Classic Newsboy Cap

The Classic Newsboy Cap is the shape most people picture for the 1920s: eight panels of herringbone tweed gathered into a full crown, a covered button on top and a short brim. The tweed is a wool-blend, and inside, a quilted satin-look lining with red piping gives it a finish you notice every time you take it off.

Choosing a Classic Newsboy Cap Size

Sizes run from S at 22 in (56 cm) to XL at 24.8 in (63 cm). In US hat sizes, S is 7 to 7 1/8, M 7 1/4 to 7 3/8, L 7 1/2 to 7 5/8 and XL 7 3/4 to 7 7/8. A tweed crown does not stretch, so if you fall between two sizes, take the larger one.

Herringbone Newsboy Cap Colors for a Gatsby Look

Black and navy dress up a three-piece suit for a Gatsby party or a wedding; coffee, khaki and light khaki suit tweed jackets and country weekends; army green and flecked gray fit everyday coats and knitwear. Brush the tweed after wear and store the cap on a shelf rather than a hook so the crown keeps its volume. Other fabrics and shapes are in our newsboy caps.

Classic Newsboy Cap FAQ

What is a newsboy hat called?

It goes by several names: newsboy cap, baker boy cap, eight-panel cap or Gatsby cap. All describe the same rounded crown with a button on top, which sets it apart from a flatter ivy cap.

What is the tweed made of?

A wool-blend herringbone tweed, which keeps the warmth and texture you expect from a winter cap while holding its shape.

Can I wear it in summer?

It is at its best from autumn to spring. For hot days, our mesh newsboy cap is the lighter choice.