Quick Peek: Snapback Hats

Posted by Staff on Jun 19, 2011 in Fashion | 4 comments

Snapback hats, or “Snapacks” as they are affectionately referred to by their fans, first became really popular in the 1990’s. With hip hop starting to get mainstream attention, the clothing that surrounded the movement started to take off. Rappers like Will Smith and Jazzy Jeff were seen in them, as well as  the likes of Tupac Shakur.

Originally derived from a “Brookyln” style baseball hat, the Snapback has evolved since. The brim remains large and flat, and most have green fabric stitched to the underside.

Today, rappers like Wiz Kalifa and Mac Miller from Philadelphia are promoting them in songs with lines like, “You can wear my hat just make sure you give it back”. This all coincides with a renewed interest in retro and vintage clothing that’s been making it’s way from downtown NYC to large stores like Old Navy, Nordstrom’s, etc.

Snapback Hats are going to be a hot item for the second half of 2011. When Mac Miller starts hitting the radio, they’ll likely be the next big thing in male fashion.

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Upcycling

Posted by Staff on Jan 14, 2011 in Environment, Fashion | 14 comments

The average American generates more than 4 pounds of solid trash every day. They account for nearly 50% of the world’s waste, but only 5% of it’s population. This stark contrast of consumption versus population has helped to spur movements like sustainability, and the now all to ubiquitous “Green” movement. Americans are beginning to realize that the rate at which they are consuming things isn’t a sustainable notion, and the idea of “Waste not, want not” is going to require more effort than just sorting your recyclables.

In the 1990’s the three R’s of recycling became famous for their easy to remember alliteration, and their catchy three arrow logo. It was during this time that sustainability made it’s first push into schools. Assemblies were held around the country to teach children about recycling, and how they can help “mother earth”. Field trips were organized to local recycling facilities, and TV commercials featuring the mentally disabled touted these places as a bastion for those who wouldn’t ever be knowledge workers. The recycling propaganda machine was in full force. (more…)