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# Retro Corduroy Collaborative Headwear
Rowing Blazers and '47 Join Forces on a Headwear Capsule

By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-15 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowing-blazers-and-47
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/11/rowing-blazers-47-brand-mlb-corduroy-caps) & [rowingblazers](https://rowingblazers.com/)

Rowing Blazers and '47 work in collaboration on a new collection of headwear together. The New York City fashion imprint and Boston headwear brand deliver a range of retro caps that are designed with corduroy materials. The snapbacks in the range join the brand's Fall/Winter 2022 capsule and it marks the latest project between the two.

The two deliver a range of Soft Cord '47 HITCH caps that are made from [Rowing Blazers'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lesportsac) Italian wide-wale corduroy. There are five teams highlighterd in the capsule including "the Boston Red Sox, the [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/father-figure), the New York Mets, the [New York Yankees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/47-x-sporty-rich-new-york-yankees), and the San Francisco Giants." Each one has a traditional colorway and an alternate colorway.

Image Credit: Rowing Blazers, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/11/rowing-blazers-47-brand-mlb-corduroy-caps), [rowingblazers](https://rowingblazers.com/)

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.6/10
- Popularity: 48% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 13%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Corduroy Headwear:** There is an opportunity to explore the use of corduroy materials in the headwear industry.
- **Collaborative Capsule:** There is a trend towards fashion brands collaborating with headwear companies to produce limited edition capsule collections.
- **Retro Sports Teams Caps:** There is a demand for retro sports team caps that incorporate nostalgic elements and classic logo designs.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with headwear companies to produce unique and exclusive collections that incorporate different materials and design techniques.
- **Headwear:** Headwear companies can explore the use of different materials, such as corduroy, to add a unique touch to their products.
- **Sports Memorabilia:** There is an opportunity for sports memorabilia companies to produce retro inspired caps with classic team logos that appeal to nostalgia-seeking fans.

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