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Hoquy Wool Basque Beret |
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Made in France - Exclusive to the US Please Note: The Navy Blue color is deep and dark in tone. The iconic Hoquy Beret is known all over the world, made by Héritage par Laulhère, a company that has been in existence since 1840. The design studio and workshops are all located within the foothills of the French Pyrenees, the very last of the producers of the beret in Oloron-Ste-Marie. The origin of the "Basque" beret is actually from the Bearn Shepherds of the same name, Bearn. They first hand knit the beret and then felted the wool in mountain waters to create a hat that protects against the sun and harsh winters. Basque became the more popular term when Napoleon III, noticed it upon the laborers working on his Palais de Biarritz. The quality of the workmanship is evident in this simple but elegant beret. The merino wool is soft but durable and water resistant. The luxe foulard finish to the wool is a characteristic unique only to Héritage par Laulhère's luxe line of Basque berets, including the Hoquy. Approx. 10 1/2" Diameter Measured from size 56cm - diameters are proportional to beret size. Made of: 100% Pure Merino Wool Made in France - Exclusive to the US Impermeable - Water Resistant Cabillou - Center Top Tassel Héritage par Laulhère Side Pin Goat Leather Sweatband with Contrast Leather Piping Satin Lining Custom Hoquy Sewn Inner Label Luxury Box Sizes: 55cm - 64cm; general hat sizes 6 7/8 (S) - 8 (XXXL); fits true to size. |
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Heritage Collection 1900s Homburg |
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Made in the USA About the time of Bollman Hat Company's Founder's death in 1900 and beginning of the leadership of his son George W. Bollman, the Homburg hat was taking its place in hat style history. Popularized in England by Edward VII after visiting Germany and bringing one back as a keepsake, the Homburg is one of the oldest formally-styled hats. As the King of England from 1901 to 1910, Edward was known as "The Peacemaker" for his efforts in fostering good relations between England and other European countries. Perhaps the Homburg was a perk of the King's diplomatic successes, but the style enjoyed its own surprising success in Great Britain and in America. The Homburg resurfaced in the 1970's as the "Godfather" and eventually became an early staple of the hip-hop movement. The Bollman Hat Company contributed its own color and flair during each phase of the Homburg's evolution. Bollman was integral to developing the style's current counter-cultural appeal by creating a variety of diverse colors including sugar pink, burnt orange, lime green and lemon yellow. Approx. 4 1/4" Center Dent Crown 2 3/4" Curled Brim Made of: 100% Wool Felt Printed Leather Sweatband Custom 140th Lining Sizes: S, M, L, and XL; fits true to size. |
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Heritage Collection 1940s Pork Pie Hat |
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Made in the USA A standard during Jazz's glory age, the Pork Pie gained relevance during a time of worldly transition, as evidenced by its growing popularity among celebrities and public figures. Physicist Robert Oppenheimer regularly wore a pork pie hat during his field studies. Jamaican ska artist Laurel Aitken even wrote the tune "Give Me Back My Pork Pie Hat" as a tribute. Its namesake inspired by the British delicacy, the Pork Pie's distinctive dents around the crown and low flat top was a comfortable look in an unsettling time. Dozens of Bollman Hat Company employees gave their lives serving their country in World War II. The third generation of Bollman family now led the Company and kept in touch with employees serving in the military, and provided regular updates to it's workforce at home on those lost in action, in captivity, injured and those returning home. Some of these letters have been preserved and hang in the hall of the Company's main office today. Approx. 3 1/2" Telescope Crown 2" Underwelt Snap Brim Made of: 100% Wool Felt Printed Leather Sweatband Custom 140th Lining Sizes: S, M, L, and XL; fits true to size. |
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Heritage Collection 1860s Wide Awake Wool Felt Hat |
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Made in the USA Bollman Hat Company digs deep into the annals of its history to capture and commemorate this long forgotten style. The Wide Awake hat was inspired by the paramilitary campaign organization of the 1860s. The Wide Awakes, affiliated with the Republican Party during the 1860 election, supported Abraham Lincoln and the Union while strongly opposing slavery. The Wide Awakes were well-drilled and served as political police in escorting party speakers and in preserving order at party demonstrations and had over 400,000 estimated members. The standard Wide Awake uniform consisted of a full robe or cape, a torch, and of course the black hat for which we pay tribute. The Bollman Hat Company produced this hat and all of their hats in black only when George Bollman and Isaac Sowers first opened their hat factory in Adamstown, Pennsylvania in 1868. Approx. 3 1/2" Curled Brim 4" Round Crown Made of: 100% Wool Felt Made in the USA Grosgrain Ribbon Hat Band Grosgrain Ribbon Bound Brim Printed Leather Sweatband Custom 140th Lining Sizes: S, M, L and XL; fits true to size. |
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Cobra Wool Military Beret |
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Made in France - exclusive to the Village Hat Shop Based in Oloron-Sainte-Marie at the foothills of the Pyrenees, Héritage par Laulhère has withstood the test of time and remains the very last producer of the beret in the region. Since 1840, Héritage par Laulhère's design studio and workshops have remained in their original locations and continue to uphold tradition, quality, culture and heritage above all else. To Héritage par Laulhère, the words "Made in France" remain a proud statement and a promise of the highest quality. Made of pure Merino wool, the Cobra Wool Military Beret by Héritage par Laulhère is a military grade beret of the highest quality. Featuring a water resistant finish, the Cobra has the classic look of a military style beret but with luxe detailing - two side eyelets, supple goat leather sweatband and side tab indicating size, ribbon ties at the back, satin lining and a custom Cobra label. Approx. 10" Diameter Measured from size 56cm - diameters are proportional to beret size. Made of: 100% Pure Merino Wool Made in France Water Resistant Two Side Eyelets Goat Leather Sweatband Ribbon Tie at Back Goat Leather Side Tab Satin Lining Cobra Custom Label Sizes: 55cm - 61cm; general hat sizes 6 7/8 (S) - 7 5/8 (XL); fits true to size. |
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Heritage Collection 1880s Topper |
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Made in the USA The top hat caused a riot the first time it was seen on the streets of London. The perpetrating "haberdasher" was John Hetherington, the hat's designer, who first adorned the style publicly in 1797. According to a contemporary newspaper account, passersby panicked at the sight and ran in terror. Hetherington was hauled into court for wearing "a tall structure having a shining luster calculated to frighten timid people." He was fined £500. By the 1880's, the top hat was worn by men of every station in life for daily and formal wear without fear of fines. Our Founder, George Bollman, wore this style as he worked to grow his factory and advance the craft of hat making. Bollman shaped these hats on five-piece wooden blocks which were cured in ovens. Our most pronounced "hour glass" shapes are still hand blocked and cured in this method today. Approx. 6 1/8 "Hour Glass" Crown 2 3/4" Hand-Shaped Brim Made of: 100% Wool Felt Hand Finished Printed Leather Sweatband Custom 140th Lining Sizes: S, M, L, and XL; fits true to size. |
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Heritage Collection 1950s Grace Hat |
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Made in the USA The 1950's Grace Hat by Bollman has the same grace as its name. It has a wide brim shape and charming colors that make it extremely feminine while still having a restrained elegance. A beautiful ribbon hat band features a bow and tail on an off white soft felt which creates a quintessential 1950's women's hat. Approx. 3" Telescope Crown 3" Downturned Brim Made of: 100% Wool Felt Custom Satin Bollman Lining Grosgrain Ribbon Sweatband Grosgrain Ribbon Hat Band Underwelt Brim Hat Box and Certificate Included Sizes: S/M; fits true to size. |
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