a b "A beret good show: 70 years of Kangol". The Scotsman. Edinburgh. 26 November 2008 . Retrieved 19 August 2015. Kangol is a British clothing company famous for its headwear. The name Kangol reflects the original materials for production, the K coming from the word 'silK' (a recent attribution to 'Knitting' is incorrect), the ANG from 'ANGora', and the OL from 'woOL'. Although no Kangol hat has ever actually been manufactured in Australia, the Kangaroo logo was adopted by Kangol in 1983 because Americans commonly asked where they could get "the Kangaroo hat". [1] Early history [ edit ] Kangol". Bollman Hat Company. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014 . Retrieved 6 March 2019. While to many it looks like Gregory Porter is wearing a balaclava under the Kangol Summer Spitfire, it's actually a modified strap that is part of the hat.

The movie Straight Outta Compton features a scene where Ice Cube gets into a dispute with a New York rapper, eventually telling him "Wearing a Kangol don't make you LL Cool J!" Kangol has been owned by Sports Direct since 2006, when it acquired the brand from private-equity fund August Equity Trust. Licences to manufacture and sell Kangol apparel have been sold to many different companies, including D2 and Topshop. In 2002, the Kangol apparel brand was acquired by Kangol Clothing North America LLC, a subsidiary of Chesterfield Manufacturing Corp in Charlotte North Carolina. In 2003, Chesterfield was acquired by Tomasello Inc., which was wholly owned and led by David W. Tomasello. The global rights to Kangol hats have been held by American hatmakers Bollman Hat Company since 2002. [2] Elsewhere, he went for the rather more obvious masterpiece of Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On, but the binding tie of storytelling in a more hushed sense comes from his beloved Bill Withers. “I like how his music is so approachable and soulful with eloquent poetry,” he said of Still Bill. “He’s an extension of an earlier time of blues men. His musical expression is political and personal. He made me think of love songs in a different way, not just ooh baby baby. He wrote the best friendship song in ‘Lean On Me’.” Gregory Porter’s favourite albums of all time: Butler, Sarah (5 December 2006). "Sports World owner sees right fit for Kangol hats". The Times. London, UK. Archived from the original on 12 June 2011 . Retrieved 6 April 2009.Brooklyn Nine-Nine's "Bachelor/Ette Party" really is a "cray cray night of funky fun" ". 30 April 2018. I was making soup. I was talking to girls. ‘This is my look.’ And they were going ‘ooh, it’s different’.” In The Office season 6 episode 21 titled "Happy Hour", Michael Scott wears a Kangol hat in the bar scene. This joy of jiving rhythm might not always be the core of his own music, but it’s a realm his record collection is brimming with. “I love Roach’s playing on drums,” he said of the Max Roach jazz record We Insist, “but mostly the emotional depth of Abbey Lincoln’s vocals. This makes a political statement and expresses humanity and desire. It says we insist on equality – a valuable thing to say.” Bobb, Brooke (16 December 2016). "LL Cool J, Missy Elliott, and More: The Kangol Hat's Greatest Hip-Hop Style Moments". Vogue . Retrieved 2 August 2023.

The Tropic Spitfire by Kangol is the latest high fashion headwear for authentic style. It’s a versatile cap with a crown that can easily be styled in multiple ways to create a distinct look. It’s made of Kangol’s proprietary Tropic yarn, and a 100% nylon headband with a 2 1/4" Peak brim and round ridged crown with quartered panels. The tropic fabric is lightweight and breathable, making it a perfect option for spring and summer wear. In the 1960s, designers Mary Quant and Pierre Cardin worked with the company, whose products graced the heads of the rich and famous, including the Beatles and Arnold Palmer, and later Diana, Princess of Wales. The company also supplied uniformed organisations such as the Scout Association. [5] Lewis, Rebecca (29 April 2023). "This is why Gregory Porter is wearing the same hat every time you see him". Metro . Retrieved 2 August 2023. Finally, the singer told The Independent that his “signature look” (which he revealed was a Kangol Summer Spitfire hat) can cause a stir when he’s travelling.There has been a time or two when I have been asked to sing to let them know it’s really me.” Porter has been recognised with multiple awards since releasing his debut album in 2010 (Getty Images for GQ) What time is The Big Night In on tonight?