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=SnapBack (Hat)=

History
The hat model says to have been around since the mid-1900. It does not have a specific origin, though it contains many features of the distinguished Baseball hat as well as the perpetual ceremonial hat (given to players at champion trophy presentations). In 1954 Ball players in the US adapted the new-modeled snap hat, which had a rim that was flat instead of bent (Baseball hat) as a part of their uniform. It became more and more trendy in fashion, which eventually led to teams embedded their colors on the hats. Snapbacks were produced and sold in the 80’s by an unknown hat maker who owned the majority of the snapback business then and controlled the popular designs. Rapper and hip-hoppers like Tupac Shakur, DrDre and Ice Cube during the early 90’s were advertising snapbacks and increased its trend through their album covers and music videos and movies. Today it’s worn by all kinds of people, in fashion and as part of various players merchandize contracts; though demanded part of any sports uniform.

Design
The height of the hat is different, usually starts from tip of the ear to the top of the head, depending on how it’s worn. A bendable rim with about 6-8 seems as a featured detail around the rim. Sticker on the rim to represent the brand name. Six equaled placed air holes at the top of the hat on each triangular piece of fabric. Button at the top of the hat, where the fabric joins. The logo at the front of the hat is usually outlined in a different color than the hat to create contrast. The sides are usually designed with smaller logos or none. The back of the hat usually has a miniature logo similar to the one at the front. Underneath this logo, there’s a snap which the user can adjust the size of the hat to the size of their head.

Advertisement
Over the past year, the Hip-hop industry has had a major impact of promoting snapbacks. Snapbacks are advertised in music videos, lyrics, images, interviews, billboards etc. over the recent year celebrities have used snapbacks as a key feature to their fashion trends. More and more fans have adapted this tendency and the snapback usage has increased more and more. Chris Brown and Tyga are the younger generation within the Hip-hop industry. They advertise snapbacks in both their lyrics and music video. ‘’Snapbacks Back, Snapback Back.’’ This is a song where snapbacks are advertised through music. Wiz Khalifa is another rapper who doesn’t necessarily rap about snapbacks, but instead use them in his fashion trends and in most of his music videos (The Thrill, Roll Up etc.)