LIDS Hat Blog

Lids.ca is Now Open!

Many of our Canadian customers have been waiting a long time for a Lids Canadian website.  Well, my friends, the wait is over!  We are excited to announce the introduction of lids.ca!  We are pumped to offer this additional convenience for all of our hat-loving Canadians, eh!

Lids.ca will look and feel like the current Lids website; however, you'll notice a few great features that we hope will make your life easier.  

• Lids.ca displays pricing in Canadian dollars--no need for your currency converter here.
• Lids.ca offers FREE shipping to your local Canadian store.  Simply order online and choose which store you'd like to pick your order up.  We'll ship it to your local store at no cost to you and an associate will contact you when your order has arrived.
• Lids.ca rewards you with FREE ground shipping when you purchase $60 or more. 
• Lids.ca is DUTY FREE! All orders are shipped from our Canadian Distribution Center so no duty will be charged to your order.

While lids.ca offers many great new features for our Canadian customers, you'll still see the latest and greatest assortment of hats and caps and superior customer service that you've come to expect.  We're dedicated to bringing you Your Team, Your Style, Your Size!

Check out lids.ca and leave us a comment on your thoughts.  Thanks to all of our loyal customers, wherever you may be.

Lids Promo Code: Free Shipping

The holiday season is upon us and we're in the giving mood.  For a limited time only, we're giving you FREE Ground Shipping on any U.S. order.  Use Lids promo code FGSLIDS at checkout to receive your shipping discount.  Offer valid on U.S. shipments only until 11:59pm EST on 11/15/09.  Order today and use your Lids promo code to get your FREE Ground Shipping!

Neff Hats: New Releases at Lids

New to Lids for the 2009 holiday shopping season is Neff Headwear.  Neff specializes in snowboarding and skate fashion and has mainly been available in core snow/skate shops located around the world...until now!  Lids.com currently has some of the hottest new Neff hats and, if early sales are any indication, we anticipate big things out of this brand.  Here is a sampling of what we currently have:

Neff Hats: SUCKER

Neff Hats: BRAWNEE

Neff Hats: KNITS

Fresh Goods Friday: New Era Hats

This month's Fresh Goods Friday is bit of a twist on the "typical" Fresh Goods Friday hat.  The MLB Trapper is from New Era's premium line, New Era EK. 

Although New Era is known for their classic 59Fifty silhouette, this hat's superb style is showcased in the details.  Lush faux fur lines the front flip-up and dogear flaps, while New Era premium EK lining can be found on the inside of the hat.  A raised, embroidered team logo on the front flip-up and the MLB logoman on the back allow you to rep your team in style.  Two metal New Era Flags on the leftwear side finish the look and showcase true New Era authenticity. 

The dogear hats are very popular right now and this month's Fresh Goods Friday hat plays off of the same dogear or flap feature.  We hope you enjoy our spin on this month's Fresh Goods Friday hat, but if you don't, let us know.  Ultimately, we want to bring you the hats you crave.  What would you like to see in future Fresh Goods Friday designs?  Until next month...keep it fresh!

Lids Promo Code for Discounted Shipping

It's November, can you believe it?  We can't, but nonetheless, November is here and the holiday season is upon us!  To start this holiday season off right, we're offering discounted shipping.  Use Lids promo code LIDS99GROUND on your order at lids.com to receive $0.99 Ground Shipping on U.S. orders.  Offer expires at 11:59pm tonight (11/4/09) so hurry!  Use this Lids promo code to receive your discounted shipping and happy shopping!

 

Happy Birthday, Hat World!

Happy Birthday, Hat World!  Did you know that Hat World/Lids is fourteen years old today? 

To the right is the original logo known as Tipper.  The logos and names have changed over the years, but one thing remains the same...we're still offering the latest and greatest in licensed and branded headwear!

Our birthday gift to you: $0.99 U.S. Ground Shipping.  Use code LIDS99GROUND at checkout.  Expires November 4, 2009 at 11:59pm EST.  Don't forget about BOGO too.  See lids.com for details.

Thanks to all of our loyal customers and employees who have made the past fourteen years so amazing!  Cheers to many more years of awesome hats and superb customer service!

New Kangol Hats

Beginning November 5th, Lids and Kangol will be teaming up to showcase several amazing new hats.  Kangol has worked their magic and produced three new styles that will surely be the talk of the town.  The featured styles are the Lockerbie Plaid Ivy, A.F.P. Plaid Ivy, and Basket 504 Ivy.  All Lids stores will also be loaded with the always popular Kangol Wool Ivy. Below is a sneak peak of the styles included in this promotion.

Will you be donning one of the new Kangol hats?  Which one is your favorite?  What other designs would you like to see on your ivy cap?

LOCKERBIE PLAID IVY

A.F.P. PLAID IVY

BASKET 504 IVY

WOOL IVY

Sneak Peak: New Era Fresh Goods Friday

It's November and the start of a new month which can only mean one thing...a new Fresh Goods Friday release is just around the corner.  And while it may be around the corner for most people, we've got a special sneak peak for all of our Lids Blog readers.  Hey, it's nice to know people -- we take care of our VIP Blog customers!

Without further ado...here's your first look at the November Fresh Goods Friday release, the MLB Trapper.  Not only is this the sickest winter look, but it's super warm too.  Whether you're wearing it for style or warmth (or both), this cap is sure to trap some hotties.   Even Jay-Z rocked a similar style in his music video Empire State of Mind (snapshot below).  And, of course, if it's good enough for the guy who "made the Yankee hat more famous than a Yankee can," it's good enough for me.

The MLB Trapper is a solid black New Era trapper hat that originated from New Era's EK premium headwear line.  The cap features faux fur on the dogear flaps and on the flip-up front.  The New Era cap has a solid black, raised embroidery team logo on the front panel, MLB logoman on the back, and two metal New Era flags on the left-wear side.  This is a limited edition hat and will only be available at select stores in the following teams: New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers. 

**Use the team links above to purchase your MLB Trapper before they're available to the general public!

Knit Hats: Are you ready for the cold?

At Lids we take pride in offering the biggest and best selection of cold weather headwear styles in the market.  Whether you prefer to show support for your favorite team or just want to make a fashion statement, we have it all!!!  Visit lids.com or your local LIDS store to see what's new for this winter.  Here is a sampling of some our hot new styles....

TEAM STYLES

BRANDS

FASHION

Scarves and Celebs

Scarves continue to be everywhere.  In fact, there's an entire blurb on celebrities and scarves on whosdatedwho.com which demonstrates not only all the different celebs who are rocking fashion scarves but also the numerous ways to wear them. 

Scarves can be knotted in a number of different ways:

Wrapped around the neck:

Draped around the neck:

Or worn in a bandana fashion:

It really doesn't matter how you wear a scarf just don't be caught in the cold without one.  Check out lids.com for our latest fashion addition...the scarf! 

So Lids Readers, how do you wear your scarves? 

Major League Gaming Hats Coming Soon

Lids Blog Readers--Have you ever heard of the only digital sports league in America? Well for those of you who haven't it's Major League Gaming or MLG.

Major League Gaming, founded in 2002, is a North American professional video gaming league.  Not only does MLG host video game battles online for thousands of gamers, but the MLG Pro Circuit features a multi-city, live competition tour for video game enthusiasts throughout the United States and Canada.  MLG has even had tournaments broadcast on national television, ESPN.com and other prominent broadband websites. 

Lids has jumped on board with MLG. On November 15, 2009, four exclusive MLG hat styles will be available in select Lids stores and online at lids.com.  Below is a sneak peak for three of the four hat styles that will be available.  Check out the Lids locations that will be carrying these exclusive MLG hats here.

To find out more info about Major League Gaming and Lids' exclusive MLG hats, check out this video.  They talk about the hats around the 6:31 mark.  Happy Gaming!

210 Premium Fitted Blank Hat by Flexfit

Check out this great blank hat by Flexfit called the 210 Premium Fitted.  This has the look of a fitted hat, but it stretches to fit most hat sizes.  The S/M fits 6 7/8 through 7 1/4 and the L/X fits 7 1/4 through 7 5/8. 

We carry multiple colorways including solid and two-toned styles. I think this a great blank cap if you are on a budget and are looking for a less expensive blank hat.

If you have not seen this blank hat yet, it is made from quality materials and put together with the same standards as the other Flexfit products.

LIDS has a great selection of blank hats and caps in the latest styles and colors. Get all your blank hats, caps and apparel only at lids.com™!

So Lids Readers, do you wear your blank hats blank or do you make your blank hat a custom hat by adding custom embroidery at lids.com or your local Lids store?  What hats have you designed recently? 

NEW ROCKSTAR ENERGY HATS

New to LIDS are three Rockstar Energy drink collaborative efforts with Fox Racing and Metal Mulisha.  All three styles just hit stores and are expected to be big sellers heading into the holiday season.  Check them out below.....

HURLEY PROMO

Hurley and Lids are teaming up for a huge in-store promo featuring one of the hottest new styles in the Branded Action category, the Hurley Hard Device.  This pre-curve flex style features a unique all over print with a Hurley script running along the side.  This style is a Lids exclusive, so you better act fast before it's too late.  Check out the pics below.....

HURLEY HATS: HARD DEVICE FLEX

 

Lids Friends and Family Hat Sale

What can we say...we love our loyal Friends!  Simply print and present the coupon below and get hats on the cheap.  We hope to see you this weekend! 

Lids Readers, what hat are you going to pick up this weekend?  Perhaps a new NFL knit or an MLB Postseason hat?  Whatever it is that you're looking for this weekend, stop by Lids: Your Team, Your Style, Your Size!

Trend Watch: Top Ten Best-Selling Hat Styles at Lids

Welcome to a new feature on the Lids Blog, where we report to you on the Top Ten Best-Selling Hats and Hat Styles at lids.com.  Today, we'll present the top sellers by Hat Style. 

For the week of September 20th, Lids customers were feeling nostalgic, making our MLB Coop collection the best-selling style.  As we told you last week on the blog, we just brought these hats back and added additional styles.  It proved a popular move.

1.  New Era MLB Coop

     

 

2.  59Fifty MLB C-Dub

         

 

3.  New Era MLB Authentic Collection

        

 

4.  New Era MLB Twisted

      

 

5.  New Era NCAA 2-Tone 59Fifty

      

 

6.  Twins NCAA Franchise

        

 

7.  Twins MLB Franchise

     

 

8.  New Era MLB Black & White

     

 

9.  Nike MLB Wool Classic

      

 

10.  New Era NCAA AC 59Fifty

        

Remember to check back and find out what individual hats Lids.com customers are buying the most.  Will your hat or team make the best seller list?  What's your favorite cap style and what do you think will rule the charts next time?  Give us your feedback below.

Save Money on Your Baseball Hats!

We love our customers and are constantly looking for ways to say a great big THANK YOU for your loyalty.  In an effort to let you know how much we appreciate the opportunity to hook you up with the sickest hats, we're  offering a special one day only discount.  Today only, take 25% off regularly priced merchandise at lids.com.  This offer excludes clearance merchandise and cannot be combined with any other offer.  Visit Lids on Facebook to get the lids.com promotion code.  Promotion code must be used at checkout.

Don't miss out on this special one day only event.  Offer ends at 11:59pm EST on 9/28/09.  The only thing better than awesome hats...is awesome hats for less moolah!

New Era 59Fifty Coop Hats are Back!

We've had a ton of customers ask us to bring back the MLB Coop 59Fifty by New Era and we've listened!  Not only have we brought this 59Fifty back, but we've added additional styles.  Now you can find even more of these vintage inspired 59Fifty hats at lids.com.  The majority of the hats in this collection feature past logos or were once worn on-field by the team. These hats are vintage inspired, but there's nothing out-of-date with this 59Fifty!

So Lids Readers, what do you think about the collection?  Which one is your favorite?  What other styles would you like to see back? 

DC SHOES PROMO

Starting Thursday, September 24th, DC Shoes and Lids are teaming up for a special promotion highlighting the latest and greatest from DC Shoes.  Here is a sneak peak into some hot new DC Shoes styles you will see at a store near you.

DC SHOES LOOK AT IT FLEX

DC SHOES HAMMY FLEX

DC SHOES GOOBER FLEX

tokidoki hats from New Era @ LIDS.COM !!

Now available at lids.com are tokidoki hats!  Tokidoki means "sometimes" in Japanese. This Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand was created in 2005 by Italian artist Simone Legno.

There are many tokidoki characters and most of them belong to their own distinct worlds inside of tokidoki. Below are some of the characters featured on the caps.

The Cactus Friends include Sandy, Sabochan, Bastardino, Polpettina, Bruttino, Carina, and the Cactus Pups Series

The Moofia include Mozzarella, Bulleto, Leche, Latte, Mou Mou, Soy, Choco and more

Adios & Ciao Ciao The Grim Reaper and his girlfriend

Skeletrino & Skeletrina

Bruttino & Carina

Captain Coco

 

So Lids Readers, what do you think of tokidoki?  Are you familiar with the line?  What character are you most like? 

The Cactus Friends include Sandy, Sabochan, Bastardino, Polpettina, Bruttino, Carina, and the Cactus Pups Series

The Moofia include Mozzarella, Bulleto, Leche, Latte, Mou Mou, Soy, Choco and more

Adios & Ciao Ciao The Grim Reaper and his girlfriend

Skeletrino & Skeletrina

Bruttino & Carina

Captain Coco

 

So Lids Readers, what do you think of tokidoki?  Are you familiar with the line?  What character are you most like? 

Fashion Hats and Fedoras at the US Open

The US Open Tennis Championships have been a hot spot for celebrities recently.  With so many photographers around, celebs have been working hard to look fashionable without being too overdone.  The celebrities in attendance have been sporting all the latest fashion looks...including fashion hats!  Here are just a few of the celebs that were rockin' hats and lookin' good.

Actress Nicole Kidman and hubby/musician Keith Urban look on while enjoying some tennis action.  Kidman is seen wearing a fedora with oversized sunglasses.  Looking casual and sophisticated, like Nicole, is easy with fedoras and trilbys. 

(Right) Seann Williams Scott, best known as Stifler from the 1999 movie American Pie, was seen sporting a military style hat at the US Open.  This military hat has just enough style to take a look from boring basics to effortlessly trendy.  Scott has amped up his look by adding a simple military cap to his plaid shirt and jeans.

(Below) Famed singer Tony Bennett sat with a posh group (Ralph Lauren is right above him) at the US Open.  Bennett looked polished, yet relaxed with the addition of a white driver's cap to his navy blue suit and tie.  Over 50 years after Bennett's first album (Because of You, July 1952), Bennett still looks fresh!

 

Lids Readers, do you have a favorite fashion hat or fashion style that you like to wear?  Whose look do you like best: Nicole, Sean or Tony's?  Celebrity fashion always seems to infiltrate "everyday wear" for us "normal people," but this is one look we can wrap our head's around!

New Era Blank hats now available on lids.com

It's been a while since I've blogged but wanted to make you all aware that the New Era Solids are now available on lids.com.  It's the perfect hat for those of you who love the classic 59Fifty shape but don't want to rock a specific brand or team.  Check 'em out!

                                                

Michael Jordan Baseball Hats: Paying Homage to His Airness

It's all been but a formality - but on Friday, September 11th, Michael Jordan will finally be officially inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.  Most would agree that number 23 is the greatest basketball player of all time, but his impact on the sport might actually be less than his impact on the sports apparel world.

While some could make a legitimate argument that Jordan isn't the greatest hoops player ever, there may be no argument against him being the greatest pitchman of all time. Among his several marketing accomplishments, Jordan is probably most known for elevating Nike into one of the most recognized and richest brands in the world.  MJ's influence is so powerful that Nike gave him his own Jordan Brand line of gear featuring his familiar Jumpman logo. 

Before conquering the world, Jordan began crafting his legend at North Carolina, making Tar Heel Blue a championship color.  He then graduated to the NBA to create more highlight reels and build a dynasty in a Chicago Bulls uniform, turning red and black into the most sought-after color combination in the fashion world.  The popularity of the Jordan-Bulls look got so big, it was speculated that the world's supply of red thread was in danger.

While most would like the forget the Michael Jordan baseball experiment, he no doubt helped inspire sales of Chicago White Sox and Birmingham Barons Hats before returning to the Bulls.

Jordan's third act on the court in D.C. was not much more memorable than his baseball venture, but he did make the Washington Wizards a fashionable item for a short time, if not a playoff contender. These days, Jordan is a part-time owner of the Charlotte Bobcats, but he hasn't used his status as a marketing icon for the team, staying mostly behind the scenes. It'll be interesting to see if that changes. 

So...Lids readers, how much homage are you paying to His Airness these days? Do you have a favorite Michael Jordan-inspired hat - maybe something you might match with your Air Jordan sneakers? He hasn't played in the NBA since 2003, but do you still want to want to Be Like Mike? 

Drumroll, please...and the winners are...

Thanks to all who entered the Lids Gift Card Giveaway.  We were overwhelmed with the number of entries we received and will be holding more contests and sweepstakes in the future. 

Be sure to visit often, you just never know where or when we're going to post a special offer or host a contest.  Stop by Twitter, Facebook, the Lids Blog or Stay Connected by email to get the 411 on the latest happenings.

Thanks again to those hat-lovers who entered and congrats to our winners.

                            Grand Prize:        Jamar S. from California

                            Second Prize:     Ammon C. from Washington

                            Third Prize:         Justin S. from Florida

                            Fourth Prize:       Cheryl P. from Mississippi

                            Fifth Prize:          Leah L. from Arizona

*All winners have been notified by email.

LIDS Gift Card Giveaway

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We are also excited to announce our presence on Facebook and Twitter.  Be sure to check out these new outlets to receive VIP access and live updates.  You can also get backstage access and help us cater to your wants and needs by telling us your preferences in our Stay Connected center. 

Don't forget to stop by Facebook and sign up for the LIDS Gift Card Giveaway. Again, thanks for being a member of the loyal LIDS community!  We look forward to continued conversations with hat lovers everywhere!

 

NEW RELEASES - ACTION SPORTS - AUGUST

ALPINESTARS HATS

Alpinestars Top Riders 210 Flex.  This flatbill style features a raised A-Star center logo over an all-over tonal print.  Top Riders is available in black and white.

 

FOX RACING HATS

Fox Racing Explosion Flatbill Flex.  This style features an offset Foxhead logo over an all-over print that matches directly to the summer apparel line.  The Explosion is available in black/white/yellow and black/gray/red.  A new color, black/white/blue, will be hitting stores in September. 

DC SHOES HATS

DC Shoes R & X Flex.  This colorblock style features an offset oversized DC logo.  The R & X is available in red/white and black/white.

 

SKIN INDUSTRIES HATS

Skin Industries Hatch Flex.  This style features both the Skin script and corporate babe offset over an all over tribal print.  The Skin Hatch is only available in black.

Rockstar Hart and Huntington Hats

Race over to lids.com or select LIDS stores and pick up the Rockstar Hart and Huntington Moto Hats.

This Rockstar Hart and Huntington hat was only available track side...until now!  Get your cap today at lids.com and party like a rock star with the Rockstar Hart and Huntington Moto hat!  

X GAMES XV

Starting Thursday X-Games 15 will begin its annual high wire act at Staples Center in Los Angeles.  All the big stars will be in attendance as well as the iconic brands, DC Shoes, Fox Racing, Metal Mulisha and Hurley which serve as the backbone for the Action sports industry.  Coverage begins Thursday at 8pm on ESPN. 

Check out LIDS to get all the latest Action sports headwear styles. 

Coming soon to a LIDS near you

Check out this video clip of DC Shoes co-founder and rally car icon, Ken Block.  He is shown in his new Subaru Impreza smashing thru an airstrip.

LIDS will be releasing a collaboration in mid-October featuring DC Shoes/Monster/Subaru that matches directly to his new ride.  Here is a sneak peak at this crazy, new style. In the meantime, visit LIDS to get all the latest DC hats!

No Bad Ideas Now at LIDS

New to LIDS are two new styles from No Bad Ideas Clothing Company.  No Bad Ideas is a fashion headwear company that specializes in street level trends while providing the always popular fashion stash pocket located inside the hat.  Until now, these styles could only be found exclusively at street-level boutiques.  These styles are available at limited LIDS locations and lids.com.   

ADIDAS SUMMER PLAIDS

Just in time for summer fun, these Adidas plaid flex styles will give you the right look whether you're hanging at the beach, chilling with your friends, or coming correct on casual Friday.  Check them out at Lids.com or your local Lids location.

MORE ADIDAS STYLES

Deegan knows rally racing?

Freestyle MX superstar Brian Deegan announces his intention to race rally cars in the 2009 X Games.  Given his track record, I imagine it will be a huge success!

BRIAN DEEGAN BIO

Via Metal Mulisha

NEW RELEASES - ACTION SPORTS - JUNE

METAL MULISHA HATS

Metal Mulisha Rockstar Team hat.  The first of its kind, this mash-up style combines the bad boys of Metal Mulisha with Rockstar energy drink forming a very edgy look that will be the envy of every kid on the street.

DC SHOES HATS

DC Shoes Fatter New Era fitted.  The all-over print matches directly to their apparel line, creating a very tight look.  This is available in black/blue and red/white.

FOX RACING HATS

Fox Racing Sovereign flex style.  The screened images from this style are similar to images on t-shirts in their apparell line.  This is available in white, black, red, yellow, and green.

FAMOUS HATS

Famous Family flex.  This hat stands for everything "Famous."  The family logo symbolizes all members of the Famous Stars and Straps family.  This style is available in black, white, and red.