Hi Max,
Great looking hat! I did a little digging and it appears that D’Arsac was an artist / designer of high end neckties.
This was posted by @carouselvic https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/hat-life-western-issue-march-1956.61748/
Here’s a very fine hat I picked up recently. There’s some pencil markings inside I can’t decipher (looks like “M/C 2500”). Either way I find the weave really impressive.
There’s discussion of that style referred to as a women’s silk sailor hat here:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/any-info-on-this-odd-knox-low-topper.57793/page-2
I think it’s pretty cool looking either way.
It’s a sharp looking hat but perhaps more of a novelty. I don’t know what it retailed for back in 2007, but I don’t think I would have bought it new. I’d rather get another Optimo.
That said, I’d guess it’s the best they were able to produce based on their modern production process. No box...
First, congrats on the Stetson Ermine! I do own this one. Obviously a modern hat, however it was on my wish list for a while due to its eye catching look. A couple minor condition issues but completely wearable.
The felt is really nice and it has a great feel to it. I believe they described it...
Sharp! That’s a great looking hat! I know the model is Rex, but what’s the significance of “A.P Rex 1” ? Also what’s your opinion on the felt? It’s proprietary to them apparently.
Gentlemen, I reread through this great thread and decided to reinspect one of my older hats and think I found something exciting.
A variant of the celled paper label without the Borsalino name and Grand Prix Paris 1900 on the left. Also interesting is the low number 775. Any guesses on the...
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