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- Thu Sep 12, 2024 3:11 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: The Herbert Johnson Hall of Fame - A Display Thread
- Replies: 92
- Views: 21725
Re: The Herbert Johnson Hall of Fame - A Display Thread
Hello all! I'm new to posting here, but I have been an Indy fan and gear head for many years. I wanted to share a photo of a fairly new HJ acquisition I ordered in 2023, from the brilliant and talented folks at Herbert Johnson: my Destiny Poet - Nutmeg Rabbit (with Sable Brown Ribbon and Branded Ol...
- Mon Aug 26, 2024 11:11 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
- Replies: 354
- Views: 178020
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Just picked these up. 50% and free shipping. Definitely close enough for me for that price. https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=888893001&cid=1118436&pcid=1118436&vid=1&searchText=Men%27s+boots&cpos=14&cexp=368&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D1118436&am...
- Thu Aug 15, 2024 1:46 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: My Last Crusade jacket
- Replies: 48
- Views: 12635
Re: My Last Crusade jacket
Also, Im slowly building the Destiny set. I personaly LOVE his look in the film as its so closley tied to Last crusade but with tweaks. Finally another tie in the franchise! Love it!! Will be a fun project. We always look forward to your masterful projects. As far as weathering the jacket, I get th...
- Wed Aug 14, 2024 6:46 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: My Last Crusade jacket
- Replies: 48
- Views: 12635
Re: My Last Crusade jacket
So 'fess up, Holt -- you found a time machine (possibly the Antikythera?), went back in time and stole Harrison Ford's Last Crusade wardrobe! :shock: Your gear looks amazing, and you're obviously having a great time on this photo shoot. :TOH: Can you share a few of your main weathering tips? And whi...
- Sun Aug 11, 2024 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
- Replies: 354
- Views: 178020
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Alas the Jcrew Kenton Pacers aren’t listed anymore on the site, but if they come back I’d highly recommend it and they feel tougher than my Aldens. Their last batch was of a higher quality than videos I’ve seen of their older versions and match the more recent Rose Anvil cutaway: Last 2023 batch: h...
- Sat Jun 22, 2024 6:53 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: adVintage re-stocked with Harrisons
- Replies: 6
- Views: 499
Re: adVintage re-stocked with Harrisons
Awesome! I don’t have a Harrison but I have been wondering about getting one with an LC bash some day. I saw an old post about how the Harrison’s specs suit Raiders the most as opposed to, say an LC? Is that true now that more people probably have one? How would it compare with a current HJ with a ...
- Thu Jun 20, 2024 9:10 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: adVintage re-stocked with Harrisons
- Replies: 6
- Views: 499
adVintage re-stocked with Harrisons
In case anybody's been wondering, I just happened to notice that adVintage Hats appears to have restocked their excellent and affordable Harrison fedora, in most sizes and 4 colors (3 sable variations and smoke gray).
https://shop.advintage.de/en/Harrison-Fedora-hat/
https://shop.advintage.de/en/Harrison-Fedora-hat/
- Tue Jun 11, 2024 9:46 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Federation V?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 854
Re: Federation V?
With all the competition introduced by many hatters since the Fed IV came out, maybe the Hattery decided they needed to up their game -- a more accurate brown felt and ribbon, and widening the side brim a tiny bit to match the well-known dimensions of the Indy hat...? Add that to their rep for great...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:29 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: The Federation IV Display Page
- Replies: 2182
- Views: 332517
Re: The Federation IV Display Page
Great work!
Can you tell us a little more about the block? Wood? Plastic? Where did you get it? Thanks!
Can you tell us a little more about the block? Wood? Plastic? Where did you get it? Thanks!
- Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:39 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: New Hat Day! Advintage Harrison
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1219
Re: New Hat Day! Advintage Harrison
I currently have 3 Harrisons (+ an AdVintage beaver custom gray Crystal Skull train hat...and 15 or so mostly Akubra western hats) in rotation, so I may never wear any of them out. And while we have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to high-quality options for Indy fedoras these days, when yo...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Close Enough Shirts?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 334
Re: Close Enough Shirts?
For many years, LL Bean had a "Poplin Field Shirt" in their line-up that actually looked very much like the Dial of Destiny shirt, complete with epaulettes and pocket pleats. The Bean "cement" color matched up well with actual Indy shirts, and they also offered alternate colors o...
- Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:52 pm
- Forum: Leather Jacket
- Topic: Make a Waxed Cotton Indy Jacket?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2440
Re: Make a Waxed Cotton Indy Jacket?
Is anybody familiar with Outback Trading Co.? For at least 10 years, they've sold a "Canyonland Landsman" jacket made of a 65% polyester/35% cotton fabric which looks much more like leather (especially in person, as opposed to the photos) than the otherwise nice (but expensive!) Wested and...
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:32 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Akubra Hat Company Sold
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11112
Re: Akubra Hat Company Sold
Just saw this info posted by our own Matt Deckard https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/fashion-and-style/andrew-and-nicola-forrest-buy-akubra-20231118-p5el0x Unfortunately, it looks like the link doesn't work for non-subscribers to the Australian Financial Review :( So here's the text of the Akubra ...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:54 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: What do you think of this wool fedora I had custom made?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2049
Re: What do you think of this wool fedora I had custom made?
Not bad at all. And since it didn't cost you much, you can wear the heck out of it if you like.
- Fri Sep 15, 2023 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
- Replies: 354
- Views: 178020
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Those Parkhurst Niagara boots DO look great. But at $400, they're still pretty pricey.
- Mon Sep 04, 2023 1:49 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
- Replies: 354
- Views: 178020
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
If anybody's been waiting for a good J. Crew sale to grab a pair of their very-close-enough Kenton Pacer boots at a much better price, they're giving 40% off until 11:59 PM tonite (Monday). So they go down from $300 to $180. http://tinyurl.com/mb9hev74
- Tue Jul 11, 2023 10:04 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Help me improve a licensed Dorfman!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1956
Re: Help me improve a licensed Dorfman!
I agree with Indy Magnoli -- in that last photo, it DOES look a lot like the well-worn Young Indiana Jones fedora.Indy Magnoli wrote: ↑Sun May 21, 2023 2:48 am Actually looks like a GREAT YIC fedora! I'd be tempted to but a slightly wider-than normal ribbon on it to complete the transformation.
- Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Karolian Dry Goods Sri Lanka Blazer
- Replies: 48
- Views: 9784
Re: Karolian Dry Goods Sri Lanka Blazer
I agree with all the votes for #2. Very ambitious project, Adam -- good for you!
- Sun Apr 09, 2023 9:00 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: J. Crew Kenton Pacer boots: size and fit?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1606
Re: J. Crew Kenton Pacer boots: size and fit?
Thanks for helping to search! Everywhere I’ve looked it’s only been size 12s that I’ve found sadly. Don't give up! You do have to check these websites every few days, and there is turnover in the listings. I never thought I'd find a pair of the Bostonian Walker close-enoughs in size 8.5 (let alone ...
- Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: J. Crew Kenton Pacer boots: size and fit?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1606
Re: J. Crew Kenton Pacer boots: size and fit?
I’m trying to find a pair of size 13s but they’re sold out 😕 It does appear that J. Crew is phasing out this more affordable favorite close-enough boot. Have you tried searching eBay, where you may find new or gently-used Pacers at a good price? Or used-clothing websites Poshmark.com, Grailed.com a...
- Sun Apr 09, 2023 10:06 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: J. Crew Kenton Pacer boots: size and fit?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1606
Re: J. Crew Kenton Pacer boots: size and fit?
I’m trying to find a pair of size 13s but they’re sold out 😕 It does appear that J. Crew is phasing out this more affordable favorite close-enough boot. Have you tried searching eBay, where you may find new or gently-used Pacers at a good price? Or used-clothing websites Poshmark.com, Grailed.com a...
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 11:22 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: The Federation IV Display Page
- Replies: 2182
- Views: 332517
Re: The Federation IV Display Page
These all look so great! Does anyone know how often they restock sizes on the Fed IV? I’m in as soon as they have my size back in stock… Due to some production problems, Akubra has been having a tough time keeping up with demand. Your best bet is to email The Hattery directly at https://hatsdirect....
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:38 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Hello again!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 8286
Re: Hello again!
Hey COW peeps! I know it’s been a while, but I’m alive and being held captive in Vegas by the economy. Ha ha. Just saying hi and seeing if any old friends remember me. I am making leather gear part time for another company, but I have the bench for personal projects (Indy stuff) on my off time. Any...
- Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:04 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: J. Crew Kenton Pacer boots: size and fit?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1606
J. Crew Kenton Pacer boots: size and fit?
For anyone who has the very-close-enough J. Crew Kenton Pacer boots, do they fit true to size? And how comfortable are they?
Thanks!
Thanks!
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:32 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
- Replies: 354
- Views: 178020
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
True. Kind of makes them look sneaker-ish. I wonder why manufacturers choose white instead of black soles.
- Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:14 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
- Replies: 354
- Views: 178020
Re: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
Not sure if anybody has already posted a link to these Thomas & Vine Mitchell Boots, $120 at Designer Shoe Warehouse. Except for the rugged white traction sole, they look pretty good -- https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/thomas-and-vine-mitchell-boot/521799?cm_mmc=display-_-ppm_dsp_marpl-q1-fy22_...
- Mon Jan 16, 2023 11:15 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Indy gear from Karolian Dry Goods
- Replies: 314
- Views: 290782
Re: Indy gear from Karolian Dry Goods
ATM it may be between 6-8 for production and shipping. I have a few items in development with them and approved all the samples - but I ended up breaking the trousers and one of the unrelated item up into one order. Hopefully this will speed things up so they aren't producing several items at the s...
- Tue Jan 10, 2023 12:50 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Making a Hat Block
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1842
Re: Making a Hat Block
That's remarkable woodworking! And your revised hat looks great. (Nice Photoshop skills, too.)
How long did it take to make the block?
How long did it take to make the block?
- Mon Jan 02, 2023 10:45 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Indy gear from Karolian Dry Goods
- Replies: 314
- Views: 290782
Re: Indy gear from Karolian Dry Goods
Hey gang, Glad the shirts are starting to roll in! Up top, I need to apologize if you purchased a shirt on Etsy. I accidentally uploaded the original sample photos to the listing - prior to removing the last button on the front placket to make it a bit more accurate to Raiders. This is totally on m...
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: All of the "Close Enough" Boots?
- Replies: 354
- Views: 178020
Re: All of the
Saw the advertised on Facebook- looks good if you don’t mind suede. https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=422848011&vid=1&tid=bfsm000094&campaign_id=23851610800870165&adset_id=23851610800930165&ad_id=23851808440110165&fbclid=IwAR3I_7COdhWwO1QmyDv...
- Sun Nov 13, 2022 9:48 pm
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Does anyone know when Advintage will start taking orders again?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2660
Re: Does anyone know when Advintage will start taking orders again?
The notice on the site from early this year says they’d resume sales in the Summertime. I couldn’t find a contact link in their shop. Thanks! I have 5 AdVintage hats -- 4 Harrisons (2 rabbit, 2 rabbit/beaver) and a beaver custom-made. No knock on Fed IVs (I had 3 of those before discovering AdVinta...
- Fri Oct 21, 2022 9:02 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Can a Raiders fedora look just like a Crusade fedora?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1948
Re: Can a Raiders fedora look just like a Crusade fedora?
The ribbons are technically slightly different but it doesn't really matter. The major question is, why would you order a Raiders and have them give it an LC bash? The dimensions are different, especially in the brim. Yes I want the dimensions to be exactly like Raiders, but the bash to look like L...
- Thu Oct 13, 2022 9:19 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Is the SoC shirt unique?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 913
Re: Is the SoC shirt unique?
Welcome, Adam
This is a great place to show your Indy catalog items. Looking forward to ordering one (at least) of these new shirts!
This is a great place to show your Indy catalog items. Looking forward to ordering one (at least) of these new shirts!
- Fri Oct 07, 2022 3:45 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Is the SoC shirt unique?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 913
Re: Is the SoC shirt unique?
:-k Who’s that handsome dude all geared up wearing one of his Indy 5 shirts. :CR: But t9 be honest, i but up one size and the fit is better. In the pic I’m wearing a L and while it fit fine, I just like a little more room in the stomach area. An XL did the trick, so sizing may be from the Asian mar...
- Wed Sep 28, 2022 1:44 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: I dyed some clothes, please let me know if I got it close to SA
- Replies: 5
- Views: 476
Re: I dyed some clothes, please let me know if I got it close to SA
You're very brave! And it looks like you got some nice results for your efforts -- especially considering how different the shirts and pants look from movie to movie, even scene to scene in the SAME movie. I would definitely not have the nerve to try what you did.
- Sun Sep 25, 2022 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Indy gear from Karolian Dry Goods
- Replies: 314
- Views: 290782
Re: Indy gear from Karolian Dry Goods
OK, first impression. Very well put together.... Over all I'm pleased, but I may try the XL so I can have more room for my belly. :- Over all I think its a great shirt for the money, just might want to go up a size. Croft :mrgreen: Indiana Croft: Sizewise, your experience with these new Karolian Dr...
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 8:59 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Good Factory Indy Fedora
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1044
Re: Good Factory Indy Fedora
I think you nailed the three most prominent manufactured hat makers. I own a Fed IV and the AdVintage Harrison and they both are great hats but the AdVintage takes the top spot in my mind... Agreed. I forgot to mention above that I had 2 brown Fed IVs and a Moonstone gray one before I found out abo...
- Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:28 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Good Factory Indy Fedora
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1044
Re: Good Factory Indy Fedora
Hi all, it’s been quite a while since I’ve been around here. I’ve searched but I can’t seem to find if there are any good factory Indy fedoras available, a la the Advintage Harrison, Adventurebilt Henry or Penman Everyman. I know that the Federation IV is still available, is there anything else tha...
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 3:55 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Indy gear from Karolian Dry Goods
- Replies: 314
- Views: 290782
Re: Indy gear from Karolian Dry Goods
I found Adam Karolian very pleasant and professional to deal with, both answering questions and shipping products quickly. Oh, and his shipping costs are very reasonable! I have an Azuma size 16.5, and WPG shirts in medium and large. Although the Indy shirt is supposed to be slim-fitting (I'm sorta ...
- Thu Sep 15, 2022 8:35 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Trimming Akubra Adventurer Brim
- Replies: 5
- Views: 689
Re: Trimming Akubra Adventurer Brim
I did that with two Adventurers. Once I'd decided how much I wanted to remove, I made chalk dots 1/4" in from the outer edge all the way around the brim, then connected the dots to form a solid guideline. I used sharp tailor scissors to cut along the line VERY carefully, a little at a time. I f...
- Mon Sep 12, 2022 2:31 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Replacement shirt buttons?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 912
Replacement shirt buttons?
Has anyone ever found a reliable source for reasonably accurate khaki/tan replacement shirt buttons for Indy shirts where the standard buttons don't quite make the grade? I just bought a Karolian "Classic Adventure Shirt" which got relegated to the seconds category because the buttons are ...
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 9:05 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: Herbert Johnson and the Young Indy fedora
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2824
Re: Herbert Johnson and the Young Indy fedora
As we know, the Young Indy hat took various shapes throughout the TV series. Wasn't it the general consensus that Young Indy's hat was an off-the-shelf Poet with a standard 3" brim and a wider ribbon? More or less beat-up, depending on the episode. If you Google "Young Indiana Jones hat,&q...
- Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:28 am
- Forum: The Fedora
- Topic: My first Indy hat!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 960
Re: My first Indy hat!
Lots of AdVintage owners/fans here. (I have 5.) You're going to love your hat!hobbitjedi wrote: ↑Wed Aug 31, 2022 10:22 am Excited that my first Indy fedora is on its way from advintage! Thanks to all on the board for your help!
- Sat Aug 13, 2022 2:17 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Indy-style cell phone holster...?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3121
Re: Indy-style cell phone holster...?
My only worry with a belt attached leather cell phone holder that mimicked a holster is folks thinking it was a holster for a weapon which could lead to uncomfortable situations :-k True! But the ones I saw years ago were cell-phone shaped (rectangular), not gun shaped. The cute feature was the fla...
- Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:50 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Indy-style cell phone holster...?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3121
Re: Indy-style cell phone holster...?
I can make you one if you’d like. Kyle Hey, Kyle. Thanks for the kind offer. I ended up settling for something with the Indy-satchel vibe. Don't leave us hanging, post a pic! :-k Sorry, Bear and Justin. Here you go. When I couldn't find something I liked (at a price I liked!) in leather, I found th...
- Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:00 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Indy-style cell phone holster...?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3121
- Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:57 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Removable insoles in J Crew Kenton Pacers?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3333
Removable insoles in J Crew Kenton Pacers?
Does anyone know if the very-close-enough J Crew Kenton Pacer boots come with removable insoles?
Just wondering if it would be possible to swap out the standard insole for a more supportive and cushioned athletic-shoe insert.
Thanks!
Just wondering if it would be possible to swap out the standard insole for a more supportive and cushioned athletic-shoe insert.
Thanks!
- Tue Jul 26, 2022 9:07 am
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Disney Parks Replica Shirt
- Replies: 65
- Views: 16959
Re: Disney Parks Replica Shirt
So I ended up buying the shirt, and someone here wanted to see it next to a white and khaki shirt, well here it is under florescent light: https://i.imgur.com/fy3n94X.jpg On the left is a white dress shirt, and on the right is an unofficial Indy shirt from Amazon. Thanks for posting the comparison ...
- Mon Jul 18, 2022 9:26 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Indy-style cell phone holster...?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3121
Re: Indy-style cell phone holster...?
Sorry to hear that (for his sake). Thanks, Indiana Jeff.Indiana Jeff wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 5:57 pm Wade had some serious health issues and has long since retired.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
- Mon Jul 18, 2022 4:35 pm
- Forum: General Gear (Lee's Place)
- Topic: Indy-style cell phone holster...?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3121