STYLE AND CULTURE

HOW COOL GUYS ARE WEARING BASEBALL CAPS

By Emma Strawbridge, 24 February 2025

Timothee Chalamet Wearing a Baseball Cap

Picture: Getty

The baseball cap is the OG accessory. Invented in the mid-19th century to protect baseball players’ eyes from the sun, the first cap was made for practicality, but they quickly became a style staple spanning multiple subcultures from hip-hop to punk. Everyone’s favourite actor Timothee Chalamet has made them a go-to in his off-duty wardrobe, and we’ve been seeing them all over the streets. Whether you choose to wear yours backwards like T-Chal or keep it classic, here’s a roundup of our fave ways to style them for spring.

Instagram: @marius_folley

New Era LA Dodgers 9forty cap in black, £23

#1: DRESSED-DOWN TAILORING
@marius_folley shows us how to make a tailored ‘fit look effortless with a cap. The structured trousers and smart shoe contrast the soft knit and cap for a spring look that you can wear to the office or for your weekend plans.

Instagram: @jorgesg19

#2: COLOUR POPS
City break coming up? Copy this 'fit – it's comfy, cool and has a pop of colour courtesy of the cap and tonal knit.

Instagram: @_mitchellstefan

#3: SKATER STYLE
Opt for a wide-brimmed cap for instant skater energy. @_mitchellstefan has paired theirs with grungey double denim and neon Dr. Martens to cement the aesthetic.

Instagram: @tysonspellss

#4: A PREPPY EDGE
Corpcore goes back to school with @tysonspellss' look. Tailored to perfection with a waistcoat, tie and shirt combo, this look is finished with a cap to give the overall 'fit a collegiate edge.

Instagram: @kierancasuale

#5: STATEMENT PRINTS
Do it like @kierancasuale: keep your look tonal and make the cap the main character with a major print. Adding a statement accessory to a simple look is the easiest way to look stylish with zero effort – all you need is a capsule wardrobe and a collection of top-tier caps.