About Flat Caps
A flat cap is a rounded cap hugging the contours of the head and features a small stiff brim in front. The history of the Flat Cap can trace its roots back to fourteenth century Northern England but its use soon spread quickly throughout Britain and beyond.
When the British Parliament decreed in 1571 that all non-noblemen and boys over the age of 6 were to cover their heads with wool caps on Sundays and holidays, their mandatory use soured for risk of being caught and fined without one. A government strategy that came into being primarily as a way to support the British wool industry at that time. Centuries on, people grew accustomed to them and they were adopted as a ubiquitous comfortable and easy everyday item of wear.
Known in Ireland as a paddy cap, in Scotland as a Bunnet; in Wales as a Dai cap; Flat Caps have been given and are known by a huge array of names in Britain alone. When immigrants first took them to America, they were called an English cap, Irish cap, Driving cap, Duffer cap, Golf cap, Scally cap, Cabbie caps, and most commonly, Newsboy caps. Various designs have evolved over time and many other terms for them exist.
Flat caps have always been on trend, suiting almost any face shape. Today the flat cap is commonly seen as a casual alternative to the fedora and is naturally worn by everyone.
About Newsboy Caps
Also known as a Paperboy Cap, Newsie Cap or Bakerboy - is thus named because they were first worn in the late 1800s and early 1900s largely by newspaper sellers. These styles have enjoyed an enduring popularity with people from all walks of life over the following decades. The wide choice of styles and warm but breathable colourful patterned fabrics make these a versatile and highly wearable all season staple.
For this product from our ready-to wear Paratus Collection, please follow the following sizing advice...
Place the string or tape around your head above your ear and across the mid forehead, completely circling your head. Hold the tape firmly, but not too tightly. Measure your head exactly where you want the hat to sit. Measure in centimetres. If your measurement falls between sizes, round up to the nearest centimetre. It may help to either do this in the mirror or have someone to help for accuracy.
A professional measuring service is also offered at the SWAINE London Burlington Arcade store.
Our Panama hat ranges run small so we recommend ordering a size up from your head measurement.
Please note – These limited edition products have already been crafted and therefore no bespoke or custom adjustments are available.
Please be aware that as these these limited edition products have already been crafted and therefore no custom embossing options are available on these products.
We work closely with our makers and suppliers in choosing only the highest quality materials and craftsmanship available.
These products are ready and available to ship straight away. Please contact enquiries-hj@herbert-johnson.co.uk to check our current lead time for shipping this product.
- Lead times are variable depending on our current volume of new orders being received.
- Some products from our Paratus Collection, may already be crafted and ready to ship to order with short expected lead times. Please contact us for further information as required.
- Please note that our team fulfil orders ASAP on a first come first served basis.
- The wait time for processing our Paratus Collection product orders is normally between 7-14 days but please be aware that this can be subject to change.
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- Our hats are carefully packaged in simple white hat boxes within a cardboard postal boxes for dispatch internationally.
- Caps will be carefully packaged in a high quality cap box within a cardboard postal box.
- Accessories items will be packaged in double layer shipping boxes.
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