We have seen the resurgence of nonchalant 1970’s styling, so with that we look to the uniqueness of the Baker Boy and Marine Cap styles in today’s fashion and hat world. From Christian Dior Haute Couture shows to mainstream streetstyle, their fuss free approachability, channels a relaxed effortlessness we can’t seem to get enough of this season.

Where did this trend emerge?

The Baker Boy caps emerged in the 1800s and were worn by working class men, like dock workers, farmers and of course newspaper boys. Over time, the upper-class adopted it as a traditional gentleman’s sporting hat, for shooting and hunting. Similar to the flat cap, only the body of a Baker Boy hat has a more rounded shape and is popular with our KAMINSKI customers in Cotton, Tweed, Leather and Wool fabrics.

The Marine Cap was introduced a little later in the 19^th Century. It was designed as practical workwear for sailors, fisherman and factory workers across Europe. Geared towards the lower class these pieces were almost solely worn by men, until the first World War when women began to work in jobs once carried out by men.

The modern world saw them both re-emerge as a styling object, essential for both men’s and women’s hat trends, they were worn throughout the 1950s by subculture groups across the globe. The humble Baker Boy had its moment on Brigitte Bardot in 1968, while the Marine Cap saw its revival in the mid-1960s when John Lennon was spotted wearing one at the British Invasion concert.

But what's the difference?

It’s actually as simple as volume. Baker Boy caps have more volume, and therefore have a slouchier more relaxed appeal, while the Marine Cap, fits snug to the head, is a little more refined and requires far less styling.

Our styling advice

Keep it simple, let the hat do the talking. Style it back with your favourite trench coat, relaxed 70’s suiting or retro denim.