Men's caps
The headgear of 2016-2017 is distinguished by high practicality, attractive appearance, high-quality materials, and retro-style. Men's caps in the new season return mods in the sixties of the last century.
Features and benefits
Properly selected cap transforms the male image, highlights in the crowd. This is a great, stylish headdress designed for cold autumn and winter. The peculiarity of a man's cap is that it does not suit everyone. Harmoniously caps look at young men who prefer courage in clothing, appealing to the English style. In the 19th and 20th centuries, all classes were wearing caps, but this headgear was not considered solemn. He was put on hunting, fishing, and sports.
A cap does not completely protect against extreme cold due to its construction, even if it is made of warm fabric. Some winter models cover the ears, retain heat. The advantage of caps is that this is a great accessory that can automatically complement the image, make it stylish. Classic English men's caps do not go out of fashion, time is not subject to them. Traditional cap fit men with a triangular, elongated face. This headdress does not like to combine with oversized things.
Fashionable types, models and styles
Plus men's caps in that they are represented by different models, styles and colors, taking into account preferences and stylistic directions. Caps are of two main types: flat and eight-wedge. The difference between them lies in the design features.
Caps
This style of a man's headdress is a harmonious combination of a full-fledged cap with a straight peak. Option caps best suited for winter. The model is warm, comfortable and stylish.
Gavrosh
This model is a legend of street style. Other names of the Gavrosh style are hooligan and barefoot. The cap received its name from the people: it was worn by peasants and other lower classes. The cap has a small visor and a voluminous, eight-crown top. Wear a hat, sliding a little to one side.
Warm and insulated
A warm version of a man's cap for winter, early spring or late autumn is a stylish alternative to other headdresses. The main material from which warm caps are sewn is wool or fur. Cap keeps warmth due to double lining, which can be made of natural or artificial fur.
Caps-caps
Men's cap-cap has a long military history. The style is loved not only by men, but also by women. Today, a cap-cap is a small straight peak and a volumetric top of a rounded shape.
Sports
The model of the men's sports cap has an elongated visor, a deep fit, thanks to which it comfortably “sits” on the head, looks like a baseball cap.
With ears
Men's cap with ears - winter or demi-season version of the headdress. An additional element closes the ears from wind and cold, does not allow to freeze in frost.
Military
Military style does not go out of fashion, more precisely, it entered modern life a long time ago and is not going to give up its position. The military cap has a long rounded visor, a round crown and resembles a soldier’s headdress in shape.
Cap-duck
This cap has received the name for external similarity with a head of a duck. The visor of this model is not a separate element, but an integral part of a headdress. A few years ago, summer models of a duck cap made of mesh fabric were widespread.
Raglan
Classic and comfortable style men's cap. He is chosen by creative people who are faithful to the traditions, but prefer modernity in clothes.With the help of a raglan cap it is easy to create an urban democratic image. Cap well protects from capricious demi-season weather.
Eight-blade
The most popular style. Such a cap is a universal thing worn by men of all ages. It has a round shape, a hard, curved visor, a magnificent shape, an elegant button on the top of the head. Eight-blade caps reliably protect the head from the weather and are considered a serious business accessory. This style can be easily worn with a suit and casual wear.
French
The model of the French cap for men differs from the others by its volumetric cut, small visor, and a button on the crown. The French cap is popular among women, and therefore is universal.
English
The traditional eight-klinic model of kepi, created in the best English traditions. English cap must have a checkered print, but may be of different styles. The cap maintains a rigorous and multifaceted image with many details. It is good to create vintage images with her, as it is ideally combined with coats, jackets, jackets.
Pilot
Male caps pilots have an eight-clinic surface, a small rounded visor and resemble the caps that pilots wore, hence the name of this headdress.
Shestiklinka
The classic six-bladed men's cap has a small round upturned visor, which is fastened to the button, creating a feeling of its complete absence. Suitable for bold images.
Kartuzy
Unusual men's cap, resembling a cap. The cap looks like a low cap with a long visor. Earlier this headgear was worn by servicemen. Kartuzy today prefer serious, confident men. The headgear has a deep landing, protects from cold, wind and any bad weather.
Seasonality
Men's caps are summer, demi-season and winter. Summer caps are made from knitwear, denim, cotton. Demi-season - from the popular and sought-after, but expensive velvet fabric, cashmere, tweed, felt. Winter caps - warmed version of the headdress. In most cases, they have a lining and warm "ears". The traditional material for winter men's caps is wool, artificial and natural fur. The styles, models and colors of seasonal caps differ from each other in colors and level of warming.
Colors
The most popular colors of men's caps - black, brown, all shades of gray, blue, green, burgundy. The colors of the cap may depend on the image as a whole, the style of the man, the type of activity. Printed caps - classic, proven over the years. Everyone knows the English cap has a print "cell", which can be small or large. If you want to create an image of a modern gentleman, choose just such a cap. Mature men should pay attention to the calm colors. Young designers are encouraged to experiment with the image, and get a cap of a bright shade: mustard, red, purple, burgundy, crimson, with a geometric print, broken and shepherd's cell, "herringbone."
Materials
The main difference between styles and models of men's caps is the fabric from which they are made. The most popular cap materials, as well as their combination, are presented below.
Fur
Fur caps made from natural lint of a seal, mink, astrakhan, beaver, sheepskin or muton are a luxury that wealthy men can afford. The peculiarity of the headdress is that not only the inside of the product is trimmed with fur, but also the entire cap, including the visor. Short-haired, short nap is well suited for caps. It is warm and durable, moreover, it reliably warms up in extreme cold and blends well with classic things.
Felt
Men's felt caps are warm and stylish. In the manufacture of felt, synthetic fabric is added. The material is eco-friendly, durable, good for coloring.Felt caps keep their shape perfectly, do not crumple, give the product a highlight. If you want to look stylish, give preference to felt.
Tweedy
Scotch tweed caps are beautiful and original. They are made of elastic material with a short pile, which has a diagonal or plain weave. One of the most popular patterns of tweed caps is the crow's feet. Tweed caps are durable, do not crumple, have original colors, texture and unique style.
Corduroy
Caps from velvet soft to the touch, dense, have a "hem" of the pile. Corduroy caps have a lot of advantages: they are wear-resistant, do not crumple, durable, almost never get dirty. The material is beautiful, inexpensive, perfectly combined with other things. The disadvantage is that when washing it can sit down, so it can not be rubbed and squeezed.
Woolen
Warm natural fiber caps provide a pleasant fit and protection from the cold. They make caps from sheep, camel or goat wool. Woolen caps are resistant to pollution, do not crumple, warm, have windproof.
Cashmere
Men's cashmere caps are gentle and airy. Products from this material are not only beautiful and stylish, but also expensive. The reason is complex cashmere technology and fabric properties. Cashmere caps are strong and durable, keep warm, do not cause allergies, are pleasant to wear.
Drapovye
Drape caps are heavy, dense, wear-resistant, keep their shape well, warm, and are highly resistant to any weather conditions. Due to the fact that the material is multi-layered, it retains heat, does not fade in the sun, does not wrinkle. Appearance drape kepi - austere, classic and stylish.
Suede
Caps of suede - a synonym for aristocracy, an attribute of respectable and elegant men. Natural suede can lose its original appearance if it frequently collides with water. Cap from the original suede perfectly breathable, pleasant to the touch, beautiful, able to decorate any image. Suede product requires special care, only then will last a long time.
Denim
Caps from jeans - the choice of fashionistas and young, self-confident men. Cap material - durable, versatile, rigid and dense in structure. It has high wear resistance. Denim caps - summer or interseason version of the hat.
Knitted
Men's knit caps are soft to the touch and elastic. Knitwear is a popular fabric, which consists of various fibers (wool, synthetic, silk, cotton). Knitted caps are popular, popular and inexpensive, but lose their original appearance during long wear.
How to choose
When choosing a cap, be guided by the size of the head. This is the main criterion. Measure the head circumference with a tailor centimeter or thread. It is necessary to measure the head at the level of wearing the cap: in the center of the forehead, just above the ears. During the measurement should not be pressed a centimeter too tightly to the head. Buying a cap, decide in which season it will be worn.
For spring / autumn, choose caps from light, light materials; in winter, wool and tweed caps are relevant, with a warm lining. Cap should be selected, taking into account the shape of the face, model, style and color. At the peak of the popularity of a gray cap in a cage, black, dark blue, emerald hue. It is important that the winter cap covers your ears and warms you. Autumn version can be lightweight and free.
What to wear
The cap should emphasize the style of the rest of the clothes and the lifestyle of the man. This headpiece must look harmonious with the rest of clothes and shoes. Men's cap - a characteristic thing. The choice of trousers and jacket depends on the material of the model. If the cap is made of tweed, do not slap it with an official suit.
For a tweed cap, choose a sporty style of clothing. With English caps it is easy to create unusual, multi-layered images.Men's caps go well with quilted jackets, coats of warm material. Accessories complement the image: coarse-knit or wool scarves, shawls, gloves, bags, umbrellas. Ideal shoes for kepi - shoes and shoes.
Jackets, jackets in a cage, shirts are great for this headdress. It is better to combine a checkered cap with monophonic things. The elegant cap of a narrow form and a slightly raised visor looks great with a jacket and a coat of a classical form, with denim things. To create a hooligan image will help the caps of the eights This style should be worn slightly to the side.
Brand news
Beautiful and high-quality men's caps of famous brands that have gained respect and reputation over the years and even centuries, are distinguished by high demands on fabric, durability, elegant appearance, originality and originality.
- Finnish company Fredrickson engaged in the production of men's caps from natural materials. Kepi reliable and durable, so the demand for them among men - great. The most popular models of the brand are classic eight-blade, hooligan, raglan, Holmes, Watson cap.
- Brand "Armani" needs no introduction. The peculiarity of men's caps of this manufacturer is a special approach combining classic and modern, unique prints, high quality tailoring and the corresponding price. Headgear brand "Canoe" (Canoe) - a budget option for high-quality accessories. The distinctive features of the brand is the union of modern fashion trends and traditions. The material that is often used to create a canoe cap is tweed
- Brand "Stetson" - affordable manufacturer who sews stylish men's caps of good quality. All Stetson hats have common features: lightness, originality, bright colors, a harmonious combination of classic and modern.
- German brand Bugatti produces men's clothing and accessories in the middle price range. Classic features, rigor, high quality fabric, calm, traditional colors (brown, black, gray, dark blue, burgundy) distinguish the brand and distinguish it from the rest.
Stylish images
Men's caps are a stylish wardrobe item that requires creating a well-thought out look. The peculiarity of caps is that with their help it is easy to make a daily image original and memorable.
The main difference between men's cap and other headdresses: it supports the layering of clothing, emphasizes individuality. Brown trousers, a blue shirt, a steel blue vest, a blue vertical striped jacket, a gray woolen scarf and a warmed cap. Complement the stylish look with a brown leather backpack.
Dark brown corduroy pants, a plaid shirt, and a warm, padded quilted jacket in blue go well with a brown white checked cap.
Jeans, white shirt, suede boots and a gray cap - a stylish look is ready!
Navy blue jeans, brown boots, a gray sweater, a black coat and a light gray cap are a comfortable, beautiful and at the same time comfortable male look.
Warm gray trousers, brown boots, vest and jacket with the same color, white shirt and gray cap.
A warm cap goes well with winter sweaters. Wear warm gray pants, black shoes, a white shirt, a sweater with a contrasting or black and white geometric pattern and a plain cap.