Since time immemorial, people have worn hats, caps, and caps. These hats have not lost their popularity in our time, reaching 2018. But still, caps have undergone many transformations during their existence. Therefore, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the fashionable models of caps for 2018.
Fashionable cap models and their history
Let's talk about men's caps. Yes, that's what they were called when they were invented.
REFERENCE. Prototypes of current fashion accessories were worn by policemen and railway workers. They resembled a hat with a visor. They needed it to protect their eyes from the sun.
Then the cap went through many transformations. A large number of new varieties have appeared. Those baseball caps are essentially caps. They were invented for baseball players for three reasons:
- the straw hats they used did not protect their eyes from the sun's rays;
- they didn't look very presentable;
- on hard visors and impregnated fabric, the name of the team represented by the player could be placed. It was comfortable and beautiful.And useful for advertising purposes.
In general, all caps have a huge number of types and purposes:
- keep you warm in the cold;
- save from the heat;
- are a symbol of a sports team fan;
- indicate nationality or religion;
- are part of the uniform;
- serve as a glamorous detail of the image.
Classic caps. They are mainly used as protection from cold and wind. Winter styles have lowered “ears”. Or a removable strip, rounded on both sides, to protect the neck and ears from the wind. They are sewn from:
- wool;
- astrakhan fur (with twill lining);
- half-wool;
- tweed;
- cloth;
- suit drape;
- animal furs;
- leather with a warm lining;
- denim with fur.
The colors are mostly dark and monochromatic. Since we are talking about men's clothing items. They are chosen, for example, to match a coat or give preference to the herringbone pattern. It consists of combinations of two or more thick wool threads. Sometimes there are very exclusive options. But brands are expensive.
Winter styles with fur or wool lining are suitable for:
- sheepskin coats;
- winter coat;
- down jackets
Materials for summer-spring models, of course, more subtle. They are sewn for beauty and to prevent the summer sun from burning your head. They are made from:
- thin skin;
- jeans;
- cotton;
- silks;
- flax;
- combinations of silk and linen;
- cambric;
- tweeda donegal.
In general, light materials are used that have light colors and serve as a fashion accessory. In good quality styles, the lining is sewn on by hand, in a circle.
What caps are popular in 2018
Eight blades classics became famous with the release of such best-selling films and TV series as Peaky Blinders, Once Upon a Time in America and Boardwalk Empire.It got its name accordingly because it is sewn from eight segments. Its edges, in theory, should sag a little on the sides. Then she looks good. Some of these “hats” have hard visors. They can be bent.
“Bosyachka” (“hooligan”). They were worn by residents of Tsarist Russia. And also the proletariat after the revolution, American dockers, gangsters, workers of Paris and Germany. Almost all over the world in the 20s and 30s, every representative of the working class had it. Sewn from natural cloth. The reverse side has a two-layer cotton lining. One is for absorbing sweat. The second one is the main one. It is made more often in khaki, olive, gray, brown, black colors.
“Newsboy” - This is a classic flat style. It's universal. Looks great on almost any head. It is sewn from completely different fabrics. Depending on the time of year. The color palette is also very diverse.
"Gatsby" appeared at the beginning of the 20th century. Gained great popularity in the 1970s. After the release of the film based on the book by F. S. Fitzgerald. Both the book and the film created a lot of buzz. Therefore, the cap of the same design that the main character wore jumped to the peak of popularity. Nowadays it is also considered fashionable.
Baseball cap. We must not forget about this headdress. In modern fashion it is one of the most practical and popular. Although fashionistas increasingly prefer unusual caps.
What to wear with caps in 2018
To create a trendy and modern look, you can combine the cap with:
- tweed butterflies matching the color;
- denim products;
- straight coats to the floor;
- business suits;
- short coat, straight or fitted;
- white shirts complemented by tweed vests;
- plain light-colored shirts and trousers with suspenders;
- polo shirts;
- denim sneakers;
- club jackets;
- sports uniform.
The main rule of choosing a pair for a cap, as well as the accessory itself, is harmony. Do not forget that the image must be holistic, and its components must match each other.
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