Making a good, lasting impression is critical when it comes to dating. But is wearing a hat on a date the right impression to leave?
For some, hats can be the perfect accessory to elevate your look and confidence, so let's dive into this matter and work out how to rock that hat without the risk of being ghosted.
Follow our guide or remain single. The choice is yours.
Wearing a hat on a date isn't just a fashion-focused decision; it's also about the message you send to the other half.
Your outfit says volumes about your personality, confidence, and style.
We must first determine context to understand whether you should wear a hat on a date.
Wearing a hat is appropriate in most informal settings but not formal places like fancy restaurants.
Consider your date's opinion, too, as some would find it rude, while others wouldn't bat an eye.
For some, hats can improve a look, increase your confidence and enhance the dating experience, but each setting, person and date is unique.
Lets explore further...
Wearing a hat on a first date can be a bold statement. It shows that you're confident and unafraid to stand out and suggest you are comfortable with your own decisions.
However, choosing the right hat that complements your outfit and the date's ambience is the difference between building a winning date outfit and one that may leave you single.
Pro Tip: Opt for classic styles like vintage cord ball caps or ribbed thin beanies. These hats boast a classic look and fit and are incredibly versatile, making them great for a first date.
By the second date, you've already made a positive impression. Wearing a hat can continue to showcase your fashion-focused approach.
However, similar to the first date, be mindful of the context. If your second date is at a formal restaurant, a hat may not be suitable.
On the other hand, a casual outing can be an excellent choice.
But don't worry. Later in the article, we will look at where hats can be worn on dates.
Everyone's different. Opinions on this vary, but many women appreciate a well-chosen hat on a date. It can make you appear confident and relaxed.
However, ensuring your hat complements your overall outfit and the date's setting is key.
Our Tip: Opt for a hat that's limited, well-made made and creative. We recommend the uniquely designed SLxCHN ball cap, made from premium grey suede and unlike any other cap online.
It's undoubtedly geared up to be a conversation starter.
Wearing a hat on a date isn't necessarily rude, but context does matter.
While In formal settings, like a fancy restaurant, removing your hat is polite. However, in casual settings like a coffee shop or when outdoors, it's perfectly acceptable to rock a cap or a beanie.
Checking with your date is always a good approach as each individual feels differently and impressions, especially 1st ones count!
Our tip: Be attentive to your date's comfort and the ambience to gauge whether wearing a hat indoors is appropriate. Be bold and ask them if they are comfortable with you wearing a hat, too.
It shows you care.
Choosing the right hat is crucial. Classic styles like beanies and baseball caps are popular choices. However, matching the hat with your outfit and the date setting is essential.
For some, wearing a hat can be a confidence booster, especially when dealing with insecurities like balding.
A well-chosen hat can enhance your overall look and provide that extra layer of self-assuredness.
Our Tip: Experiment with different hat styles until you find the one that makes you feel the most confident.
Taking off a hat doesn't often end well, especially if you are using it as a sneaky little shield, hiding that hairline or the fact that you didn't feel like styling your hair.
When the hat comes off, it's like a mini-reveal, showing a side of you that might not have wanted to highlight, leaving you feeling kind of exposed.
Beyond that, you could be left with some notorious 'hat hair' - that flat, messy look no product can fix when trying to impress.
Hat hair will undoubtedly knock your confidence and rhythm, something your date wouldn't appreciate when trying to connect and have a good time.
In dating, it's all about feeling comfortable while looking your best, and sometimes, the hat-off moment can be tricky.
So, we advise wearing headwear only if it remains on for the entirety of the date.
Consider the date's setting when deciding to wear a hat. Casual settings like picnics, coffee shops, or outdoor activities are ideal for hat-wearing. On the other hand, formal venues like high-end restaurants may ask you to remove your hat when indoors.
Where is it appropriate to wear a hat?Appropriate Places to Wear Hats on Dates:
Choosing the right hat is vital. Classic styles like beanies and baseball caps are popular choices. However, matching the hat with your outfit and the date's setting is crucial.
Summer Dates: Opt for lightweight and breathable hats for outdoor summer dates. They provide sun protection while keeping you stylish without the nasty sweat stains and smells.
Winter Dates: In colder weather, knit ribbed beanies and skullys keep you warm and elevate your winter outfits. Consider matching them with your coat or scarf.
Transitional Seasons: During spring and fall, wear versatile hats like the classic cord ball cap, made from a timeless material that's the perfect weight and fit for those in-between months!
Casual Dates: For laid-back coffee dates or walks in the park, a classic ball cap or a neutral beanie can complement your everyday attire.
Keep it simple and comfortable. Our Vintage brown cord ball cap would do the job perfectly.
Dinner Dates: For dinner dates or movie nights, select a stylish low-profile cap that's a well-structured hat and matches your formal outfit. Dark grey or black hats often work well.
Creative Dates: When planning unique outings like art exhibits or live music performances, consider our SL x CHN suede cap.
It's 3D writing, and distinctive design can be a conversation starter among creatives as a stand-alone piece in fashion right now.
Your choice of headwear can play a significant role in how you're perceived on dates.
While some may opt for the hatless route, wearing a hat can be a unique and excellent choice that sets you apart from the competition.
By following these tips and being mindful of the context, you can confidently wear a hat on a date and leave a lasting impression.
So, embrace your style, whether it's a vintage cord ball cap, a ribbed thin beanie, or a CHN suede cap with 3D writing. Remember, it's not just a hat; it's a statement.
Pro Tip: Explore our Urban Headwear Collection to discover a wide range of hat styles and colours that can elevate your dating game.
]]>Why would you want to know if you can wash your beanie?
After all, it's just a beanie, something you throw on as a quick and effortless way to accessorise your outfit.
It can't get that dirty just by wearing it, can it?
What if we told you that humans lose 200,000,000 skin cells every hour!
That's a huge number and likely will cause a mess of your beanie.
Don't forget you've got the oils and sweat your head constantly emits.
Wearing a beanie is dirty work, but you have to do it.
It's worth also considering that winter hats work like sponges and are great at attracting dust, dirt, pet fur, and flint.
It's not just your dirty head making your winter hat rotten; it's the world too!
You know how filthy that train station gets if you live in a city.
The smog and pollution in the air will live in the membranes of your hats forever unless you wash them.
Beanies are like a magnet for muck, and yours is likely overdue an excellent clean.
Have you just marked your favourite beanie and want to wear it on a date? or are you just concerned that you have become nose blind?
We think it's about time you washed your beanie.
Now, you might be inclined to throw your beanie in the washing machine with your jeans, chuck it on 40c and call it a day.
You can do that, but you will likely wreck your beanie.
Machine washing beanies can be one of the fastest ways to reshape the structure of your hat, morphing them into a style that never sits nicely on your head again.
Beanies are delicate garments, and you should handle your headwear with care.
Delicate washing means going back to basics, and we are talking: a sink full of soapy & cold water and your hands.
It's right to wash your beanies but with great care. Beanies can snag and shrink when you clean them in a washing machine, so your best approach is to hand wash them delicately. You can use a small amount of mild detergent (5ml per 4 Litres). Gently swirl the hat amongst the water and let it sit for 5 minutes. Isolate tough stains and persistently massage them in soapy water to remove them. Then remove the excess soap by rinsing in a basin of cold water, press, roll and air dry to finish, do not tumble dry your beanie.
Fill Your Sink
Firstly fill your sink with cold water and add a mild liquid washing detergent when full.
Something like ecozone liquid laundry detergent is ideal for this job.
You want to avoid using washing powder because it won't do the job. Liquid soap will dissolve quickly and is perfect for removing your beanie's stubborn stains.
Inspect Your Winter Hat
Before you begin washing your hat, determine any stubborn marks or stains.
These are harder to identify when the hat is submerged and wet. Take a mental note as you want to take a little more time cleaning these areas.
Get That Dirty Beanie In The Water
Next, drop your beanie into the soapy mixture so it can begin absorbing the detergent.
Swirl it about, massage and work the general dirt out for around 4-5 minutes.
At this point, bring your focus back to the stubborn marks you identified at the beginning and with your thumb and forefinger, rub and work the stains out.
At this point, the beanie should have absorbed enough of the detergent, so you can make light work of this.
Keep Soaking That Hat ...
If some marks aren't budging, leave them in the water.
But remember, it won't wash by itself, so keep the hat moving.
Drain The Sink
If you feel your beanie is clean enough, it's time to get the soap out.
Beanies work similarly to sponges in the way they absorb liquid, so after minutes of soaking, your beanie will be full of soap.
We need to get that out, or it will cause discolouration to your hat.
Drain your sink, so the soapy water runs down the drain, and rinse the basin.
** Don't let the running water land on your beanie as this can cause it damage, depending on your skully's material.
Refill Your Sink
Once the soapy water has drained, refill your sink with clean cold water and continue to work and squeeze your beanie to remove all of the soap.
The water will likely turn soapy again; if it does, drain the sink and refill it.
Keep repeating these steps until all of the soap is gone from your beanie.
Roll The Beanie Up
Once all of the soap is out of your beanie, we need to get it dry.
Next, you need to roll the beanie up into a loose ball.
Make sure it's not too tight, as you will change the structure of your hat.
You can press and squeeze the water out when you have balled up the beanie.
Consider doing this over your sink or bucket to avoid making a mess.
Never wring your hat dry, as this will destroy its shape.
Wrap The Hat In A Towel
The beanie should now be wet to the touch but not dripping water.
What you want to do next is place it in a clean towel. A hand towel will likely do, as long as it's twice the size of the hat.
Now lay the beanie down flat in the centre of the towel.
Proceed by rolling from the top of the towel to the bottom, wrapping the beanie up in the process.
Once you've wrapped the beanie, press with both hands on the rolled towel.
Use your body weight to drain the excess water out.
Here, your aim is to drain the water from the beanie and transfer it to the towel.
Shape Your Hat
Now remove the beanie from the towel.
At this point, you may find it somewhat distorted, but not to worry, we can amend this whilst it's still damp.
Finish Drying Your Beanie
You should have extracted most of the moisture from your hat at this point, but it's imperative to let it dry in a well-ventilated area until it's 100% dry.
If you were to stuff your beanie back in your drawer or cupboard just the slightest bit wet, you would end up with an incredibly stinky hat.
It's essential to let your skully dry in a well-ventilated area to get the real clean you are after.
When hanging dry, ensure the beanie is separated from other clothes and even try drying it next to a fan or radiator to speed up the process.
If you leave your beanie out in the sun to dry, ensure you don't leave it out for too long, as prolonged drying time in direct sunlight can cause damage to the hat's fabrics.
So we have discussed the best method for washing your beanie to give you the ultimate clean finish.
We've covered the washing detergent to use all the way to the best drying method for your hat, so it's safe to say that you've got what it takes to start the process.
Before you do, you might want to avoid these common mistakes when washing beanies from home, as you could ruin your favourite headwear piece.
Avoid Running Water
If using a basin to hand wash your garment, avoid letting the running water hit the hat directly.
In some cases, this can cause colour leakage from the fabrics and, in some extreme conditions, break down the structure of the beanie fabric and cause the hat damage.
Don't use a hairdryer on your wet beanie hat.
So you've gone through the cleaning process, which seems to have been a success, but you are eager to wear your favourite beanie again.
The problem is it's sopping wet, and you don't have the patience to let it dry.
Instead, you find the nearest outlet and plug in your hair dryer to get that beanie ready to wear.
Stop! Don't do this, high heat levels on wet garments can cause shrinkage and damage to the fabrics of your beanie.
It can do irreversible damage to the hat, leaving your favourite beanie as just another item for the rag pile.
After all, good things come to those who wait, so dry your hat with care and diligence.
Avoid using hot water.
Hot water, especially boiling water, can cause your hat to shrink.
Instead of using hot water, opt for a cold/lukewarm temperature when washing your beanie.
Hot water can also cause the colour to bleed out of the fabrics and is another important reason for using cooler temperatures to wash your hat.
Don't dry your beanie in direct sunlight for too long.
Drying your beanie in direct sunlight can ruin your favourite headwear piece.
Leaving any wet laundry directly in the sun for a prolonged period can cause discolouration in the fabrics and cause irreversible damage.
Don't leave your hat in the sun for longer than 2-3 hours at any given time to avoid this.
Avoid using powder washing detergent to clean your beanie.
Powder detergent is not the best when hand washing your beanie at home.
There are many reasons to opt for liquid detergent over powder detergent when washing your favourite skull cap, but the main one is the wash mix.
The liquid detergent binds and mixes with the water far better than powder detergent, especially when washing at cooler temperatures.
So if you are washing your beanie today, reach for that mild liquid detergent over the powder.
Don't wring your beanie out.
Wringing your beanie is a big no-no when washing and drying your hats.
Wringing your beanie when wet will ruin the hat's elasticity as most beanies are now a synthetic blend of materials, and they are dependent on elasticity to give you the fit you require.
Wringing your beanie will not only sabotage the hat's shape but also cause it to lose its elasticity.
Always aim to dry naturally.
Don't use a washing machine to clean your beanie.
Our plain and simple advice would be don't use a washing machine to clean your beanie.
Admittedly, there are ways to use a washing machine when cleaning your delicate hats, but they will always be inferior to handwashing.
Using a washing machine to clean your beanie leaves it susceptible to snags as it will be exposed to the drum moving at high speeds.
If you pick the machine's wrong speed and temperature settings, you can wave goodbye to that new hat and end up with something almost unrecognisable.
We recommend handwashing because it is more delicate on the garment and a more targeted approach for those stubborn stains.
Never tumble dry your beanie.
This one is a no-brainer. If you read the label on the inside of your hat, it will most likely directly express not to tumble dry your beanie.
But, if, like us, you are born curious and want to know what would happen if you tumble dry your hat, then you have come to the right place.
Death, death of a hat, that's what would happen!
Tumble drying beanies might be the single worst thing for your hat, but if you are looking to:
Then, throw it in the tumble dryer by all means, but don't say we didn't warn you.
Don't hang your beanie upside down to dry.
When beanies are wet, they become very pliable. Combine that with the force of gravity over time, and you have the recipe for a very distorted piece of headwear.
We always recommend letting your beanie dry naturally in a well-ventilated space.
Make sure you put it into shape before it dry's because it's challenging to reset if it's not wet.
If you are feeling lazy and decide our simple method of handwashing beanies won't work for you, that's ok.
If it's a quick and effortless solution you are after, you're probably thinking something like, can beanies be washed in the washing machine, and if they can, what are the risks?
The simple answer is yes, you can clean a beanie in the washing machine, but there are some risks.
So to ensure that you minimise these risks, we have devised a guide so you can safely wash your beanie in the washing machine.
We always recommend handwashing your hats over machine washing them as delicate fabrics require tender care; however, we appreciate some of you won't have the time and patience to do that every time.
If you follow the above steps carefully, you will be well on your way to having a clean beanie.
Beanies might be the dirtiest garments on the planet. We have already discussed the countess skin particles that get trapped within the fabrics of your hat daily.
Combine that with sweat, hair, dust and dirt, and we've found one filthy accessory.
We believe in an ideal world, and your beanie should get washed weekly, failing that, at least once a month.
Beanies don't get washed nearly as much as they should, and it's time to take a stance.
Why is this hat so overlooked when it comes to washing; The fact that some people are still asking, can you wash beanies? Suggests that they aren't getting cleaned regularly enough.
Skateboarders wear beanies regularly for many reasons and can even be spotted wearing hats whilst competing in the Olympics.
They have become synonymous with the sport, like a headband for a tennis player.
But how often do you think they get washed? Weekly, Monthly, Yearly?
You can guarantee Roger Federer isn't re-using his headband, yet a visit down to your local skatepark would likely uncover nuclear levels of beanie stench!
How often you wash your beanie will depend on multiple variables like:
But the harsh reality is if you are questioning whether your hat needs to get washed or not, then it almost certainly does.
So you want to know how to wash a beanie hat in the washing machine and what settings best suit your headwear.
Firstly it's important to understand that beanie hats are delicate items and are best suited to being washed by hand, where they get the care and diligence needed to get cleaned correctly.
However you can wash your beanie in the washing machine, but you must determine what temperature and settings are best for the garment.
With your beanie being a delicate item, you should ensure you opt for the light setting on your washing machine. You want a low agitation with a low spin speed.
This is because the threads and fabrics of the beanie are prone to snags on the machine's drum, and the slower the spin cycle, the less chance a catch will occur.
In terms of temperature, we recommend that you don't exceed a heat of 30c; this is considered a cold wash and is best for your beanie primarily because high heat levels can cause shrinkage to the hat and the possibility of a colour bleed.
Wool is a delicate fabric, and although you may find a wool setting on your washing machine, we advise you not to put your hat in the washing drum if possible.
The best way to wash your wool beanie is by hand in a basin, as you can give your hat the diligence and targeted cleaning that it needs without damaging its structure.
Follow our simple steps to get your wool beanie clean:
With wool being such a delicate fabric, there are some things you want to avoid when washing your wool beanie.
If you want to avoid giving your woollen garment a massacre, make sure you avoid these common mistakes on how to wash a wool beanie:
Pre-washed cashmere beanies are becoming very popular at the moment but have you ever wondered what the best method is to remove those nasty stains, sweat and dirt from the headband of your cashmere hat?
Unlike other materials, pre-washed cashmere hats can be cleaned exceptionally well in the washing machine.
But there are still risks to using the washing machine to clean delicate hats.
Follow these steps to ensure the best machine wash for your cashmere beanie:
As you can see, there are various ways to get your beanies washed, depending on their materials.
But handwashing proves to be the best method across the board.
If you have the time and patience to hand wash your beanie, you can achieve a clean that beats the washing machine, and there is also less risk of damage to the hat.
Just ensure you follow the above steps carefully and whatever you do, don't tumble dry your beanie.
]]>If you, like many others, rock a full head of hair and aren't afraid to let those locks loose, the baseball cap should undoubtedly be your best mate.
The bond between ball caps and long hair is as old as time, and it's here to stick around too.
Baseball caps do a great job of hiding greasy hair and disguising lousy hair days.
It can be tough to maintain long hair, and you are bound to get days where things aren't going your way.
That's why you need a baseball cap in your arsenal.
But where do you start, and how do you wear a baseball cap with long hair?
Keep your hair in order. To look good whilst wearing a ball cap, tame it by tucking, tying, oiling or washing. Make sure the cap fits your head and hair, avoid low profile caps and lean towards medium/high profile. Finally, wear your hat in a style that suits you. Different hairstyles suit different cap styles.
The Athleisure look has brought baseball caps to the forefront of the fashion and streetwear world.
Its become a significant part of accessorising casual outfits, but there is an art to styling the baseball cap right when you have long hair.
Here are the 8 essential steps on how to wear a baseball cap with long hair:
The profile of the cap you pick to wear will play a big part in how it sits on your head.
A low profile cap such as a 5 panel combined with a large head shape and a full head of thick curly hair is a recipe for disaster.
Opt for a classic Medium/High profile ball cap, ideally with a strapback closure so you can mould the hat to fit your head shape and size.
There is nothing worse than wearing your baseball cap all day, only for it to leave branding on your forehead when you take it off.
If you choose to wear your ball hat backwards, make sure you do it right.
Strap up brim down is how to avoid those irritating marks on your forehead.
Tightening your cap too much is a rookie mistake, yet a widespread one.
Not only will wearing your ball cap too tight look wrong and ruin the structure of your lid, but it kills your hair too.
A tight ball cap can directly lead to frictional alopecia, where the lack of blood flow and constant abrasion can cause hair loss.
So if you want to keep your hair long, loosen that caps size.
Hair and baseball caps come in various shapes and styles, and as a result, they don't all pair perfectly.
If you want to wear a baseball cap with long hair, you must pick a cap style that suits you.
For instance, if you have thick curly hair, avoid heavily curved brims and go for a flatter peak.
No one knows this better than the former Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard a.k.a "Thor"
We get it. It's a pain to keep your hair washed and cleaned regularly, and some days, you don't have the time for it.
The baseball cap can do wonders to conceal oily hair and is an easy win for those days you don't fancy jumping in the shower.
But the cap isn't a miracle worker, and if you want to wear a ball cap with long hair and look good, you better make sure your hair is clean.
Day 2 hair is the sweet spot, and let's be clear, there is nothing worse than using a cap as an excuse not to wash.
Depending on the length and shape of your hair, it might be worth tying it up or tucking it behind your ears.
Long hair can look great with baseball caps, but it can also be obstructive.
The goal is to get your hair to work for you and sit how you want it whilst wearing your cap.
A popular hat style for people with long hair is using the closure at the back of the cap to feed their hair through.
Oils are a great partner for long hair, and they do a great job of taming your mane and helping your locks sit right whilst wearing your cap.
Wearing a cap with long hair can have its problems, and one of those is hat hair.
Ever wear a cap all day, take it off and look in the mirror to see essentially a bird's nest sitting on your scalp?
You are not alone.
But the worst thing you can do in this situation is reaching for the brush.
Running a brush through hat hair will only make matters worse and urge you to put that cap back on.
Think hair frizz x1000.
Instead, run your fingers through your hair to mould it to a style that you're comfortable with.
Before you put your cap on for the day, consider, "will I be forced to take the lid off and expose the frizz"?
If so, don't wear the cap.
Wearing a fitted baseball cap with long hair has its limitations. You can't wear long hair in a high pony or bun as there is no closure system at the back of the hat to let your hair out.
To wear a fitted cap with long hair, wear it down or in a low ponytail to avoid the hat sitting strangely.
To avoid long hair obstructing your view and getting in your face, tuck your hair behind your ears before placing the ball cap on your head.
You also want to ensure that the caps size is suitable to cover both your head and long hair.
If, at this point, you still don't believe that long hair and ball caps are a perfect partnership and you need a little more convincing, take a look at some of the prominent ballplayers that rock both long hair and ball caps.
Long hair has become somewhat of a trend in major league baseball as of late, and here are a few players that know how to rock a baseball cap.
Jacob De Grom
Zach Greinke
Noah Syndergaard
]]>Over the years, skateboarding has birthed many looks.
No other group of individuals has brought more fashion trends into the limelight than skateboarders have.
Skaters are diverse, with different styles, beliefs, backgrounds, cultures, and religions fueling how they dress.
In its history, the world of skating has seen beanies in all shapes and sizes worn in many styles.
However, there is one that has stood out above the rest.
The Skate Tiny Hat.
You can follow these simple steps if you want to know how to wear a beanie like a skater:
This look works best when worn with a ribbed style beanie as part of a casual outfit.
You should avoid wearing this beanie style at formal events like dinner reservations or business meetings.
This headwear trend was made famous by skaters like Eric Koston and Jerry Hsu and can be regularly seen in skateparks across the world today.
The tiny hat has become synonymous with skateboarding, so much so that you can now find a dedicated Instagram account to this look.
With features on GQ's website and an impressive 50k+ followers on Instagram, it's clear that Tiny hats are something skaters are very passionate about.
Are you thinking about Rocking a tiny hat?
Be sure to grab yourself a ribbed beanie first.
Beanies are now synonymous with skateboarding and are deeply rooted in skate history and culture.
Seeing a sea of beanies at a local skatepark is common now, but it hasn't always been that way.
So how did beanies become so popular in skateboarding, and why do skaters wear beanies?
Beanies Are Part Of The Skater Look
A lot of skateboarding comes down to its aesthetic, as it's very much a visual sport/art form.
For instance, two key measures they use to score in skate competitions are timing and originality, which are very visual elements.
The same goes for street skating. Whether skaters would like to admit it or not, simple tricks look great if landed with effortless style.
Effortless style is something most skaters strive for, and nothing says that like a skater in a beanie.
After all, beanies are built for the world of skateboarding as they are no fuss and accessorize casual outfits seamlessly.
Skaters like the way beanies look, and who can blame them?
Wearing A Beanie Is What The Pro Skaters Do
We all want to be like our heroes; we are just scared to admit it.
There is no denying that the skate community have adopted the beanie thanks to their favourite skaters.
Whether they are flying down a handrail on the cover of Thrasher mag or shutting things down in the final part of a new skate movie, the pros shape the trends, and others will follow.
Its thought that the beanie's popularity in skateboarding was born on the east coast in states like New Jersey & New York.
If you had to credit one person for popularising the beanie with skateboarding, don't look beyond New Jersey's own Bobby Puelo.
Puleo is known for his part in the 1996 film FTC Penal Code 100A and shredding the Manhattan streets in Static II, amongst other timeless classics throughout the 90s and early 2000s.
A master of quick-feet skating and navigating tight and tricky spots, Puelo's skate style has inspired many after him, such as Palace skateboarder - Chewy Cannon.
But it's not just his skate style that stood the test of time.
It's his dress code.
Since their origin in skateboard culture, beanies have flooded the high-end fashion world.
Being a staple part of streetwear outfits means that during LFW & NYFW, both runways and city streets become flooded with the headwear accessory.
Its presence amongst streetwear enthusiasts and the mainstream fashion world has the hat cast into the limelight, but nothing can take away its authenticity in the skate world.
Beanies Keep Their Heads Warm
Let's not forget that beanies have a practical purpose, and no one feels that more than the cold world of skateboarding.
Skateboarding is not a seasonal thing. If you love it, you do it all year round.
A January skate session in the streets of New York is enough to freeze your toes off, but that doesn't stop the die-hards.
Also, skaters are somewhat nocturnal creatures, hitting street spots in the dark to go unnoticed by predatory security guards.
All this wintry work requires some street-tested gear and what better weapon for a skater's arsenal than the beanie.
Beanies Keep The Hair Out Of Skater's Eyes
Both guy and girl skaters will know what it's like to battle with long hair whilst skating.
It just gets in the way.
Imagine you are about to pop just before a giant double set or a large gap, and your hair covers your eyes and face.
It's safe to say that's not ending well.
Beanies serve as a great way to keep the hair out of a skater's eyes when it matters most.
So if you are battling with your long hair before dropping in, remember to throw on a beanie and save yourself a few broken bones.
Some Sponsored Skaters Have To Wear Beanies
The beanie is one of the best ways to market a brand, and skate brands and companies know this too well.
The skaters you see competing on TV in the X Games, and street league regularly wear beanies because they are obligated to do so.
The skateboarding world is full of weird and wonderful people from all walks of life.
From Punks to Emo's, Gangsters to Geeks, skateboarding has seen them all.
The skatepark is the watering hole that ties all of these subcultures together, and as a result, you can bear witness to some incredible styles and trends.
Skateboarding prides itself on creativity, and skateboarders have used that creativity when styling how they wear their beanies.
Let's take a look at how skaters wear beanies.
The Tiny Hat
The tiny hat or fisherman's beanie is a classic skater beanie style and arguably the most popular way for skaters to wear their beanies.
Rocked by skaters like Jerry Hsu and Eric Koston, this look is less about function and all about style.
It's thought this style originated from working anglers that wanted to keep their heads warm at sea but needed to be able to hear instructions from their crew.
The classic single fold.
Probably considered the traditional way to wear a beanie, the single fold is a conventional style with the hat sitting centrally on your dome.
This style is often paired with a hoodie and is excellent for night and winter skate sessions.
Adding the hood to your beanie stops the risk of losing it behind you whilst bombing hills, and it keeps it in place as you pop to try that gap for the 108th time.
When your knees and wrists become sandblasted, there is nothing worse than a beanie that won't stay still.
The Andrew Reynolds slanted skull cap
This beanie style popularized by the frontside flip king is unorthodox.
To achieve this style, you have to make the beanie look like it will fall off your head, no joke!
This crooked cap was brought to life when Reynold's varial heel flipped down the infamous Hollywood 16 set.
Although Reynolds is now into his 40s and his best skate years are behind him, this is a trend that will live on, and if you head down to Lakeland skate park in his hometown, I'm sure you will bump into some slanted skull cap skaters.
The Daewon Song Head sock
Daewon is known for shredding his shoes into dust and making the most out of the worst skate spots.
Something that is so iconically Daewon Song is how the skater wears his beanie.
It's commonly known that Daewon is hyper-focused when trying to land something and his attention to detail plays a big part in all of his tricks.
The Daewon Song head sock has been present in the skate world for years now and has served as an excellent way for him to contain his long hair whilst focusing on his ultimate goal, landing his trick.
Someone with such strong attention to detail wouldn't want his hair disrupting his skating.
His beanie perfectly addresses this pain point.
Its iconic high profile and sock-like style contain his long hair and keep everything in order so he can keep shredding.
Good job Daewon.
The Torey Pudwill Bobble Beanie
T-puds, the 2011 transworld skater of the year and founder of Grizzly Grip, loves a bobble beanie more than any skater alive.
The Simi valley born skater spent his early days coming up at skate lab where he recorded 117 accidents in their all-time accident report.
But there are no accidents when it comes to Torey's headwear style.
The California born skater will regularly rock a bobble beanie, and it's become somewhat of a signature look for him.
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How To Wear A Baseball Cap Backwards?
So, if you are looking to buy a new ball cap but are undecided on how you want to style it, let me tell you, you're not alone.
Styling your cap is a bit of an art form, and like a lot of things in life, there are two ways to do it: the right way and the wrong way!
Backwards baseball caps have been worn backwards since way back in the 80s, and since then, we've learned a thing or two about how to wear a baseball cap backwards.
Follow these steps on how to wear a baseball backwards cap to ensure you are doing it the right way:
Make sure that the strapback of your ball cap is placed high on your head, with the brim of the hat pointing down.
Avoid having the brim level higher than the hats closure as this will leave marks on your forehead.
Don't fasten the lid too tightly, as it will leave marks on your forehead and ruin the structure of both the panels and sweatband of the ball hat.
Don't bend the brim of your hat; otherwise, it will lose its proportions, reshaping ball caps can be difficult and certainly something you want to avoid doing if possible.
Make sure the caps size is right for your head.
If it isn't, you are fighting a losing battle. If that cap doesn't fit your head size or shape, it becomes very difficult to wear it well.
Be sure to only wear caps backwards with a casual outfit, as a backwards ball cap is a very laid back look and doesn't compliment a suit.
Like most fashion trends, it's challenging to identify a single source.
Throughout the 90s, wearing a baseball cap backwards became increasingly popular, whether for style or utility.
But most people say we have a Hall of Famer to thank for that.
George Kenneth Griffey JR. started the backwards baseball cap trend in the '90s.
The 13 times all-star and 7th highest home run hitter in Major League Baseball history unintentionally started this popular fashion trend that has taken the world by storm.
The Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago White Sox outfielder showed the world how to wear a cap backwards, and his fans quickly followed.
Some looked at Griffey Jr. as an outsider or a rebellious figure going against the grain of what baseball fans considered the norm.
Buck Showalter, the New York Yankees manager, suggested that Ken Griffey Jr's take on how to wear a cap showed a "lack of respect for the game."
However, his fans thought he was breathing new life into the sport of baseball.
Griffey Jr. later explained that wearing a backwards cap was not an act of rebellion or a way to stand out, and it was simply something he had done since childhood.
It was a way for him to make his father's oversized baseball caps fit his head without falling off, and he has stuck to this tradition ever since.
His father, after all, was a Cincinnati reds legend that won three division titles and two world series as an outfielder.
Can you blame Griffey Jr. for wanting to emulate his dad, and could there be a more sincere and heartwarming beginning to this vintage cap trend?
So we've established the origins of the backwards baseball cap, but what is it called when you wear a baseball cap backwards?
In MLB, wearing a baseball cap backwards is often referred to as Rally Caps.
Rally caps are branded ball caps worn backwards or unconventionally by fans or teammates to part with a little bit of dignity and give the intended much-needed support, typically to the trailing team in the dying stages of a game.
First of all, who becomes the ultimate decider of whether something is cool or not?
We do, with help from the internet.
The jury is out, and the votes are in, so are backwards caps still cool?
Yes, they are. Backwards ball caps have been around for a while, and they aren't going anywhere fast. But it's not just the rich history of this trend that keeps it cool.
A lot has to do with the rebellious yet effortless look it gives any outfit, its regular presence at new york fashion week and the long list of cultural icons that keep backwards caps in the limelight.
Think that backwards ball caps have seen their day?
Here are a few people that might disagree with you.
Bella Hadid sports a backwards ball cap.
The American supermodel has featured in campaigns for Fendi, Balmain and Tom Ford, so she knows a thing or two about what hits in the fashion game.
Vintage '90s outfits hit differently, and Brad Pitt shows us that whilst rocking his ball cap backwards out in the city streets.
Harlem born Fashion Killa, A$AP Rocky has an enormous pull in streetwear and high-end fashion and can regularly be spotted in backwards ball hats.
Chris Evans' Hat styling skills are something else. The Boston-born actor is most commonly known for his role as Captain America in the Marvel universe.
In this universe, he's known for rocking his ball cap backwards and doing it effortlessly.
It's argued that wearing a baseball hat backwards has an expiry date, and something commonly considered a youthful look and style does not suit older men or women.
People often perceive those who wear caps backwards as slack, unprofessional, and lazy.
We think that's ridiculous.
Why don't they make baseball caps without bills for the tards who always wear their caps backwards? But then where would you keep the shiny label?
— Neal Boortz — Puddin’ Stick (@Talkmaster) March 20, 2018
Many people wear caps for functional reasons like shading their face and keeping the sun out of their eyes.
But what happens when the sun is on the back of your neck?
It would help if you had protection, and wearing a ball hat backwards fixes that problem.
Baseball caps are made for utility, and people wear them whilst playing all sorts of sports, but they do have a downside.
Anyone trying to make a jump shot in basketball can testify that forward-facing caps are a pain.
When worn forwards, they obstruct your view and can get knocked off unintentionally, so why not flip it backwards?
Have you ever raced a speed boat up the Thames only to have your baseball cap fly off your head? of course not because you are not James Bond.
But if you are reading Bond, flip your cap around.
The point is there is a time and a place for a backwards cap, and whether it's for function or style, you should know, that nothing is stopping you from wearing your hat backwards.
Take a look at our VINTAGE "S" CORDUROY BALL CAP, Perfect for styling backwards.
]]>It's thought that the cap has to be branded with the baseball team's logo to work, and the superstition intends to give up a little dignity on your part in exchange for some luck for the team.
Although this trend originated from the game of baseball, it has now transcended the sport.
From softball rally caps to hockey rally hats, superstition has its part in every sport, and rally caps have proved that time and time again.
Rally baseball caps are a tool that fans and supporting players utilize to expose a small part of their dignity to bring power to the player who needs it most.
This baseball tradition highlights the unity between fans and team members alike as both are willing to put ego aside to get behind their team.
Rally Caps tap into the very core of baseball and sport in general, showing the importance of unity and doing everything you can for your team's success over individual gain.
This connection between player and fan is not shown often in other sports and is something to be admired by all.
So you want to show support for your favourite MLB team but are unsure how to rock a rally cap?
Ultimately there is no blueprint, but here are some loose guidelines so you can identify how to wear rally caps:
You must make sure that you are wearing a branded cap. When supporting your team, ensure your teams' branding is on the hat.
Across the years, we have seen countless styles of rally caps. This long-lasting tradition has forced both players and fans to get creative when rooting for their ball team.
But Four styles have stood the test of time and come out on top of the others these are:
This style is probably the most common, a straight-up switch around where supporters turn their hats inside out to reveal the inner stitching.
Another typical style in baseball is where the cap's folded in on itself with the brim pointed skywards to mimic a shark's dorsal fin.
Another classic rally cap style has the cap worn in a typical way, with the only difference being the bill on the front of the hat is turned around the other way so that it faces upwards.
Thought to be founded by Ken Griffey Jr in the '90s the backwards ball cap has moved from the field into the stands as a way to rally behind your favourite baseball team.
If you want to make a rally cap, we advise you to get creative and choose what you think will bring your team power in the vital moments of the game.
Alternatively, you can follow these steps to make a rally cap:
It isn't easy to put an exact date on the 1st time a rally cap appeared in baseball. Some recall attending a Detroit Tigers ball game back in the 1940s where multiple players were seen wearing ball caps differently.
However, there is no way to tie this instance to the rallying of today's game, and it seems to have just been somewhat coincidental.
If you had to credit someone with the creation and invention of the rally cap, it has to be the New York Mets of the 1980s.
The Mets breathed life into the Rally cap and helped it become the superstitious trend it remains today.
Like all good traditions, it started from the fans themselves and, after proving effective, transferred its way to the players.
Over multiple campaigns in the 80s, it helped the Mets clutch victory from the jaws of defeat and became an iconic part of their history.
One of the most notable rally cap moments for the Mets was in the 1986 world series between the Mets and the Boston Red Sox, where the Mets managed to claw back from behind in game 6 to force game 7, where they also sealed a victory with another late comeback.
That's the power of the rally cap!
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The '90s are known for many things, some good, some not so good!
But Vintage 90's headwear is something that the era should be proud of.
But what vintage hats were popular in the '90s?
When you think of the '90s, you may think of things like; Dial-up internet, grunge, friends, Tamagotchi's, Blockbuster, The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air, flat tops, and Gameboy, to name a few.
Many trends seem to have come and gone, and not many stand the test of time and live to tell the tale. However, there are exceptions.
As it would be known in the '90s as just headwear, Vintage 90's hats seem to be taking the UK, amongst many other places by storm.
Collectors are going mad over 90's hat trends such as the classic leather jacket, oversized flannels, and corduroy ball caps.
With a resurgence of everything '90s at the moment, we take a look at :
The vintage corduroy baseball cap is a 90's headwear accessory that has stood the test of time.
An iconic headwear piece that screams vintage headwear and pays tribute to one of the ultimate eras for caps ever.
A style that boasts: Comfort, luxury, quality, and nostalgia all in one, the "cord of the kings" is by far one of the best caps styles to have ever existed.
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LL Cool J and the bucket hat are pretty much synonymous. The rapper made the hat famous in the mid-'80s to early '90s.
He often donned his infamous bucket hat while blasting into his mic and rocking a clean pair of OG Air Jordan 1's a uniform that is still doing the rounds on Instagram today.
This 90's hat look remains a staple in streetwear culture.
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Nothing says festival vibes in the '90s like the bucket hat or even today, for that matter.
The bucket hat was madly accepted by "Britpop" followers in the '90s after the likes of Liam Gallagher gave it its label of the "Madchester hat."
A hat that's structure is built for the British weather. I mean, it's a pretty good way to combat those rainy Manchester days.
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Spike Lee epitomized pop culture in the '90s; his collaboration with Michael and the Air Jordan brand undoubtedly helped it become the sneaker juggernaut it is today.
But it wasn't just sneakers he popularized in streetwear culture; the bike cap was made famous by the American writer/director too.
As worn by his fictional character "Mars" in the film "She's Gotta Have It," this 90's staple pays homage to an excellent headwear era.
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The dad cap popularized by, you guessed it, dads everywhere in the '90s.
This Ironic 90's fad stuck around longer than expected. In fact, to this day, you will find dad caps playing a pretty pivotal role in streetwear.
Not many have adopted the dad cap in the modern era more than Kanye West, using it to promote such ventures as Yeezus and Sunday Service, to name a few.
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With a silhouette that can only be described as a hybrid of ball caps and dad caps, the collegiate ball cap is a prominent 90's throwback.
A style that emphasizes college sports and the popularity they had in the '90s.
The style was popularized by rappers, actors, and all other walks of people in the 90's.
As above, you can see Dr. Dre puttin' it down for Californ-i-a by rocking a UCLA collegiate cap.
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Nothing says the 90's like an airport walkthrough shoot in a pair of Jordan 1's.
Or does it?
The trucker cap is somewhat of a 90's treasure, but it's been around long before that, as early as the 1960's its thought.
We think it will be here for a while, too;
Current adopters of the trucker hat, such as; Travis Scott, Bieber, Luka Sabbat, and J-Balvin, to name a few, are doing their part to keep the cap on the road.
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Are you reluctant to pull the trigger and buy a new ball cap?
Have you found that no matter how many times you try, you still don't look good in a ball cap?
Perhaps you are thinking of wearing a hat on a date but you're not sure it will look quite right, or maybe you have never been one to wear a cap at all, as you think they would never suit you?
What if we were to explain that these are all common misconceptions and that you are not alone!
Luckily we have put together some workarounds so that you can feel more comfortable about wearing your new hat.
Yes, Wearing your cap Is the most simple, yet effective solution to getting a ball cap to suit you and inevitably adding caps to your daily outfits.
Adding accessories to your outfits always changes your look and at first, it can be quite a lot to handle.
It's the same for wearing a chain or rings for the first time, it's alien at 1st but you quickly get used to it.
Quality ball caps are malleable and workable and they will adjust over time to fit and suit your head dimensions.
So you have to stick with it because once you are out of this transitionary period new doors to open up for you.
Wear your cap!
You are fighting a losing battle if you opt for a fitted cap, unless you know your exact dimensions you won't get the fit right and to make matters worse, you cant adjust them to accommodate.
The most common reason for someone to be reluctant to wear a cap is because it "doesn't sit right on their head" at least with adjustable caps you can control the majority of the fit.
Always opt for an adjustable cap such as a strapback or snapback to give you that full control of shape and size.
Buy cheap buy twice!
Would you buy your suit from a grocery store? No, and if you did, would you expect a tailored look like a haberdashery would give you? No!
Equally, you shouldn't buy your cap from the grocery store like a commodity, instead, go to the headwear experts who can provide you with a quality hat that has been crafted from years of experience.
We live in a world that rewards instant gratification and unfortunately as a result of this "fast fashion" has been put on a pedestal.
Fast fashion is the death of quality, fast fashion is the death of craft and fast fashion is the death of individuality.
You may find that when wearing previous ball caps they didn't suit you because all of the above were neglected.
You cant always expect your cap to sit flush to your dome straight out of the box, as we mentioned before the bond between cap and cap wearer takes time.
You can however manipulate your cap to fit your head.
Does a heavily curved brim suit your face shape better than a flat one?
Would a slight adjustment to the front panels have the cap sit better on your head?
We have devised the ultimate guide for reshaping your caps to aid you in your journey for the perfect ball cap.
Whether caps suit you or not has a lot to do with how they sit with your heads dimensions.
Although you can't change the structure of your head (would strongly advise against attempting that) there is a way to make your head shape appear transformed.
Do you find your head is too small for most cap sizes? Perhaps you could grow your hair to aid in filling out those front panels?
Or, if you find your caps too filled out, it may be time to visit the barbers.
Equally buy growing a beard you can almost transform your face shape creating the illusion that your face is slimmer or bulkier than it is.
Both of the above have been proven winners for us in the past and you would be amazed at how growing your hair out or growing a beard will help you suit that cap.
We think that the most important take away from this is that there are lots of tips and tricks to have your cap become part of your daily outfit but the truth of the matter is if you don't start with a good foundation you are set up for failure.
Start with a quality structured cap, with a unique design that you resonate with and make sure that you wear it!
In no time that baseball cap will become an extension of you.
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The streets of LA can be rough grounds to venture, although not as dangerous as they once were, there are certain neighbourhood's you would want to avoid.
Gangs have often associated and identified with particular colours and brands to be noticed by others, they showcase this identity in various ways but the most popular has proved to be tattoos or apparel.
One of the most common symbols associated with gangs on the streets of LA is the Ball cap.
Ball caps have always been used to: associate, symbolise, brand and identify and that is exactly the purpose they fulfil for the gangs of LA.
With gang members commonly being identified by police for the tattoo's they get on their body's they have been forced to evolve.
This has caused a real upsurge in the use of caps and their affiliation in gang culture.
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The LA Dodgers Cap is one of the most popular ball caps in history. Popularised by rapper Kendrick Lamar amongst many others, but walk into the wrong neighbourhood with this cap and you could end up in trouble.
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In west Philadelphia born and raised! The Philadelphia Phillies cap as worn commonly by Will Smith is another headpiece that you want to avoid whilst roaming Los Angeles.
Most commonly affiliated with the "Piru" who make up the majority of LA's blood allies.
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Jay-z made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can, However, the Yankee cap is likely the most iconic piece of headwear in cap history.
But being iconic in some neighbourhoods of Los Angeles isn't the best idea.
Most commonly affiliated with the Rolling 60's neighbourhood Crip's, a gang formed in '76 derived from the Westside Crip's.
The Gang has what is thought to be around 8,000 members making it one of Los Angeles largest street gangs.
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As worn by Compton based rapper Easy-E, the Chicago White Sox ball cap is another infamous ball cap in LA gang territory.
Another lid you want to avoid unless you want to be misidentified as a south-central Hispanic street gang, whose loyalty's lie with the Mexican Mafia.
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The University of North Carolina, the university that enrolled the basketball icon Michael Jordan.
North Carolina or UNC inspired some of the most popular colourways of Jordan 1 sneakers to date.
But not only is the popular colourway associated with one of the greatest Nike Air Jordan's of all time but affiliated with the rolling 90's Neighbourhood Crips.
The rolling '90s are a Los Angeles street gang mostly found on the westside of South LA.
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All of the above could get you in trouble, should you be walking down the wrong street at the wrong time.
If you are looking for an alternative cap whilst cruising in LA be sure to take a look at our collection.
None of which have any gang affiliation.
The noise lifts as the remainder of the players make their way to the changing rooms in preparation for the big game.
Should today's fixture end in victory Bayern could seal their 29th Bundesliga title.
A historical game that would see both Robben and Ribery part ways from the German giants after collecting multiple pieces of silverware throughout the years.
In the 58th minute of the game, Renato Sanches slots home a tidy finish, beyond the reach of Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp and helps seal the Bundesliga title for his team.
Bayern finish the game with a 5-1 victory over their rivals and the team's name was etched on the trophy once again.
Celebrations fill the German city and the history books are marked.
After the fun peters out Renato returns to the dressing room and makes his way from the stadium.
Brim down, eyes forward focused on the next task.
Where will your cap take you?
The rap game and the fashion industry is a tale as old as time.
Throughout history, rappers have donned cap's to match their kicks, make a statement, or accessorise their 'fits.
But when it comes to caps, rappers made famous, no style holds testament more than the ball cap.
Join us as we delve into the history books and re visit some of the most iconic headwear pieces in the rap game.
Born in Chicago, Chancellor Bennett, aka Chance the Rapper burst on the scene after the release of his 2012 mixtape "10 day".
Chance has always openly discussed his love for ball caps. When speaking to G.Q. in 2017, he mentioned,
"I used to always rock a cap when I was in high school and get them taken away.
It was an excessive amount. Like, so often that at the end of each school year, there would be a box of all the confiscated caps."
He then explained the meaning behind the 3 cap, saying it represents his 3rd mixtape, "coloring book."
The cap has almost become an extension of himself, instantly recognisable as chance's hat.
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Picture the scene: 1985, and the crowd is pumped; LLCool J is blasting into his mic whilst rocking a red Kangol bucket hat and OG Nike Air Jordan 1's.
The rapper made the Kangol hat a fundamental part of his identity throughout the 80's and early 90's.
The hat was highly regarded as one of the most iconic vintage headwear pieces of its era.
In fact it was so heavily popularised that you will still see some streetwear influencers donning the hat in fits today.
But remember who started it all.
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Ye shook the world when he came out wearing the Maga hat, a cap that backed Donald trumps political campaign.
Kanye explained he loved wearing the cap and proclaimed it "made him feel like superman".
Kanye clearly hates being put in a box and being told who he should vote for.
Although... I mean, I love some of the Kanye songs, but what the fu** does he know about politics.
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Disclosure - We have no political stance; to be frank, we couldn't care less about the mess that is American politics.
Famously, incorrectly setting the scene in the 2015 hit movie Straight out of Compton, Easy - E is spotted donning his signature White Sox Cap.
The issue caused quite a stir online with ball cap collectors as they noticed in the opening scene set in 1986 he rocks the cap with the modern era logo that wasn't constructed until 1991.
A rookie error, but we will let it slide as it's hard to picture Eazy - E without the iconic cap.
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It's not news that Hova is a big advocate of the Yankee hat, as stressed in the single "Empire State of Mind".
"I made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can."
Along with many other singles in his body of work:
"Who could it be? With that new blue Yankee on, who but me?" - Do It Again
So when I'm dead and gone, I got one last wish, put my Yankee hat on" - Put on (remix)
The Rap Billionaire from Marcy projects might be on to something here. To further affirm the relationship with Americas most iconic baseball team, they collaborated on a line of ball caps amongst other forms of apparel sold exclusively in Yankee Stadium.
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It's 2015 - "Wait, no, it isn't", roll with us on this one.
*cough*
It's 2015, Kendrick Lamar releases his new music video for the popular single "King Kunta" in which he sports a dodgers cap whilst sitting upon his extravagant thrown.
24 hours later, we got this:
Really diggin' that lid, @kendricklamar. See you April 27 for your first pitch. pic.twitter.com/oXiQYNdVZR
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 3, 2015
Kendrick was lined up for the opening pitch against the San Francisco Giants. It doesn't get more romantic than that, now does it?
But this wasn't the only time Kendrick and the dodgers teamed up. He later collaborated with the ball team on a Fitted cap.
Kendrick and the T.D.E. Crew, Kendricks label, mashed up on an iconic white and blue hat which later found its way into the grailed cap community.
A$ A.P. Yams, who sadly passed age 26, was known as the ultimate string-puller behind the scenes of the A$ A.P. Mob.
The Harlem born visionary paved the way for A$AP Rocky to burst on the scenes with his debut album - "Long.Live.ASAP", which debuted at the top spot on the Billboard charts.
Although yams might not be considered a rapper, he is undoubtedly a key figure in the rap game.
But Rap is not the only thing Yams is synonymous with, the Atlanta Braves and, more accurately, their fitted caps.
One of the most iconic photos of Yams, before he passed, was one of him sporting an Atlanta braves cap and a biggie esque sweater.
After his death A$AP MOB teamed up with New Era to celebrate Yams Day on January 18 with a commemorative cap.
All proceeds from the sales have been donated to the Always Strive And Prosper Foundation.
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Biggie, Biggie, Biggie can't you see the crown you wear is P.V.C.!
Ok, admittedly not a cap but iconic headwear none the less.
The plastic crown Diddy placed upon Biggie's head for the '97 photoshoot "King of New York" cost a modest $6.
The photo has since gone on to be one of the most iconic in rap history.
As a result, since signed by B.I.G., the plastic crown was sold at auction for almost $600,000.
It's rumoured that Beyonce and Jay-Z may have purchased the crown for their daughter Blue after a video surfaced online showing her sipping from a Grammy award whilst donning the crown.
That's a big flex.
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"West Philadelphia born and raised" cast your mind way back to the 1980's/90's where the Philly born Will Smith began his career as a rapper.
Most commonly known for his lucrative acting career, the Fresh Prince is also a big Phillies fan.
He was most recently seen wearing the washed, beaten and worn cap in his 2019 movie "Gemini Man".
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With a resurgence of vintage headwear and 90's ball caps it may be time to revamp your old lid.
Being unhappy with your hat's shape can be a pretty irritating thing, especially if it's a stand out in your cap collection.
There are circumstances that call for a misshapen cap, for instance, if you are watching a baseball game and want to get behind your favourite team then bring out the rally caps!
But in most cases, a misshapen hat spells bad news.
Nothing ruins your streetwear fit like a poorly structured cap.
But fear not, it's possible that your hat is not beyond repair. Take a look at these simple ways to reshape your caps, whether its: snapbacks, ball caps, dad caps, trucker caps or panel caps.
We're convinced that you can have your caps looking box-fresh if you follow one of these methods.
Reshape Your Cap Using Kettle Steam.
Steam? Yes, that's right, steam! It's a very similar method to ironing the creases out of your shirts in the morning.
Don't have one of those fancy steamers? Don't worry about it. Our favourite method for reshaping caps is to put the kettle on.
It doesn't get more British than that, does it? Well, what do you expect from the leading British headwear brand?
This is the best method, in our opinion, to reshape your cap. Disclosure Kettles get hot, don't burn yourself and even consider wearing gloves to execute this method.
Fill your kettle with water and switch on the heat.
Top Tip - Don't allow your caps to become damp by overexposing them to the steam; this could cause damage to the fabric.
This reshaping method works excellent for snapbacks, baseball caps,5 panel's, truckers etc.
Steam is a great way to make your cap workable and to get it looking box-fresh just the way you like it; here are a few other methods for restructuring your caps using steam:
It is not as readily accessible as the standard kettle, but if you happen to have a clothing steamer lying about the house, this is an excellent method to get your cap back in shape.
Following similar patterns to the method above, you need to generate lots of steam and engulf all areas of the cap you want to rework. Once the cap becomes soft and warm, it's ready to be adjusted.
Another useful way to de-crease your cap is to use your shower. What you want to do is whack it on full heat and leave it running for a while.
Let your bathroom turn into a homemade steam room, hang your cap somewhere away from the running water.
Perhaps on the back of the door, if you have a hook there. You don't want the cap to collect too much moisture.
Leave the cap to sit for around 10 minutes. At this point, it will become workable, and you can manipulate the shape back to how you want it.
These methods require patience but, once executed, can give you the results you are after.
Be sure to take care of your caps, prevention is always better than cure, and you will always find it challenging to regain your cap's original shape.
However, if you follow the above steps, you should be able to reshape your hats with ease!
Oh, and whatever you do, don't put your hat in the dryer unless you have a friend with a tiny head that needs a newly reshaped cap!
Should the above methods not give you the results you are after, check out our collection of urban headwear available in our online store.
We have a selection of styles and designs in a variety of colours and premium materials.
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The cap has become a staple piece in everyone's wardrobe these days, birthed in the united states in 1860 by the baseball team "The Brooklyn Excelsior's". It wasn't until later that the shape and structure were reimagined and thus birthed the hardened brim styled cap we know and love today.
To this day, the Baseball cap's been reimagined and redesigned in many variations: Snapback, fitted cap, trucker cap, dad cap, to name a few.
Ultimately, the cap is an essential stamp to complete any streetwear outfit. After years of designing and crafting, we have put together a guide highlighting the key elements when considering buying urban headwear.
First, the design must appeal to you personally. Do the colours blend with your daily outfits? What sneakers are in your rotation right now? Does the colour scheme match up? Remember that caps are accessories to a complete outfit and must act like it. We often find that your cap design should be subtle and non-offensive, yet ensure that it has a clean enough image to make a statement.
Your hat must be well made, finely crafted and sturdy in structure. It needs to look like a delicate piece of high-end fashion and bombproof simultaneously! What's the purpose of getting your hands on the best cap design available for it to crumble the following week. Headwear should be built to last the test of time and survive in the streets
One of the primary concerns when deciding what cap to buy is fit. A common misconception people have is that they think caps won't fit their head shape. There are a couple of things to consider here, firstly avoid cap styles like "fitted caps" and look for adjustable designs such as "strapbacks" and "snapbacks"; these will allow the cap to fit flush with the sides of your head. Beyond this, if the cap is crafted with high-quality materials, it will rework itself and adjust to the individual's dimensions. Ultimately, your cap should fit seamlessly, as a glove would but remember to make sure you wear it in!
These are what we believe to be the trifecta for quality in the urban headwear game; you're lost without any one of them.
Are you looking for some new headwear? Head over to our shop to find the latest and greatest designs.
If you have any questions regarding headwear, get in touch we would love to hear from you:
Email - Business@slsupplyco.com
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