You Should Own at Least One of These Baseball Caps
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Let me assure you that every cool, stylish guy in New York City (and elsewhere) is in possession of a baseball cap. Probably multiple baseball caps. The functional, fashionable accessory originated right here in NYC in 1860, with the Brooklyn Excelsiors baseball team pioneering the original look—and giving it its name, the baseball cap. In the early 1900s, the baseball cap evolved into something more visually similar to what we know it as today: multiple panels, a curved brim, with a button on top.
It's been 160 years, give or take, and the baseball cap is still a staple in menswear. I'm sure you have one, if not a couple. These days, there are baseball caps of all different kinds. Stylish ones made from corduroy and cotton and even cashmere, warm and wooly ones meant to keep the chill away from your head, sporty ones championing your support for various athletic teams. A baseball cap can add some style to your outfit, as accessories tend to do, or, if you just want one for the warmth factor, there are plenty of basic, solid options that can provide just that.
Below, shop the 10 best baseball caps on the market right now.
Odessa Cap
For your streetwear looks or your workwear vibes, this utilitarian hat is simple, durable, and tough. If you ask me, it looks even better after plenty of wear—vintage is always a good look. Plus, it has a moisture-wicking sweatband on the inside, so whether it's a humid summer day or you're wearing this at the gym, don't sweat it too much. Get it?
Gameday Structured Stretch Fit Hat
Adidas offers up a simple, infallible classic. With UPF 50 sun protection and perforated sides for breathability, this baseball cap is ready to move right along with you. It comes in plenty of color options, and is flexible enough to stuff into your backpack and tak on the go, too.
UV Protection Cap
With UPF 50 protection, this affordable, no-frills baseball cap is one you don't have to think twice about. For summer or for winter, it gets the job done nicely, and has two-way stretch to keep you comfortable all day long.
Cotton Chino Ball Cap
This one is a classic as much as it is an icon. PRL's signature logo looks good on everything, apparently, from polos to hats. And if you want to design your own custom Polo Ralph Lauren baseball cap, that's always an option, too.
Blank Baseline Dad Adjustable Hat
Sleek and basic, this one is ready for anything. Whether you're heading into the office or into a bar, Lids is a staple that's coming along for the ride. It's a no-frills, no-fuss baseball cap that's been around for a long time, and it'll be around for much longer, too—how's that for timelessness.
Storm System Cashmere Baseball Hat
Channel your inner Logan (and Kendall) Roy. It doesn't get any more luxe than a cashmere baseball hat from Loro Piana. Not only is this style soft and breathable, but it's also completely wind-resistant and waterproof, so you can wear it all the damn time.
$575.00 at bergdorfgoodman.com
Waxed Canvas 6-Panel Hat
Simple, timeless, and up for anything. Don't be afraid to keep this one hanging by the door—you're gonna be wearing it a lot. Huckberry crafts this best-seller with hard-wearing waxed canvas, which is water-resistant, too. Plus, there's a sweatband on the inside and a leather strap at the back.
Gancini Baseball Cap
For when you want to wear a baseball cap, but you don't want to sacrifice style for function, turn to Ferragamo. The maxi logo makes it as sleek and chic as a baseball cap can be.
Baseball Cap
With an adjustable leather strap, Timberland's baseball cap neatly toes the line between elevated and casual. It's lightweight and soft, with an adjustable closure in the back to get the perfect fit. Plus, it's less than 15 bucks—a steal if I ever saw one.
Logo-Embroidered Cotton-Corduroy Baseball Cap
I'm not saying this hat will make you look like Timothée Chalamet dodging the paparazzi in New York while trying to get a bagel, but it might make you look like Timothée Chalamet dodging the paparazzi in New York while trying to get a bagel. Such is the Celine Homme way, with its sleek and cool designs.
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