Dickchins wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2023 3:17 pm Being away from the forum for some time these old threads are new threads to me!!!

My summer cap was a gift from Andrew....

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I have a Hawkins headwear Ausi hat for walking the dog. Its old and battered, but spot on. (Bit like its owner).

In winter I wear Shoei or other bike beanies, but a few years ago I bought, what im told is a pretty rare beanie that was never sold or for sale...
I understand they were in the Chopard showroom as accessories on the displays and never sold....?
(This is where 10 people post pics of them and say they got them for £20!!!)

Its never seen a human head but its a very lovely quality item. When I was throwing cash at watches a couple of years ago, Chopard was high on my wish list so I bought the beanie whilst a bit under the influence one night!!!


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JAFO wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2023 4:18 pm

Dickchins wrote: ↑Sat Jul 08, 2023 3:17 pm Being away from the forum for some time these old threads are new threads to me!!!

My summer cap was a gift from Andrew....

20230708_145652.jpg


I have a Hawkins headwear Ausi hat for walking the dog. Its old and battered, but spot on. (Bit like its owner).

In winter I wear Shoei or other bike beanies, but a few years ago I bought, what im told is a pretty rare beanie that was never sold or for sale...
I understand they were in the Chopard showroom as accessories on the displays and never sold....?
(This is where 10 people post pics of them and say they got them for £20!!!)

Its never seen a human head but its a very lovely quality item. When I was throwing cash at watches a couple of years ago, Chopard was high on my wish list so I bought the beanie whilst a bit under the influence one night!!!


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You are Prince Harry and I claim my £5.

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:49 am @jkbarnes Whilst the NLRI is a fantastic cause, Drew, bucket type hats do nothing for me. They just don’t look right on my head.

I do like the idea of your highly collapsible hat…

jkbarnes wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:10 am It wasn’t nearly as packable as @iain’s hat though. I’ve looked for Iain’s hat. I don’t think it’s available any more.

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 12:41 pm

jkbarnes wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:10 am It wasn’t nearly as packable as @iain’s hat though. I’ve looked for Iain’s hat. I don’t think it’s available any more.

I think you may be right. I looked on the Jack Wolfskin site and saw it not.

jkbarnes wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 1:05 pm I looked for it the first time he posted pics of that hat. I really like a trilby style hat like that. I think the dimensions suits my face. I also feel a bit self-conscious a Panama hat.

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Mon Jul 10, 2023 4:20 pm ……….I just find that I look a complete prat in any of those.

iain wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:29 am That’s right, blame it on the hat……

jkbarnes wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:37 am On a serious note, I find 90% of looking good in a hat (other than a ball cap) is simply having the confidence to wear it!

jkbarnes wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:37 am I just spent a not insignificant sum on a French made wool beret……

jkbarnes wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:37 am

iain wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:29 am That’s right, blame it on the hat……

On a serious note, I find 90% of looking good in a hat (other than a ball cap) is simply having the confidence to wear it! I just spent a not insignificant sum on a French made wool beret that will likely only be worn in front of a mirror in my house because I’ll be too insecure to confidently to wear it out Pretty pathetic…

iain wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:43 am But then you did go on to show there’s an exception to every rule………

Can I just double check we are still on the hat thread and not strayed into the “What were you drinking” thread?

magicman wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:44 am Apologies Drew, I couldn't help myself.