Firstly, hello! I used to be somewhat active here over a decade ago around CS. Recently, I got back into Indy, but now I live in China...and both of my Federations are in the states.
I've been searching high and low for something budget-friendly, and I found a company here in China who would custom make a fedora for me quite inexpensively! Sadly, they didn't have rabbit fur in the right color, so I'll have to wait a few months for that. Instead, I ordered a wool fedora for the time being. I'm more than happy with it for the price. But there are a few details, such as the ribbon, that I missed the first round. With the lighter ribbon, it currently looks closer to the DoD hat with a Raiders pinch.
Besides the Cotswold fedora, there doesn't seem to be anything else made in wool thats remotely screen-accurate. The cheapest options people seem to have are the Federation IV at $150, which is currently (and often) out of stock. Then, the AdVintage which is $220. The official Indy hat which doesn't look at all right is $68 on Amazon, but theres almost nothing else the close to that price that actually looks right. Anyone have any ideas why? I'm guessing a lot of budget costumers would be fine with wool. I can tell the difference in my hands between fur felt and wool and there is clearly a winner for durability, but for a costume? Not bad, in my mind.
Below are pics of my hat, by the way. Going for a Raiders bash, but I'm still working on getting a tighter pinch. It's currently closer now since in the pics.
What do you think of this wool fedora I had custom made?
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Re: What do you think of this wool fedora I had custom made?
It looks quite good, I would wear it! And it suits you well, the side shot is especially nice!
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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.
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Re: What do you think of this wool fedora I had custom made?
I concur with what’s been said, for a wool Fedora, that’s not bad.
Done a great bash too.
And welcome back to the fold.
Be careful with the rain, wool Fedora don’t like the rain.
I remember my first fedora right after RotLA, and man that hat transformed me into Indiana Jones
Can’t wait to see the next one.
Croft.
Done a great bash too.
And welcome back to the fold.
Be careful with the rain, wool Fedora don’t like the rain.
I remember my first fedora right after RotLA, and man that hat transformed me into Indiana Jones
Can’t wait to see the next one.
Croft.
Re: What do you think of this wool fedora I had custom made?
Not bad at all, and a great price! Now go out and beat the #### out of it and it will be a perfect companion!