OOur collection of Kangol hats will have you standing at the forefront of the fashion trend that simply won't die. Kangol, a clothing company founded in 1938 in Cleator, Cumbria, England by Jakob Spreiregen is most famous for its line of men's hats. Kangol (K from "knitted", ANG from "angora", and OL from "wool") provided hats for workers, golfers, and soldiers and was the major beret supplier for the armed forces during WWII where General Bernard Montgomery made famous his
Kangol Monty-Wool Military Beret. Today, Kangol hats are ranking among the hottest up-and-coming trends, running alongside the popular men's fedora hats.
In the 1960's, Kangol began delving into other styles of men's hats, some of which were worn by the hottest trend-setters of their time, including The Beatles and Arnold Palmer. Kangol's popularity sky rocketed in the early 1980's, as prominent members of the hip hop community began adorning these new Kangol hats. Rappers like Run-DMC, LL Cool J, and Slick Rick all became unofficial spokespersons for Kangol hats by simply wearing the hot fashion items. The 1990's brought even more styles and bigger names to the mix, as Samuel L. Jackson helped make popular the
Kangol Wool Spitfire cap. Additionally, the classic
Kangol Cap Collection has graced the Hollywood scene on celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Madonna, and Shaq. Your must-need accessory this year is a signature style from our Kangol hat collection.
