"SLAM DIEGO" Padres Hat [Chronicle Edition]

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CHRONICLE COLLECTION

Inspired by the rich history of California teams, this concept pays homage to the Golden State and its most iconic teams. Just like a newspaper, these hats capture team history, cultural references, and classic color combos on that only a true fan or local could recognize. With the news paper print industry quickly dying, this concept is an ode to the once coveted front page cover that headlined our favorite sports/athletes and the publishers that created them.

Influenced by current headwear trends and a fresh take on vintage hats, each piece in this collection is constructed of premium thick corduroy and buttery suede for that retro, faded vibe. The overall hat frame is a custom designed 5-panel, mid-profile crown with a tapered, pre-curved brim that aims to provide a clean and timeless silhouette.

DESIGN INSPIRATION

Colors: Ash Cedar Brown // Latte Cream Suede
*Brown color is meant to match the Padres Batting helmet. Think Travis Scott Reverse Mocha.

Front 3D Embroidery: "SD" initials from the iconic San Diego Union-Tribune newspaper, intertwined with each other just like the Padres SD Logo.

Side Patch Artwork:  "Home Plate" inspired patch shape that pictures a scene with the San Diego Skyline and Coronado Bridge in the background with a Navy sky- a nod to when the Padres wore Navy from 1991-2020. The forefront features the iconic Petco Park and a baseball with "Friar Hair", inspired by their original mascot, The Swinging Friar. The San Diego Padres are most recently famous for setting the record with the most consecutive games with a Grand Slam which dubbed them their nickname, Slam Diego. 

Underbrim Embroidery: "SLAM DIEGO” font inspired by the Padres modern word logo.

Back Embroidery: Alternate MLB inspired "A5" logo in modern team colors.