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keox11

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Johnny Depp Hat ???

Hello

I am new, I come from Paris and I'm looking for a short time to vintage hats.

There is a hat that I'd like to find but I can not find. This is Johnny Depp's hat brown.

Some told me it was a "Borsalino Alessandria" and others tell me it is a "Stetson Stratoliner"!

Here's the link: http://www.johnnydepp-zone.com/deppartment/catcflosangeles.php

Does anyone experienced knows what it is?

Also, I found sites that sell the "Borsalino Alessandria, but the problem is that they sell with brim edges not wide enough for me! (2-1/2 inch):

http://www.bencrafthats.com/product.php?pid=249&subcname=Felt+Hats

Other sites offer it as a replica or the Fedora Caliqo Store:

http://www.caliqo.com/
http://www.thefedorastore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=E1541-depp&CartID=1

I want a size of 2-7/8 inch brim which corresponds to 7.3 cm wide enough then:)

Does someone could help me in my research?

Sincerely.

Ps: sorry for spelling mistakes!
 

zetwal

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I have several hats in this style made by Borsalino and Stetson. I personally think the one in the photos you provide is a Borsalino Alessandria. ;)
 

keox11

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Location
Paris
zetwal thank you!

I think that currently the "borsalino alessandria" comes with a 2-1/2 inch brim on the Internet.

Do you know where I can find a "borsalino alessandria" with a 2-7/8 inch brim about?

In Paris, there is not much in terms of hat (
 

danofarlington

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Arlington, Virginia
keox11 said:
Hello

I am new, I come from Paris and I'm looking for a short time to vintage hats.

There is a hat that I'd like to find but I can not find. This is Johnny Depp's hat brown.

Some told me it was a "Borsalino Alessandria" and others tell me it is a "Stetson Stratoliner"!

Here's the link: http://www.johnnydepp-zone.com/deppartment/catcflosangeles.php

Does anyone experienced knows what it is?

Also, I found sites that sell the "Borsalino Alessandria, but the problem is that they sell with brim edges not wide enough for me! (2-1/2 inch):

http://www.bencrafthats.com/product.php?pid=249&subcname=Felt+Hats

Other sites offer it as a replica or the Fedora Caliqo Store:

http://www.caliqo.com/
http://www.thefedorastore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=E1541-depp&CartID=1

I want a size of 2-7/8 inch brim which corresponds to 7.3 cm wide enough then:)

Does someone could help me in my research?

Sincerely.

Ps: sorry for spelling mistakes!
Someone I know says Depp only wears or mostly wears straight out of the 30's with a few Borsalino hats. So the ones you see him with might be vintage; they look vintage to me.

The Borsalino Alessandria that I own has 2 3/4 inch brim all the way around. I know that because I don't like 2 1/2 inch brims either. I bought mine from Peters Brothers in Texas (www.petersbros.com).

If you want a Borsalino with a 2 7/8 inch brim, well I have three of those but bought at completely different places. One is the Borsalino WB Traveler from hats.com I think. The brim is 2 7/8 but in that case it is stiff. It's OK because it's Borsalino, but it is unlike the Alessandria. Another 2 7/8 inch Borsalino brim I have is from Hats by Haber in Silver spring, MD (I think www.hatalog.com). The brim is not stiff. Then I just bought the Borsalino beaver Ernesto model at Delmonico Hatters (www.delmonicohatters.com). Also brim of 2 7/8, but not stiff.

I measured all of the brims recently so am confident of the result. They are 2 7/8 in front, probably 2 1/2 on the sides, and 2 3/4 at the back. But I guess we call that a 2 7/8 brim. But anyway that seems a standard Borsalino size. And because Borsalino may custom-make their hats for certain retailers (like the Ernesto seems to be), you may be in for a lot of checking around to reach the goal of your ideal Borsalino hat.
 

kiltie

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732
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lone star state
Panama

Here's the hat from Panama Bob referred to in the "Panama Hat Help, Please" thread started by me. Excellent hat! Thanks, Robert.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/safdkiltie/IMG_1324-1.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/safdkiltie/IMG_1325.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj290/safdkiltie/IMG_1326.jpg

As I related in my email to Bob, this hat is far better than the Stetson straw I paid twice the price for ten years ago. Though likely not evident in the pictures, the straw in woven with subtle patterns and has none of the courseness my Stetson has.
I asked about the availability of this hat last Thursday, paid Friday, and here it is. Robert was great in his prompt email replies and very discriptive both visually and in writing. Thanks again, and thanks to those who made the suggestion.
 

Lloyd

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Los Angeles
VS Basic Black

a box from Art waiting for me when I got home :)
more in the Hall of Fame
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DRB

One Too Many
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Lloyd, very nice. I like the way the brim has a more relaxed curl to it in the rear. That hat is a real keeper. Congratulations Lloyd, and Art for making it.
 

carldelo

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Astoria, NYC
DRB said:
I don't really like the Stetson logo on the side.

I remember reading where someone just peeled the logo tag right off - it was stuck on with an adhesive, not even sewn - you might give it a gentle try. I agree that a logo on a hat is not appealing. I would go to great lengths to remove a tag like that.
 

Mr E Train

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carldelo said:
I remember reading where someone just peeled the logo tag right off - it was stuck on with an adhesive, not even sewn - you might give it a gentle try. I agree that a logo on a hat is not appealing. I would go to great lengths to remove a tag like that.

So would I. If it doesn't peel off, I would carefully cut it off with a razor blade or X-Acto knife.
 

Joshbru3

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Chicago, IL
DRB said:
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I don't really like the Stetson logo on the side.

Beautiful hat, with or without the tag. I would personally take the tag off if it were my hat. I think this can be accomplished with a sharp pair of scissors and a steady hand. :) :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
 

rlk

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Evanston, IL
Ready for Summer

Stetson Medalist Buntal
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Super-clean and great condition, just needs a bit of re-shaping.

Straw Porkpie wide-brim from Halle Bros. Cleveland.
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after minor clean-up:
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Not so clean, lots of "Patina". No maker labels but original sales receipt for $10.00(no year[huh] ) Nice box too.
 

CRH

Call Me a Cab
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West Branch, IA
rlk said:
Stetson Medalist Buntal
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4642000721_931de24fdc_b.jpg


Super-clean and great condition, just needs a bit of re-shaping.

...

I wanted that one but not bad enough to BIN. Yah, just a little reshaping.

What's up with that? You think maybe the former owner wore an egg on top of his head? :rolleyes: lol
 

rlk

I'll Lock Up
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Evanston, IL
CRH said:
I wanted that one but not bad enough to BIN. Yah, just a little reshaping.

What's up with that? You think maybe the former owner wore an egg on top of his head? :rolleyes: lol

He thought it made him look smarter.
 

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