textural things

(vintage silver ring/bracelet hybrid thing + single f21 cross earring, me)


once he came home with the most magnificent vintage borsalino hat, perfect in all its proportions.  the only thing was that it didn't either of us.  before shutting the (e-)doors to my etsy shop, i had sold it to someone in denver for a bargain i was happy to give.  never have i ever packaged anything with such care.  i was, and still am, happy to have let it go to a rightful owner (with who i assume to have a tiny child's head).  regardless,

i have been frantically searching for a beautiful wide-brimmed fedora of my own, reminiscent of the classic black hats historically worn by Orthodox Jews.  this article in the new york times did a pretty ok job of highlighting some of its historical significance as well as its resurgence in modern fashion, particularly for women.  the classic, wide-brimmed fedora popularized in the '50s has a certain architectural edge that creates the perfect paradox:  embracing femininity via masculinity.  maybe its just me but i always explain things using its counterparts; it just makes sense, i guess.  nevertheless, my point is is that one day i will find the perfect borsalino hat to replace the piece of shit urban outfitters one on my head in the picture above.