Monkey D. Luffy’s straw hat is more than just a fashion statement – it’s a symbol of his childhood and his dreams. The hat was given to him by his idol, the legendary pirate captain ‘Red-Haired’ Shanks, who (unbeknownst to Luffy) received it from Gol D. Roger. Luffy promised to return the hat to Shanks once he became a “Great Pirate”. This hat is the reason for Luffy’s nickname, ‘Straw Hat Luffy’, and it’s also the namesake and symbol of his crew, the Straw Hat Pirates.