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    Newsboy & Flat Caps for Men and Women

    Conner's newsboy cap collection combines vintage British heritage with sustainable, handmade craftsmanship. The collection includes classic 8-panel newsboy styles 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 Alfred Gentlemans Herringbone Drivers 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. Our caps are handmade using organic cotton, Australian wool, weathered cotton, wool blends, 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 weathered cotton and organic cotton.

     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. As a family business whose roots go back to Bill Conner's BC Hats in Byron Bay, 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, Australian wool, wool blends, weathered 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: Bill Conner has made hats in Byron Bay for over 50 years, and his son Will created the brand, which ships from American Fork, Utah
    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 Australian wool, wool blends, organic cotton and weathered cotton.

     Baseball Caps: Six-panel construction with curved visor.

     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 a fuller, rounder eight-panel crown with a button on top. Baseball caps use a six-panel construction and have a more structured fit.

    Yes. This collection includes organic cotton, Australian wool, weathered cotton, wool blends, and genuine leather. Our materials are chosen to reduce environmental impact while ensuring durability. Conner Hats has used sustainable materials since 2014, building on the 50+ year hatmaking tradition of Will's father, Bill, in Byron Bay, Australia.

    “Crushable” means a cap is designed to be compressed for packing and then regain its shape. Not every newsboy cap is crushable, so check the product details for the cap you’re considering.

    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. Our Limited Lifetime Guarantee (50% off if lost or stolen) covers workmanship failure on purchases from connerhats.com. For a qualifying workmanship issue within the first 12 months, we’ll provide a free replacement of the same style, size, and color, with shipping paid. After 12 months, you can get 40% off a replacement; shipping is not included.

    The newsboy cap emerged in the late 1800s in Britain and Ireland, evolving from the flat cap tradition. Its eight-panel style became associated with newspaper sellers (newsboys) in American cities during the early 1900s. The style reached peak popularity from 1910 to 1945, worn by working-class men, golfers, and drivers.

    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. These caps are suitable for men and women. The best choice comes down to your preferred material and silhouette, as well as the size options available for each product.

    For a workmanship failure, Conner's Limited Lifetime Guarantee (50% off if lost or stolen) provides a free replacement of the same style, size, and color, with shipping covered during the first 12 months. After 12 months, you can get 40% off a replacement, with shipping not included. The guarantee applies to purchases from connerhats.com. Email photos of the issue and your order number to Conner for help. For general returns, eligible items can be returned for a refund within 30 days of purchase, or for an exchange or store credit within 90 days.