Oh chaps…. accent your head with a nice hat from the Borsalino collection for Spring Summer 2012. We went through the massive offering of hats to narrow down, I dunno, 34 looks that will work for almost all. I didnt see much leather in there, so avoid if that’s your preference, but for all others, the collection will compliment your routine well.

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You hear the word “ancient” being used often in Florence when it comes to the fashion and textile industry. Hat makers, Grevi are another example of a business that has been around for longer than most – 1875 to be specific. The Florentine based factory pushed their in-house family label in the early 80’s and today their shop in the “ancient” city remains a destination for fine hat making. Here’s a look at their Autumn 2012 offering.

Photography: Luca Merli/Selectism.com/Mensreverie.com

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Let’s face it: the cap options for the winter are endless. We happen to love the cable knits more than most, but Esemplare’s simple Cooper cap, while not our preferred pattern is a drop dead simple wool cap in grey. The Bartam on the otherhand hits the nail on the cable knit’s head. It is a bit more extended in the length than the Cooper, so choose wisely. Either way, you cannot go wrong with the quality and build from Esemplare. Buy them online.

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After the closure of the Freeman Transport company, Ben Ferencz turned his focus to working on design and development with friends at Jack Spade producing a special run of caps for them (and others as well). With that work in mind, he has launched the FairEnds company. The concept is a simple one: produce minimally designed caps and goods that simply do their job on the streets and in the wild. Working with Martin Carvajal, formerly of Freemans Sporting Club, the two are working on non-branded goods to complement the cap line, including totes and more.

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Stetson and Red Wing compliment one another in that American way. While the Stetson collection looks to have grown into fashion circles through the EU markets, they are seeing a strong return into the U.S.A. on the heels of the “return home” movement that looks to be sticking. Using Red Wing leathers, Stetson has developed four styles for the boot maker which include two eight-panel newsboy style caps, a trapper in sporting plaid, as well as an all leather ala Brando-style. Take a look.

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PROJECT 10’s Ebbets Field Vintage works over these classic caps for the Our Legacy Autumn/Winter 2011 collection. Made in the U.S.A. of course, the caps for the Scandinavian men’s power line come in a few colors of your choosing. The fit of the cap is well into the golden age of baseball. We’re not even sure if the sport hit Europe when these designs were in play.

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These olden days style baseball caps from Norse Projects are pretty smart. Made in the U.S of A, 100% wool, with an adjustable strap and embroidered badge – if your name actually does begin with ‘N’ you’re onto a real winner. If not, stick that thing on and call yourself Nigel for the day. Job done.

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Representing America’s pastime, Ebbets Field Flannels crafts some of our favorite caps and varsity jackets. Founded by Jerry Cohen, this Seattle-based brand supplies some of our favorite classic sporting items.

Where are you from?

Originally, I’m from Brooklyn, New York. I’ve been in Seattle since 1986.

How did you start?

I started because I wanted to wear a vintage baseball jersey and nobody was making them at the time. All I wanted were several for myself. I was playing in bands. But, it became an obsession. I ended up tracking down original fabrics and bought it one piece at a time. People saw them and wanted to buy them. So, naturally, I started the business.

What are the key features of your brand?

Authenticity. Timelessness, I think this is the key feature. We don’t respond to trends, we believe historic American athletic clothing will always be in style. We are as true as we can be to the original manufactures of what we are now doing.

What’s it like being part of PROJECT 10?

It is really exciting for us. We don’t usually do tradeshows because of the complexity of the brand. This is ideal for us, to be surrounded by small creative brands. It is exciting as well to see what other people are doing in the industry.

Finally, what is your favorite thing about Vegas?

I like old school Las Vegas, what is left of it. Downtown. I’m trying to find the remaining few spots.

Photography by Pete Williams for Selectism.

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While Leffot specializes in footwear, the Greenwich Village store also knows hats. Prioritizing Summer cool, these new small brim hats by Borsalino are made from 90% paper fiber and 10% hemp. Coming in bleu or creme, the straw hats can be worn with the brim flipped up or down.

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AERIAL7, a brand founded on the idea that sound can combine with fashion, has collaborated with Kangol on a series of headphone fitted caps. “AERIAL7 has developed an ultra slim superior quality Sound Disk that is inserted into specially constructed Kangol jacquard earlaps.  The Sound Disk system incorporates a microphone, which is compatible with mobile devices such as the iPhone and Blackberry.  This allows music aficionados to hear their favorite songs without dealing with the hassle of earphones.”

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