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Kangol was started in the UK by Polish immigrant Jacques Sergene (Jacob Spreiregen) in 1930. He is said to have taken the K from “knit”, the ANG from “angora” and the OL from “wool” to form his brand name Kangol. He made berets for the British military during WWII and later.

In the 1960s Kangol made the famous Beatles’ hats, and did a line designed by Mod designer Mary Quant. Kangol hats are still being made today.

Written by fuzzylizzie


from a mid 1950s beret - Courtesy of pinky-a-gogo

from a mid 1950s beret

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from a 1960s cap - Courtesy of the MerchantsofVintage

from a 1960s cap

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from a 1960s cap - Courtesy of the MerchantsofVintage

from a 1960s cap

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from a 1960s hat - Courtesy of poppysvintageclothing

from a 1960s hat

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from a 1980s furgora cap - Courtesy of pinky-a-gogo

from a 1980s furgora cap

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from a 1980s pillbox hat - Courtesy of  LeonardoDaVintage

from a 1980s pillbox hat

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from a mid 2000s hat - Courtesy of pinky-a-gogo

from a mid 2000s hat

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from a mid 2000s bermuda hat - Courtesy of pinky-a-gogo

from a mid 2000s bermuda hat

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