Conner Hats' caps and newsboys combine heritage craftsmanship with sustainable materials. Each cap is handmade using organic cotton, cruelty-free 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 lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. 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.
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.
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), cruelty-free 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 in 2014, 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 (21.5-22 inches / 54-56 cm), Medium (22-22.75 inches / 56-58 cm), Large (22.75-23.5 inches / 58-60 cm), X-Large (23.5-24.25 inches / 60-62 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.
