A SLEEPING SAMURAI® "1973" SKATEBOARD CAP

Our new A SLEEPING SAMURAI® "1973" SKATEBOARD CAP pays homage to the amazing year that was 1973.

Here at A SLEEPING SAMURAI®, 1973 is such an important year for our inspiration, with incredible events happening that have crossed-over into our brand DNA. The birth of Hip-Hop music in the Bronx, New York City. And over to the West Coast and the explosion of skateboard freestyling in California. Back to the East Coast and street-art hits the Bronx.

We were inspired to create a skateboard cap that echoed the 1970's vibe. Bright colours guaranteed to get you noticed on the skateboard ramps. With a bright yellow, purple, and ice blue colour palette. A flat visor and high front giving that classic skateboard look. The classic A SLEEPING SAMURAI® logo is embroidered on the front of the cap in a unique colourway, reflecting the era. With "1873" vividly and proudly embroidered on the side, and A SLEEPING SAMURAI® discreetly embroidered in purple on the back. The snap closure completes the design of the headwear piece in purple.

OK. Here comes the history lesson...

1973 is widely acknowledged as the year when a Jamaican American DJ , living in the Bronx area of New York City, called Kool Herc helped start Hip-Hop. Kool Herc is widely credited as being the Father of Hip-Hop.

1973 is when freestyle skateboarding exploded in California, and sporned the birth of many of the most popular skateboard manufacturers.

1973 is the year when street art "graffiti" started to appear more frequently across New York City.

And so 1973 is a seminal year for us at A SLEEPING SAMURAI®. Enough for us to create our own "1973" collection. And what better way to begin the collection with the design of the definitive A SLEEPING SAMURAI®. "1973" SkATEBOARD CAP.

Let's go back in time to "1973" with a spirit of freedom and no limits.

The A SLEEPING SAMURAI® "1973" SkATEBOARD CAP is available from Thursday, 18th August exclusively from the A SLEEPING SAMURAI® online store.