Men's eight-piece caps: varieties and tips for choosing

Men's eight-piece caps are rightfully considered one of the most popular styles of hats. They are worn by office clerks and British gentlemen, tried on by inveterate fashionistas and world cinema stars. To understand which option suits a particular man, it is worth studying the review of the Gavroche model and other eight-corners, learning about the features of a hooligan cap, and studying the most fashionable images offered by designers today.

The origin of the most controversial headdress of the 19th century is controversial. The birthplace of men's eight-blade caps is called either Italy, then France or England. One thing is clear: it was on the European continent that the fashion for caps with the following cut features arose:

• volumetric top connecting 8 wedge-shaped parts;
• rigid visor covered with fabric;
• a button on the top of the head.

The hooligan cap, simple in cut, did not immediately receive its informal name. In France, she was associated with the heroes of the novel Les Miserables and the young street child Gavroche.

By the 20s of the XX century, the fashion for eight-piece blades reached the United States. Moreover, there this headdress came to the liking of the most rebellious segments of the population, from factory workers to gangsters. The hooligan cap has become an attribute of tough guys who are ready to use their fists. However, the aristocracy also did not deny themselves the pleasure of trying on an unusual accessory. With the light hand of the author of the novel "The Great Gatsby", whose heroes quite confidently sported in light or tweed caps, The eight-piece was renamed the Gatsby cap, and later became popular among the members of the Ivy League in the United States.

In Russia, this headdress also has an ambiguous reputation. Simple-cut models were worn by street children and representatives of the working class, and later by bandits, with whom ordinary citizens avoided. Needless to say, choosing a similar accessory without belonging to a particular class was very risky. The fact that it was made part of a clown costume did not add to the eight-piece popularity - the famous kepi in a small checkerboard was known all over the world.

The fashion for the newsboy cap has returned unexpectedly already in the 21st century. By that time, the name "hooligan", adopted for her in Russia, was thoroughly forgotten. But films about the golden age of Hollywood and the life of the British aristocracy of the past reminded that this headdress originally had a very noble origin. Today, no fashionist can imagine his image without a stylish cap made of 8 gussets.

Among the models of caps, called eight-corners or eight-piece, there are many interesting styles that are equally loved by both men and women. The most commonly used are relatively laconic cut options.

• "Gavroche". French variation on the theme of the eight-corners, complemented by a rim. In it, the wedges are increased in length and width, which creates an exaggerated volume in the upper part of the headdress. This allows not only to slide it over the visor, but also to lay it asymmetrically or slide it back for a more impressive look.

• The classic newsboy cap. It is characterized by the presence of a rather voluminous top, a wide visor, on which the upper part "floats". Visually, it should give the impression that the headgear is slightly too large. Classic models are worn low on the forehead.

• Vintage or Gatsby. She is called a hooligan and corresponds to the style of the 1920s. Such caps are good both in the tweed version and in the performance of lighter fabrics - linen, velveteen.

• Deerstalker hat. This hunting eight-piece is better known as the cap of the English detective. She has side "ears" with ties or buttons, 2 visors - in front and behind. The cut was popular in the 19th century with deer hunters in England. This is a country style that is not recommended for urban wear.

• Stetson Hatteras. This eight-piece cut is especially loved by celebrities. For example, the Stetsons regularly complement the image of British footballer David Beckham. There is nothing superfluous in the model - only the classic volume and harmony of the form.

• Kels. This cut has a pronounced narrowing - such eight-piece blades are equipped with an elongated visor. A versatile option suitable for different face types. The optimal solution for men of all ages.

All of these caps can be referred to as eight-piece caps and can be used for different reasons. It is only important to take into account the correspondence of the style of the person's appearance and the season.

Among the popular materials for the manufacture of eight-blades, traditional ones can be distinguished - those that were used from the very beginning in their sewing. First of all, this is tweed - a textured coarse-wooled fabric with a small but noticeable pile and a diagonal weave of the thread. The best types of this fabric are produced in Scotland and Ireland. No less popular is a fabric called a keeper or twill - it can be cotton or half-woolen, has a twill weave and a printed pattern.

The cotton base goes well with demi-season eight-piece blades. Thick corduroy, drape, denim are most often used here. Summer models are made of silk, linen. Woolen eight-blades also look interesting, most often having a dark monochromatic color.

The leather eight-piece looks rather unusual. Most often it is made in the manner of the English hunting deerstalker hat, glorified in detective novels. She has side fold-down "ears" and 2 visors - in front and behind. Also, for the cold season, you can find a warmed suede hooligan cap or its analogue made of warm fleece.

The colors of the eight-blades are quite traditional and do not impress with their variety. Perhaps, the failures of the clown past are affected - indeed, bold experiments with shades here are more likely to harm and look rather ridiculous.

In addition, the newsboy cap has a number of distinctive ornaments that are recommended for fashionable men's looks.

• Herringbone or herringbone. The most popular color choice for tweed 8-blade. Timeless classics will adorn any look.

• Shepherd check. Shepherd's cage, a characteristic ornament of the legendary eight-blade Sherlock Holmes. It is customary to use this pattern when sewing a cap with ears in case of cold weather. It is made from tweed or classic woolen fabric.

• Tartan. The traditional Scottish checkered pattern is also known as the windowpane. It is used when sewing kilts and caps.

• Burberry. English large cell with a beige and sandy background and an intersection of white, red and black lines. A stylish solution for daring fashionistas.

• Glenchek. The cage is a kind of tartan, but always performed in achromatic colors using black, white, gray.Stripes of contrasting tones intertwine vertically and horizontally to form a recognizable pattern.

• Border tartan. Small black and white check, complemented by characteristic diagonal ribs.

• "Chicken foot" - the pattern that glorified the fashion house Chanel, but it was invented by the same ubiquitous Scots.

Eight-pieces are a versatile addition to the modern masculine look. When choosing it, it is worth remembering only the following points.

1. Suitable for the season. For summer, the cap should not be too tight - preference is given to lightweight breathable materials. Winter models, on the other hand, have a fleece lining and characteristic "ears" on the sides. Demi-season options are the most stylish and democratic.
2. Compliance with the size of the head. An eight-cornered hat that is too loose will fall on the forehead and bridge of the nose, creating associations with a detail of a clown costume. A tight cap will make its wearer feel uncomfortable.
3. Correct cut. Models with a flat top and a base pulled forward will suit a narrow aristocratic face. Holders of the correct oval or rounded cheeks will do the volumetric "Gavroche", shifted to one side.
4. Material texture. It should match the one used in the rest of the image, not argue with it.

Choosing the optimal fashionable combinations of eight-piece blades with garments, a man should pay attention to the versatility of this wardrobe element. A cap of this style can be easily combined with:

• coat in the English style;
• business and casual jackets;
• tweed vests;
• plaid and classic shirts;
• pilot jackets;
• sheepskin coats;
• caged raincoats;
• T-shirts and jeans;
• chinos and sweaters.

It is worth considering that especially spectacular images are created in contrast.

An image in the spirit of post-war Britain is what a man needs on vacation. Boiled flared jeans here are harmoniously complemented by dark boots and white socks, a snow-white T-shirt and a casual blue scarf around the neck, tied in a French manner. The relaxed look is accentuated by an eight-piece cap with a small shepherd's check pattern.

The blue eight-piece is a striking addition to the look in the spirit of the British aristocrat. The cap is complemented here by a cashmere sweater and a sand-colored tweed jacket in a check. A simple yet effective option for a natural blonde.

An eight-piece with a herringbone pattern harmoniously fits into the image of a modern man who does not want to grow up to the end. You can complement it with a chunky burgundy wool scarf, a gray-green blazer, or wear it with a gray sweater, single-breasted English coat, and blue jeans rolled up. Rough red-brown boots will complete the image of a notebook bully.