This gem is by far one of my favorites. The felt has excellent quality and the color is light brown. The ribbon is, of course, darker brown. The liner and the sweatband are original. The bound edge makes the hat look even more elegant, and the same could be said about others since I prefer bound edge. A very sharp looking fedora indeed.
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My bluegrass green vintage 1940's Royal Stetson. This Stetson is very unique in terms of the color and the overall appearance. It is by far one of the best Stetson's I own. I own 5 Stetsons, 2 are modern and 3 are vintage. It would be foolish to compare the modern Stetsons with the vintage ones because, like many other vintage hats, they are better made not to mention the fact that they have taller crowns which make them more sophisticated looking. It has a welted edge and it has the original liner along with the sweatband. Very sharp and gorgeous hat from a bygone era.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Brown Vintage Knox Superfine from the 1940's. I must say this one is probably my favorite. It has a beautiful bound edge and I really love the shape of the crown and brim. Like some of my other vintage hats it doesn't have the original sweatband but it has a new sweatband that is roan leather. The fur felt is excellent quality. Of all the bound edge hats I own this one takes the prize. Knox, Mallory, and Stetson were some of the most popular brands back in the day. Stetson is one of the three brands I mentioned that is still around and they still produce fine hats. I also own two other Knox hats. They are fine hats but they can't be compared to this exquisite gem.
I recently purchased three of these Dobbs Rosebud Milan Straw Fedoras. One in Cognac for my dad (that's him in the picture below), and two in the Grey (which is much lighter than in the picture and resembles more a putty color. Really nice!) one for my brother and, of course, one for myself! This a very versatile, comfortable, stylish, and affordable straw fedora that is sure to compliment any summer outfit and draw lots of attention.
Dad's perfect choice of jacket to compliment his Dobbs Straw fedora in cognac is a fine example of how to wear the fedora with style! |
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