SF CITY SERIES Black Corduroy - Snapback Other but its actually a reference

but its actually a reference to the traditional eagle kite’s flown in Japan

"  I wanted to make it look like an old 60s/70s patch you'd find at a swap meet

but still overflowing Blue Groove shop and we finalized plans for our first hats

There is also an amazing matching jacket and driver's document pouch that will be available at the Marine Machine site

Corduroy was a more premium yet common hat fabric in the period & the embroidered felt patch looks like it could have come off the chest of a vtg

SF CITY SERIES Black Corduroy - Snapback Other but its actually a referenceGregg & I have spoke for years about creating an Ampal "City Series" our take on a sporting classic, that has evolved into an iconic piece of headwear. For the first edition we had to choose a timeless 14 wale Corduroy think 60s athletics Ivy League prep, not chunky disco cord. We paired it w our beloved felt letter appliqus & an olive herringbone twill underbrim & front lining to complete the look. Made in Los Angeles, CA. USA