Boston Scally: The Blue-Collar, Scrappy Culture Owned by Bostonians
In the fashion industry, hats and other accessories can have the power to promote individualism, embrace history, and tell stories through materials. Items such as the scally cap often can have the same attributes when worn.
Boston Scally Company, born from the vibrant spirit of Bostonians, embraces the blue-collar, “scrappy” culture of the city. They do these things through their high-quality merchandise consisting mostly of scally hats, apparel such as sweaters and jackets, and custom pins to complement their one-of-a-kind caps.
Homage to Heritage with Boston Scally Caps Embodying the Working Class
The ‘scally’ cap itself has a long-standing history, especially in the city of Boston where its culture is known for being proudly Irish. Originating from the tough, resilient, and humorous nature of Bostonians, the term ‘scally’ has a positive connotation, unlike in other places where it can be a derogatory term.
Boston Scally Company, founded in 2012, pays homage to the working-class heritage of the city and embodies the toughness, humility, and loveable nature of Bostonians.
Boston Scally’s aesthetic runs deep with their customers within and outside of Boston. Sharing their caps, pins, and apparel with enthusiasts everywhere, connecting through their popular social media accounts with thousands of followers, as well as having an consistently-updated and personal blog on their website.
Exploring the Diverse Style of Scally Caps
The scally cap, a symbol of working-class pride, has a rich history over several different countries. Originally worn by working-class men in England, the scally cap has evolved into various styles, including the traditional newsboy cap, the ivy cap, and the fisherman's cap.
Boston Scally Co. recognizes the importance and sentiment of this accessory in Boston's culture, ensuring that they offer high-quality scally caps made from diverse materials such as wool, cotton, and leather. They have a cap style and design for everyone.
Signature Pins has been a trusted partner for Boston Scally Company, creating custom pins that beautifully complement the distinctive hat styles. These custom pins are accessories that tell stories, allowing those who wear them to express their individuality and connection with hobbies, culture, and the blue-collar community. With dozens of design options, including seasonally themed pins, Boston Scally and Signature Pins collaborate to make each cap authentically "yours”.
Custom Pins and How They Can Enhance a Brand
Adding custom enamel pins can play a strategic role in enhancing the style and overall brand of a company. Boston Scally’s brand has recognized that, taking the power of custom pins and creating dozens of designs that will add to their collections.
From different sizes and colors to various styles, custom pins provide endless possibilities for personalization, creating stories and starting conversations that will resonate with a brand’s tone.
Signature Pins has had the honor of creating these hat pins for Boston Scally since 2020, creating tons of designs ranging from Halloween-themed zombies 
and pumpkins, Irish-themed pins shaped like four-leaf clovers and also pins that bear their logo, embracing their name and brand for all to see.
These fun, bright, and colorful designs reflect the distinct look and style of the brand, and the quality enamel feel to the pins are a reminder of their dedication to quality and authenticity. Boston Scally’s successful venture into cap pins is a testament to the influence custom enamel pins can have for a small business looking to expand their brand.
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In conclusion, Boston Scally has used the power of storytelling and personal expression to create a large collection with dozens of designs of enamel hat pins to reflect their collection of scally caps, becoming an integral part of Boston Scally’s brand identity.
If you’re a small business owner, company leader, or up and coming artist, you can draw inspiration from both Boston Scally’s designs and tactics to design your own pins that reflect your aesthetic, history, and allow your customer to add to their accessory collections.
Visit Boston Scally Company’s site if you’re interested in shopping their fun collection or looking to draw inspiration for your own custom pins. We also have a large online gallery that showcases the beautiful designs our artists have been creating for years.
Start your custom pin journey today with Signature Pins and submit a free quote! Our representatives will get back to you with a free art proof within a few days that you can revise as needed to get it right. We strive to create the perfect pins for you!