Who Makes a Good Homburg?

[Mark Seitelman]

Who makes a good homburg hat?

Does Borsalino make one?

I have one from Lock, but I am tempted to get another one.

Thanks.

 

[RJman]

I'm sure Christy's , Bates, Herbert Johnson or Patey could do you one.

 

[RJman]

Some others to try if you happen to go to Freedom (France) --
Motsch, Gelot (@ Lanvin) or Anthony Peto.

 

[Will]

RJMan has it covered reasonably well.

Be careful that you don't get one of the atrocities with a Borsalino billboard on the side. They have some perfectly acceptable models without and too many with. It's the new feather or something.

Will

 

[Mark Seitelman]

Is Christy's still in business?

Where can you buy Herbert Johnson in the USA? I recall that at one time Barneys on 17th Street used to carry it?

Are Bates and Patey available through the internet?

Thanks.

 

[Horace]

Is Christy's still in business?  

Where can you buy Herbert Johnson in the USA?  I recall that at one time Barneys on 17th Street used to carry it?

Are Bates and Patey available through the internet?

Thanks.

Bates is. I don't know if Christy is, or if they simply continue in name only. The Christy hats are manufactured in England and in Sri Lanka. There was a discussion, albeit brief, of Christy bowlers on Ask Andy.