How to recognise it
A full round crown sewn from eight panels, a button on top and a short stiff peak at the front, to which the crown is sometimes snapped.
Where it comes from
In the early 20th century newspaper boys in Europe and America wore these caps, hence the name. Today it is worn as a retro accessory.
Who and when it suits
A warm autumn and winter cap with a coat, a tweed jacket or a sweater. It suits both women and men.
Variations and look-alikes
A newsboy cap comes in tweed, wool, corduroy, linen for summer and faux leather, very full (baker boy) or slightly smaller, with the crown snapped to the peak or loose. It differs from a flat cap in its full, round eight-panel crown with a button, and from a beret in its peak.
How to style it
- With a tweed jacket or coat.
- Wool or tweed is warmest.
- Tilt it slightly.
- Clean it with a brush.
Similar styles
Frequently asked
01How does a newsboy cap differ from a flat cap?
A newsboy is round and full with a button; a flat cap is flat and wedge-shaped from the side.
02Where does the name newsboy come from?
From the newspaper boys of the early 20th century.
03Does a newsboy cap suit women?
Yes, especially with coats and knits.
04How do you care for a tweed newsboy cap?
Brush it with a soft brush, dab marks with a damp cloth and dry it over a round object; never machine wash it.