Location: 1250 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Stash has been a hub for the hat community in Chicago for many years now. Run by the great Ty Matthus, the store sells all sorts of streetwear items like shoes and clothing. There is one thing though that sets them apart from other clothing stores, and that is the hats. Custom New Era 59Fifty hats have drawn the entire hat culture in Chicago. Although we are not as big as New York or Los Angeles, the quality and sense of belonging still competes. I have bought multiple hats from here and I love every single one of them for different reasons.
Pittsburg Drop
Hat Description:
- Vegas gold crown
- Black visor
- Vintage Pirates button
- White P front logo
- Clemente side patch and back patch
- Black sweatband, and a green UV
- Heroes Pin
Being Puerto Rican, this hat instantly grabbed my attention. The amount of detail and patches on this hat makes it very unique and never been done before. Roberto Clemente was one of my inspirations growing up playing baseball because of my sense of connection to his Puerto Rican heritage. I typically do not like the tan hats with a black brim, but this one has meaningful design choices. I also appreciate the back patch being something else besides the MLB logo.