Big ups to Matt Powers for taking 2nd in Formula D in Long Beach on saturday.

Matt rocked a pretty DIY set up for the last few years, yet made it to Formula D, the highest level of professional drifting. This season he finally has the backing to take it to the next level, and they slammed a 500+ hp v8 in his trademark 240sx. Keep in mind this is against guys like Tanner Foust and Rhys Millen in fully factory backed 6 figure set ups.

Matt’s pretty rock n roll – if you couldn’t tell from his paint job. He didn’t spend his youth mastering Gran Tourismo, he grew up surfing with us in La Jolla. He was one of the best groms and could have pursued a surfing career, however at 16 he got behind the wheel and discovered how fun it was to go fast. Matt asked us to make him a sponsor hat. Take a look at the pic above, and check out how lame most of them are. In pole position we have a standard lo-pro flexfit that looks like it came free with a tire rotation at Jiffy Lube. Peeping up in the lower right is a white visor that is perfect for showing off your faux hawk and matching white oakleys. Matt does not belong in either.

We ended up customizing one of our Wild n the Streets black washed denim snapbacks, the perfect hat for him. This was a last minute request and we didn’t have time to digitize his NITTO and Need 4 Speed logos, so we just had to use the pattern from his race suit. We threw on a few studs to rock it out and this is the result. Matt really wanted everyone to see it, so he tore shit up to a second place finish. We’re gonna do a proper one for later in the season, but its a start. Congrats again to Matt and his Crue. Best of luck for the rest of the season.

A lot of you have been emailing about the sold out DOPE hats we did with our friends over at Stampd’ LA.

We’re currently working on a new colorway – sign up for our newsletter and we will let you know before we release it. Its under “Get Ampal in your Inbox” on the right side of our webpage.

Enjoy these Dope Girl shots from the Stampd’ Blog in the meantime.

DOPE!

WILD in the STREETS Snap Back

We did our own special heavy acid wash on a locally sourced 100% cotton denim. Like all well worn denim, no 2 are alike and each hat will continue to age gracefully. To complete the desconstructed vintage look we didn’t use any buckram in the front panel to give it that worn in look, while the weight of the denim provides structure. Contrast run stitch embroidery and construction stitching completes the look. Locally made in Los Angeles, its one of our new Spring hats.

Even if you haven’t chugged 40’s before a show or lost your shoe in the pit, your hat will at least look the part. Available here or your local Ampal dealer.

Another sneek peek – some patches we’re working on for a winter hat.

Here’s a look at 2 of the many new hats dropping for spring and summer.

It has been such a heavy week so far, hopefully these will put a smile on your face for a sec and offer a moment of distraction from this crazy world.

Our thoughts go out to Japan, Sion Milosky and those fighting for basic human rights in Libya, Bahrain and every where else.

DOPE hat rd II w/STAMPD’ sold out on Thursday. There might be a trilogy.

Thanks to SLA for the pic.

Weezy in a custom DOPE hat we made for him.
Look for a second colorway of the Stampd x Ampal hat coming soon.

We’re proud to announce the hat we worked on with STAMPD’ LA is now available. We chose to collaborate on a piece for their DOPE accessories collection and present to you “the DOPE hat”.


The early days of West Coast hip-hop were a big influence when we were designing our special snap back pattern with its strong front profile, and I think this hat is the strongest personification of that aesthetic we’ve done so far. The simple black and white colorway, classic wool twill upper, kelly green underbrim, and tonal logo hits keep it simple yet instantly recognizable.

There’s even a hidden pocket in the crown.

Held to only 50 pieces, this snap back will be available exclusively through the Stampd’ and Ampal online stores only, making for a perfect Christmas present.

“In collaboration with Gotta Dance Dirty, we have fuzed ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics with a futuristic electronic vibe. The result: DirtyGlyphics- what hieroglyphics would have been called if Anubis followed GDD.”

“The dirtiest hat since Daft punk played at King tut’s Sweet 16…” – GDD

44 pieces available here and here.
Made in LA.

Coming Really Soon