This is the coolest "hat" I've added to my collection in quite a while.
Just got in from a big militaria show in Pomona CA.
Excuse the quality of the pics they were taken with my lap top.
This is a late war (WWII) swivel bale "Steel Pot" American helmet with a Korean war era liner.
I've...
Okay so I'm taking a trip dan unda in June.
Will be in Melbourne and Brisbane.
Want to buy an Akubra while there.
Best place to get it?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I'm going to Australia this summer and would love to buy an Akubra Campdraft while there.
Anyone have any recommendations where to get one in either Brisbane or Melbourne?
Thanks in advance.
I'm bound for The Motor City, Mo-Town, Hitsville USA, The Arsenal of Democracy, Detroit City USA!
Going to see my pop.
Last time I went I stopped in the Southfield branch of Henry the Hatter.
There are three HTHs.
Which one would you locals suggest, Southfield, Hamtramck or Downtown...
Pardon if this has been covered.
I live in Southern California and I wondered what others on the forum wear during those too-hot-for-shoes days.
What do you wear with shorts?
Doesnt have to be vintage.
Looking for flip-flop and Timbeland sandal alternatives.
Curious.
Hey Gang
I met a fellow this weekend who had great things to say about a hat shop in Pasadena CA.
It's on Colorado Blvd.
Any one have any experience with them?
Sorry I dont know the name.
It is down Colorado on the opposite end from the freeway.
Thanks
Jim
A few years back I got on a kick of reading some adventure classics that I had heard about all my life.
I got into it because I am a big N.C. Wyeth fan and found some editions with illustrated panels in them.
I started with "Treasure Island", "Kidnapped", Robinson Crusoe", "Robin Hood" and...
Okay this isnt a recommendation for a movie that features vintage clothes.
But It does take place during WWII.
The movie is called "Silent Night".
It stars Linda Hamilton.
It is the story of 3 American soldiers and 3 German soldiers who spend Christmas together in a German woman's cabin...
Hey guys
Do any of you know what ever happened to the hat that Marlon Brando wore in The Wild One?
This is an iconic hat/cap and I wondered if it might be in a museum or if its one of those pieces lost to history.
Also wondering about the jacket he wore.
Had "Johnny" painted on the front and...
As plain as the shoes on his feet!
Just got my Jake Gittes shoes from Indy Magnoli and man are they great.
They are truly a work of art.
The craftsmanship in these shoes is magnificent.
If you havnt bought anything from Indy, dont be afraid. His quality is outstanding.
Oh yeah, dig...
I have a number of hats that I wear all the time, but I find myself grabbing my vintage Open Road most. (Its the hat in my avatar)
Now here's the thing. For some reason this hat is much lighter than other O.R.s I have.
On really hot days I wear a straw. On med temp days I'll wear the O.R...
I just went to a really cool custom car show in Ventura California called The West Coast Primer Nationals. Not only were there tons of hats being worn but a few places selling them. Lots of cool stingy brims. Lots of ladies in vintage style.
The kustom scene really digs traditional things but...
Hey Guys
I thought I would post some pics of my art.
I recently opened my website and thought others here might dig what I do.
Yes this is shamless self promotion but I am a regular contributer to this site and think my stuff is right up your alley.
Hope you guys like it.
Check out more at...
Hey guys check out this website.
http://www.yehoodi.com
Great site for swing dancers and Lindy Hoppers.
They have a great internet radio station and also a great Podcast.
Lots of great old jazz.
Enjoy
Hey Guys
Now that Art Fawcett is no longer doing repair work on vintage hats who do most of you go to for that kind of work?
I have a couple hats that are pretty rough but could be nice if they had some TLC.
I guess I'm looking for a place that "Gets" the vintage thing. Not just "Heres a...
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