Arriving press from the USA dug into their new lodgings in downtown Saigon and reported on the war from the comfort of teak verandah chairs and ice cold drinks. Very few had the moxie to go seek out the VC in his jungle hideouts, preferring to glean 'skewed' news from local sources like , Pham Xuan An, who representing Time and Rueters was eventually post war, outed as being a Communist double agent.
Some from of the crew from Newsweek went down the road to visit Nguyen and Mamasan. The mom and pop set up down on Dong Khoi street, copied the very storied visors bought by the Newsweek staff and made them over into something a little more befitting the surroundings, equal parts in the field and mixed memento. The visors quickly became popular and were often seen in forward operations worn by Advisors and such.
-gold tiger print camo @eastasiasupplyco
-one size fits most with adjustable buckle and strap.
-custom Vietnam Montagnard tape adornment.
*With a long sartorial history that stretches back to the earliest tennis starts like 1920’s talent Helen Wills, and then author Ernest Hemingway’s days in Michigan and Idaho in the late 1950's, my particular fascination with visors harkens back to the early revival during surf comps in the mid 70’s and 80's when promotional visors were au-riguer. Judges in their tower chairs and contestants on the sand were equally sheltered by these wonderfully practical sunshades. No closed spaces for the heat to build up in the crown and yet still maintaining maximum sun protection. Everyone wore one back in the day and now Papa Nui explores his coastal heritage whilst referencing that golden age of beach life. Think Smirnoff Pro 1974 and the Pro Junior 1978 and the Stubbies Classic 1985 surf contests.
What a splendid garment exceptionally well made as you would expect from the combination on Papa's imagination leveraging Japanese craftmanship. Has Allowed me to cosplay as a French UDT in Indochine in the now sub-tropical Norfolk Broads. I now need a beach-side frogskin pair of short 😉
Hands down, the nicest hat I’ve ever owned. It shipped and arrived quickly, especially considering I live in the U.S. Their customer service was fantastic, and the hat fits perfectly. Mega win for me!
Huge fan of Papa's "U.S. Armed Forces Fly Fishing Club" paraphernalia items (patches and buttons). Not just because I fly fish but because these items directly link to an actual informal fly fishing club started by my Area IV Commander at Camp Walker in Daegu, Republic of Korea back in 2007. These patches (and buttons) precisely hit the nostalgia "feels" for me from that time period. And, the sewing & lettering on the the patches precisely mimics the style used then by Korean merchants who had side hustles making custom military patches and sewing for U.S. Forces Korea personnel garrisoned on the Peninsula.
Fly Fishing members club patch
Ed
Will you pls make more of the sub hunter caps?
Hell Cat Olive Drab edition.
Justin
Easily the best hat I have ever worn
I lucked out and found one second hand. Never heard of the brand, but I like duck camo, so I took a chance.
Man, I put this hat on and was blown away. So comfortable, such high quality and such a slick fit.
I have a low crown and this fits just right, not coming down on my ears at all. Absolutely perfect and I will 100% be buying another hat in the future
Hell Cat Frog Camo
Will F.
Fantastic cap!
Second cap from Papa and couldn’t be happier!
Hell Cat Olive Drab edition.
Bryce
Years of unmatched wearing enjoyment.
I’ve been wearing Papa Nui hats for years, from the Denim Devastator to my most recent purchases, and nothing quite compares to the quality, craftsmanship, and enjoyment I get from wearing them.
