Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Ed Hardy Caps Capitalized On The Tattoo Trend Of Today

By Seth Angelini

Ed Hardy caps combine the "King of Jeans" style and marketing ability with the famed designs of the "Godfather of Modern Tattoo." Christian Audigier had a concept that included the work of Don Ed Hardy, a renowned tattooist and artist based in San Francisco, and Honolulu from whom Audigier took inspiration from over the last 30 years. The two joined forces and created Ed Hardy caps, along with the Ed Hardy clothing and shoe lines. The major surprise of the Ed Hardy line was the unbelievable demand for the Ed Hardy cap. However, saying it is a cap is an understatement, because the Ed Hardy cap is truly a work of art.

The basic design is the original trucker cap with the mesh in the back and the polyester or cotton front panel. The designs portrayed on the Ed Hardy cap include the designs from the flash, print, paintings, and drawing of Don Ed Hardy. The Ed Hardy caps also bear the Ed Hardy logo to show the cap is a real Ed Hardy cap.

When Ed Hardy clothes line says trucker cap, they really mean trucker cap, like the ones seen on farmers and truckers that are stained and dirty from hard work and sweat. The difference is that Christian Audigier has taken his trucker caps to the next level of sophistication and created something new. Ed Hardy caps are available in a basic cap, rhinestone cap, specialty cap and the very special kids cap.

The embroidered trucker caps, called basic Ed hardy caps, portray designs that incorporate the western idea of tattoo with the eastern concept of tattoo. Some Ed Hardy caps have skulls and flowers, while others show dragons and Asian scenes.

The Ed Hardy caps that shimmer with life are the rhinestone Ed Hardy caps. The designs are imprinted on the front cloth panel of the Ed Hardy cap and accentuated with rhinestones of differing sizes. Depending on the design and size of the rhinestones used, the design shimmers and shines and truly stands out from all other caps at this time. Ed Hardy rhinestone caps are unique and glamorous.

The specialty Ed Hardy cap has the design embroidered on the front panel of the cap. Some of the designs actually flow down on to the brim of the cap, while others have accessories adorning the brim such as chains or metal studs, and sometimes a few rhinestones. Each one is a Don Ed Hardy design perfectly portrayed on fabric.

It is hard to believe that the trucker caps are making a come back with the Ed Hardy cap. But the truth is that many celebrities including Madonna, Brittney Spears, and Miley Cyrus all have the Ed Hardy caps and other items from the Ed Hardy line. The Ed Hardy cap and clothing line is all the rage, and while they are really just trucker caps, the Ed Hardy cap add a touch of flair that is like no other.

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