In this first video, Mike shows you how to create the Open Telescope and Pinched Telescope bash.
In this second video, Mike shows you how to create the classic fedora look and the cattleman’s crease.
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Frederick Design creates elegant and affordable jewelry made of lead-free pewter. The jewelry is hand-crafted in Canada by various artists, including First-Nations.
We now carry two pewter bolo ties from Frederick design. The first is the Orca Bolo, shown leaping out of the water.
Orca Bolo Tie, Pewter
The second depicts the raven stealing the sun. Unlike our other raven jewelry, this shows a frontal view of the raven holding the sun in its beak.
Raven Stealing The Sun Bolo Tie, Pewter
The black cord is machine-braided synthetic material. Overall length, not including the metal tips, is 36 inches.
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Do you want to try an Akubra without having to fly out to Seattle, Washington? There are many hat retailers around the United States and Canada that offer a variety of Akubra hats. In fact, some dealers offer styles and colors not available on our website.
With a local dealer you are also supporting your local business. As hat sales continue to grow, you can be assured that the more the retailers sell, the more they can offer.
Your local hat dealer also carries hat stretchers, brushes and many will even custom shape your hat.
So, when looking for an Akubra, don’t forget to see if there is a dealer in your neighborhood.
Check our dealer page to see if there is one near you.
Kickin’ up the back brim of your hat can add an additional flare to your Akubra. Your hat will have more of a fedora style than the traditional Aussie style.
It’s easy to kick up the back brim. All you need is a little steam from a tea kettle. Run the steam over the top of the brim for just a few seconds to get it soft. Then, push up the back from underneath with your thumbs. Push up at the base of the brim, right where it meets the crown.
You can watch this video to see how to steam your hat.
The Cattleman, kicked up.
Banjo, kicked up
Traveller, kicked up
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Welch suspenders are world-renowned for their quality. They are made in the USA, in Hillsboro, Oregon. David Morgan sells a variety of suspenders ranging from formal to casual wear. They can be worn for light or for heavy, outdoor work. We also sell suspenders to hold up heavy utility belts worn by police officers.
Some customers have difficulty in adjusting the length of the suspenders. The trick into getting the clasps back into position is to use your thumbs on the front and your index fingers on the back. Once the teeth are in place, you must push up with your thumbs and push down with your index finger. You will feel the top of the clasp fall into place.
We’ve created a video that shows this. If you still have any questions, please contact us.
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No search for treasure is possible without the essentials. Protect your head from blistering sun, spiders and snakes (or just rain) with a real, rabbit-fur felt hat. The Adventurer is an open-crown hat that can be shaped just like the legendary archaeologist’s own fedora. It was designed by Akubra with specs from the prop master of Indy IV.
Our leather gloves are made from deerskin or kangaroo. Don’t be fooled by how soft and thin the kangaroo leather is, it’s incredibly tough. Gloves are available in brown, black or gold.
And for those rare cases where you just might need a bullwhip…
There’s no question that Akubras look classic and stylish on men. But they also look great on women! We’ve already mentioned The Hampton, but other hats look great, too. We have several open-crown hats that you can crease yourself, or keep them uncreased, such as with The Adventurer, below. Our open-crown hats include The Sydney, The Bushman and The Slouch.
The Adventurer, in black.
The Adventurer
If you’re looking for a straw hat, our Gambler has a telescope crown, which you may find more interesting than our straw fedoras.
Gambler
The Western and English Sales Association convention in Denver was a tremendous success. This year, Alex and Mike took reins of the booth. They met a few of our vendors and met some new wholesale customers that we’ll be excited to do business with.
Denver from the hotel room.
It’s a cold day for those of us from Seattle! Temps down to zero at night.
Denver Federal Building at night.
The fashion show begins with a fire dance.
Fashion Show
Fashion Show
Fashion Show
Fashion Show
Downtown Denver
Mike makes a long oval
The David Morgan booth
Just one beer will do
Edward Strozier and Will Conner from BC Hats
Dinner companions: BC Hats, Shady Brady Hats and Akubra Hats
Alex watching the booth
David Morgan is attending the January WESA (Western and English Sales Association) convention in Denver, CO. The Denver WESA Market is the premier trade show for the western industry. For 90 years, WESA has brought together retailers and exhibitors in a friendly, down-home environment.
Join us if you happen to be at the show!
One friend that we’ve made from our years at WESA is Tom Mosher. Tom is a writer of western poetry. His latest poem includes Akubra hats, so we thought we’d post it. Enjoy!
THE TRUE MEASURE
“Of a cowboys treasure”
HIS BOOTS WERE COMFORTABLY OLD
WHY THEY’D TWICE BEEN RESOLED
THEY WERE SPECIAL MADE FROM DOWN TUCSON WAY
HE ALWAYS WENT FOR QUALITY, HE WOULD SAY
THERE WERE SEVERAL FINE HATS, HUNG ON HIS RACK
HIS FAVORITE CAME FROM AUSTRALIA, A AKUBRA – KIANDRA IN BLACK
THAT OLD HAT SHOWED YEARS OF USE
NOTHING HE OWNED SHOWED ABUSE
NOW THIS COWBOY HAD MORE TO TREASURE
TWO WELL WORN SADDLES, THAT GAVE HIM PLEASURE
AND THERE WAS A LOADED FORD PICK-EM UP TRUCK
TWAS NICE TO HAVE A RIDE THAT DIDN’T BUCK
BUT OF ALL THOSE WORLDY TREASURES
THERES ONLY TWO THAT TRULY MEASURES
HIS RED-HEADED LADY AND A STRAWBERRY ROAN
FOR WITH OUT THEM, HE WOULD TRULY BE ALONE
We know how hard it is to find just the right little gift for someone. It should be high quality, but not too expensive. And it needs to stand out. We’ve got many different items for you to give this Christmas that hits the spot.
Totems
Our totems are reproductions of the Haida originals. They are made with a natural resin composite that has the heft and finish of the originals.
Price Range: $15 to $21.
Eagle King
Raven queen totem
Fingerless Gloves
The soft pointed ends and hollow core of possum fur provide an extremely light, soft and luxurious fiber, making these knitted gloves extremely warm for their weight. State of the art knitting technology is used to create a glove with no seams to bind or rub against your fingers. Made of 40% possum fur, 50% Merino wool and 10% nylon.
Possum Open Finger Gloves
Price: $22.00
