The Cap Faction

[RJR]

+1!

 

[GregNYC]

Fantastic finds and creations! Very inspiring!


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[The Wiser Hatter]

this one is my favorite

 

[Johnny J]

This one is my favorite

+1

 

[hatsRme]

Time for an appearance by an unusual, contemporary cap, gents. Deep house cleaning over the weekend turned up a nifty little number from a few years back. Just in time for straw season for our pals in the southern hemisphere, a STRAW CAP! Look as I might, I cannot find one like it anywhere. I know there must be more out there, but for the meantime, cap gurus, check it out!





AND, it's weather proof (says the label) so despite the totally real look, it can't be real straw, can it?

 

[Strapped-4-Cache]

When I frist looked at the pics I thought it looked like a coarse linen.

I've seen a few straw caps, but none like this one with woven panels. Interesting.

 

[Johnny J]

There was some very nice 8 panel straw caps in the early 20th century. Keith has one and I think you can see it a few pages back here on the Cap Faction.

 

[hatsRme]

:embarassed: On second thought, I think burlap is the cap's material. Synthetic, for sure, since it's weatherproof, but more of a burlap weave.

 

[Dostioffsky]

Glad to provide some inspiration! Damian, that belted one looks great, looking forward to see the other ones too! I'd like to get the hang of making caps myself. Recently bought a fairly cheap old cap block, so hopefully that will provide me some help!

Here's a few more images I found:

Another 'trench' style

I love the subtle stitching on the bottom one!

And on the band of this one

 

[1mach1]

Time for an appearance by an unusual, contemporary cap, gents. Deep house cleaning over the weekend turned up a nifty little number from a few years back.
AND, it's weather proof (says the label) so despite the totally real look, it can't be real straw, can it?

Cool cap, Charlie. Looks good on you, man!

 

[RJR]

Nice straw!

 

[dh66]

Nice one Charlie! There's tons of great looking cap options out there, but most seem better suited for cooler weather. Good to see some more summertime options.

 

[hatsRme]

Thanks guys! I don't recall where I found this originally, but remember thinking it was somewhat unique.

 

[Stuffsmith]

Nice one hatsRme! It would come in handy over here right about now – nine days of thunderstorms and counting!

Dostioffsky, more winners you just posted – thank you so much, very inspiring!

 

[Johnny J]

Yes, more options to try. Thanks Dostioffsky.

 

[GregNYC]

Would these caps be the modern "Bugatti" style caps?


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[DamianM]

Glad to provide some inspiration! Damian, that belted one looks great, looking forward to see the other ones too! I'd like to get the hang of making caps myself. Recently bought a fairly cheap old cap block, so hopefully that will provide me some help!

Here's a few more images I found:

Another 'trench' style

I love the subtle stitching on the bottom one!

And on the band of this one

I had found these as well and working on samples

 

[esteban68]

Nice!

 

[DamianM]

Harris tweed 8/4 crown cap with decorative belt
Vintage french Corozo carved buttons