7 on-trend baseball caps

Date

07.25.19 More info+

Featuring unexpected materials like raffia, leather, and silk

The baseball cap silhouette, a simple combination of form and function, was commissioned by Major League Baseball in 1954 as uniform headgear. The organization opted for a duck-billed canvas hat, which was light on heft, big on surface area, and adjustable.

65 years later, as New York City–based stylist Sho Tatsuishi notes, the now-ubiquitous item doubles as a fashionable staple. “Around two years ago, people started wearing them with everything, not just as casual-wear,” says Tatsuishi.

Of late, the hat has become a versatile site of fashion innovation, with upmarket brands continuing to apply their own aesthetic stamps. Here, are 7 on-trend examples:

Homme Plissé Issey Miyake Wooly Pleats Cap

Here, Japanese designer Issey Miyake celebrates his homeland’s robust baseball culture. For added ripple effect, pair it with matching shorts.

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Alexander Wang Scuba Leather Hat

The godfather of athleisure fuses a classic canvas bill with a leather crown. The result is a dressy alternative to run-of-the-mill streetwear.

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Balenciaga Embroidered Cotton-Twill Baseball Cap

If anyone is responsible for the baseball cap’s rebrand, it’s Demna Gvasalia, the creative director of Balenciaga. Don this minimal version for an outdoor HIIT workout or a hike.

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Givenchy Shark Printed Cap

Givenchy’s offbeat, Jaws-inspired take manages to be both bold and understated. To make it stand out even more, try it with a neutral white or black tee.

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1017 Alyx 9SM Nike Cap

This cap combines two fitness forces—Nike and Matthew Williams’s streetwear brand Alyx—in a pop of color. Wear it with Alyx’s Hero Chain, showcasing a matching swoosh charm.

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