hat you're wearing in your avatar? It looks really nice. -
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Stetson Nostalgia Discontinued?
They do (not sure of which sizes they have), but only in black. I emailed them to double-check because black was the only color listed, and they told me that if that's the only color listed, that's all they have. -
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Stetson Nostalgia Discontinued?
Well, that's not encouraging. Any experience with the Miller/Biltmore or Akubra open crown models? I suppose in a pinch (ha) I could get one or two of those and try to get slightly wider ribbons put on. -
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HOLY GRAIL? /What fedoras are you pining for?
Okay, that is a serious slice of awesome right there. I wouldn't be interested in a brim trim, but what did he charge for the edge binding? Presume something small, like a 6 ligne ribbon? It really adds dash to the hat. -
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HOLY GRAIL? /What fedoras are you pining for?
I did. They don't. And yeah, it is perplexing. Obviously the stores are looking at their individual volumes, while HatCo is looking at the complete distribution numbers. -
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HOLY GRAIL? /What fedoras are you pining for?
Good customs are priced way out of my ballpark. The Nostalgia could be had (and still can be according to websites that haven't taken it down yet) for anywhere from $140 to $170. Admittedly, for that kind of money (hat plus airmail is about $150) I can get a Federation in moonstone with a black... -
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HOLY GRAIL? /What fedoras are you pining for?
My own holy grail is an early 1930s soft fur that can be bashed with a high pinch and a center dent. I doubt I'll ever find a vintage one in 7 3/4, which is what I wear. Not a lot of call for that size today; heads were probably slightly smaller all those decades ago. Most vintage hats seem to... -
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HOLY GRAIL? /What fedoras are you pining for?
I see from your information that you're in Upstate NY. If you are at all looking for a new Borse and have the time for a trip to Brooklyn or Manhattan, I'd suggest looking there. Particularly close to Crown Heights. Borsalino fedoras are the hat for Lubavitch chassidim, and they can be found in... -
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Stetson Nostalgia Discontinued?
I made an inquiry just last night. Have not heard back from them. Perhaps my loss is my gain. :) I've asked around at nearly every hat merchant I can find. I emailed Hatco, whose representative told me they'd do a run for any retailer who orders a dozen of each color. For me, this would have...
