Hats and Beanies

[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 "

[Giles]

Stevie, brilliant.......

[Oaktavia]

@Giles thanks G