Newsboy caps, also known as the flat cap, date back to pre World War 1.
Traditionally worn by men and historically associated with the working class. They were very popular in Europe and the US. I came across these pictures and thought...if these caps could talk, they'd have a story to tell.
Brooklyn Newsboys in 1908
A strike occured in 1899 because publishers wouldn't buy back unsold papers. These boys were making, at the most, 30 cents a day!!
1975 Film Cooley High
Chicago boys sporting the flat caps
Iceberg Fall 2010
It's Fall 2010 and newsboy caps are still trendy! Iceberg's menswear collection is a great look for the season. The best part of Fall fashion is that you can wear layer after layer of clothing. Scarfs, vests, and jackets can give your overall look more depth compared to a simple look for the summer. And to top off the entire look...wear a newsboy cap!
Wool Blend Newsboy Cap
Brown
$14.99
Capas Leather
Big Apple Leather Cap
$65.00
Wool Galaxy Kangol Hat
$46.00
Good news is that these caps are for women to. I own a few myself, one being a Kangol that was a gift to me when I was in San Diego,CA. It fits perfectly and keeps my head nice and warm. Plus, Kangols come in many different colors and fabrics. Best fabrics for Fall are wool, tweed, leather, and suede.
Me wearing my red Kangol newsboy cap on set.
My best friend Mary sporting a black wool Kangol
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