Comments on: The Business of Wearing Hats

By: Rob J

Rob J — Sun, 10 May 2009 17:14:57 +0000

A very good article. I have been wearing hats for many years, and recently found a mint condition homburg in a second hand shop. I haven’t seen anybody wearing one for many years, but I cannot wait to see the reaction of my friends when I do.
One thing your article did not point out, the fairer
sex always compliment a man in a nice hat. Take it from me, it’s true.
And now that the superb “Mad Men” series has just evoked that style of bespoke suits plus a decent hat, just watch the fashion industry start to prick up their ears for future tips…..
As FS may have said once said “It’s a gas !”
By the way, much has been said about Sinatra, the women, fights, the Mob etc, but little is ever mentioned about his epic battles against racism, at a time when it was very dangerous. Check out the YouTube footage of FS with Satchmo from 1957, and Ella from the same year. Nobody had the guts to perform with African American entertainers with such ease. Civil Rights came to FS, and not the other way around.

By: abh1wordpress

abh1wordpress — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:25:29 +0000

It’s great that the hat has come back.

A hat makes a man look taller. It hides thinning hair. It imparts gravitas and authority to its wearer.

It protects your face from the sun. It may make one look older, but it keeps one from getting older quicker (wrinkles).

By: PAN

PAN — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:41:34 +0000

Surprised Still Life NYC in Manhattan’s lower east side didn’t get a nod…sick collection of custom, hand-crafted crowns (soon to be opening its own millinery factory in Red Hook, Brooklyn). http://www.stilllifenyc.com

Still Life’s owner, Frenel Morris was featured in one of this month’s GQ Rules segments as well…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iedbJyzGAjo

By: Steven

Steven — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:14:08 +0000

Any article that encourages men to wear hats is great. We have been in business for 60 years in Brooklyn and are seeing a major revival in hat wearing among young men today.

By: Greg in Tennessee

Greg in Tennessee — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:46:31 +0000

If Mr. Otsuka has a “round compact face” I am a monkeys’ uncle… makes the rest of the article somewhat suspect, IMO.
In some parts of the world (notably vast swaths between NYC & LA) hats never went away. Looks as though the poser brigade has latched on to them for their flavor of the month, swell.

By: lefty

lefty — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:35:05 +0000

Check out http://thefedoralounge.com for plenty of hat info.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:55:24 +0000

Yes, yes I did. Just trying to drive home fashionisto point. Won’t happen again.

By: Cator Sparks

Cator Sparks — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:38:32 +0000

Friendly fire as they call it! I see your point, but a Rod hat will always be my pick over JJ.

By: retep tterrab

retep tterrab — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:47:17 +0000

Wow, wow, thank you, well played; and how ever you want to say it: Hats are a grand endeavor to any man’s wardrobe. And any advice to wear then properly is an admirable public service.

I’ve been told that I have a head for hats (and a face for masks) and much appreciate any guidance – to men at large – in these matters.

My current favorite is a bright red cycling cap made from felted cashmere. It is a product of the Vanilla workshop in Portland, OR. and at 70 dollars is an absolute bargain for its quality and construction.

Peter Barrett

By: Michael Williams

Michael Williams — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:02:12 +0000

I’m not saying that you can’t wear a hat and be dressed casually. I am merely making the point that I prefer a hat with a suit. And Cator, we are indeed in disagreement. I’m not a fan of the Pitt / Timberlake style or lack there of.

This just illustrates my point: http://www.rodkeenannewyork.com/editorials/images/celebs/timberlake.htm

That is not cool.