The Obtainer - 7/27/22, Wednesday
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Wednesday,July 27th Edition
I own about 10 hats and after putting this roundup together, I have my eyes on a few more. I don’t need ’em, but I’ll definitely wear ’em.
- Leon Hedgepeth, Shopping Editor ⋯ @leonhedgepeth
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After T-shirts, hats are the next best signifier of your interests without having to actually say it. They're also a summer vacation staple—a good cap will keep the sun out of your eyes and makes for the perfect throw-on accessory for those lazy days when you don't want to do your hair.
Of course, there's a lot of different caps to consider. The ultimate headwear accessory comes in a wide range of fits and fabrics—from classic 5-panel designs in canvas or twill to outdoorsy nylon options, and even trucker styles. The key to rocking them well is knowing your head shape. Personally, I have a small dome, so I always gravitate towards a nylon or canvas twill 5-panel cap. I love the construction and those materials will last through rain, snow or sun.
Styling hats should always look unintentional. You have a suit on? Don't be afraid to throw on a nice, fitted cap. Or top off a jeans-and-T-shirt fit with a sturdy canvas hat. Also, you never have to choose between shades or a hat—both are always welcomed and complement each other nicely. We've picked some of the best and most unique hats out right now, so take your pick, and don't forget to pack one when you go on vacation.
6 of Our Favorites
This durable nylon cap is the ideal hat to take on all of your outdoor adventures.
$70 by Reigning Champ
A hat repping the city so nice they named it twice. You don't have to live there to appreciate it.
$45 by Corridor
A modern take on a golf hat with a comfortable fit and a quick-dry fabric to keep you dry on the greens.
$45 by Quiet Golf Club
Just in case you want to take your workwear look above your shoulders. Ready to break-in your hat?
$18 by Front General Store
If you want a hat that feels like you've already had it for years, this garment-dyed cap (available in several colors) is it.
$54.50 by J.Crew
A simple graphic with a comfortable adjustment system consisting of a cloth strap and brass buckle.
$60 by District Vision
Drops to Watch For
Noah is collaborating with Warby Parker on a collection of eyeglasses and sunglasses. The six frames have a throwback vibe and are made from hand-polished cellulose acetate. What’s more, Noah will be making a joint donation to Behind the Book, a nonprofit organization that delivers literacy programs to underserved New York City students. As always, for every pair of Warby Parker frames purchased, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need.
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Akashi-Kama, the Cali-based Japanese-inspired brand, is dropping their summer ’22 collection. The line includes their new short-sleeve Haori jackets, along with tonal matching camp collar shirts. Both are cut from a breezy double gauze fabric, milled near Osaka and woven from premium Japanese cotton.
Thursday, July 28th
The three best stories from around the web.
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So Babenzien has designed his J.Crew to do something else. His philosophy is so direct, and his ambitions so seemingly modest, that you’d be forgiven for thinking that his vision for the brand is simple.”
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We only partially last our shoes, leaving the uppers partially unformed, intentionally. This means that the customer’s foot becomes the shoe’s last. The result is a shoe that forms to the exact shape of each customer’s unique feet.”
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After realising how tailoring techniques could be transferred to leatherworking, he left his day job and began creating small leather goods to sell at Broadway Market in Hackney.”
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LES 100 VÊTEMENTS DONT VOUS AVEZ BESOIN / THE 100 WARDROBE PIECES YOU NEEDBlack loafers, denim or chambray shirts and chronograph watches are obviously in the list.Why you need them? Where to buy to buy them? Which model to get? We tell you everything.Available, order now via link in bio. English and French texts in the same edition.All pictures by @philippe.lacombe#letiquette100
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