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Hats

I have a decent Panama stored in their own hat box (they deserve to be treated safely) in both the UK and Spain. However I only ever wear them if the sun is really fierce.

Last week I discovered that I appear to have lost my cloth cap which I used when clay pigeon shooting, so it looks like I am going to have to buy another. Having said that I haven't pulled a trigger in over twenty years.

I also think that Beanies make you look like a criminal.
 
Seanm said:
Where can I go in London to try on a lot of different Panama hats, or hats of that general type? I’ve got a weird head/face and don’t suit hats at all but I need protection. I figure there’s got to be something out there that doesn’t look too bad, but I need to experiment. How’s Christy’s?
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Lock in St James have lots of different Panama hats and hats of that general type. I'm sure they could accommodate your weird head/face.

I've sometimes gazed in the window but never actually got up the courage to step inside - I suspect they'd instantly suss me as a pleb and escort me from the premises.
 
There’s at least one hat shop in Jermyn Street (Haymarket end). If you asked in a decent outfitters in Jermyn Street they’d probably point you to some others too.

Cheers BB
 
Dozey said:
That is Bates in Jermyn Street. I get all my hats there. They are very helpful.
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At these prices you'd hope so! Jeepers!

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paulfromcamden said:
Lock in St James have lots of different Panama hats and hats of that general type. I'm sure they could accommodate your weird head/face.

I've sometimes gazed in the window but never actually got up the courage to step inside - I suspect they'd instantly suss me as a pleb and escort me from the premises.
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My Italian uncle walked in there once, probably in the early '70s. According to my uncle, he was greeted by a very austere and elegant salesman with a striking resemblance to John Gielgud.
"Good morning, sir. How can I help you?"
"I am looking for a hat..."
"Ah, yes. Town or country?"
 
paulfromcamden said:
Lock in St James have lots of different Panama hats and hats of that general type. I'm sure they could accommodate your weird head/face.

I've sometimes gazed in the window but never actually got up the courage to step inside - I suspect they'd instantly suss me as a pleb and escort me from the premises.
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Oh I won't be going to them. I'll have them bring round a selection.
 
PaulMB said:
My Italian uncle walked in there once, probably in the early '70s. According to my uncle, he was greeted by a very austere and elegant salesman with a striking resemblance to John Gielgud.
"Good morning, sir. How can I help you?"
"I am looking for a hat..."
"Ah, yes. Town or country?"
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Quite right too. You wouldn't want to be out inspecting the fields on a wet day in a dressy trilby any more than you would want to be wearing a flat cap to the office.
That said, having arrived at a suitable age, I now recognise the suitability of the great Northern English flat cap. Rain, sun, wind, it will handle most weather conditions. It is useful on aircraft pulled down as a means of shading your eyes and face and telling the world to bugger off and leave you alone. It is the solution to a great many of life's problems and the things it can't solve it generally doesn't make any worse.
 
I was going to recommend Olney Hats but it appears they were a victim of COVID. Herbert Johnson also of Jeremy’s St are worth considering. Better known as the maker of a certain professor I Jones’ headgear.
 
paulfromcamden said:
The revival of this thread is making me feel slightly guilty now about the new baseball cap I bought yesterday (not from Bates).
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Very envious of people who can wear baseball caps, would much rather one of those than a Panama. Make me look like a wizened 9 year old though.
 
A great thread, and some great links to hats.

A good friend of mine works in theatre/movie world and has made many hats for the rich and famous and whilst chatting, I asked whether she would make me one which she could but would be super expensive (even at mate rates) and suggested I bought off the peg (so to speak).

This arrived today, merino wool and made in the UK - first lost sold out and they're doing another run: https://shorturl.at/hDKL9
 
Seanm said:
I’ve got a weird head/face and don’t suit hats at all
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you have a choice - buy a hat that accentuates and exposes your weirdness or something that completely hides it. Perhaps this?

www.hatsworld.uk

Three hole face balaclava

Three hole Black thin balaclava One size Fits All Colour design As Shown In the Image Minimum Purchase 12 Units Fibre Content 100% Polyester
www.hatsworld.uk

I like a hat or two. Have about 20 or so - one of my favs is the silver bucket hat......

20240303_084643 by uh_simon, on Flickr
 
CraShWilliams said:
A great thread, and some great links to hats.

A good friend of mine works in theatre/movie world and has made many hats for the rich and famous and whilst chatting, I asked whether she would make me one which she could but would be super expensive (even at mate rates) and suggested I bought off the peg (so to speak).

This arrived today, merino wool and made in the UK - first lost sold out and they're doing another run: https://shorturl.at/hDKL9
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I like that , I could do with a “plain” one rather than my Everton, Miami Dolphins or Glasgow Clan bobble hats.
 
stevec67 said:
Quite right too. You wouldn't want to be out inspecting the fields on a wet day in a dressy trilby any more than you would want to be wearing a flat cap to the office.
That said, having arrived at a suitable age, I now recognise the suitability of the great Northern English flat cap. Rain, sun, wind, it will handle most weather conditions. It is useful on aircraft pulled down as a means of shading your eyes and face and telling the world to bugger off and leave you alone. It is the solution to a great many of life's problems and the things it can't solve it generally doesn't make any worse.
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I agree. I have recently purchased one made from fabric from the Moon Mill. Very nice indeed.
 
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