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purchasing a fedora in europe

castoras

New in Town
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Athens Greece
Hello to all from far-away Greece! I 've been developing a growing passion for hats in the last few years, owning two panama hats made from a local hatter, a now damaged Panizza fedora bought in Rome and a black Stetson Cordele bought in Luxembourg. As I am not to travel abroad until late spring, I would like to buy another fedora for my collection, probably a medium or dark grey one, which is easier to match with the odd jackets I like to wear. Unfortunately, felt hats (and summer hats for men) are entirely out of fashion and most local hatters have closed; the ones still operating are neither able to make a decent fedora, and the last shop importing from abroad is now closed too.

That's why I would like to ask for advice about purchasing online. I've browsed around having the Stetson Cordele as a model (unfortunately it doesn't come in grey) with a budget of about 100 Euros. I ve visited the Christy's website where I found their adventurer/poet model interesting, but the only grey in which it's available is silver grey which I find too light a colour for my liking. Do you have any other suggestions? Is it possible, for example, to buy an Akubra hat online in a decent price from a UK, French or German shop?
 

Ghost Rider

One of the Regulars
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Bühl, Germany
I've never purchased any hats online, since I prefer to try them on - escpecially with my small head.

So, without any recommendation from me, this website in Germany often pops up in searches etc.:

http://www.hutshopping.de/

As to whether they are any good or whether their prices are competitive, I can't comment, but maybe you'll find something.

[EDIT] By the way. welcome to the FL! :)
 

castoras

New in Town
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Athens Greece
Thank you very much for your reply and your welcoming! Well, if prefer to try the on too, that's why I ve hesitated so far, but after weeks of searching in downtown Athens at all the specialised shops, I realised there was no chance of me finding what I am looking for.
I will check it out!
 

Daniele Tanto

I'll Lock Up
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Verona - Italia
Welcome castoras from Italy.
You can tray these two Italians shop on line:
Sorbatti http://www.sorbatti.it/negozio/feltro-lapin.cfm more cheaper and with a medium quality that will worth the price
Melegari http://www.cappelleriamelegari.com/index.php?main_page=index it is one of the last hatters with custom production. It has also the main brands. If you travel in Milano it will worth the visit. He is the heritage of the Milano-Monza famous hatters.
If you need more explication let me know.
Enjoy them
 

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