Ampal X BLUE GROOVE - Strapback Wool

Ampal X BLUE GROOVE - Strapback WoolFor our latest collaboration we wanted to make a hat celebrating the BLUE GROOVE name in the classic Ampal style. Vintage style felt letters reference old Racing & Collegiate sweaters & jackets on ultra comfortable black corduroy upper. Navy herringbone twill & our custom Premium Chino sweatband are a subtle blue nod. 12 years ago, I was fortunate to ride my friend Ryu's '59 ironhead chopper around the beautiful beach town of Kamakura, out side of

Legend has it

redrew them by hand and printed them vintage style on felt

In their own words -

I found these amazing deadstock 70’s ribbons at one of my favorite trim spots in downtown LA

on multiple extended road trips exploring the Southwest and Pacific Northwest

no hvac in the garage

We love fly fishing

while the body sat badly damaged until 2007/08 when it underwent a full restoration

like this hat

now in a breathable snapback trucker option for desert climates

but without the filling yarns that make the distinct wales characteristic of corduroy

A mini version of our Bickle Beanie - soft & comfy just like mom & dad's