Before it was everywhere, the Kangol bucket hat had a defining ambassador: LL Cool J. From the mid-1980s on, the Queens rapper made the Kangol — often a plush red bucket, sometimes worn backwards — a cornerstone of hip-hop style. If one artist put Kangol on the map, it was LL.
And Kangol is a brand we carry, so the look is easy to get.
The Furgora bucket — his signature
LL's most iconic Kangol is the plush, fuzzy Furgora bucket — soft, bold, and unmistakable, especially in red.
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Kangol Furgora Bucket Hat — the plush angora-blend bucket that defined LL's look, available in a standout scarlet.
The everyday Kangol bucket
For a cleaner, everyday version, the classic Kangol bucket is the one you'll reach for on repeat.
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Kangol Bermuda Bucket Hat — the lightweight, breathable Kangol bucket in the brand's signature shape.
A fan of the brand? See how Samuel L. Jackson wears his Kangol, too.
Get the fit right
A bucket should sit comfortably around the head — check our hat sizing guide, then explore the full bucket hat collection at Fedoras.com.
Fedoras.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by LL Cool J or Kangol. Style references are provided for inspiration only.
