Hats and Beanies

[Marc2706]

Rising summer temperatures, falling hair count. No wonder I have been wearing this cap more and more the last 20 years.

[Oaktavia]

Does this look like a fedora to you? I didn’t think so, it it is described as one in the description. It’s the only thing stopping me from buying one. I just don’t feel nostalgic in any way to the early 2000s guido fedora fad.

[GraemeE]

@Oaktavia imho its a maximum of 10% fedora vibe from first impressions of the shape

[WithBongInHand]

@Oaktavia People often interpret ‘fedora’ the wrong way. Based on the crown, this is a classic fedora. But the wide, flat brim that accompanies that crown is far more stylish than the super short brim fedoras that are often associated with lame douche bags. This hat is sick and you shouldn’t let the fact that it’s a fedora stop you.

[Oaktavia]

@WithBongInHand said in Hats and Beanies:

@Oaktavia People often interpret ‘fedora’ the wrong way. Based on the crown, this is a classic fedora. But the wide, flat brim that accompanies that crown is far more stylish than the super short brim fedoras that are often associated with lame douche bags. This hat is sick and you shouldn’t let the fact that it’s a fedora stop you.

Thank you for the response dude that helps a lot!

[WithBongInHand]

@Oaktavia if you don’t get the hat then I will!

[Oaktavia]

@WithBongInHand said in Hats and Beanies:

@Oaktavia if you don’t get the hat then I will!

I did, but you should too!

[Oaktavia]

@WithBongInHand turns out the "fedoras" I was referring to are not fedoras after all:

• The Fedora: The tall, structured crown (often featuring sharp teardrop or cattleman creases) combined with a wide brim balances out broader shoulders and frames the face with a strong, timeless silhouette.

• The Trilby: The short, sharply tapered crown can make the head look disproportionately large or small. It carries a highly specific pop-culture association from the early 2000s that is incredibly difficult to style modernly without looking like a costume.

• The Fedora: Built to endure the elements, these hats are traditionally crafted from heavy-gauge wool felt, premium fur felt (like beaver or rabbit blends), or stiffened heavyweight straw. They hold their shape, feature premium leather sweatbands, and are built to last a lifetime.

• The Trilby: Frequently mass-produced using flimsy cotton blends, cheap polyester, or fragile paper straw. They easily lose their shape if stepped on or caught in a storm.

• The Fedora: The expansive 2.5 to 4+ inch brim acts as a personal umbrella. It throws actual shade to protect your face, eyes, and neck from UV rays, and effectively keeps heavy rain or snow off your collar.

• The Trilby: With a "stingy" 1-to-2-inch brim, it offers zero functional protection. It cannot shield your eyes from the sun or protect you from a downpour.

So, yeah that's a cool bit of information that I figured I would share.

[WithBongInHand]

@Oaktavia dude I love that you went down the rabbit hole on this one!

Can’t wait to see the hat once you get it!

[Oaktavia]

Cross post from Stetson:

I didnt like the flimsy and shiny string thing that came with my hat. So I made a band using 14oz indigo/indigo selvedge.

[Anesthetist]

I dig it

[WithBongInHand]

@Oaktavia that band is so fucking cool. Did you have to sacrifice a pair of jeans?

[SFMCfranky]

[Oaktavia]

@WithBongInHand said in Hats and Beanies:

@Oaktavia that band is so fucking cool. Did you have to sacrifice a pair of jeans?

It was from the extra fabric from cutting pants into shorts. They were just barely long enough like within half an inch was all I had to cut to size. 14oz indigo/indigo.

[Jord]

@Oaktavia There should be a disclaimer, " No jeans were harmed in the making of this "