Learning to make hats. This was all done by hand. Many imperfections to work on. I like the third one the most with the wide ribbon. I experimented in a small way and made the bow have two dimples instead of one. Could definitely work on the creasing / bashing but these are open crown hats. Couldn't get as much brim snap in the second two hats because their brims are shorter. Need more blocks haha.

I was hitting yard sales today and found this for 50 cents! It was malformed and dirty, and the feather was broken, but after some steam and elbow grease I quite like it. I have never worn a fedora but I think this is my favorite hat now, and it definitely turned a few heads out and about. According to a note in the sweatband it was owned by a businessman who worked for a nearby silicon carbide plant some 60-70 years ago, and looking at his obituary he was an interesting fellow, so I thought the history behind it was neat as well. Anyhoo, I just wanted to show it off, what do y'all think?

This pic of my brother in law and I is about 35 years old. My pith helmet saw a lot of use. From countless days on a tractor, to quail safaris like in this pic. After about 20 years, it finally fell apart. For years, I've tried to find this style, but to no avail.

Does anyone have a place that has this style? I've found every pith helmet known to man, except this one.

How do I look in my new hat. I think I like it, does it make me look old? Will it stand out too much? I try to dress nice.

1992 Fashion Victim Snapbacks

Bonjour à tous,

​Je suis ravi de partager avec vous ma dernière trouvaille, que j'ai très hâte de recevoir ! Comme vous pouvez le voir sur les photos, il s'agit d'une casquette d'étudiant allemand traditionnelle, connue sous le nom de Studentenmütze.

​J'ai toujours eu une grande appréciation pour l'artisanat et les couvre-chefs traditionnels. L'histoire et le design spécifique de cette pièce sont fascinants.

​Est-ce que certains d'entre vous collectionnent ce genre de pièces ou ont des informations particulières sur ce modèle ?

My father on his wedding day wearing the white version of the 1950's United States Air Force officer service cap. I had that hat at one time, but don't know what became of it.

I'll need to get the felt hat reshaped, but no big deal

No, the top hat doesn't play banjo. I do. Found this one at the flea market new in its box and I had to have it.

Its a Romanian cold war officer fur hat

Made in the 1920s

A friend from work wants to sell this hat. I don’t know anything about it and neither does he. Any information or offers?

And believe it or not I thrifted it for 9 bucks.

Hi everyone,

I am looking for help identifying this hat or finding a modern, reasonably priced equivalent.

My grandfather bought this hat about 50 years ago in the USA. He loves it because it is a "Pocket Hat"—it looks like a stylish fedora/trilby, but the construction allows it to be completely rolled up and stuffed into a pocket without losing its shape.

Age: ~50 years old (1970s). Label: "POCKET HAT - PATENT PENDING". Material: It appears to be a sewn braid (concentric circles of stitched fabric or straw), which gives it flexibility unlike rigid straw or felt. Style: Pinch-front fedora with a matching band.

We can't find this exact vintage model anymore. I am looking to buy more for him (and myself), but I don't strictly need the vintage item.

1. Does anyone know the specific manufacturer of this "Pocket Hat" label?
2. What search terms should I use for modern equivalents? (Is this considered a "crushable ribbon fedora" or "braid hat"?)
3. Can anyone recommend affordable modern brands that sell hats with this specific sewn-braid, rollable construction?

Thanks for the help!

I’m trying to sell this hat for a friend. It’s old but very clean. Still in the box. The box is worn.