How do folks react to your hat wearing?
As much as I like a good hat it just isn't something worn much nowadays. Wearing a hat makes you stand out most of the time. In the Internet I've seen a very aggressive anti-fedora stance and a lot of...
View ArticleM444 or M445?
Scored this on eBay .these are the seller's pics . He says he's confident it's a 40-42, so it could be a 38. I'm a 40. If this fits me I may never take it off! Trying to be patiently... M444 or M445?
View ArticleClik here to view.
The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD
Vintage Borsalino I won this hat on ebay a month ago: The felt is very soft and pliable. Just like my Optimo Indy. It has a sewn in liner and the sweatband is sewn straight to the felt without the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Conversion Corral
Cowboy hat conversions I've been playing with some ebay buys as I get up the "hat learning curve". Old cowboy hats are pretty easy to find in larger sizes, and pretty cheap. I cut all the brims down...
View ArticleWTB: black formal bow tie
Looking for a black formal bow tie, mine has gone missing. No clip-ons or pre-tied. Pics requested. I need it for New Years Eve.
View ArticleDinner for eight.
Whiz bang kitchen for the modern woman circa 1934 in glorious Technicolor. Mrs Mortimer Jones wins the battle against drudgery. Sorry for butting in where I don't belong....
View ArticleWhat Do They All Think Of Your Vintage?
Just for fun. What do family, friends, significant others, co-workers, acquaintances think of you wearing vintage style leather jackets, clothes, etc.? As long as we like it, "who cares?" but I am...
View ArticleVintage Photos from Cunard at The Holidays.
Here is a little something to get you in the mood for Santa's arrival, some holiday images from the Cunard Line from the 50s and 60s, courtesy of "The Daily Mail" (see attachment). There are some...
View ArticleSigned Books
About three years ago, while going through a thrift store, I stumbled on a novel signed by Margaret Atwood. That was the start of a bit of an addiction. A rather compulsive collector, I became enamored...
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 ArticleArt Fawcett VS Hall of Fame
Guys, I have decided to take the plunge. Now comes the fun part of picking style, color, ribbon, etc. Is there any way you all could share with me pics of your Fawcett masterpieces? Thanks!
View ArticleNormal House on the Outside, 17th Century on the Inside!
A friend pointed out to me this house for sale in Oregon. It looks completely normal on the outside, but go inside and it's like you're stepping into the past - like the 17th century! It's almost...
View ArticleVintage Picking and Road Tripping with Dinerman
One of the most common questions I get, right after, "how did you get into all this?", is "where do you find all your stuff?". It's one of those questions that can be hard to answer. "Oh, you know,...
View ArticleUSAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!
Hello Loungers. I just bought a Greenbrier N-3b, with it's fake fur hood trim removed as a field mod. In order to understand the purpose of removing it, I have to understand what it's function was in...
View ArticleCowboy Boots
I haven't the slightest clue why, but recently I've had a desire to purchase a pair of cowboy boots. It really doesn't fit with my style, which is exclusively khakis, collared shirt, fedora, but it is...
View ArticleThe ultimate A-1?
Loungers: been a while since I posted on the forum and I'm doing so now to seek your advice. I am sorely tempted by the Real McCoy's A-1 and keep visiting the London store like a jewel thief casing the...
View ArticleWhat did 1910's-20's hikers/climbers brought or wore?
Hello this is my first post and glad to be here!I was wondering.I am wanting to assemble a basic attire on what hikers or climbers wore in the early 20th century.I was wanting to know what pieces of...
View ArticleShow us your Guns!
I think my other material passion besides nice hats is guns! So let's see all those mechanical masterpieces! Any and all gun pics welcome just as long as you actually own the thing! This picture is of...
View ArticleTo all the jackets you've loved before (that traveled in and out your door)
I was thinking it might be cool to see what jackets, of any type, that you've moved along over the years. I know I have quite a few I've sold that I wish I hadn't. Doesn't have to be something you...
View ArticleNewest Leather unit patch work .............
Here's a WW2 era Navy one, , VF-14 Tophatters, they had several designations pre war and into WW2 and latter , his was the Fighter Squadron , enjoy !!!!!
View Article