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.
We are proud to introduce our first collaboration. We worked with JOYRICH to create special versions of our ALAMEDA fedora and DRAPER pork pie with custom, made in LA, bands with some of their prints and complimenting special leathers. We also used some of their signature prints to create some of my favorite snap backs to date.
Sorry but you have to wait until they drop them in the next few days to see all the product shots.
They will be available soon exclusively in the JOYRICH flagship stores in Japan and maybe LA. We may have a few of the pork pies and fedoras to offer in our webstore.
The First Release of the ALOHA snap back series is now up on our webstore.
Between 12-26 pieces of each hat were made, with 8-12 being offered at Ampal Direct.
Due to the nature of the material and how we cut the panels, each hat is unique, no two are exactly the same.
SHAKA ZULU Aloha print interior.
Picked up the Aloha hats today. 6-26 pieces per. Not sure whats going up first. More pics, details and webstore to follow.
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’ 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’ Snap Back in Charcoal
Custom Ampal 6 Panel Snap Back Baseball Cap
Charcoal Corduroy Upper
Embroidered Wax Canvas Patch
Rope Detail
Sunset Hawaiian Lining
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.
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
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
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