A special hat for a very special day

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:12 pm

That is one amazing hat - and I look forward to seeing more developments

G8RBYTE · Post by **G8RBYTE** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:26 pm

Marc wrote:.
Here are the pictures, hope you like 'em (oh, and please excuse the stupid expression on my face - I'm not particularly fond of playing the dressman).

Marc, although you may not be particularly fond of playing the dressman, you do look impeccably attired in that suit and striking fedora.
Arden

Post by **Mike** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:34 pm

Thinking about, and discussing, it.

Sweet looking lid Marc.

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:49 pm

I'm really happy that people seem to like exploring the idea - especially you giving it some thought, Marc - but as has already been implied: let's everybody keep their noses clean and not get ourselves into trouble...
Even if an idea is a good one and even if folks like it, doesn't mean it's an idea that gets realized.
Hopefully though...
(And thanks for looking into this, Mike!)
I'll definitely be keeping an eye on THIS thread to see what develops... but I'm sure nobody wants a Hatband that gets anyone's toes "stepped on"... if that makes sense...

Mitch

Indiana Croft · Post by **Indiana Croft** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:10 pm

Ohhhhhhhhhhh man that's one nice lookin lid my friend. And I need a grey Fedora too. Unfortunatley my cash is tied up in the upcoming PF Indy. Or I'd be sorley tempted.

Once again nice lid.

Croft

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:13 pm

Well, just to make one last observation.....why have a forum connection at all? Just work with the community, create the hat, place it in the AB inventory (as mentioned in my first post in this thread

) and let the orders fly?

For example, that's how the Expedition jacket and Federation hat line was created.... through work in conjuction with forum members, and there has never been an 'official Indygear/Indyfan' connection with any of those products.

Just a thought.

Regards! Michaelson

gabrielle · Post by **gabrielle** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 7:27 pm

All I can say is wow! You and Steve are really hat artists to the extreme and Steve will be so missed when he retires. I hope though that you will be making hats for many many years to come because I really feel the quality and work you put into each hat is far superior to anything else out there...

I will be ordering an AB Deluxe and a Kaplan Junior soon, if the wait is long I don't mind because I know in the end I'm getting 2 of the finest hats out there and they will last a lifetime!

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 8:16 pm

Michaelson, I'm still pretty new to these boards... so, I'm not sure if you've heard this before (and I'm not just sucking-up... I'll TELL you when I'm sucking up...)
But has anyone ever told you how often you're the voice of clever, level-headedness and sensibility?
M

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 9:15 pm

Mitch LaRue wrote: Michaelson... has anyone ever told you how often you're the voice of clever, level-headedness and sensibility?
M

Either that's a compliment, or it just goes to show how thick the rest of us really are!

(Mitch, you learn fast!

)

Post by **Michaelson** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 10:49 pm

I appreciate your kind remark, Mitch.

Regards! Michaelson

WalkingEye · Post by **WalkingEye** » Thu Aug 28, 2008 11:15 pm

Mitch LaRue wrote:I'm really happy that people seem to like exploring the idea - especially you giving it some thought, Marc - but as has already been implied: let's everybody keep their noses clean and not get ourselves into trouble...
Even if an idea is a good one and even if folks like it, doesn't mean it's an idea that gets realized.
Hopefully though...
(And thanks for looking into this, Mike!)
I'll definitely be keeping an eye on THIS thread to see what develops... but I'm sure nobody wants a Hatband that gets anyone's toes "stepped on"... if that makes sense...

Mitch

i was thinking that we could have pins made to stick on our hatbands. kind of like the ones on the dorfmans... only not saying indy or cow. it could be something more abstract not infringing on any copyright. something original and designed by one of the many gifted people lurking these parts. that way you could keep your SA ribbons and still pick out fellows members... plus it would be a little bit cheaper than a whole new hat or the fuss of changing a ribbon. but this is probably too close to the forbidden coins... just an idea.
sorry for the continuing the tangent mods....

Rich.

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:44 am

Now THAT would be nice!!!

I can see myself putting one of these on my suits as well

Regards,

Marc

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:17 am

Maybe like something you did with your jacket patch Marc?

Fedora · Post by **Fedora** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:20 am

Outstanding work my friend! Still very Indy looking, but with some added flair that would set it apart from the regular Indy fedora. I think the brim dimensions are perfect for this hat as well.

Fedora

Marc · Post by **Marc** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:21 am

Thank you so much my friend!!!

Seeing a

comming from YOU makes me go

Regards,

Marc

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:32 pm

Where is the "Bull" thread?

:

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:36 pm

Indiana Strones wrote:Where is the "Bull" thread? :

As Mike said:

Thinking about, and discussing, it.

We thought it best to move the thread until we come to an official decision on anything COW related, especially where money and legal issues are concerned.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:51 pm

Ok, I understand.

Mitch LaRue · Post by **Mitch LaRue** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:45 pm

Again, Thanks SO much guys... for all the serious (and careful) consideration you're all giving this issue.

Mitch

cowboy827 · Post by **cowboy827** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:59 pm

I would like to join in with the many others in saying to Marc: That is one beautiful hat. Just yesterday, I was in JJ Hat Center in Manhattan. While the store offers many nice hats, none were as eye-catching as anything Marc or Fedora produces. My compliments.

sneakertinker · Post by **sneakertinker** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 5:39 pm

Wow that looks really nice...I would really be interested in buying one but I want to get myself a Delux first...Maybe this later on though...Very nice all the way around...

BendingOak · Post by **BendingOak** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:03 pm

cowboy827 wrote:I would like to join in with the many others in saying to Marc: That is one beautiful hat. Just yesterday, I was in JJ Hat Center in Manhattan. While the store offers many nice hats, none were as eye-catching as anything Marc or Fedora produces. My compliments.

I know the store and been in there many times. I lived just a few blocks from there.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 7:32 pm

Well, I don't think that Lucas can own the rights to the word Raider, singular not plural. You can use a name like the Official Raider Fedora, or something like that. Maybe that would be too close for comfort. I don't know. Just something to think about. Just don't think too hard. Maybe the Last Temple Raider, or something.

Dave

DanielJones · Post by **DanielJones** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 8:41 pm

Marc wrote:Here are some quick outside pictures that I just took. I've losened up the front pinch a little in the meanwhile:

Regards,

Marc

Wow!

That lid looks super velvety, especially in that second shot. Nice how the light plays off of the nap of the felt. It looks even better in sun light.

Cheers!

Dan

eazybox · Post by **eazybox** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:40 pm

How about a name that evokes all 4 films, like "Raiders of the Temple's Last Skull?" Or a name that rhymes, like "Crusader Raider?" After all, the original hat was a Poet...

Seriously, I agree the name should be simple-- maybe something like "The Idol", or "The Hero." I also like "The Archaeologist." They are safe choices that would avoid any possibility of infringement. But it's a great looking hat, whatever you decide to call it.

Jack

JC1972 · Post by **JC1972** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:56 pm

I know I'm still kinda new here but how would this be any different than the ToD jacket proposal? As many of you know that's in the planning stages from US Wings for only 100 COW members.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:03 pm

I still think the best idea mentioned from the start is to name it after the bride for whose wedding the hat was made for. That way, there's no risk whatsoever of legal questions regarding IndyGear and/or LFL, and the folks here, there, and everywhere can enjoy a unique and beautiful hat.

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:29 pm

I seemed to have skipped that bit of information. I definately think that naming the hat after the bride is best. It would be better than anything we can come up with anyway.

Dave

eazybox · Post by **eazybox** » Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:43 pm

I missed seeing that too, and agree completely.

Jack

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 12:43 am

Flash Gordon wrote:Marc, what's your sister's name?

When you offer it for sale, you could name the hat after her!

BoilermakerJones · Post by **BoilermakerJones** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:03 am

Marc,

That hat is fantastic! I love the two tone ribbon.

I hope the wedding was great.

Matt

Dutch_jones · Post by **Dutch_jones** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 10:07 am

Marc wrote:
Marc, what's your sister's name?

When you offer it for sale, you could name the hat after her!
Her name is Solvej. However the hat is actually a grey Kaplan jr. (Raiders block with a CS creasing and a classic bow design - just the bound brim is missing), so it has a name already.
Marc

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