Droog Hat - Bowler Hat

whoatherechunk · #1 02-14-2009, 01:28 AM

I'm looking to buy a bowler hat like the ones the droogs used in A Clockwork Orange used. I'm guessing these are bowler hats after investigation and looking around on the net. Where would I be able to purchase on online? How much? I guess this goes out to the guys who have knowledge about hats

. Thanks!

Deluge Of Sound · #2 02-14-2009, 01:31 AM

http://www.google.com/products?q=Bow...N&hl=en&tab=wf

C'mon guy, use your google.

Jim Campbell · #3 02-14-2009, 08:37 AM

bowler,derby hats..... google stetson....if you want a real one..... the joke ones for ten bux are paper and last as long as you would expect for a tenner......they come up on e bay

lousybassplayer · #4 02-14-2009, 11:09 AM

Real good bowler hats can cost a bloody fortune. I had one made in england that my grandfather gave me. I took it to the haberdasher to have the lining fixed who said it was still worth about 80 bucks, and it was pretty haggard by then. You will also be needing eyeball cufflinks, white suspenders and a codpeice. That last one might prove the most difficult to locate.

Jim Campbell · #5 02-14-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lousybassplayer

Real good bowler hats can cost a bloody fortune. I had one made in england that my grandfather gave me. I took it to the haberdasher to have the lining fixed who said it was still worth about 80 bucks, and it was pretty haggard by then. You will also be needing eyeball cufflinks, white suspenders and a codpeice. That last one might prove the most difficult to locate.

that cod thingie looks like standard issue ice hockey goal gear......my derby came from ebay a gently used stetson 40 bux but i had to replace the sweat band and have it cleaned..otherwise no issues

whoatherechunk · #6 02-14-2009, 11:41 AM

hey guy, i'm looking for more professional information from people who know about hats and don't abuse google. i already saw that info. thanks guy.

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Originally Posted by Deluge Of Sound

http://www.google.com/products?q=Bow...N&hl=en&tab=wf

C'mon guy, use your google.

lousybassplayer · #7 02-15-2009, 12:46 PM

40 bux! Nice buy. Yeah, the codpeice isn't really hard to locate, I was hinting at the alternative lifestyle connotations of wearing such a thing or purchasing one to where over your clothes out in public. Also, to the OP, English bowlers are more traditional gear, but I own several stetsons and there aren't too many better hat makers out there. My great uncle worked for them for quite a while and I got great deals on new hats, but he passed away a few years ago. IMO, Bowlers are also very comfortable and practical hats, they just arn't modern in fashion I guess. I'm no fashion guru, but like foderas and derbies, they do seem to have a niche following of sorts. I actually found a beaver felt bowler in a goodwill a few weeks ago for 65 bucks, It was made by some haberdasher in the UK, but I didn't really recognize it. Very nice hat, but it wasn't there the last time I went in.

hover · #8 02-15-2009, 12:55 PM

www.hats-plus.com

I use these guys ALL the time. True pros. Have 2 hats (not bowlers tho) coming from them Tuesday, as a matter of fact!

bowler results...the Christy's one is the business!

http://www.hats-plus.com/SearchResul...eyWords=bowler

lousybassplayer · #9 02-15-2009, 01:12 PM

there's a vinyl club? Why was I not informed?

whoatherechunk · #10 02-15-2009, 01:33 PM

wow very cool link hover. thanks!

hover · #11 02-15-2009, 02:09 PM

No prob bro, those guys will hook you up!

whoatherechunk · #12 02-15-2009, 02:13 PM

does the feather signify anything in hat history? is it looked down upon if you take it off or is it just personal preference?

hover · #13 02-15-2009, 03:53 PM

Traditionally, the feather is something the wearer adds to signify a notable achievement in their life....

lousybassplayer · #14 02-15-2009, 04:31 PM

Like buying a cool hat.

whoatherechunk · #15 02-15-2009, 08:05 PM

wool, scala, beaver, christy's, dynafelt......only signify different materials...correct? thanks for all the info guys!

Jim Campbell · #16 02-15-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by whoatherechunk

wool, scala, beaver, christy's, dynafelt......only signify different materials...correct? thanks for all the info guys!

stetson cowboy hats have different grades of felt......i dont know if they use beaver felt any more but a high grade felt cowboy hat from stetson can cost several c's......

whoatherechunk · #17 02-15-2009, 09:06 PM

i'm guessing wool is the most durable since it costs the least and is the least luxurious im guessing.

sonic assassin · #18 02-16-2009, 12:00 AM

i use a plastic one on my halloween costume every year. cant justify buying a real one for that joke..

whoatherechunk · #19 02-16-2009, 07:17 PM

dont buy it for a joke. buy it for fashion.

whoatherechunk · #20 04-24-2009, 06:24 PM

hey guy's when measuring your cranium/head should you use the same measurement for the cap or should you spare an inch or two to make it a bit more comfy and not so tight?