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Nice of you to say, Joe. Just the kind of confidence boost needed the first time wearing this vest, which is unlike anything I’ve owned before.I like the whole look
Gary
Nice of you to say, Joe. Just the kind of confidence boost needed the first time wearing this vest, which is unlike anything I’ve owned before.I like the whole look
Gorgeous hat. Did it come with the original Stratoliner pin too?OPS era powder blue Stetson Stratoliner. Bought it from Anthony. View attachment 238745 View attachment 238746 View attachment 238747 View attachment 238748 View attachment 238749 View attachment 238750 The last is his.
Gorgeous1940s Stetson premier Stratoliner. Got it from Anthony. View attachment 237892 View attachment 237893 View attachment 237894 View attachment 237895 View attachment 237896
This hat is mint.
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6-19-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on FlickrVery nice JimVentured out of my personal annex to the Air Force Base to pick up some lunch in an OPS-era Dobbs Cross Country. The lightness of the Hankachif felt is nothing to sneeze at. View attachment 242597 View attachment 242596 View attachment 242592 View attachment 242594 View attachment 242593 View attachment 242595
Very nice Jim
First outing for this Northwest Montecristi.
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Thanks Jim.. having a hard time putting it down... I did set it on the end table visiting the in laws today.Thanks, Joe. Excellent Saks you recently picked up.
Looks fantasticFirst outing for this Northwest Montecristi.
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Love this one brotherA regular in my summer rotation, a Panama Hats Direct fino fino, re-finished with a newer band by Vintage Silhouettes.
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Earlier this afternoon I gazed off into the clouds of the western sky over the pond... it was beautiful.
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But look closer! Who was this?! Definitely a Member! The Fedora Lounge is now cloud-based!!! View attachment 242699
I dig that ribbon treatment, Bill. Nice straw.First outing for this Northwest Montecristi.
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Don’t know who it is, either, but they’re wearing a nice looking Stato-liner. Or is it a Flying Cloud?A regular in my summer rotation, a Panama Hats Direct fino fino, re-finished with a newer band by Vintage Silhouettes.
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Earlier this afternoon I gazed off into the clouds of the western sky over the pond... it was beautiful.
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But look closer! Who was this?! Definitely a Member! The Fedora Lounge is now cloud-based!!! View attachment 242699
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks.
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. First outing for this Northwest Montecristi.
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Yes the dogs do have a bit of an advantage on the mosquitoes. Though they will come for our dog’s bellies. Beautiful WhippetEarly morning dog soirée wearing a vintage Stetson Whippet. I appreciated the wide brim in that it kept more mosquitoes away from my face. I was envious that my dog wore his protective fur coat as they did not bother him.
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Home again I am enjoying a cup of the hard to find Costa Rican single blend coffee. Best Dressed Head cap and I are smiling and smiling and smelling the roses.
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Cheers. Be safe, be strong and see you on the streets soon, Eric -
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6-20-2020 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr