Hat stores in Richmond, VA?

[Dinerman]

Hi everybody. Next weekend, my dad and I are going down to Richmond, VA to shoot the national folk festival.

Does anybody know of any good vintage stores or hat shops in Winchester?

Anything else I shouldn't miss?

 

[Dinerman]

lets see- I found Bygones vintage. That looks good.

 

[Barry]

Drive further south to Norfolk.

Go to Stark and Legum (open since 1924!).

Bypass the Stacy Adams shoes and the "zoot suits."

Ask if you can go upstairs to view the hatting equipment.

 

[Dinerman]

I don't think I'm going to have enough time to do that. We're shooting the festival almost around the clock.

 

[Barry]

If you ever get down to Norfolk go check out that store. I went down there to pick up some felt stiffner. They sent me upstairs to talk to the boss. I asked if he still blocked and cleaned hats and then he took me on a tour of the facilities. I wasn't up there very long, but man, was it cool! I think they've been in the present location since 1949 but they've been open for business since 1924.

Barry

 

[Dinerman]

cool. I'll keep it in mind.

 

[squid]

If you ever get down to Norfolk go check out that store. I went down there to pick up some felt stiffner. They sent me upstairs to talk to the boss. I asked if he still blocked and cleaned hats and then he took me on a tour of the facilities. I wasn't up there very long, but man, was it cool! I think they've been in the present location since 1949 but they've been open for business since 1924.

Barry

Where is that shop at? Maybe I'll go back to Norfolk one day.

Dinerman,
While it's not a shop you could go to the Museum of the Confederacy to see hats worn by famous people. I've been drawn to the hats there even before I started wearing anything other than baseball caps.

 

[Snrbfshn]

Vintage in Richmond...

When visiting Richmond for a wedding last year (I live in Charlotte), I found an absolutely terrific Knox Twenty for $34 at Halcyon in Carytown. I'm wearing it in my avatar. A closer look:

There are several vintage places within a few blocks of Halcyon. Here's a partial list of what you can find in Carytown and other places:

# Halcyon Vintage Clothing, 117 N. Robinson Street (804) 358-1311
# Bygones, 2916 W. Cary St, (804) 353-1919
# Galaxie, 409 Strawberry St., (804) 278-9411
# Luxor, 3001 W. Cary St, (804) 359-6789
# Out of the Closet, 2001 W. Main St, (804) 355-7909
# FanTastic Thrift,1914 W. Main St, (804) 358-7164
# Clothes Rack, 2618 W. Cary St, (804) 358-4693
# Max Griffin Antiques and Jewelry 3459 W. Cary St. (804) 422-3461
# Exile 822 W. Grace Street
# Diversity Thrift 1729 W. Cary St.

Good luck.

 

[Dinerman]

Thanks. I woun't be able to make it to all of them, but I'll try to make it to al least a few. You know what kind of neighborhood these places are in? safe for a kid to walk in alone? I just know I'll probably hit these places while ducking out of a concert.

 

[Snrbfshn]

Very safe...

Carytown has an almost touristy feel, with lots of interesting shops and dining places. And it's very close to the university, so there are lots of students around. Almost everything of note is on Cary Street and within one block either side intersecting.

 

[Dinerman]

Okay. Last year, we just stayed by the grounds of the festival. Thousands of people. Crazyness. Amazing bands. Even cooler is that I get to go backstage with all these guys. When we did venture out into town, it looked pretty down, but that was probably just the little section we were in.

 

[Dinerman]

well- I made it to bygones. They had some great suits- but nothing in my size. I picked up an amazing Borsalino- pics to follow.
The other hats they had were huge.
a 7-5/8 and a 7-1/2. I couldn't believe it.

 

[Dinerman]

the tie and hat are from the trip. whaddya think?

 

[jamespowers]

well- I made it to bygones. They had some great suits- but nothing in my size. I picked up an amazing Borsalino- pics to follow.
The other hats they had were huge.
a 7-5/8 and a 7-1/2. I couldn't believe it.

Oh geez, you're killing me! Got any pictures or phone numbers for me to call to get them?

Regards,

J

 

[Barry]

That is a great hat and it looks excellent on you! Good find! Next time I head down to the beach I'll have to stop there.

Barry

 

[Dinerman]

James-
They had a grey homburg and a fedora. I wasn't thinking of other people being interested, or I'd have taken pictures. One had a ventilated sweatband. I can't remember which one though.

Phone: (804) 353-1919
E-Mail: info@bygonesvintage.com

 

[Dinerman]

We found this cool sign on an old closed hat shop.

 

[jamespowers]

James-
They had a grey homburg and a fedora. I wasn't thinking of other people being interested, or I'd have taken pictures. One had a ventilated sweatband. I can't remember which one though.

Phone: (804) 353-1919
E-Mail: info@bygonesvintage.com

SOLD! Forget it people I got them all.
Thanks for the lead. I owe you one at those prices.

Regards,

J

 

[Dinerman]

So- what exactly were they?
I can't remember the brands

 

[jamespowers]

So- what exactly were they?
I can't remember the brands

The homberg I am not sure but the color is gray. She mentioned something about Hadley? [huh] The fedora is a Resistol. :eusa_clap

Regards,

J