{"title":"The Papa Core.","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Papa Core is a collection based around the classic must haves of the cap world. \u003cbr\u003eAuthentic styles made over for a new age with meticulous Japanese manufacturing precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the best styles from the past 13 years, the Papa Core is the building block for all cap enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chesty-cap","title":"Chesty Cap","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNEW RESTOCK!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhen the 1st Marine Division came down to Australia for furlough and refit after six hard months on the Guadalcanal campaign trail the Papa was there to lend a hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll new ‘Chesty Caps’, were outfitted to the ‘Old Breed’. Tough resilient and worn with a raggedy ass turn up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOlive Drab HBT with all natural Japanese canvas visor liner to create an authentic flip of consequence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e- Medium 57-58cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Large 59-60cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-XLarge 61-62cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e- Quick warm water soak, towel dry, wear till dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAPA NUI","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":42493010510023,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":42493010575559,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":45691809071303,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7930\/products\/1DA10302-C41D-43E0-AFF1-85713E2525A7.jpg?v=1658622318"},{"product_id":"a-3-1940-model-1st-edition-cap","title":"A-3 1940 model 1st Edition Cap.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Atoll’s finest hits paydirt of the not so general issue!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThanks to my good friend @themajorstailor,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eI’ve managed to get my hands on WWII gold. The rarest form of cap. A cap so unusual that most would never know of its issue. This is the 1940, pre war contract of the A-3, an experimental release that bridges the gap between the late 1930’s flat cap style of the A-2 and the ubiquitous WWII mechanics cap we all know and love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 1940 contract cap has been painstakingly recreated here in a limited edition piece that’s fully crafted in Japan in the best production facilities available. It’s unique lace front draws inspiration from American outdoor wear and is an early attempt at production proficiency for multiple sizing and custom fitting whilst it’s fabrication is a direct nod to the herringbone twill dominance that replaced indigo denim at around this same period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis style was too rare and too good to hold off on releasing and so it’s being offered as an early 2023 delivery. Available in medium, large and x-large this is the last word In WWII caps and comes to you from the top kick in head wear, Papa Nui.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAPA NUI","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":42933889499335,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":42933889532103,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large","offer_id":42933889564871,"sku":"","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7930\/products\/145C029E-9586-43B5-8FEE-54864BA4B57A.jpg?v=1670095670"},{"product_id":"hell-cat","title":"Hell Cat Frog Camo","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Hell Cat cap is 10 years in the making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom is nascent form as the first cap I ever did with John Lofgren in Japan, the Corsair Cap ( 2013) was the beginning. Over a decade and more has been spent refining the silhouette, subtle changes made from a hundred small observations, and now I have the Hell Cat Cap. Built for the fight to hades and back and tough enough to withstand the netherworld of battle on the campaign trail, the Hell Cat is realized in WWII USMC Frogskin Camouflage and also in a new edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Hell Cat is deep and balanced through crown so as not to create a pinch at the top. The visor is 8cm or 3 1\/4” long, wide and square and takes its shape directly from period USN caps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Hell Cat Cap is a Zero killer! It a millinery version of its rugged namesake the F6F, and is set to be the dominant cap covering the skies over the Atoll. Remember the Hell Cat, No Cap tougher!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium 57-58cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLarge 59-60cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eX-Large 61-62cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAPA NUI","offers":[{"title":"Medium \/ Frog Camo","offer_id":43468427657415,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Frog Camo","offer_id":43468427690183,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large \/ Frog Camo","offer_id":43468427722951,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7930\/files\/IMG_6953.jpg?v=1698622859"},{"product_id":"he-ll-cat-olive-drab-edition","title":"Hell Cat Olive Drab edition.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHell Cat Olive Drab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eALL NEW RESTOCK incoming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Papa’s hero piece. My first cap style released over a decade ago and still a classic. No cap tougher! Rugged HBT Twill in a timeless Aviators style made popular in the late war years and early 50’s when the realisation was reached that maximum protection from the suns harmful rays was all important in being able to successfully engaged the enemy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e-100% cotton herringbone twill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e-Army duck canvas visor liner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e-sizes M-57-58 L-59-60 XL-61-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e-Made in Japan by John Lofgren Boot maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAPA NUI","offers":[{"title":"Medium 57-58cm","offer_id":44756462043335,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 59-60cm","offer_id":44756462076103,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large 61-62cm","offer_id":44756462108871,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7930\/files\/IMG_7105.jpg?v=1734381881"},{"product_id":"papa-a-3","title":"Papa A-3","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Papa A-3.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn every airfield from the coral runways of the South Pacific to the muddied strips of embattled Europe , Combat Crews of the Army Air Forces wear the Papa A-3 designated caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTough and combat ready for daily raids over Axis skies, the Papa A-3 is the perfect choice every time .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing new visor modifications and adding an Army Duck cloth into the liner produces superior vision and more customised styling options. No cheap re-enactors repro, this is the best A-3 money can buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a patch and customise your A-3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Fully crafted in Japan by John Lofgren Bootmaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Sizes M-57-58cm L-59-60cm XL-61-62cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-100% cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Army duck canvas visor lining for superior styling options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAPA NUI","offers":[{"title":"Medium 57-58cm","offer_id":45123798794439,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 59-60cm","offer_id":45123798827207,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X Large 61-62cm","offer_id":45123798859975,"sku":"","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7930\/files\/IMG_0750.heic?v=1749530640"},{"product_id":"maquis-cap","title":"Maquis Cap.","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnofficially issued to the French Maquis via the OSS and the Papa Nui Cap Co, this beautiful lined winter wool cap has a dark olive hue, perfect as a natural camouflage in the rural Gallic terrain. Essentially a clandestine cap that allows others in the know to acknowledge fellow members of the underground and allowing downed Allied Pilots to instantly recognize friendlies. First issued by Jack Hemingway to a trusted cadre of French resistance fighters and later becoming a recognized sign of all freedom fighters and enemies of the Axis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Olive wool outer with khaki olive poplin lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Japan made by the John Lofgren Boot maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Sizes medium 57cm-58cm Large 59cm-60cm X-Large 61cm-62cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAPA NUI","offers":[{"title":"Medium 57-58cm","offer_id":45691864481991,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large 59-60cm","offer_id":45691864514759,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"X-Large 61-62cm","offer_id":45691864547527,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7930\/files\/IMG_8587.heic?v=1761614049"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7930\/collections\/IMG_4317.jpg?v=1765341909","url":"https:\/\/papanuicapco.com\/en-gb\/collections\/the-papa-core.oembed","provider":"PAPA NUI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}