Tom Skerritt’s hat in A River Run’s Through It comes to mind when I think of looks that made me fall in love with felt hats. The thinness of it, the tone on tone medium grays of the ribbon against the felt. Nothing striking, nothing harsh. The brim snapped down all around and waving around the...
The King dealing with the incompetence of the Royal staff and their use of disposable plastic Pilot Varsity II student fountain pens to sign his proclamation as King.
In these times of trouble, Top of the game when it comes to repro menswear. Take a gander people, it hasn’t gotten better than this! The details are perfect. From Japan, the suits of Kazuki Kodaka
Anyone else take a train now and again? Gives one time to catch up with some thoughts and write out some plans. Especially when In a small cabin with a window on a long trip.
Thanks to Barry Simonds for making a spectacular period accurate 8 point flat cap that looks like it walked out of a 1920s menswear catalog. I’m about to put it through its paces as I do some work around the house.
Going out set dressing, and checking hats (it incenses me when actors wear them backwards). But before I do that… yeah… a vintage hat check in. Perhaps the epitome of hat design when it comes to function in the city. Soft with a brim that’s not too short as to let rain hit the nose, and with a...
After buying too many ballcabs that just get too tight, I've learned my lesson.
When it comes to Akubra, their leathers are very soft and if you're wearing one daily like they do in Australia... barely ever off the head, the sweat doesn't get time to dehydrate. But if it's worn now and again...
I always buy a size up in New Era myself, as they all shrink that much with wear. If your hat feels too big, wear it for a while and it should draw down over time.
It’s odd how so many period dramas get best costuming when a Sears catalog and piles of vintage clothing tend to be the material studied by the costumers.
This year we get Mank on the running for Beat picture. I don’t know about the movie, but I do have a prediction for best actor at these oscars.
Peterson XL315
I like it. Good for hanging out outside and having a read. A bit of a Sherlock Holmes aesthetic with the shape and a smooth smoke if you keep it clean.
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