Summer 10

This collection was inspired by classic Southern California summers – long days in the sun, surf trips to Baja and warm boozy nights at the beach. We are proud to say the entire collection was made in Los Angeles from premium chambrays, denims and corduroys sourced in Los Angeles. So put one on and enter -
A Golden State of Mind

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Aspirations


Every one of the 3,000+ stitches in the suit is hand done.
Every pattern and panel is hand chalked and hand cut.
All plaids, lines and patterns perfectly line up.
The padding in the lapel has over 1,000 stitches to give it the perfect form and feel.
True pride in craft and a rich tradition of dressing Presidents, Al Capone, the Duke of Winsor etc.
At up to $20,000+ for a suit, start saving.
Oxxford Clothes

El Scorpio


Spent a week or so surfing in the desert and clearing my mind. In between the overhyped back-to-back-to-back swells and a few all time sessions we did a lot of logging and beach drinking, party waves and poses.

Be back Wednesday…

Web orders may take a little longer to ship. Our apologies.
In the mean time, enjoy this gem.

ART vs SCIENCE via CRAP

AMPAL x JOYRICH

POP AMPAL x JOYRICH
Our first collaborative effort.
Joyrich Clothing.
Stay Tuned.

A Clear Message


If I’m not wearing CRAPs, I tend to stick to the classics – Moscot and Persol; however, after watching this video, I will be giving Oliver Peoples a second glance.
Shot by our neighbors @ The Social Trust.

Aloha from Hell…

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The First Release of the ALOHA snap back series is now up on our webstore.
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Between 12-26 pieces of each hat were made, with 8-12 being offered at Ampal Direct.
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Due to the nature of the material and how we cut the panels, each hat is unique, no two are exactly the same.
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SHAKA ZULU Aloha print interior.

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Picked up the Aloha hats today. 6-26 pieces per. Not sure whats going up first. More pics, details and webstore to follow.
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12th Planet is

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always FROTHIN IN DA COFFIN
“Best hat of the summer!” – 12th Planet

Behind the Scenes – Made in LA

A Golden State of Mind

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This collection was inspired by classic Southern California summers – long days in the sun, surf trips to Baja, the Pacific and warm boozy nights at the beach.

We are proud to say the entire collection was hand crafted in Los Angeles from materials sourced locally. The colorways we chose are inspired by the many moods of the ocean and our beautfiul coastline. Premium chambrays, denims and corduroys are the basis of the collection while Hawaiian print linings, run stitched waves and waxed canvas patches provide the details Ampal is known for. We are offering four new snapbacks in our custom 6 panel block and introducing our new painters cap.

Put one on and enter A Golden State of Mind

Frothin Blue Front A Golden State of Mind

FROTHIN’ Snap Back in Frostee Blue

Custom Ampal 6 Panel Snap Back Baseball Cap
Frostee Blue Corduroy Upper
Embroidered Waxed Canvas Patch
Rope Detail
Purple Haze Hawaiian Lining

It was really hard to find the corduroy we had in mind. After scouring warehouses in the Fashion District we found the perfect two rolls. We bought them on the spot and made as many of each as we could. 36 Charcoal and 104 Blue

There‘s even a little story behind the patch. Even though we’ve used waxed canvas in an application that doesn’t utilize its inherent waterproof functionality, we still found the best there is. Sourced from an almost 200 year old, American company, this stuff acquires an amazing patina with wear.

Frothin Blue Lining1 A Golden State of Mind

Frothin Charcoal Front A Golden State of Mind

FROTHIN’ Snap Back in Charcoal

Custom Ampal 6 Panel Snap Back Baseball Cap
Charcoal Corduroy Upper
Embroidered Wax Canvas Patch
Rope Detail
Sunset Hawaiian Lining

Frothin Charcoal Lining A Golden State of Mind

Tubula Rasa Front A Golden State of Mind

TUBULA RASA Snap Back

Custom Ampal 6 Panel Snap Back Baseball Cap
Premium Italian Chambray Crown
Sky Denim Brim and Button
Rope Detail
Downtown Gray Hawaiian Lining

After finding a lot of flimsy chambray options from Chinese mills, we knew we had found the right material. Unlike their Eastern counterparts, this sturdy Italian chambray is worthy of its fabled blue collar past. This premium material is the perfect summer weight and we celebrated it’s rich texture with a clean blank design. The Downtown Gray Hawaiian lining gives it the subtle swagger we’re known for.

Tubula Rasa lining A Golden State of Mind

Occy Side A Golden State of Mind

OCCY Painters Cap
Premium Italian Chambray Upper
Natural Cone Denim Brim and Button
Run Stitch Wave Embroidery
Paradise Hawaiian Lining & Stash Pocket

Inspired by a circa 1988 cap, I found a few years ago in a vintage store on Haight in SF, this is the premier of our Painters Cap. It has a short 1 3/4” brim that you can flip up and a stash pocket in the lining. It is fully lined for structure, but has no buckram, so it is fully crushable and well suited for traveling.

Sizes: S/M & L/XL

Occy lining A Golden State of Mind
Occy top A Golden State of Mind

Aloha Snapback A Golden State of Mind

ALOHA Snap Back

Custom Ampal 6 Panel Snap Back Baseball Cap
Hawaiian Print Upper
Hawaiian Lining

A last minute addition to the line, the ALOHA snap back was made from a few different Aloha prints. No 2 are exactly the same and only 12 – 36 pieces a print will be offered.

Available Soon

For sales/press please contact: Andrew Potash
potash (at) theampalcreative.com

For all other inquiries please contact:
theampalcreative (at) gmail.com