A hat without a feather just isn't a hat.

April 22, 2008 8:08 AM

Looking for recommendations on where to purchase, over the internet, a replacement feather for my Jonathan Richard fedora.

The kittencat's latest casualty is the feather she managed to pull from this hat. I purchased it a couple of years ago from Byrnie Utz in Seattle, but they don't offer online ordering, and due to a unique set of circumstances mostly involving location, a 'net purchase (preferably from a US retailer) is really my only option at this point.

I've contacted a few retailers I found online that seemed to carry the same hat, but haven't gotten any responses. Does anyone have familiarity/experience with purchasing hat accessories online, or know of someplace that would sell just the feathers? I'm willing to purchase several if they come in set quantities, as my hat just looks naked without it ...

posted by the luke parker fiasco to clothing, beauty, & fashion (4 comments total)

What about a natty little set of assorted hat feathers? Plus check out millinery supply sites.
posted by iconomy at 8:21 AM on April 22

I bet you could find a replacement at a big craft store. They've got feathers for all kinds of decorative purposes, some of which would probably work in a hat even if they're not specifically marked for that use.
posted by vytae at 9:31 AM on April 22

Your local taxidermist may have some pretty feathers that have come off of various mounts. Give them a call.
posted by Pollomacho at 12:24 PM on April 22

Thanks for the suggestions, all. Iconomy's link sent me to pretty much exactly what I was looking for; I'm rather surprised (and a bit ashamed at my skills with teh Google) I didn't manage to find it during my first hunt.
posted by the luke parker fiasco at 12:49 AM on April 24