Hats and Beanies

[Anesthetist]

I picked up this beauty from Lock & Co in London. Amazing hats and a downright gorgeous store (and the oldest hat shop in the world).

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[Mister_Brue]

@Anesthetist I agree that Lock have a lovely old shop and wonderful heritage, however, I found the last couple of times that I visited, it was all a beautiful mirage, with every item I looked at now being made in China.

The UK still has a wealth of factories making hats (though of course not as many there used to be), so there is no excuse IMO.

Please correct me if I’m wrong; believe me, I’d be glad to hear it.

[Anesthetist]

@Mister_Brue mine was made in Belgium and I think most of the wool flat caps are. I saw the panamas are made in Ecuador as they should be. I didnt look at the cheaper straw hats, but maybe those are made in China? But honestly, since owning several pieces of MOTIV clothing (Beijing), my opinion of Chinese quality has changed dramatically. My MOTIV pieces are beautiful and rival anything made in Japan that I have owned, and I have owned an awful lot!

I did love the history of Lock and was just smitten by the hat patterns of famous people they had on display. The salesman told me that they still will custom fit you for a Bowler. I’m not gonna lie, I was half tempted.

Also please point me to more traditional hat makers. My favorite man in Tennessee has sadly moved on

[goosehd]

@Anesthetist That sucks…is he out of the business for good, temporary, other? I love my hats by Otis…

[CosmoSix5]

This is a semi pro baseball team from Winston-Salem North Carolina. Best logo ever lol. The "Disco Turkeys"

[Anesthetist]

@goosehd he settled down and had a family. I think he needed steadier work. It’s a shame, he is a talented and really interesting guy!

[flannel slut]

@Anesthetist said in Hats and Beanies:

Also please point me to more traditional hat makers. My favorite man in Tennessee has sadly moved on

Have you ever heard of monsivaisco? Strongly urge you to check them out if not.

[Anesthetist]

@flannel-slut will do, thanks for the rec

[Mizmazzle]

@Anesthetist Steamboat Hatters in Colorado is amazing. My wife had a custom hat made there for our wedding and it outstanding.

[Denman John]

@Anesthetist Beautiful cap, but we need to see a fit picture! Wear it in good health.

[CosmoSix5]

Almost as good a day as when a green bag is on the porch... A big square box.... Another collection I guess.

[Dmart]

@CosmoSix5 Love it! I hope I can grab one soon.

[deanclean]

Just picked up a MF Denim Ship Cap. I quite like it.

[AdamJ]

[Matt]

@AdamJ I was looking at those in Philly at Franklin & Poe… I was tempted. Really nice.

[Giles]

[derek111]

@Giles what is this piece of perfection? I have been on the hunt for the perfect Jeep Cap. I literally just settled on one yesterday.

[deanclean]

@derek111 if you are looking for an authentic Jeep Cap then I would try a site called World War 2 Impressions. They make amazing stuff and have been used in movies for uniforms etc. I have 2 of the jeep caps and they are fantastic. Here is a link.
https://www.wwiiimpressions.com/products/200?variant=17356478017

[Giles]

@derek111 said in Hats and Beanies:

@Giles what is this piece of perfection? I have been on the hunt for the perfect Jeep Cap. I literally just settled on one yesterday.

Just a cheapy I got off Amazon. It’s 100% wool which I wanted. £12.

[AdamJ]

Just picked up this Montane Gore-Tex cap as the my Carhartt equivalent is fucked and, not waterproof as I experienced this morning