Lock Cap Designs

Lock Cap Designs was born from love, loss, and legacy.

This brand was created in honor of my brother, whose life was defined by strength, culture, and unapologetic self-expression. He battled a rare form of cancer—alveolar soft part sarcoma—with courage and grace, never allowing his illness to define who he was or how he showed up in the world. Through everything, he remained deeply connected to his culture and heritage, wearing his identity proudly and visibly.

For him, his hair was more than style—it was a symbol. Growing and maintaining his locs was an expression of pride, spirituality, and belonging. But like many people with locs, traditional hats were never designed with him in mind. Wearing a hat forward meant discomfort, distortion, or sacrifice. So he did what he always did—he adapted. He began cutting the back of his hats, creating space for his locs to flow freely through the opening while allowing him to wear his hats forward with confidence and comfort.

What started as a simple, personal solution became something much bigger.

That act of modification represented resilience, creativity, and a refusal to compromise identity for convenience. It was a quiet rebellion against designs that overlooked people who look like us, live like us, and carry culture in everything we do. From that moment, Lock Cap was born—a hat designed intentionally, not as an afterthought.

Lock Cap exists to make space—physically and symbolically. Space for locs. Space for culture. Space for individuality. Space for stories that deserve to be seen and honored. Each hat represents a commitment to authenticity, remembrance, and respect for the journeys that shape us.

Beyond design, Lock Cap carries a deeper purpose. Our mission is not only to honor a legacy, but to create impact for future generations. As the brand grows, we are committed to one day connecting our profits with cancer research, supporting the fight against rare and aggressive cancers like alveolar soft part sarcoma. Through this mission, we aim to help fund research, raise awareness, and contribute to a future where fewer families have to endure the loss that inspired this brand.

This brand is not just about headwear. It is about carrying forward a legacy. It is about honoring those we’ve lost, celebrating who we are, and using creativity as a vehicle for change. Lock Cap stands as a reminder that style should never require erasing parts of yourself—and that purpose can live in everything we create.

Every Lock Cap is worn with purpose.

Every Lock Cap tells a story.

And every Lock Cap is a tribute to a life that continues to inspire—and a future we are committed to protecting.