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MEN BAKER BOY CAPS
Men’s Baker boy Caps for Every Occasion: The Perfect Way to Complete your Style and to Accessorize your outfit.
The Rise of the baker boy caps.
Debate bubbles away on its origins, but it’s commonly thought that the baker boy’s current incarnation comes from informal, pliable wool cloth caps worn by Irish workers in the 15th century to protect them from the sun, evolving into a hat associated with a kind of blue-collar attire and one that’s synonymous with a certain kind of 1930s pluck. It’s the uniform of the “read all about it” newsstand boy, as well as the shady underworld depicted in Peaky Blinders.
And like so many sartorial emblems that have humble beginnings, it’s an item that was then appropriated by the aristocracy for country pursuits and worn by everyone from Prince Charles to Gatsby. Sartorial socio-political theories would point to the tumultuous times we find ourselves in, which tends to see people attracted to clothes that speak to a kind of nostalgia, but alongside this the baker boy cap’s also an easy-to-go-anywhere accessory that’s informal but considered.
And integral to its shape is the tweed with which it’s made; woven into triangles sealed together with a button, and then ridged with a flat cap. Britain’s tweed production is one of its finest exports, with the town of Berwick-Upon-Tweed so named because of the area’s history and importance in the craft of tweed. It evolved as a hub of tweed manufacturing in the 18th century, the name “tweed” originating from the Scottish “tweel” for the twisted fibers bound together diagonally for a denser kind of weave. A London fabric merchant misread a label on a package and the cult of “tweed” was born, going on to act as the heavy-duty woolen attire of the new landed gentry.
What is a Baker boy cap?
The newsboy cap, newsie cap, or baker boy hat (British) is a casual-wear cap similar in style to the flat cap.
The Newsboy Cap at Peaky Blinders is a derivation of the Flat Cap, and its origins appear to be a combination of the 14th Century Italian/Scots 'Bonnet' style, and the Irish Flat Cap worn by Irish Farmers and working men of 14th Century Ireland.
It’s also heartening that, in a climate where British manufacturing faces challenges, contemporary brands are committed to showcasing the might and muscle of British craft. Holland Cooper, founded ten years ago in Cheltenham, has long been a driving force in the support of British skill, with the company buying an astonishing 80,000 meters of tweed from seven British mills across the country, from Yorkshire to the Highlands, one of them being the oldest mill in the UK, founded in 1837. Proof that even the most modern and dynamic of brands can marry British history with slick, contemporary style.
What is the difference between a newsboy and a baker boy cap?
Newsboy caps are also called baker boy caps, although they have never been officially associated with baking. Unlike a true newsboy cap, a baker boy hat often has a hatband, making it somewhat akin to a fisherman hat, albeit with a smaller brim.
Much like a flat cap, a newsboy cap is a rounded cap with a low profile and a small, stiff brim. Because both hat styles are typically made from tweed fabric, they are also called tweed caps. But the similarities stop there. Newsboy caps are often referred to as flat caps or ivy caps, but that's a mistake.
What is the difference between a baker boy cap and a flat cap?
The most noticeable distinction between the two styles is that newsboy caps are rounder, puffier, and look a little baggy. Unlike a flat cap, which has no bagginess, a newsboy cap is sewn together from the top of the hat creating eight panels — as such, a newsboy cap is often called an eight-panel or Gatsby cap. Furthermore, unlike ivy caps, a newsboy cap is almost always topped with a button where the materials converge. The eight panels, which resemble slices of pizza, and the top button are the best way to distinguish a newsboy cap from a flat cap.
Whatever your personal taste, the great news is that newsboy caps and flat caps have come a long way from their early days in terms of fabrics and patterns. Today, you can find these hat styles in countless combinations from striped Donegal tweed to plaid Harris tweed to colorful patchworks in wool, cotton, linen, and even leather.
What's more, these trendy Sirri toppers suit, with many face shapes, are perfectly adapted for any occasion whether you're running errands, going to dinner, shuttling to and from the airport, or just enjoying your favorite leisure activities. At Sirri, the options are endless. Just find your right Hat size from our wide collection and get ready for some serious stylish fun!
At Sirri Clothing, we have a wide selection of men's CAPS that will help you complete your look with ease. So be sure to check out our collection today!