What Outer Jacket To Wear With Fedora
I live in LA where it doesn't get all that cold. However, a jacket is required during some of the winter months. My favorite is a brown leather bomber jacket I have had for some twelve years. But...the...
View ArticleThe Decaying Evolution of Education...
This can go in so many directions, so I will try to keep it on track in this way: Since the dawn of man, education evolved from curiosity. Albeit, not well formed until cohesive social organizations...
View ArticleGood Wear Modoc – Seal Brown Goat
With my recent addition of a black Himel Frobisher, I feel reasonably content – at least for the time being – with my assortment of black leather jackets. That said, I have not been content with my...
View ArticleThings that make you smile
There are things that tick people off but surely there are as many things that make you smile when you see them. They might be crude and vulgar, they might be commonplace, they might be hard to...
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OPTIMO FINE HATS: A Photographic Excursion
Rather than clogging up other forum threads with my photographic excesses, I thought I would create a new one to share photos taken on our many trips to OPTIMO over the past few years. I hope to...
View ArticleIs this Schott Cafe Racer too big?
Hello, I purchased this Schott P5525 cafe racer in the spring as a reward to myself for losing weight. Since then, I've gone on to lose more. Does the jacket look too large? It's a size L and the...
View ArticleAero CR too tight
Hey folks, I have a new Aero Cafe Racer custom from Thurston Bros., my problem is it fit really snug when I got it a few months ago and I thought no big deal,,but thru the belly I can't hardly even get...
View ArticleThe Man Purse Aka. THE MURSE YES or NO ?
I have been having a bag dilemma and decided to do something about it. Recently I put money down on a Man Purse aka. The Murse. I don't care what people say. I live in hot weather years round so I...
View ArticleRibbon Curling
Greetings been a while since I have asked a question here. How does one go about keeping the edge of the ribbon from starting to curl or what is the problem causing this? It's one of my more $$ lids...
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What Cap Are You Wearing Today?
The last few years have seen a real increase in those who enjoy wearing and collecting caps. This thread is meant as an adjunct to the similarly titled thread for hats - so caps on, folks, let's see...
View ArticleAre dresses coming back in style?
I was away for a week in Cape Cod, and I noticed there were lots of women wearing dresses. Most of them were wearing maxi dresses, but I noticed about half of them were wearing New Look dresses. About...
View ArticleHatbox Homage
They are often ignored and derided, sometimes treated as mere packaging and discarded, but the humble hatbox has a long history and is often a piece of social history, and a work of art in its own...
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M422-A Flight Jacket by Gibson & Barnes 36R
This is truly an incredible jacket. Like new condition overall. Size 36R fits like 42R. Asking $450 + Shipping. Pit to Pit: 23" Front Zip: 23 1/2" Back: 26 1/2" Sleeve: 27" Shoulder: 20" ... M422-A...
View ArticleThe Memory Worm.
Long term memory, it's often said, that the brain holds longer than all else. What story, reminisce or cherished memory has the worm embedded in your brain? Be it a story, event or just a piece of...
View ArticleAkubra Campdraft
Campdraft ribbon Just curious, Has anyone ever put a wide fedora ribbon on an Akubra Campdraft, say 1 1/2 to 2 inches or so? I understand that a lot of folks prefer the open road look with the thin...
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Vintage Car Thread - Discussion and Parts Requests
Folks, It has been a VERY long time since I have posted on The Lounge. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a thread to talk about their vintage cars. Also I wonder if anyone would be...
View ArticleFS Modern Premier Stratoliner 7 3/8
View attachment 54841 View attachment 54842 FS modern premier Stratoliner in Cornhill. One small blemish on crown shown in photo. I want this sold quickly without fleabay fees. Would like 175 dollars...
View ArticleThis or That
I saw this thread at another forum and thought it would be fun to introduce it here. State your preference between one or the other and then add your own question for the next poster. I'll start it off...
View ArticleWhat 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...
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