I’m in Portland this week on a family vacation. I just returned from John Helmer, a long running hat shop, where I bought a new summer hat. Nothing fancy. A Bailey with a stingy brim.
I’m right behind ya - 7 5/8. Salmagundi in Boston (2 locations) is excellent. Haven’t been to Troncarelli…like you, I wear a hat when I travel so I don’t need to pack it. But the thrill of the hunt is always fun.
Nice! Putting in a plug here for Hatman Jack's https://www.hatmanjacks.com/ the third largest hat store in the States located right here in my Delano neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
I’ve never met anyone besides my partner (er... he’s also a subscriber here) who wears 7 7/8! good to know it didn’t disqualify you from this expedition.
I love Gammarelli socks. I had been buying them for years through the Paris socks shop Mes Chausettes Rouges (the only distributor) before I finally got to Rome for the first time in 2020.
Pardon the pedantic notes, but the pope socks aren’t red (although all the popes used to shop there before Francis and his Jesuit ways). The popes wear white. The red socks are for cardinals. I’m also a fan of their purple socks for bishops.
Great story! So, how do you pack your hats for air travel?
I am very careful. I just wear them on board. Don’t trust the airlines to handle them.
Looking sharp! A very impressive story. 👏👏
Thanks!
I’m in Portland this week on a family vacation. I just returned from John Helmer, a long running hat shop, where I bought a new summer hat. Nothing fancy. A Bailey with a stingy brim.
Nice! Oregon or Maine?
Oregon
Oh man....as a hat fetishist, soooo jealous!!!!! Thanks for the story!
Sweet story Robert! I loved Rome when I visited a few years back. It is a wonderful walking city. Can’t wait to see your hat on Smith St. Enjoy!
I've been to (and bought hats at) four of the spots you mentioned. Now I need to go to Rome!
If you ever get to Cairo, go to Nasser Abd El-Baset's shop: he's the last fez maker in Egypt.
Great hat track record!
What a wonderful tale about 👒 🎩—one of my addictions, too!😉
I’m right behind ya - 7 5/8. Salmagundi in Boston (2 locations) is excellent. Haven’t been to Troncarelli…like you, I wear a hat when I travel so I don’t need to pack it. But the thrill of the hunt is always fun.
I’ll have to try Salmagundi.
Nice! Putting in a plug here for Hatman Jack's https://www.hatmanjacks.com/ the third largest hat store in the States located right here in my Delano neighborhood of Wichita, KS.
Thanks!
I’ve never met anyone besides my partner (er... he’s also a subscriber here) who wears 7 7/8! good to know it didn’t disqualify you from this expedition.
Super story and writing!
Thank you!
Cool stuff!
Thanks!
You should swing by Gammarelli for some papal red socks. I think it’s just around the way from the hat shop.
I will check that out.
I love Gammarelli socks. I had been buying them for years through the Paris socks shop Mes Chausettes Rouges (the only distributor) before I finally got to Rome for the first time in 2020.
Pardon the pedantic notes, but the pope socks aren’t red (although all the popes used to shop there before Francis and his Jesuit ways). The popes wear white. The red socks are for cardinals. I’m also a fan of their purple socks for bishops.