America Online (AOL) Cuffed Beanie

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This AOL cuffed beanie nods to the era when getting online meant a screen name, a dial-up connection, and a whole new world of chat rooms and email. America Online grew from Quantum Link into one of the most recognizable names of the consumer internet. Wear it as a warm, understated salute to early-web culture, AIM memories, and the people who remember when an AOL trial disk could open the door to the internet.

AOL Media LLC is a New York City-based web portal and former online service provider, owned by Bending Spoons. Its lineage reaches back to Control Video Corporation, founded in 1983, and its GameLine service for the 2600. In 1985, Jim Kimsey formed Quantum Computer Services from its remnants; Quantum Link launched for Commodore computers that year, using software licensed from PlayNet. Following PC Link and Apple-focused services, the company renamed its service America Online in 1989. AOL became a leading online service, with about three million active users by 1995 and more than 20 million consumers receiving internet service by 2000. It acquired Netscape in 1998 and MapQuest in 1999, then merged with Time Warner in 2001. AOL was spun off in 2009, acquired by Verizon in 2015, and combined with Yahoo as Oath in 2016, later Verizon Media. Verizon sold the division to Apollo in 2021; Apollo sold AOL to Bending Spoons in January 2026.

This cuffed beanie carries a lived-in street energy—soft, warm, and quietly bold. The low-profile embroidery sits on the cuff like a personal insignia: a small, slightly distressed logo with a touch of red that reads as both vintage and current. It slips on easily and stays put through commutes, late-night walks, and chilly market runs, adding a subtle graphic edge without shouting.

Wear it with a worn denim jacket, layered knit, or an oversized coat. It works for creatives who like to curate a look that’s casual but considered, for city cyclists who need dependable warmth, or for anyone who favors compact, tactile details. The hypoallergenic acrylic knit keeps things comfortable against the skin while the 12" cuff gives you styling flexibility—fold it high for warmth or roll it low for a slouchier silhouette. This is a small, everyday piece that quietly completes an outfit and ages into its own personality.

Product features

- 100% turbo acrylic knit — warm, durable, and easy-care.

- 12" cuffed design — versatile fit and styling options.

- One size fits most — stretchy, comfortable, and unrestrictive.

- Embroidered decoration — subtle, long-lasting graphic detail.

- Hypoallergenic and compliant — safer for sensitive skin and meets safety standards.

Care instructions

- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.

EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY

Product information: Yupoong 1501KC, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Warnings, Hazard: Blank product sourced from Vietnam, Bangladesh or the Republic of Korea, For adults

Care instructions: Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.