Comments for i wear a hat http://www.iwearahat.com Fashion, design and culture from the 1920's, 1930's, 1940's and 1950's. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:22:55 +1100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on My Fathers Watch by Miroslav http://www.iwearahat.com/2008/07/16/my-fathers-watch/comment-page-1/#comment-173 Miroslav Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:22:55 +0000 http://www.iwearahat.com/?p=55#comment-173 I took the watch to a watchmaker located at 209 Elizabeth Street in Melbourne called Ekselman who was recommended by a fellow member of The Fedora Lounge - www.thefedoralounge.com. It cost about $120 but it was worth every dollar as it works and looks fantastic. I took the watch to a watchmaker located at 209 Elizabeth Street in Melbourne called Ekselman who was recommended by a fellow member of The Fedora Lounge – http://www.thefedoralounge.com. It cost about $120 but it was worth every dollar as it works and looks fantastic.

]]> Comment on My Fathers Watch by Circa62 http://www.iwearahat.com/2008/07/16/my-fathers-watch/comment-page-1/#comment-172 Circa62 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:03:58 +0000 http://www.iwearahat.com/?p=55#comment-172 I hope you did end up getting this watch serviced, even though servicing starts around $99 and a new crystal will add $30 or so (see link above to a post about a similar watch I have). It's well worth it, as you'll have your Father's watch running & looking great again, all for the cost of a new low end quartz dress watch. Note: a good watchmaker should examine the watch & provide a quote before doing the work, just in case some parts are no longer available. I hope you did end up getting this watch serviced, even though servicing starts around $99 and a new crystal will add $30 or so (see link above to a post about a similar watch I have). It’s well worth it, as you’ll have your Father’s watch running & looking great again, all for the cost of a new low end quartz dress watch. Note: a good watchmaker should examine the watch & provide a quote before doing the work, just in case some parts are no longer available.

]]> Comment on Akubra release six new hats by marcato OUTDOOR http://www.iwearahat.com/2008/10/27/akubra-release-six-new-hats/comment-page-1/#comment-169 marcato OUTDOOR Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:53:10 +0000 http://www.iwearahat.com/?p=372#comment-169 Hi - for all you Brisbane folk, there is a new Akubra Hats specialty retail at the corner of Anderson St & Diggles Cl in FORTITUDE VALLEY - marcato OUTDOOR. All Stock Hats available and I believe they are building a collection of ALL Akubra hats so you can see and order from their entire range! Hi – for all you Brisbane folk, there is a new Akubra Hats specialty retail at the corner of Anderson St & Diggles Cl in FORTITUDE VALLEY – marcato OUTDOOR. All Stock Hats available and I believe they are building a collection of ALL Akubra hats so you can see and order from their entire range!

]]> Comment on Love Vintage book by Paul http://www.iwearahat.com/2009/11/02/love-vintage-book/comment-page-1/#comment-167 Paul Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:45:43 +0000 http://www.iwearahat.com/?p=423#comment-167 Howdy, wondering if you might be able to shed some light, sorry for using the comments to get in touch. I'm trying to work out what style of hat this is - http://www.solid-creative.com/temp/hat.jpg the brim is quite a lot shorter than a standard fedora etc (less than 38mm) which made me think it was a pork pie, BUT...it has a pinched peak, someone suggested a pinched peak pork pie...but I can't find one anywhere. So I'm guessing I'm either looking for the wrong thing, or looking in the wrong places. Any light you can shed? Howdy, wondering if you might be able to shed some light, sorry for using the comments to get in touch. I’m trying to work out what style of hat this is – http://www.solid-creative.com/temp/hat.jpg

the brim is quite a lot shorter than a standard fedora etc (less than 38mm) which made me think it was a pork pie, BUT…it has a pinched peak, someone suggested a pinched peak pork pie…but I can’t find one anywhere. So I’m guessing I’m either looking for the wrong thing, or looking in the wrong places. Any light you can shed?

]]> Comment on Gone to Gowings part 2 by magikquilter http://www.iwearahat.com/2008/12/18/gone-to-gowings-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-166 magikquilter Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:17:48 +0000 http://www.iwearahat.com/?p=411#comment-166 thanks fir sharing this fabulous book with us...i have facebooked it...still cannot believe supre is now in the gowings building thanks fir sharing this fabulous book with us…i have facebooked it…still cannot believe supre is now in the gowings building

]]> Comment on New Hat Shop in Fitzroy by G http://www.iwearahat.com/2008/10/31/new-hat-shop-in-fitzroy/comment-page-1/#comment-165 G Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:36:22 +0000 http://www.iwearahat.com/?p=377#comment-165 I also chanced upon this shop on the way to a fave eating place: Birdman. It looked fascinating. On the way back to my car, I mentioned it to my brother Eazy and he laughed. He'd already purchased a very suave hat from there. Oh yes, everything's falling into place. As we peered through the window, admiring the merchandise lighting the owner Michael was just leaving. After a delightful conversation, I decided to return the next day when the shop was open. I bought three hats. One of which was Australian made! I'll be back. :) I also chanced upon this shop on the way to a fave eating place: Birdman. It looked fascinating.
On the way back to my car, I mentioned it to my brother Eazy and he laughed. He’d already purchased a very suave hat from there. Oh yes, everything’s falling into place. As we peered through the window, admiring the merchandise lighting the owner Michael was just leaving.
After a delightful conversation, I decided to return the next day when the shop was open.
I bought three hats. One of which was Australian made!
I’ll be back. :)

]]> Comment on Akubra release six new hats by Peter C http://www.iwearahat.com/2008/10/27/akubra-release-six-new-hats/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Peter C Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:38:19 +0000 http://www.iwearahat.com/?p=372#comment-164 The "Punter' looks like the hat for me. What a gem!! Great to hear your comments Vernon. My Grandfather was a tradesman, but when not at work he never stepped out without hat and jacket. The “Punter’ looks like the hat for me. What a gem!! Great to hear your comments Vernon. My Grandfather was a tradesman, but when not at work he never stepped out without hat and jacket.

]]> Comment on Gone to Gowings part 2 by Glyn http://www.iwearahat.com/2008/12/18/gone-to-gowings-part-2/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Glyn Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:22:52 +0000 http://www.iwearahat.com/?p=411#comment-163 Now those photos make me sad. I miss gowings. Now those photos make me sad. I miss gowings.

]]> Comment on The Sydney Vintage Clothing, Jewellery and Textiles Show by Joanne http://www.iwearahat.com/2008/10/07/the-sydney-vintage-clothing-jewellery-and-textiles-show/comment-page-1/#comment-162 Joanne Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:02:31 +0000 http://www.iwearahat.com/?p=335#comment-162 Hi Mick I thought you may be interested in viewing my site, Vintage Designs.. there might be a few ladies out there who are interested in your comments. Please let me know. Happy to swap links...thanks, best regards Joanne Hi Mick I thought you may be interested in viewing my site, Vintage Designs.. there might be a few ladies out there who are interested in your comments. Please let me know. Happy to swap links…thanks, best regards Joanne

]]> Comment on The Spirit of Progress by Fiona Hill http://www.iwearahat.com/2008/11/12/the-spirit-of-progress/comment-page-1/#comment-155 Fiona Hill Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:43:58 +0000 http://www.iwearahat.com/?p=45#comment-155 Hi! Can I get copies of these posters and photo of the Spirit of Progress? I have searched extensively to find such lovely images but with no joy until now. Cheers, F Hi! Can I get copies of these posters and photo of the Spirit of Progress? I have searched extensively to find such lovely images but with no joy until now.
Cheers,
F

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