Kodachrome pictures of Men in Hats in NYC in the 1940s
40 Colorful Kodachrome Photos Of 1940s NYC
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...
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...
View ArticleHomburg Nation
I hereby create the Homburg Nation! Please join and show your Homburgs vintage and new. Here is my first entry: A vintage Flechet. ... Homburg Nation
View ArticleGetting People Into Movie Theatres
The local multiplex theatre closed its doors a couple of years ago (it's now a Marshall's- great improvement), leading to the restoration of the 30's movie palace downtown. It also considerably...
View ArticleThe Bowler or Derby Hat
Since we have a resurgence of interest in the Bowler or Derby hat on the lounge lately, it seems a good idea to have a thread dedicated to this iconic headgear. "Bowler hat The bowler hat is a hard...
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...
View ArticleQuintessential modern production fedora.
As the title states - what is the must have modern production fedora on the market today? Years ago I would have told you an Akubra federation hands down. But the thread has been dead since December...
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 ArticleAsk a question, get an answer
This seems to work on other sites, so I figure that it deserves a shot here. If you've got a quick hat question and don't see a thread for it, just post it here. Whether the question is about cleaning,...
View ArticleVintage All Weather Horsehide Jacket Restoration
I have known David Sheeley for a couple of years. I met him through posting on this forum..at least that is what I remember. I don't know Dave's user name here or think he post much here. We started...
View ArticleAtelier HESCHUNG Cedar Hunting biscuit BOOTS
Brand new never worn Come with box, bag and tags Size UK8-US9-EUR42. It runs large so it will fit one size larger. NORWEGIAN stitching Retail price is 550 euros My price is 275 euros + shipping French...
View ArticlePost New Hats Here!
My new hat. This is my ?¢‚Ǩ?ìHavana?¢‚Ǩ? styled Montecristi from Optimo Hats. I got it as part of their annual ?¢‚Ǩ?ìFino Club?¢‚Ǩ? Montecristi acquisitions. It?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s the finest Montecristi hat...
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...
View ArticleNew to this - Looking for advice
Alright, so I'm a 25 year old tech CEO. I'm an entrepreneur, I know how stuff works, I know which people know how stuff work, and I can make that into a machine that generates money somehow. I'm not...
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's For Breakfast...
We did Dinner, now it's Morning time...What's for Breakfast: In my house we had Crepe's...usually a once a month Special. Made with Real Farm Fresh Eggs. What's on your Menu ???
View ArticleThe smartest, most timeless sunglasses?
Maybe, the RB Balorama/Predator-design? What do you think?
View ArticleWhat Was The Last Movie You Watched?
Right now I'm watching The House On 56th Street (1933) with Kay Francis for a second time. Yesterday I watched Trog (1970). What was the last movie you watched?
View ArticleArtwork Featuring Hats
Yours or someone else's, painted, drawn, sculpted, or whatever, so long as it's "art." Post up whatever visual treats you happen upon! Here's an unattributed painting I ran across on eBay France:
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