Fall Back: Hat Brands to Know Right Now

Not many accessories can make or break an outfit like a dope hat. It can pull it all together or it can be the outlier that has people scratching their hat-less heads as to what the hell you were thinking. While you can’t go wrong with a New Era or Starter snapback, there are many more options that can put you at the head of the class.

Depending on your style, or just the general shape of your noggin, knowing what type of cap you can wear is key. Being able to switch it up on a day-to-day basis is an added bonus. Why not stock up on some lesser known brands that will have everyone asking “where to cop?” Complete the process in which your outfit has laid the groundwork by rewarding it with the proper headwear with Hat Brands to Know Right Now.

Buy it now at Kith, $50

The snapback king is being seen on everyone from the hood to the limelight. 40oz. Van’s limited caps don’t stay around for long, often only available for a few days on end until they are gone for good. If you’re lucky enough to get your hands on the one you want, everyone will take notice.

Buy it now at Barney’s Warehouse, $69

Premium five-panel caps are few and far between, but Larose Paris’ incredible selection using everything from cotton and seersucker to tweed and chambray is top-notch. Based out of the south of France, finds these incredible fabrics from all over the world and putting them onto your noggin.

Buy it now at Stamp’d, $95

Ever wonder how something could be subtle and flashy at the same time? Look no further than L.A.-based streetwear brand Stamp’d, which perfectly tells the story of its city with their studded snapbacks.

Buy it now at KeyACQ, $20

Custom snapbacks in great colors with unique embroidery for only $20. No need for pinching, KeyACQ has you covered with a plethora of great choices for a great price, allowing you to buy more than one. Now you can have a new look every day or the school week for just $100. Or if you have a little more scrilla, splurge on a fabric or authentic snakeskin-brimmed snapback. Whatever tickles your fancy KeyACQ has you covered.

Buy it now at FairEnds, $48

U.S.-made unstructured caps are the best way to end the summer in style. Lightweight five-panels camp caps in a plethora of style ranging from polka dot and beach stripe to paisley, FairEnds always has a good-looking option to fit your style. And keep an eye out for their always riveting collabs for a new, limited edition styles that will leave you in awe.

Buy it now at ONLY NY, $42

If you want to represent New York without having to follow the masses of Yankees fitteds, you needn’t look any further than ONLY NY. With an abundance of caps that represent NY’s different eras of style, your choice of snapback, five-panel, or bucket is always met with an option that will keep you loyal to your city.

Buy it now at Quintin Co., $38

Camo and tie-dye and dots, oh my! Quintin keeps it very quirky with their affordable selection of bucket hats and five-panels, making them a brand you need to have at least a couple pieces in your collection heading back to classes.

Buy it now at Union Los Angeles, $80

Bucket hats are the cool guy signifier of 2013. If you stroll into your 2 p.m. class rocking a Tantum bucket hat in camo or with summer bay stripes, you will immediately capture everyone’s attention, and the possibilities for the rest of your evening are endless.

Buy it now at Wintercheck Factory, $40

Want to buy snapback caps using incredible deadstock fabrics in the same place you can buy a desk or a utility shower curtain? Wintercheck Factory is that place. These $40 caps come in some wild fabrics that are just begging to be the centerpiece of your outfit. They will almost have to with as much color pop they give off.

Buy it now at The Quiet Life, $36

The Quiet Life’s collection of snapbacks, five-panels, and bucket hats are anything but. Using loud colors and boisterous prints, the L.A.-based brand takes pride in the face they make their caps right here in the U.S. using many fabrics that are feasible in any climate.