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  • BW x AMPAL - SOUVENIR Strapback Camo
    • BW x AMPAL - SOUVENIR Strapback Camo
    • BW x AMPAL - SOUVENIR Strapback Camo

    BW x AMPAL - SOUVENIR Strapback Camo -  $ 48.00

    Legend has it, GI's in post WWII Yokosuka, Japan, would bring their bomber jackets into the Toyo Tailor shop for "souvenir" hand embroidery - turning their jackets into something special to bring home.  The style caught on and they were soon being made of surplus parachute nylon & silk.  The tradition continued through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, where the darker sides of the conflicts were often mirrored in the design motifs.

     

    The Ampal Creative and The Badweather share Southern California roots and both were created in Los Angeles.  They each spent about a decade in LA, before heading North and South respectively.  This pack, a long time in the making, became souvenirs - an ode to the goodtimes and the bad, spent in the City of Angels and found in both creator's DNAs.  The materials and embroidery were directly referenced from The Badweather's personal collection of Korean and Vietnam era jackets.

     

    Made in Los Angeles, CA. USA


    - Cotton Camo Upper
    - Souvenir Jacket Style Satin Front Panel Lining
    - Front & Rear Souvenir Jacket Style Embroidery
    - Leather Strapback Closure
    - Unstructured Vtg. Style Crushable Upper

    Ampal Unstructured Fit - unstructured like a vintage baseball cap but deep like a trucker or fitted hat.

    Domestic First Class Orders

    - $7 Domestic First Class

    Free domestic shipping threshold - $75 cart value

    International Orders

    - $30 International First Class

    - $55 International Priority

    The Ampal Creative proudly offers Route Package Protection and tracking as an option on all orders. Add package protection at checkout and rest assured you'll be covered in case your orders get lost, damaged, or stolen in transit.

    Returns / Refunds

    We are happy to offer an exchange on all brand new and unused products. Please be aware that fragrances, colognes and hair care products can permanently stain or mar products. Please contact store@theampalcreative.com with your order number and the product you'd like to exchange for and our team will be in touch to help. The Ampal Creative does not offer refunds on orders, and all sale items are final sale.