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    Newsboy & Flat Caps for Men and Women

    Conner's newsboy cap collection combines vintage British heritage with sustainable, handmade craftsmanship. Each cap features the classic 8-panel construction with a rounded, full crown and signature top button—the hallmarks of an authentic newsboy (also called Gatsby, paperboy, or baker boy caps). Conner’s handmade newsboy cap collection brings together classic 8-panel newsboys with a rounded crown and top button, plus related styles for different wardrobes and occasions.

    Crafted With Family Heritage

    • Traditional construction: Newsboy styles use the recognizable 8-panel, rounded crown and top button associated with authentic newsboy caps.
    • Material choice: Shop weathered cotton, organic cotton, Australian wool, non-mulesed wool, leather, and a French wool beret.
    • Inclusive sizing: Options span Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, combined sizes, and One Size.
    • Family-made heritage: Bill Conner learned leatherwork in St. Augustine in 1969 and has made hats in Byron Bay for over 50 years.
    • Long-term support: Conner offers a limited lifetime guarantee covering defects in materials and workmanship. The guarantee also includes a 50% off code to replace the same hat if yours is ever lost or stolen.
    Brown cloth newsboy cap that looks like leather
    Cotton Newsboy Flat Cap with leather accent and buttons

    Find Your Best Cap

    Start with material and shape. Choose weathered or organic cotton for a cotton newsboy, Australian or non-mulesed wool for a wool option, or the Amalfi Leather Cap if leather is your priority. For a more specific silhouette, consider the Henry Long-Bill Organic Cotton Newsboy Cap, Alfred Gentlemans Herringbone Drivers Cap, French Beret, or Links Wool Newsboy Cap. Check each product listing because sizing varies across the collection, from Small and Medium through XX-Large, combined sizes, and One Size. If you are between options, compare your head measurement with the listing’s available size information before ordering. For care, follow the instructions provided for the individual material and product. The collection also includes packable styles, identified in the product details where applicable.

    About Our Caps & Newsboys Collection

    Conner Hats' caps and newsboys combine heritage craftsmanship with sustainable materials. Each cap is handmade using organic cotton, non-mulesed wool, oiled cotton, and genuine leather—designed for travelers, golfers, and anyone who values quality that lasts.

    Our newsboy caps feature the classic eight-panel construction worn by working-class Americans and Europeans throughout the early 20th century, when the style peaked in popularity from 1910-1945. Unlike mass-produced fashion caps, ours are crushable and packable for travel, with materials chosen for durability and environmental responsibility.

     The baseball cap style traces back to 1860, when the Brooklyn Excelsiors baseball team introduced the rounded crown with a long visor and button top—a design that became known as the "Brooklyn-style" cap and remained the predominant baseball cap until the 1940s (Wikipedia: Baseball Cap).. We've updated this classic with waterproof oiled cotton and organic fabrics.

     Every cap is backed by Conner's limited lifetime guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship. The guarantee also includes a 50% off code to replace the same hat if yours is ever lost or stolen. Family-owned since Bill Conner started BC Hats in Byron Bay, Australia in 1969, we've built our reputation on hats that improve with age, not landfill waste.

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    What Makes Conner Caps Different

    • Sustainable Materials: Organic cotton, responsibly sourced Australian wool, hemp, oiled cotton, genuine leather
    • Handmade Quality: Small-batch production with attention to durability and fit
    • Crushable & Packable: Designed to spring back after being folded in luggage
    • Limited Lifetime Guarantee: Warranted against defects in materials and workmanship. The guarantee also includes a 50% off code to replace the same hat if yours is ever lost or stolen.
    • Family-Owned: 50+ years of hatmaking tradition from Byron Bay, Australia to Florida
    Woman wearing grey houndstooth newsboy cap by Conner hats
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    Cap Styles in This Collection

    Newsboy Caps: Eight-panel construction with button top, fuller rounded shape, crushable design. Made from wool, organic cotton, herringbone tweed.

     Baseball Caps: Six-panel construction with curved visor. Made from waterproof oiled cotton and organic materials.

     Dad Caps: Unstructured, relaxed-fit baseball cap style with adjustable closure.

     Leather Caps: Premium genuine leather construction for durability and weather resistance.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Newsboy caps (also called baker boy or Gatsby caps) have an eight-panel crown with a button on top and a fuller, rounder shape. Baseball caps use a six-panel construction with a more structured fit. Newsboy caps originated in the late 1800s and peaked in popularity from 1910-1945 among working-class Americans. Our newsboy caps are made from wool, organic cotton, or herringbone tweed and are crushable for travel.

    Yes. We use organic cotton (grown without synthetic pesticides), responsibly sourced Australian wool, oiled cotton for waterproofing, hemp (which requires minimal water), and genuine leather. Our materials are chosen to reduce environmental impact while ensuring durability. Conner Hats has committed to sustainable materials since Will Conner founded the brand, building on his father Bill's 50+ years of hatmaking tradition in Byron Bay, Australia.

    Crushable caps can be folded or compressed for packing without losing their shape. Our newsboy caps made from wool felt and organic cotton are designed to spring back after being packed in luggage, making them ideal for travelers. This is a key difference from stiff, structured caps that crease permanently when folded.

    Measure your head circumference just above your eyebrows and ears using a flexible tape measure. Match your measurement to our size chart: Small (21 1/4-21 5/8 inches / 54-55 cm), Medium (22-22 3/8 inches / 56-57 cm), Large (22 3/4-23 1/4 inches / 58-59 cm), X-Large (23 1/2-24 inches / 60-61 cm), XX-Large (24 3/8-24 3/4 inches / 62-63 cm), XXX-Large (25 1/8 inches / 64 cm). Many of our caps also feature adjustable sizing with elastic bands or drawstrings.

    Yes. All Conner caps are warranted to the original owner against defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the cap. If your cap fails due to a manufacturing defect or faulty materials, we'll replace it. This warranty reflects our commitment to quality craftsmanship and reducing waste.

    The newsboy cap originated in the late 1800s in Britain and Ireland, evolving from the flat cap tradition. The eight-panel style became associated with newspaper sellers (newsboys) in American cities during the early 1900s. The style reached peak popularity from 1910-1945, worn by working-class men, golfers, and drivers. The flat cap itself traces back to 16th-century Northern England, and in 1571, England's Parliament passed the Cappers Act requiring all non-noble males over age six to wear wool caps on Sundays and holidays to boost domestic wool production. The law was repealed in 1597 but the style endured.

    Yes. While historically worn by men, newsboy caps have been embraced by women since the 2000s and are now considered a unisex style. Our collection includes sizes and styles that work for all genders. The cap's resurgence in popularity has been driven by heritage fashion trends and shows like Peaky Blinders.

    The Henry Long-Bill Organic Cotton Newsboy Cap is the clearly identified long-bill style in this collection. If you prefer a different profile, the collection also includes traditional newsboys, a drivers cap, a French beret, and a leather cap.

    Care depends on the cap’s material and construction. Use the care guidance provided with the individual product, especially when comparing cotton, wool, and leather styles. Check those details before cleaning, storing, or packing your chosen cap.

    Yes. This collection is designed for men and women, with a range of traditional newsboy, wool, cotton, beret, drivers, golf, and leather styles. The best choice comes down to your preferred material, silhouette, and the size options available for that product.

    Conner provides a limited lifetime guarantee covering defects in materials and workmanship. The guarantee also includes a 50% off code to replace the same hat if yours is ever lost or stolen. For general returns, the brand also offers 30-day returns. Review the applicable terms and contact Conner if you need help with a product concern.