Velvet Newsboy Cap

This velvet newsboy cap is a women's baker boy style with an eight-sided paneled crown and a small peak, in black, khaki or off-white. The material is polyester with a soft velvet-look pile, which gives the cap its gentle sheen. One size fits heads measuring 56 to 59 cm.

How a Velvet Newsboy Cap Differs From a Beret

It is often called a beret as well as a newsboy cap, and the shape sits between the two. The crown is fuller than a flat cap and built from panels, but the peak at the front keeps it on the newsboy side. Caps of this family were everyday wear for working boys in the early 1900s; today the roomy baker boy cut is mostly worn as a fashion cap.

Styling the Cap in Black, Khaki or Off-White

Black sits well with a tailored coat and ankle boots. Khaki suits camel, olive and denim. Off-white brightens a navy peacoat or a cream knit for a weekend in the city. For a 1920s costume, pair it with a tweed-look vest, wide trousers and two-tone shoes. More shapes are in our newsboy caps.

Newsboy Cap FAQ

What is a newsboy cap?

A soft, rounded cap with a short brim, sewn from several panels that meet at the top. The name comes from the boys who sold newspapers and wore them in the early twentieth century.

What else is a newsboy hat called?

Baker boy cap, gatsby cap or cabbie cap. This one leans toward the baker boy style, with its fuller crown.

What size is it?

One size, for head circumferences from 56 to 59 cm. Measure around your forehead just above the ears to check.