Wool 504
The flat cap that turned Kangol into shorthand for modern headwear.
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Story & heritage
Kangol identifies the Wool 504 as its original cap, first introduced in 1954. The house says the style takes its name from the numbered hat block used to create the shape, making the model number itself part of the product mythology.
The 504 sits inside Kangol's broader postwar rise from beret specialist to global headwear name. On the official brand timeline, Kangol traces its roots to Basque berets in 1918 and to the KANGOL name in 1938; the 504 became the flat-cap expression of that heritage.
Materials & craft
Official product details describe a seamless wool-felt construction with a classic cap fit, a 1 3/4-inch peak, and an unlined interior. The embroidered kangaroo sits at the back, so the silhouette stays clean from the front while still carrying an immediate house signature.
How to choose & style
This is the easiest Kangol entry point: dark wool reads almost tailored, while brighter colors lean more music-scene and streetwear. Wear it low and forward for the most classic line, or slightly back when you want the brim to feel lighter around the face.
