You Can Now Own the Waxed Cotton Cap That Quint Wears in ‘Jaws’
You ever watched Jaws, and caught yourself thinking, “By George, that Quint sure is one hell of a style icon”? Us, neither. But as it turns out, that grizzled ol’ salty dog sure did know his way around some quality headwear. Your proof: this stellar, supremely versatile recreation of the shark hunter’s waxed cotton cap.
A collaboration between online menswear guide Heddels and Brooklyn label Knickerbocker MFG, the Quint cap is a waxed cotton five-panel cap that’ll keep your noggin feeling warm and looking fresh throughout the nastier months ahead. It comes complete with a couple of handy pockets on the front of the crown, and a truly on-point salmon leather strap. You read that right — salmon leather. It looks as rad as it sounds:
You can read more about the why’s and how’s of the hat here, or simply go ahead and purchase one here. Only 100 were produced, so act quick.
(Oh, right, I almost forgot — this is a Jaws-related article. Um, just add in your own lazy joke about “needing a bigger boat” here, please.)
