Luffy's Straw Hat: Its Story, Meaning and Where to Get One
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If one item sums up One Piece, it's Monkey D. Luffy's straw hat. It gives the Straw Hat Pirates their name, it appears in nearly every scene Luffy is in, and fans search for it more than any other piece of anime gear. Want your own? Get the Luffy straw hat from our store.
Where did Luffy's hat come from?
Luffy received the hat as a child from the pirate Red-Haired Shanks, who had saved his life. Before that, the hat belonged to Gol D. Roger, the King of the Pirates. Shanks asked Luffy to return it one day when he had become a great pirate.
What does the straw hat mean?
The hat is a promise. It stands for Luffy's dream of becoming King of the Pirates, and for his vow to meet Shanks again. That's why Luffy protects it in battle and only trusts it to people he cares about. It also became the symbol of his crew: the Jolly Roger of the Straw Hat Pirates is a skull wearing the hat.
Is the hat in every arc?
Almost. Luffy wears it or carries it through nearly the whole series. When he isn't wearing it, it usually means something important is happening in the story.
How to style a Luffy straw hat
- Cosplay: pair it with a red open shirt and blue shorts for the classic Luffy look.
- Everyday fan style: wear it with the One Piece hoodie for a more subtle nod.
- Collectors: display it next to the Monkey D. Luffy action figure.
Where to get a Luffy straw hat
Our One Piece Luffy straw hat is part of our One Piece merch collection, which ships worldwide with tracking.
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