Flat Caps?

[31 Model A]

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That's not me but it's the cap. It will be a perfect winter cap, the tweed is the heaviest I have now and will be quite warm.

She makes a fuller version called the Shelby which will be my next cap. I love the professional stitching.

 

[memphislawyer]

I have a Goorin Bros. hat I picked out in the shop in Atlanta. $55 as I recall. The thing about a flat cap is I am more likely not going to baby it. Sometimes, I want a hat, especially in cooler weather, and I am going to be taking it on and off and setting it down. Sometimes, I don't want to mess with sitting a fedora down, worried about scuffing or spilled water in a restaraunt and putting it crownside down. I want to set it on my knee and eat Easy to handle, and stains are not as big of a concern since the price of the cap is much cheaper and wool, well, you can get some Woolite and spot treat it

The hats at Jos. Bank are not as nice IMO but cost as much. I did get a Dillard's cap as a gift, Daniel Cremiuex I think, and it was like $35.00 or so.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

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That's not me but it's the cap. It will be a perfect winter cap, the tweed is the heaviest I have now and will be quite warm. View attachment 132881 View attachment 132882 View attachment 132883

She makes a fuller version called the Shelby which will be my next cap. I love the professional stitching.

I like it too. Is there a website?

 

[31 Model A]

I like it too. Is there a website?

Irina at at https://www.etsy.com/shop/IDHatShop

 

[deadlyhandsome]

Irina at at https://www.etsy.com/shop/IDHatShop

Thank you. Some good looking caps there. I do wish they offered leather sweats.

 

[31 Model A]

Thank you. Some good looking caps there. I do wish they offered leather sweats.

She might have that, she worked with me for days finding the right Harris Tweed I had been looking for. Contact her @ idhatshop@gmail.com

 

[deadlyhandsome]

She might have that, she worked with me for days finding the right Harris Tweed I had been looking for. Contact her @ idhatshop@gmail.com

It’s nice when ordering customs and hatters make whatever you’re after.


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[LevendiPaul]

Looking for an off the rack hat in this style. Trying to avoid bespoke. Anybody know of any retailers? View attachment 128865

I believe that hat is known as a baker boy hat
It differs from the newsboy style by the larger brim

 

[humanshoes]

Last year I decided to try my hand at making an eight panel/newsboy type cap. I purchased a $2 thrift store sports coat and got to work. I figured it should be a pretty easy thing to make compared to a nice fur felt fedora. I was wrong. It turned out to be a labor intensive process that I would not care to repeat. My results were marginal at best, but, as a result of my ham fisted efforts, I came away with a newfound respect and admiration for the bespoke hatters out there who are doing it well. A fine bespoke cap may seem a bit pricey to some, but, in my humble opinion, the good ones are worth every penny.

 

[deadlyhandsome]

I believe that hat is known as a baker boy hat
It differs from the newsboy style by the larger brim

I do t know if it’s what you’re looking for, but AmiCharnel makes what they call a baker boy cap. Incredible prices if you like the style. I have one and another on order.


https://www.amicharnel.com/products...poke-all-sizes-catered-for-blue-herringbone-1


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[Timbo]

If you want off the peg these caps are fairly new to the market having only been available in the last six months or so

https://froggywentcourting.co.uk/collections/caps

Alternatively I’ve had good experiences with Darcy Clothing who do a good range of cloth caps amongst other interesting things

http://www.darcyclothing.com/shop/hats.html

 

[ScottyD]

The Froggy caps are made my Olney for Froggy Went Courting. I guess they OEM hats. They're all 1920s type patterns. They look to have a 5 dart pattern, a nice and wide bakerboy at 12", and a standard Olney Redford. I spoke with the owner of the shop via email and he mentioned there are two styles of bakerboy - more pancaked shape and fuller cut big apple. From looking at their site I couldn't find the pancake flat variant.

 

[Timbo]

I have just bought a the burgundy variant of the 1930s caps on offer at Darcy Clothing https://www.darcyclothing.com/shop/hats/1930-s-tweed-cap-ha139.html
The cut is a perfect 1930s pancake, but unfortunately the tweed is of the disappointingly light and flimsy modern floaty type, a real shame they didn’t go the extra mile and make them out of proper material. As the days are gone when you could saunter down to the local gent’s outfitters and get the real deal I’ll take the hit and wear it anyway. Why are these splendid caps that everybody once wore as rare as hen’s teeth now? I’d have thought with the market flooded with the ubiquitous baker-boy cap there must be a market for it.

 

[Zombie_61]

^ The popularity of Peaky Blinders did seem to generate a little interest in Baker-Boy/Newsboy/Touring/whateveryoucallthem caps, but like most trends the people suddenly getting involved are usually testing those particular waters for the first time and don't want to spend a lot of money on something they probably won't continue to wear when the next trend comes along. Manufacturers are aware of this, so they start producing items that look the part but are made on a budget and probably won't last much longer than the trend that inspired them. Higher quality caps exist, but they usually come with higher prices that the trend followers are unwilling to pay.

I rather like the cap you linked to. I understand your disappointment, but I'd wear it happily.

 

[belfastboy]

I have just bought a the burgundy variant of the 1930s caps on offer at Darcy Clothing https://www.darcyclothing.com/shop/hats/1930-s-tweed-cap-ha139.html
The cut is a perfect 1930s pancake, but unfortunately the tweed is of the disappointingly light and flimsy modern floaty type, a real shame they didn’t go the extra mile and make them out of proper material. As the days are gone when you could saunter down to the local gent’s outfitters and get the real deal I’ll take the hit and wear it anyway. Why are these splendid caps that everybody once wore as rare as hen’s teeth now? I’d have thought with the market flooded with the ubiquitous baker-boy cap there must be a market for it.

If you are in the UK check out AmiCharnel.com. Stew makes wonderful bespoke Newsboys. ( I have 5 of them so far) at a price 1/3 less than Darcy. He will customize with special lining eg William Morris fabric and leather sweats. He uses only top quality tweeds, Harris, Lovat, Donegal, Shetland. I particularly love his brims. He uses thick pliable leather covered in a waxed cotton fabric. The brims are pliable and have substance. Much better than the usual milliner's plastic inserts. Count me as a big fan.

 

[Timbo]

If you are in the UK check out AmiCharnel.com. Stew makes wonderful bespoke Newsboys. ( I have 5 of them so far) at a price 1/3 less than Darcy. He will customize with special lining eg William Morris fabric and leather sweats. He uses only top quality tweeds, Harris, Lovat, Donegal, Shetland. I particularly love his brims. He uses thick pliable leather covered in a waxed cotton fabric. The brims are pliable and have substance. Much better than the usual milliner's plastic inserts. Count me as a big fan.

Congratulations for owning 5 caps and thanks for the tip, just looked him up, they do look nice, I rather fancy one of his ginger Harris tweed cycling caps..

 

[belfastboy]

Congratulations for owning 5 caps and thanks for the tip, just looked him up, they do look nice, I rather fancy one of his ginger Harris tweed cycling caps..

He travels a bit so if he does not answer right away patience is required. But he is usually good on his deliveries.

 

[Edward]

It is not exactly like the picture but Amicharnel (who used to be on Etsy but now has his own website) he is a bespoke hatter and he is much closer in price point to what you seek. I happen to love his work and own 3 caps. Another hatter is Hepville. He used to be on Etsy and I have not done a search for him. His hats are closer to your pic again at a price point you may be able to live with. I own just one of his creations.

I see Bela (Hepville)'s page on Etsy is still down, just the message saying he'll be back in "January 2018". Hope he's okay. I have four of his caps - two tweed, two linen - and they are lovely. Very much an American, eight-panel style. I think he only does that one design, but they are lovely.

I've also owned caps from Simmonds, Cordova, and others - all fab. My first Amicharnel, in linen, is now on order - I'm hoping it will arrive before I head off for this year's first trip to Beijing, at the end of the month.

For a cap that is at the more affordable end of the market but still very high quality, I would try one of the Failsworth caps that Aero keep in stock - lovely quality, most of them genuine Harris tweed, for only GBP40, a steal. http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/products.php?cat=aerocloth

SJC also have very nice caps - have a look in the 'outlet' , I think they have some on deep discount sale (though more European, flat top not US Style eight panel) at www.simonjamescathcart.com

 

[belfastboy]

I see Bela (Hepville)'s page on Etsy is still down, just the message saying he'll be back in "January 2018". Hope he's okay. I have four of his caps - two tweed, two linen - and they are lovely. Very much an American, eight-panel style. I think he only does that one design, but they are lovely.

I've also owned caps from Simmonds, Cordova, and others - all fab. My first Amicharnel, in linen, is now on order - I'm hoping it will arrive before I head off for this year's first trip to Beijing, at the end of the month.

For a cap that is at the more affordable end of the market but still very high quality, I would try one of the Failsworth caps that Aero keep in stock - lovely quality, most of them genuine Harris tweed, for only GBP40, a steal. http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/products.php?cat=aerocloth

SJC also have very nice caps - have a look in the 'outlet' , I think they have some on deep discount sale (though more European, flat top not US Style eight panel) at www.simonjamescathcart.com

Yes, I have a Fallsworth and I like it. A little less full than the AmiCharnel. I have one of Hepville's and really don't care for it. Mine has a very flimsy fabric and the brim has little to no substance to it. It just kind of flops. Also the sweat was low quality. I didn't think it offered value for the money I paid compared to so many others.

 

[crawlinkingsnake]

Saw a cool looking leather Newsboy on the Hats in the Belfry site. On sale and you might wanna check it out at
www.hatsinthebelfry.com/category/mens-sale-hats.html