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    The Allen Edmonds Strawfut

    For those unfamiliar with the shoe, it's a classic wingtip with fabric uppers - nylon weave, I think - that Allen Edmonds used to offer for summer wear. Our own Matt Deckard had a pair recently recrafted, and both he and the Allen Edmond CEO mentioned them in their blogs. Well, today at...
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    Spats are back - and I'm horrified!

    Needless to say, when it comes to the rebirth of a particular fashion item, this is not the desired outcome, at least as far as I'm concerned. Urban slimfit just collided with Trad, and the results? Well, see for yourself... http://thefashionisto.com/blog/2009/06/z-zegna-spring-2010/
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    Indy Magnoli - Earthquake?

    Heads up. Apparently, New Zealand was hit by a 7.8 earthquake today. Does anyone know if our own Indy Magnoli of MagnoliClothiers.com is okay?
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    Specific Predictions on Style

    Hey, gang. I was reading an older thread, "The Future of Style", and while it garnered a number of indepth comments, there was a noted lack of particulars when it came to personal views on the changes we might see. I have a few to offer. These are the things I expect our children to see in...
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    Unusual Spectator shoe option

    Does anyone know of a reputable shoemaker who offers a spectator in black and gray, instead of black and white? I think it might be a nice option for someone used to gray spats but needed a cooler option, temp-wise. I'm surprised I haven't seen any. The color combo would be elegant if it was...
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    The Sobering Truth About My Face

    Let's be brutally honest here. I'm not ugly. I'm not classically handsome. I'm not grotesque nor am I gorgeous. My face is my own, with it's particular dimensions and lines. I have some issues as a hat fan. As my tastes have refined over the years, I've earned a critical eye to my...
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    Multiple Hat terms

    We talk so often about hats (plural) as collectors and makers; it struck me a few months back that there should be terms for more than two of a particular type of hat. You've herd (bad pun, but I'm using it and you can't unsee it!) of a covey of quail or a murder of crows or a pride of...
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    Brag about your blends!

    How-do, gang. Let me begin this with the caveat that I and many others are well aware of the devotion to pure beaver here in the Lounge. 100% pure beaver, new or vintage, is the preferred choice among discriminating hatters and hattees for a reason, a number of reasons. Beaver has a...
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    Navy Fedora: What ribbon to choose?

    So, I'm lookin' to snag myself a navy fedora, and I started wondering what colour of ribbon I should get. I've searched some of the threads and seen a few that broke the mold. Got me wonderin' what hasn't been tried, or what you might like to see more of. I know I can get matching navy, but...
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    The New Federation is Landing...

    Mods, I hope I can post this and not step on any toes. www.hatsdirect.com/federation If you check the Specifications, it will provide you with information on the new Fed IV and the new Fed IV Deluxe. Looks like the new Standard Fed will be available in all the classic colors except Mid...
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    An Akubra Day

    I came up with a lil' marketing campaign idea for Akubra. "The morning light was blood red. The streets were filled with smoke and screams. Newscasters were weeping on the television and you were fresh out of coffee. Now, you're running low on ammo. The people barricaded inside with you...
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    The Felt Industry - shaky future or brighter times?

    There's a lot o' talk out there about felt, and all of it is cautious. I figured it was time to get the Lounge's views on this. On the one hand, we have China buying up all the raw beaver, which is hurting US and Portugese felters, who are the best in the business. Rumor has it one...
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    Lashing a felt down

    When reblocking or shaping a hat on a block, the felt is usually tied to the block at the lowest point. Is this just plain nylon cord, or is there a particular hatmaking cord I need? Is there a particular way to tie this cord?
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    Is this the right stuff?

    The technique is understood in a vague and itchy way, just enough to begin destroying the marriage and numerous kitchen appliances. The would-be hatmaker, dripping with the sweat of a novice, has a hat block and flange, a constant source of steam, ribbon and sweatband, thread, needle and...
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    "Roo Felt" Fedoras?

    So a friend asked me if I knew about kangaroo felt hats, not kangaroo colored or Kangol hats, but hats of felt made from an actual jumping, boxing kangaroo... the marsupial. I looked at him and said "No. Wouldn't surprise me, but no... chew with yer mouth closed, would ya? Ya look like a...
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    Binding Your Edge

    They say that a man who binds his own edge has a fool for a hatter, but I want to know who has done it, how they did it and what they can tell us about the process. What kind of stitch did you use? What width of ribbon did you use? What steps did you follow to complete the process? Oh...
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    Vintage Homage in Today's Casual Office

    I must admit, it would be nice if there was a greater acceptance of dressing well in today's society, but let's be brutally honest - for most of us, the workplace, the social spots and the street have all become extremely casual. Yes, a number of us dress as we want and many of us have received...
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    Creating Overcoats and Dress Coats

    While scanning the "Show Us Your Overcoats!" thread with a deep and abiding pride, I remembered I had a number of yards of fabric at home, camelhair and a nice worsted dove gray wool. A Polo and a Chesterfield would be great, each lined with a nice charmeuse silk, and I'm a fair hand with a...
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    Well, my turn in the Campdraft barrel

    I made the order, another Taupe Fawn Campdraft owner in the making. Now I just need to forget about the thing until April. Once it's here, I'm taking it to a local hatter and having a wider ribbon put on it, either to match the bound edge or black. Likely I'll give it a diamond bash, with a...
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    Campdraft color question

    Does anyone know if the Australian outfits (hatsdirect, everythingsaustralian, etc.) supply the Campdraft in Akubra's Moonstone grey color? Not Carbon Grey,... Moonstone.

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