The Keeneland was created for a client who lives on a tropical island off the coast of China. He didn’t say whether he has it all to himself. He did say the sun is strong. He wanted a special style. One he could wear to the club for lunch or to Hong Kong for...
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Hello Brent and Happy New Year 2012 and that of the Water Dragon! I never took the time to thank you for the SE Classic Fedora you designed for me over one year ago. Therefore: thank you very much as it fits perfectly, has resisted the elements so far and turns heads on a...
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Hi Brent, I am writing to inform you of the joy your craftsmanship has brought to my father. Upon receiving his hat in the original packaging on Christmas day, he proceeded to admire and inspect its soft golden sheen and crisp weave in the light for a full minute or so prior to finally...
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Heads don’t always come in hat sizes. Some do. Most don’t. Either way, you need to know what size your head is to know what hat size is closest to your head size. Yes, if you are in a hat store, you can just try on hats until you find one that fits. If...
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Thinking of giving a Brent Black Montecristi Fino as a gift this holiday season? Good choice. Read on for details about one of my most popular gift packages: Includes: Your choice of hand-blocked Montecristi Classic Fedora, Gatsby Fedora, Havana Fedora, Montego Bay Fedora, Optimo, The Lover, Breton, or Marcie Polo. Gift package materials include...
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Q: How long will it take to get my hat? A: The more time you allow, the more you will enjoy the wait. Allow two to three weeks minimum in most cases. Rarely faster. Sometimes slower. Sometimes a lot slower. There are many variables. Each hat is custom-made by hand when it is ordered....
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I’m going to take a moment to write a completely self-indulgent post that has nothing to do with Panama hats. It will, ultimately, relate back to my dad, though, so bear with me. In my free time, I do medieval reenactment. This perfectly suits my completely nerdy temperament, allowing me to make things and...
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(They’re too good for just ten reasons!) 11. I’m a Montecristi hat specialist. Actually, I’m not just a Montecristi hat specialist, I’m the Montecristi hat specialist. This is the only business outside Montecristi that is all about Montecristi hats. 10. Trying to save the art itself. The reason there is a business in the...
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