The Depth of the BOONIE HAT | BUZZ RICKSONS
The BOONIE HAT became widely known during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. It was developed as a wide-brimmed, breathable hat that could protect from the sun and rain, in order to cope with the hot and humid jungle environment.
In the 1990s, it became a staple fashion item in the street fashion industry, and continues to this day. I often wear hats because they are easy to coordinate with other items and convenient.
This is an item that we always stock every year at our store, but we have the ultimate BOONIE HAT in stock now, so we would like to introduce it to you.
BUZZ RICKSON'S ERDL CAMOUFLAGE BONNIE HAT - ¥13,200 (tax in)
This ERDL camo boonie hat features loops around the hat that can be used to insert branches or leaves for enhanced camouflage, a true military detail.
This "ERDL camouflage" was born around 1965. Developed by the U.S. military for jungle warfare, its lush leaf motif is also known as the "leaf pattern." Initially made from cotton poplin, later models were improved to more tear-resistant cotton ripstop, further enhancing its functionality.
By the way, the name "ERDL" comes from the initials of the Engineer Research and Development Laboratory , a research institute of the US Army. It is a historic camo pattern familiar to military enthusiasts.
This is the ultimate remake that enhances fashion while retaining the presence of real military style. The perfect brim length is designed to blend in perfectly with your fashion.
The thick fabric, faithful to the original, fades with each wash, allowing you to experience the aging of vintage clothing.
BUZZ RICKSON'S GOLD TIGER CAMOUFLAGE BONNIE HAT - ¥9,790 (tax in)
Tiger stripe boonie hat.
This pattern is also known as the "John Wayne Pattern" because John Wayne wore it in the movie "The Green Berets." The color is originally a dark green camouflage, but this one recreates the intense fading that occurred in the hot and humid environment of Vietnam, giving it a worn-in look.
This one has a shorter brim and can be worn folded over for a more original look.
Personally, I think a plain top goes best with the BOONIE HAT.
Hats are often thought of as something that only a select few can wear, but that's not actually the case. Once you try them on, many people become addicted to them.
Even rugged military items can be redesigned by fashion brands to create a completely different impression. We confidently recommend BUZZ RICKSONS. Please take a look.
■BUZZ RICKSON'S
Founded in 1993, this brand pursues the history and pride of flight jackets. Their reproduction work is based on the MIL-SPEC standards of the time (standards established to withstand the harsh military environment), and they are meticulous about everything from the spinning of the yarn to the weaving, the materials of the fabric, the military parts, and the overall form, putting craftsmanship into each and every piece to recreate the charm of vintage flight jackets.
