You don’t have to be a major league baseball star to appreciate the benefits of a good baseball cap.
These brimmed wonders began life on the diamond in the mid-1800s, but when Hollywood heavyweights began to adopt them in the 1970s and 1980s, their transition from field to fashion began to gather pace.
Today, the baseball cap is an intrinsic part of the menswear landscape and a must-have summer accessory.
Not only is it an easy way to add a touch of personality to an outfit, but it’ll keep the sun off your face and eliminate the very real possibility of a sunburnt scalp.
So which one should you buy? There are plenty of options out there to choose from, but in our experience there’s also a handful of brands that do a much better job than others.
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Below, we share a handpicked selection of our favourite baseball caps available to buy now, from the labels and retailers we know to be the best in the game.
We’ve included a range of styles and prices to cater for every taste and budget, but all are united by some common themes: they look the part, they’re comfortable and they fit like a dream.
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