Prohibited
Always Late Club Cap
Prohibited's Always Late Club Cap is a baseball cap made from 100% cotton twill, featuring a low-profile unstructured silhouette. It displays raised contrast embroidery reading 'Always Late Club' on the front and 'Prohibited' on the back, with embroidered ventilation eyelets and a slightly curved visor. The cap closes with an adjustable strapback secured by a metallic buckle.
- Material
- 100% cotton twill
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Specifications
A low-profile, unstructured 5-panel cap made from 100% cotton twill with contrast embroidery and a strapback closure.
Low-profile unstructured design, contrast raised embroidery, embroidered eyelets, curved visor, strapback with metallic buckle.
- Material
- 100% cotton twill
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Hats
Additional Attributes
- 100% cotton twill
- Low-profile, unstructured 5-panel design
- Contrast raised embroidery on front
- Embroidered ventilation eyelets
- Slightly curved visor
- Strapback with metallic buckle
Product Insights
The Always Late Club Cap is a low-profile unstructured 5-panel cap designed for an anti-sneakerhead casualwear aesthetic, reviving the 2010s dad hat. Its cotton twill breaks in like raw denim, softening and conforming to the head, while the strapback buckle allows micro-adjustments for a custom fit over time. The seamless front panel makes embroidery the focal point, developing a unique patina with wear. However, the pre-curved visor may not hold drastic reshaping, and machine washing can shrink the cap, requiring hand care.
Verified claims
- Break-in
- The cap's cotton twill fabric breaks in like raw denim, softening and conforming to the wearer.
- Fit adjustment
- The strapback buckle allows micro-adjustments as the crown softens, maintaining a secure fit.
- Embroidery patina
- The 5-panel front gives a clean canvas for embroidery that fades uniquely with wear.
- Low-profile style
- Low-profile crown avoids the elongated silhouette of structured caps and revives the dad hat aesthetic.
- Design heritage
- Styled after the 2010s dad hat as a deliberate anti-sneakerhead casualwear choice.
- Unstructured silhouette
- Low-profile unstructured 5-panel cap delivers a slouchy silhouette that conforms to the head over time.
- Fit range
- This one-size strapback cap typically fits head circumferences around 55–59 cm (21.5–23 in), though exact measurements are not published.
- Fit personalization
- Cotton twill molds to head; strap adjusts over time for custom fit.
- Front panel
- The 5-panel front removes the center seam, leaving a single uninterrupted panel so the embroidery becomes the focal point.
- Low-profile crown
- The low-profile unstructured crown places the embroidery close to the face and evokes the dad hat aesthetic.
- Aging
- The embroidery and cotton twill develop a unique patina and tactile character as they break in.
- Strapback silhouette
- Strapback keeps the rear soft, preserving the slouchy, unstructured look 360°.
- Care
- Hand-wash only; do not bleach, do not tumble dry, or iron. Machine washing can shrink the 100% cotton twill.
- Visor curve
- Pre-curved visor can be reshaped by hand but drastic curves may not hold.
- Breathability
- The embroidered ventilation eyelets give with the cotton twill as the cap breaks in, so breathability stays consistent instead of puckering.
- Crown height
- The crown sits roughly an inch shorter than the 4.5+ inch crowns of structured baseball caps, keeping it close to the skull.
- Closure hardware
- The strapback closure uses a metallic buckle rather than the rigid back panels and plastic snaps of a classic snapback.
Product record
- Title
- Always Late Club Cap
- Brand
- Prohibited
- Price
- 70 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Always Late Club Cap: Choose this if you want a casual, unstructured cap in a soft ivory/cream beige made of 100% cotton twill, with a slightly curved visor, embroidered ventilation eyelets, and raised embroidery reading 'Always Late Club' on the front and 'Prohibited' on the back. It adjusts with a fabric strapback and metal buckle and comes in one size, which suits shoppers who prefer an easy fit over sized options. Note that the listing describes a 5-panel design while product photos show a six-panel construction, so the exact panel count is unclear.[1,2,3,4] | Pb Leaf Cap: Choose this if you want a low-profile, unstructured 5-panel cap in 100% cotton twill, offered in Black or Off White in a one-size fit with an adjustable strapback and metallic buckle. The front carries contrast embroidery including a leaf motif, and Prohibited is a Berlin brand exclusive in Canada at Djab. Note that the care instructions say the cap should not be washed, tumble dried, bleached, or ironed, which matters for long-term upkeep.[5,6,7] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A six-panel beige baseball cap is held by a model at mid-thigh; the cap has a curved brim and a raised embroidered script logo on the front panel, visible stitching lines, a fabric button at the crown, and embroidered ventilation eyelets.
- Cap shapeSix-panel baseball cap with a rounded crown and a curved brim; crown has visible stitched panel seams converging at a fabric-covered button at the top.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.29 (high) - Material and finishMatte tightly woven fabric (appears as cotton or cotton-blend twill) with visible topstitching along panel seams and brim edge.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.18 · w 0.20 · h 0.29 (high) - Ventilation eyeletsSmall embroidered eyelets are present on multiple panels of the crown.
2 regions
x 0.50 · y 0.22 · w 0.05 · h 0.05 (medium); x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.04 · h 0.04 (medium) - Front embroidery logoRaised embroidered script logo in a dark contrasting color centered on the front panel above the brim.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.32 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high) - Transcribed front text“always late”
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.32 · w 0.10 · h 0.07 (high) - How cap is heldCap is held by the model's right hand by the crown near the rear top, fingertips visible; brim hangs downward.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.10 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Crown top detailFabric-covered top button at crown center, matching cap color.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.20 · w 0.03 · h 0.03 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio shot showing a model cropped at torso holding the cap; neutral wall background, patterned rug underfoot, soft even lighting with slight shadowing beneath clothing.
- Shot compositionVertical lifestyle crop showing the lower torso and legs of a model; cap held against the outer thigh area.
- Model clothing visibleModel wears dark wide-leg trousers and a vertically striped long-sleeve shirt; only the lower torso, hand, and shoes are visible.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 0.95 (low) - Supporting surface and backgroundOrnate patterned rug on a light wooden floor against a plain light-colored wall.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.78 · w 1.00 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.78 (low) - Lighting and shadowsSoft even studio lighting with mild shadowing under the brim and along pant folds; no harsh specular highlights on the cap.
Colors
light beige· cap body#FDEDDBdark black· front embroidery logo- Cap shapeSix-panel baseball cap with a rounded crown and a curved brim; crown has visible stitched panel seams converging at a fabric-covered button at the top.
- 02
Product
Six-panel cream baseball cap with curved brim and raised brown embroidered front text reading 'Always Late Club'.
- Crown constructionSix-panel rounded crown with visible panel seams converging at a small covered top button.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.07 · w 0.64 · h 0.52 (high) - Fabric textureTwill-like woven fabric with fine diagonal ribbing visible across the crown and brim.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.76 · h 0.49 (high) - Brim shape and stitchingCurved brim with multiple concentric rows of topstitching along the outer surface.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.56 · w 0.78 · h 0.34 (high) - Embroidered front textRaised embroidered text in brown thread applied to the front left-of-center crown.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.33 · w 0.45 · h 0.31 (high) - Front text transcription“Always Late Club”
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.33 · w 0.45 · h 0.31 (high) - Ventilation eyeletSmall stitched eyelet visible on the right-side panel of the crown.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.28 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (medium) - Under-brim shadowInterior side of the brim casts a dark shadow onto the surface below, visible beneath the front edge.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.72 · w 0.62 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow beneath the cap; product centered and slightly angled to show front-left face.
- Shot compositionProduct photographed against a uniform light gray background with even, diffuse lighting and a soft drop shadow beneath the brim.
- View angleThree-quarter front-left view showing the front and right side of the crown and the full curved brim.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with clear focus and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
cream· crown and brim fabricdark brown· embroidered text#2C1B0B- Crown constructionSix-panel rounded crown with visible panel seams converging at a small covered top button.
- 03
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a six-panel baseball cap showing the back opening, adjustable fabric strap with metal buckle, embroidered word on the back panel, top button, stitched eyelets, and a curved brim extending to the right.
- Cap constructionSix-panel soft fabric cap with visible panel seams converging at a small covered top button.
1 region
x 0.13 · y 0.36 · w 0.63 · h 0.45 (high) - Back openingRear opening at the lower back of the crown that reveals a dark interior lining.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Adjustable strap and hardwareFabric adjustment strap threaded through a rectangular metal slide and secured by a small metal clasp plate on the strap end.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.69 · w 0.36 · h 0.14 (high) - Embroidered back textCursive embroidered word stitched on the rear-left panel above the opening.
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.57 · w 0.25 · h 0.12 (high) - Embroidered back text transcription“Prohibited”
1 region
x 0.09 · y 0.57 · w 0.25 · h 0.12 (high) - Curved brimCurved brim extends from the front-right and is visible as a rounded visor with visible topstitching lines.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.27 (high) - Emblem on metal plate“Small script letter engraved or embossed on the metal clasp plate at the end of the strap.”Partial
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.76 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (medium) - Ventilation eyeletsSmall stitched eyelets visible on two of the rear panels for ventilation.
2 regions
x 0.29 · y 0.45 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.49 · w 0.04 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio product shot with even soft lighting on a neutral light gray background and a soft shadow beneath the cap; image framed to show the rear three-quarter angle of the cap.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter view of the cap placed centrally in the lower half of the frame with negative space above.
- Background and shadowUniform light gray background with a soft diffuse shadow cast beneath and slightly left of the cap.
- Image qualityHigh-resolution studio image with even lighting, minimal noise, and clear focus on the cap details.
Colors
light beige· main fabric#DAC4ADdark brown· embroidered text#363636satin silver· metal buckle and clasp plate#C4C4C4black· inner lining visible at opening- Cap constructionSix-panel soft fabric cap with visible panel seams converging at a small covered top button.