RARE Deadstock Vintage 1990s Starter Navy Blue Snapback Hat

RARE Deadstock Vintage 1990s Starter Navy Blue Snapback Hat - super soft material, not sure if wool or felt like material but really comfortable

Starter snapback hats were a popular fashion item in the 1990s. One of the most iconic examples is the character of Nino Brown, played by Wesley Snipes in the 1991 film "New Jack City." Brown's black Starter snapback became a symbol of his ruthless drug empire and his street credibility.

Starter snapback hats were a favorite accessory of hip-hop artists like Tupac Shakur, who often paired them with oversized jerseys and baggy jeans. Rappers such as Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J, and Nas were also known for sporting Starter hats in their music videos and public appearances.

Starter hats were a staple of athletes, NBA stars like Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal were frequently seen wearing Starter snapbacks during interviews and public events. NFL quarterbacks like Brett Favre and Troy Aikman also wore Starter hats on the sidelines.