Top Hat Question

AnubisScales · Post by **AnubisScales** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:58 am

I wasn't sure if this should go here or on Lao Che's table, but I figure it would be best to ask all the hat gurus around here...

Anyone have any good sources for top hats? Does one of our famous fedora makers make one? I'm looking for a decent black one (as tall as it will go without being silly... stovepipe, perhaps?), either fur felt or silk.

Thanks in advance!
-A.S.

Zombie Jones · Post by **Zombie Jones** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 1:26 am

Hats Direct, distributors of the Akubra Federation IV, has a fur felt top hat listed on their website:

http://www.hatsdirect.com/cgi-bin/produ ... turnpage=1

There's a greater selection on Christy's website, both wool and fur felt:

http://www.christys-hats.com/viewtophats.php

WConly · Post by **WConly** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 4:29 am

I am curious, what is the need for a top hat? I love them, but look like heck in them. But, that is me. I will take a bit of time and look around for you...just interested in your interest for one...that is all. Let us all know if you find one and post pics when you do! Thanks...have a great day! W>

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:07 am

How is it going to be worn, and with what era of attire? That will determine what kind and shape of top hat you need. Also, do you have a budget in mind for it?

Bazza · Post by **Bazza** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:24 am

The Village Hat Shop has a few:

http://www.villagehatshop.com/satin_col ... p-hat.html

AnubisScales · Post by **AnubisScales** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:41 am

Like my fedora, if I had one, it would be frequently worn. I know that sounds odd, but still. I like the Akubra price range, but the Christy's hat looks great... just, there's no price tag.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:56 am

What do you plan on wearing it with? I guess I'm picky, because if I'm going Victorian, I'd wear one style; Edwardian, another; and 1920's and beyond, something different, still!

Snakewhip_Sable · Post by **Snakewhip_Sable** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:36 pm

This was shot the day Michaelson aquired his top hat. So was the fat cat.

THIS though, is the ultimate Akubra top hat:

Fit for any occasion, but especially fun at PETA meetings.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:53 pm

I still have his watch and chain too!

Regards! Michaelson

AnubisScales · Post by **AnubisScales** » Tue Nov 25, 2008 4:48 pm

Nice find!

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:03 am

So what is the Perfect PETA hat made with?

Snakewhip_Sable · Post by **Snakewhip_Sable** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:46 am

Indiana MarkVII wrote:So what is the Perfect PETA hat made with?

Made with pure love, I'm sure.

It has good representation from all the animal groups.

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:51 am

Is your PETA a One-Of-A-Kind wonder, or is it available for other animal enthusiasts?

Snakewhip_Sable · Post by **Snakewhip_Sable** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:55 am

It's not mine, I just tried it on at a very large Akubra display booth at the Calgary Stampede. Despite it being so large, there were no fedora-like hats there.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 12:00 pm

Snakewhip_Sable wrote:It's not mine, I just tried it on at a very large Akubra display booth at the Calgary Stampede. Despite it being so large, there were no fedora-like hats there.

i saw that

.......no fedoras, and all in all, more expensive than what you can get at hatsdirect.

Indiana MarkVII · Post by **Indiana MarkVII** » Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:35 pm

Oh well, I can't buy anything right now, any way. It just looks like a cool one to me.