Indiana Jones Fedora
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kalkamel
Master Member
The best budget Indy Fedora available is the Akubra Federation:
http://www.hatsdirect.com/cgi/products.cgi...ts&returnpage=0
It's a rabbit felt hat, but it comes open crowned so you need to bash/shape it yourself.
Here's mine after a quick and dirty Raiders' bash:
The one used by Ford in the movies is a Herbert Johnson. You can get them from Todd's Costumes: http://www.toddscostumes.com/indy/HJ%20Ind...nson_fedora.htm, but mind you, the block used to make these newer hats are not quite the same as the ones in the movies, so if you're going for the Raiders look, they may prove to be a letdown.
If you wanna go all the way, look no further than Steve Delk's Adventurebilt: http://www.adventurebilthats.com
http://www.hatsdirect.com/cgi/products.cgi...ts&returnpage=0
It's a rabbit felt hat, but it comes open crowned so you need to bash/shape it yourself.
Here's mine after a quick and dirty Raiders' bash:
The one used by Ford in the movies is a Herbert Johnson. You can get them from Todd's Costumes: http://www.toddscostumes.com/indy/HJ%20Ind...nson_fedora.htm, but mind you, the block used to make these newer hats are not quite the same as the ones in the movies, so if you're going for the Raiders look, they may prove to be a letdown.
If you wanna go all the way, look no further than Steve Delk's Adventurebilt: http://www.adventurebilthats.com
ob1al
Sr Member
Probe Droid
Master Member
What is the Akubra Federation made from, wool or felt? Anyone know? That price seems awfully cheap.
Gigatron
Sr Member
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I believe it's felt. I have the federation deluxe. It's a little bit more money, but it's a damn fine hat. I've had mine for 4 or 5 years and looks good as new. And it fits like a glove.
I find the biggest problem with fedoras is that people don't wear them often enough and complain about the fit. You really need to break it in. But once it does, you forget you even have it on.
-Fred
I believe it's felt. I have the federation deluxe. It's a little bit more money, but it's a damn fine hat. I've had mine for 4 or 5 years and looks good as new. And it fits like a glove.
I find the biggest problem with fedoras is that people don't wear them often enough and complain about the fit. You really need to break it in. But once it does, you forget you even have it on.
-Fred
Probe Droid
Master Member
Thanks, gents. I'm sold. I have an old Brown Stetson that I wear a lot (I wore it today) that's still in decent shape, as well as an identical gray one that hasn't held up as well, so I'd like to replace it without dropping $200 on another Stetson. I'll give the Akubra a shot. :thumbsup
greatgarlando
Well-Known Member
I have a Adventure built made by Steve Delk and It is 100% beaver probably the most accurate replica hat out there. I know that the link has already been posted in this thread but it is worth doing it again.
http://www.adventurebilthats.com/
http://www.adventurebilthats.com/
Gigatron
Sr Member
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You won't be disappointed.
Just keep in mind that both feds are basically Indy hats and have very straight, tall sides (which is great for an Indy look, but sort of out of place elsewhere).
I wear my Indy fedora once fall starts to roll around. I have my brown one for everyday use and I have a black one that I wear with darker suits (navy, dark charcoal and black).
But now I'm in the market for a lighter grey one one to go with a grey suit I just picked up, but I don't know if I should go with another Indy or a different style...
Any oppinions out there? Either a grey standard federation or one of the other styles? The suit is actually a grey sport coat and charcoal slacks, but a modern cut so I don't know if the bogart style fedora would work with it. Or any fedora for that matter. Decisions, decisions...
-Fred
You won't be disappointed.
Just keep in mind that both feds are basically Indy hats and have very straight, tall sides (which is great for an Indy look, but sort of out of place elsewhere).
I wear my Indy fedora once fall starts to roll around. I have my brown one for everyday use and I have a black one that I wear with darker suits (navy, dark charcoal and black).
But now I'm in the market for a lighter grey one one to go with a grey suit I just picked up, but I don't know if I should go with another Indy or a different style...
Any oppinions out there? Either a grey standard federation or one of the other styles? The suit is actually a grey sport coat and charcoal slacks, but a modern cut so I don't know if the bogart style fedora would work with it. Or any fedora for that matter. Decisions, decisions...
-Fred
WinstonWolf359
Sr Member
I have both an Akubra Federation regular and deluxe, and they're great hats.
Here's my deluxe:
The color and softness of the felt on the deluxe makes it a superior choice, but either one are great hats, and if your size is in stock you can have your hat in about four days.
I know people that have waited over four months for an Adventurebilt, which for some people might be too long.
Here's my deluxe:
The color and softness of the felt on the deluxe makes it a superior choice, but either one are great hats, and if your size is in stock you can have your hat in about four days.
I know people that have waited over four months for an Adventurebilt, which for some people might be too long.
Mechinyun
Sr Member
My vote goes to:
Steve Delk's Adventurebilt: http://www.adventurebilthats.com
Great stuff and one of our own.
Steve Delk's Adventurebilt: http://www.adventurebilthats.com
Great stuff and one of our own.
KingNothing
Well-Known Member
I had a beaver brand fedora before and absolutely loved it. A bit more money, but wow it was nice.
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