I worked at a boat shop for a season, and although I was a total poser, the lifestyle the other employees had was very appealing–long hair, hang loose attitude, athletic passion, sun beat skin, and of course their chilled out style. There is something about the skater/surfer/snowboarder style that has always been appealing to me. Maybe it was growing up during Tony Hawk’s peak and playing his Nintendo 64 games, maybe it was the major crush I had on Ryan Sheckler in middle school, or maybe it’s because it just really is cool. That’s why I love that The Baby Cubby is offering some of that hang loose style with Binky Bro Headwear.
Binky Bro is a company that makes surf/skate/snow style hats primarily for babies and toddlers, but there are also adult sizes for some of their rad hats so you don’t have to feel left out. The founders Matt and Rachel started their business after they had their first son. The only hats that they could find for their new son were not their vibe and rarely fit right.
Their family is very involved in the surf/skate/snow community. They hope that their apparel encourages parents to introduce their children to the surf, skate, and snow activities. Because of this they ensure that their hats reflect the lifestyle they are branding. In fact they say their hats are not just apparel, but also its own lifestyle. GO BIG. GO EPIC. WEAR BinkyBro! Not only do they make the cutest hats, but they also started an infertility foundation called Legends are Born Everyday. They pledge to donate $25,000/year to help families in need of infertility treatments. After they struggled with infertility they wanted to give back. “Kids are epic, but their price doesn’t have to be.”
Some of the hats that they make are snapbacks, sun hats, bucket hats, and beanies. They all come with the same amount of style you’ll be stoked about. And don’t worry just because they are Binky “Bro” doesn’t mean they don’t have something for your little dudettes too. They have a line called Binky Babe just for them. The Baby Cubby is lucky to have some of these gnarly styles in our store and online.
Here are a few of my favorites:
Akala “Binky Babe” Bucket Hat
Uluwatu Hat – Charcoal
Sunset Cliffs Hat – Mauve
Fakie Hat – Blue
Kandui Hat – Beige
Binky Bro really does have it figured out in the child hat sector of retail. How cute would these be for even a baby shower gift?! Super unique and full of style.
For more adorable child apparel go to babycubby.com.