Laureate Fedora prototype

[Matt Deckard]

I'll go up to 7 5/8.

 

[carldelo]

I'll go up to 7 5/8.

One size too small, alas, another hat out of reach for the melon-heads.

 

[Matt Deckard]

If you want a larger size, let me hammer out the prices for the production model and I'll make it happen.

 

[carldelo]

If you want a larger size, let me hammer out the prices for the production model and I'll make it happen.

That's good to hear - there seems to be a sizable population of 7-3/4 heads on the lounge. What brim width is that on the prototype? It's been my observation that light-colored hats appear bigger, so work well with more modest brim dimensions than on a dark hat. This is my sly way of saying (again) that the Laureate would be great in a 2-1/4" brim (no harm in trying, right? ).

Seriously, though, it's your design, and I'm curious what brim width you're aiming for.

 

[hutch]

Classy looking hat!

 

[Matt Deckard]

I tweaked the design a bit, went with a block that's straighter and a little bit higher, a sweatband that is a bit deeper and for this hat, darker like those I find in late 20s early 30s hats. It's more of a copy of that bone colored hat that I had pinched on the Queen Mary in 2005. I just needed to have my favorite hat back, and here it is.


I have a pretty large collection of men’s hats that were produced within the last 100 years, and most of them are from the 1930s and 40s, back in what I consider the heyday of headwear. Because I’m into the 1930s man about town aesthetic, I tend to go for hats that have a sense of proportion that was common in that era, brim not too wide, crown not too low; I’ve loved this balance so much with my wears that I have hunted down those vintage hats to keep me happy and covered when it rains. Or when I need to keep the sun off my face. Unfortunately there is a lack of this type of hat in this era unless you go custom. Yes, there are lots of hats on the market today. Hats that look like they go with many things, yet there are few, to my eye, that look as good with a well tailored 1930s style suit. That’s why I’m releasing one onto today’s market. I hope you enjoy it.

A hat that's not a great repro, but a companion that is the real thing made today.

It’s available for pre order now from Matt Deckard Apparel.


The Powell Fedora
in Tusk White

6” crown
2.5” brim
2” ribbon
bound edge
roan leather sweatband
Mostly hare with some beaver

 

[Johnny J]

Very nice! I hope you do well with this fedora. How long is the wait for one of these and will you have other colors available?

 

[monbla256]

Very, very nice looking hat. You left out one important detail though, it's price What is the cost for this model and will it be offered in any other colors?

 

[scotrace]

I remember well the hat that this one is based on. I hope the thief went on to the prison life they deserved. It was a stunning hat and Matt was deservedly proud to show it off. I've written about that hat before.
This is a very fine copy. I'm sure there are no other colors; this is the color this hat wants to be. Another color would spoil the aesthetic this hat brings to life.
There are few hats anymore that I really covet, even though my collection is quite small (and about to get smaller). But this is one that makes my tight budget especially hard to bear.
I like the final name. Perfect. I'd either rename this thread or break out a new one.

 

[HeyMoe]

Nice lid!!!

 

[PADDY]

Can you list the prices please Matt - thanks

Great looking hats. Who makes them for you?

 

[DJH]

Matt's site says that the price is $225 with $14 extra for the shipping.

I'll also be very interested to learn the time-frame for this project.

 

[scotrace]

I believe Mr. Deckard, quite rightly, protects his sources. Trade secrets. Intellectual Property.

 

[B.J. Hedberg]

The Powell Fedora
in Tusk White

6” crown
2.5” brim
2” ribbon
bound edge
roan leather sweatband
Mostly hare with some beaver

What a fantastic looking hat; it should do well. I’m going to have to check the piggybank.

 

[Matt Deckard]

[video=youtube;_hke_CID9gA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_hke_CID9gA[/video]

 

[DJH]

Kabuto, Matt had told me late January or February.

Everything seems to take longer than expected so I'm thinking Feb/March timeframe.

 

[monbla256]

"It's available right now." Really? If you can get one to Fort Worth before Christmas, I'm interested. How is the sizing? 7-3/8 or 59 cm or what?

16 days for a CUSTOM hat, you're a funny dude

 

[DJH]

And to be fair, Matt's site says the hat is available to pre-order, doesn't mention when he can make deliveries.

 

[Mulceber]

16 days for a CUSTOM hat, you're a funny dude

Not custom, it's a factory-made hat designed by Matt. Although in fairness, I once got a custom hat in 5 days. -M

 

[bowlerman]

It's really classy looking. Nice work!