Fedora Brim Shaping
I really like my new Stetson Runabout fur felt hat. I wear it in the classic front flipped down look. But here is the question. About where the turned down portion starts, above the ears, it is a...
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New (old) Vsnson Ike
I'm pleased to report that the Vanson 'highwayman' (according to the listing), I just bought on eBay has arrived, fits nicely (fit pics to follow when the rain stops), has no nasty smells, has nice...
View ArticleWhat Jacket Are You Wearing Today?
Simple idea, post pics of the jacket you are wearing today. (What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?) This thread may have legs, it may fizzle, either way I am sitting here waiting for my wife & loving...
View ArticleStetson Austral Question
I like the simple, uncurled flat brim of the hat, but the open crown is something I don't like. I live out in the middle of nowhere with not much access to someone who could professionally crease the...
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What was the last TV show you watched?
I didnt want to userp the movies thread, but with the rise of tv shows on DVD, I love being able to watch an entire season in a week! I just finished House MD season 3 and was not as enthusiastic about...
View ArticleDEATHS ; Notable Passings; The Thread to Pay Last Respects
This post is to acknowledge when a notable individual unrelated to the Golden Era passes away. -HJ http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Music/06/02/diddley.obit/index.html (CNN) -- Bo Diddley, the musical...
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Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.
Michaelson, as promised, a little show-and-tell: During my one month holiday back in the Good 'Ole U.S. of A., I received this watch that my parents had been saving for me since the death of my...
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WWII pilots and their dogs
WWII pilots and their dogs https://hushkit.net/category/aviation/dogs-of-war/
View ArticleEngineer Boots, Harness Boots...
I've suddenly felt the urge to buy a pair of engineer boots. I say 'suddenly', but it's actually been about a week, since I read this thread. Plus I want to fold some socks over the top of my boots,...
View ArticleMilitary 'woolly pully' sweaters
I know that (in the Northern Hemisphere at least), it might not be the best time to be posting about knitwear, but are there any fellow aficionados of the classic military commando sweater or 'woolly...
View ArticleM.C. Gannon Hat Company
not sure how many of you are aware of this fine young hat maker Michael Gannon .. but he is doing some very nice work I love to support the independent hatters and have a soft spot for the young guys I...
View ArticleYour Most Disturbing Realizations
* Veterans of the Second World War are to people living in the mid-2010s what Civil War veterans were to Americans living in the 1930s. *This year's World Series is the first ever to be played between...
View ArticleEbay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
As I know some of you can't resist cruising ebay for hats, I thought an ongoing thread where we can brag about a great deal, complain about skyrocketing prices or pointing out a rarity that was, sadly,...
View ArticleWhat are you listening to?
If you have 'music of your choice' on as your reading this, what are you listening to? Stating random radio or background music is no good. I've got Grateful Dead / The Grateful Dead CD on. Waiting in...
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Star Sportswear G-1 Flight Jacket (1972) Size 48
Funds needed for new projects thus this jacket is reluctantly up for sale following recent completion of my Wested G-1 / M422A jacket. I've just put in on eBay UK (BIN) for what I paid for it (see...
View ArticleMaintaining Vintage Hair While Enjoying The Pool On Vacation
I'm after opinions and suggestions on the easiest way to maintain vintage hair while on vacation where the evenings will be spent at parties and the days will be by/in the pool. Usually I tie my hair...
View ArticleIs vintage clothing dangerous? (specifically polyester/synthetic fibers)?
I am considering buying a vintage 1970s era Polyester shirt. I've never bought any vintage clothes outside of a hat before. My question is, do any of these fabrics in shirts and such degrade over time,...
View ArticleBelts - Help needed.
Hello friends Can I get some advices on good quality leather belts with a vintage look? A have a few, some from Ralph Lauren , others from Levis and Lee, but it's made in China and quality is not so...
View ArticleTypes of Straw for Hats
I have been interested in hats for a while now and recently, while I have been looking at boaters that most of them have different weaves. I was wondering if these were different straws as well,...
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