Open Crown Stetsons: A Call (Plea) to Retailers!!

[hatband]

Stetsonian Ordered today. I have only owned vintage stetson's prior to this so will be keen to see how the Stetsonian stands up against my Akubra,s.

 

[TheDane]

Brad, DOGMAN and hatband: Please let us know how your new Stetsons turned out, when you've recieved them

 

[DOGMAN]

I counted about 15 of us that said they were ordering Stetsons.I hope everyone lets us know how they like the hats.I will.

 

[Lotsahats]

I can't wait to get my Stetsonian. I'll post right away when it arrives.

 

[RBH]

I wish Matt would tell us more about The Runabout.

 

[Anthony Jordan]

Any word on possible availability of the Stetsonian here in the UK?

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

I wish Matt would tell us more about The Runabout.

Yes it would be nice but most companies do not talk about unreleased products. There might be a delay or they might decide not to even make an item. I would like to see this line of hats work similar to how Levis due their LVC line of vintage reproduction jeans, and jackets. We will have to wait and see. 5 to 6 week wait for the current offering.

 

[viclip]

I put in for the Stetsonian. Perhaps I'll be the first Canuck to post a review of the reissued series.

 

[Duper]

I wish Matt would tell us more about The Runabout.

Hatworks staff told me via a Facebook chat that they have the Runabout in Caribou, Walnut and Sage in stock. $169.00. Cloth sweatband, unlined. Sizing is S, M, L, XL. They didn't give me the brim size. They said it is selling well so far. Black model coming soon.

I am still curious, but I wish they had designed the hat with standard sizing. They said it is a light weight fur felt which is a plus.

,,,Mike

 

[Duper]

Hatworks staff told me via a Facebook chat that they have the Runabout in Caribou, Walnut and Sage in stock. $169.00. Cloth sweatband, unlined. Sizing is S, M, L, XL. They didn't give me the brim size. They said it is selling well so far. Black model coming soon.

I am still curious, but I wish they had designed the hat with standard sizing. They said it is a light weight fur felt which is a plus.

,,,Mike

I see Matt D. Also responded to my inquiry on the Stetson Facebook page about the Runabout.

Matt Deckard Tough cotton sweatband which takes all elements, and 2 1/4" brim for easy travel. Unlined to help with rolling up. Tough as they come with a great memory that allows the hat to pop back into shape after being rolled up and in luggage on a bit of a trip. I like the fact that it gets softer and softer with age. Dressy enough for a suit yet tough enough for the weather.

 

[RBH]

Thanks Duper.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

An then this new model the Scholar

 

[gtdean48]

...and 2 1/4" brim for easy travel...

But little to no sun protection...what a waste....

 

[Florida_Marlin]

Ordered a Stetsonian, really looking forward to receiving it. I like seeing all the new prototypes, like "The Scholar", but I'm waiting to see the quality on the Stetsonian before I order any more. Thought about getting both Stetsonian and Stratoliner, but decided to wade in vs dive in.

 

[carldelo]

An then this new model the Scholar

I like the felt/color/ribbon combo on both of those - do you have any idea what the brim width might be?
Is there any indication this model will be produced?

 

[CPT/VSG]

I called my local hatter, Hat & Sole, about the open crown Stetsons. They called Texas and were told that both hats are in next year's fall catalogue but are available as special orders now. I ordered the Strat in "cowhill", a brownish color. I'll report back on receipt.

 

[Panacheman]

of all the pictures That Matt Deckard has blogged from his shenanigans around Stetson Headquarters. This is by far my favorite, hands down. Truthfully Indy played no small part in my adoption of the fedora as signature piece in my wardrobe (with more then a little help from Rick, Teddy, and you cant count out Jake and Elwood). That being said I've never been a devotee of his standard. but his backup this not so tidy but somehow more classy grey number, with a simple black ribbon, now that, that is a fine piece of felt.
Any chance it might also be on the way? please?

 

[mustangman3000]

It confused me when I saw the long hair tagged Scholar. Several months ago this hat was posted under the same name. Given the Indy style it's no doubt the name was chosen to be reminiscent of the "Poet" from Herbert Johnson.

I wonder how this will effect the Fed 4 sales?

 

[resortes805]

I caught up with Matt Deckard at a local bar and grill on monday. He let me take a look at the hat pictured...
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Honestly, I was really impressed, a classic 1930s style fedora with that iconic high-crown, medium-brim look that is pretty hard to come by. The fur felt had a great feel to it as well. Matt said that this particular model may or may not go into production, but with 150th anniversary of Stetson coming up we may see more vintage styles on the way.

 

[mustangman3000]

Must be cool to get all those prototypes!