Baseball cap - fashion trends 2020

A baseball cap is considered the most popular headgear. Invented for sports and protecting the eyes of athletes from the sun, the cap was to the liking of fans of baseball teams, among whom were people of different ages. Over time, baseball caps from stadiums went into everyday life, and The designers brought the original ideas to the level of glamor.

A baseball cap can be found in a variety of manifestations, colors and decorations. The cap flaunts on the heads of football or basketball fans, it covers its face from the sun on fashionable beaches and simple summer cottages. A baseball cap has become a favorite decoration of stars at social parties. We can say that this cap is the most versatile headdress of modern society.

The progenitor of a baseball cap first appeared on the heads of the Brooklyn baseball team at the end of the 19th century. This, at that time not significant event, occurred in 1860. However, until the middle of the last century, participants in the baseball game continued to go to the stadiums, which was convenient for them. It could be a straw hat, some wore jockey helmets on their heads.

In 1954, New Era introduced to the sports audience and the players themselves a new kind of cap with a visor, from which she got the form of a jockey helmet. It was the very standard that has long taken root in baseball teams and among fans, becoming an attribute of the club’s distinction. Since that time, the baseball cap has been conducting its triumphal procession around the globe, remaining one of the most popular types of hats of modern man.

A baseball cap has its own characteristics and details. Among them: a large visor, a mesh on the back of the product, a logo, if there is a need to emphasize belonging to something, eyelets, seams and fasteners to adjust the size of the headgear. All details can vary and then the baseball cap only changes shape and can be used for some specific purpose. For example, for the army, the headpiece is made of camouflage fabric and in shape it looks more square.

If you compare and look for the fundamental difference between a cap and a baseball cap, then it is especially not there. Except in the title. For the inhabitants of the Soviet Union, the concept of baseball was alien, so they called caps everything that has a visor. It has survived to this day. But experts in fashion history nevertheless found one small difference between these two hats. One detail was invented for a baseball cap, which made it possible to firmly fix it on the head of athletes, baseball players in particular. This is a clasp with adjustable size. The cap certainly doesn’t.

Baseball caps consist of 6 parts, which are fixed to the crown with a decorative button. This integral part of the form inherited from the jockey helmet.

Thanks to the visor, its shape, you can distinguish the purpose of the baseball cap. The so-called rapper cannot be confused with anything else.

The classic model is the most common. Both men and women wear it. For its manufacture, natural fabrics are selected. It has a large slightly, slightly curved visor. May have a specific logo on the front of the cap. Usually presented in a wide variety of shades, respectively, men select baseball caps for darker colors. Women prefer denim or bright, original shades. They can be decorated with sequins or original embroidery.

Children's caps are striking in their diversity. Decorated with all kinds of decor, in the form of animal ears or with a cartoon character as decoration, a pompom on the crown - even the most capricious little mod can pick up a cute baseball cap for himself.

Children's models are similar to adult styles of baseball caps, among which the following types are most popular:

• "5-panel Cap".It got its name for the five parts on which the headgear structure is built. As in the classic version, it has a logo on the front. But her visor is straight and in color may differ from the base color of the baseball cap.
• Baseball caps with a short peak prefer car drivers and cyclists. At the same time, car and bicycle owners have their own special models.
• Bike Baseball Caps usually have 2 to 6 wedges. A short visor can bulge up. They are made from thin fabrics so that you can easily put on a protective helmet.
• "Trucker Hat" - This is a baseball cap designed for truckers. She has a large visor and most of the cap is made of fine mesh. Such caps are usually worn only by men.
• The hunting model. Consists of 4 parts. It has a flat top and visor. It is often called the military.
• Cassette most often used by technical personnel of enterprises as a protective tool for the head. Thanks to plastic inserts it meets the safety requirements.

Baseball caps have another unique quality. The headdress did not remain only in the framework of the hot summer, the visor of which reliably covers the face from the scorching rays of the sun. Its modifications can be found in demi-season and winter models. But taking into account the peculiarities of our climate, these hats are insulated, and there are models with special protection for the ears, which can be lowered or vice versa raised by fixing the buttons on the baseball cap.

For those who do not like to part with baseball caps in the period of winds and frosts, winter models are intended. They have the same attributes as the classic models: a curved wide visor, six wedges converging in a button, but the product is made of genuine leather or leather substitute. It has a movable side and back with fur or artificial lining, which lowers and reliably closes the back of the head and ears from the cold. They are called earflaps.

The largest variety prevails in sports. Baseball caps have long been part of the branding of sports clubs for the most spectacular sports, such as hockey, football, basketball, baseball. As a rule, they are made in recognizable colors of the club, no less recognizable logo or club symbol is placed in front, and the visor can be curved or straight.

Baseball caps with symbols of NHL clubs are in great demand, and not only among fans. In online stores you can find many offers. Bright and rich colors exactly in the colors of the clubs will be a real gift for hockey fans. And of course, Russian clubs are not far behind. Today you can easily buy a baseball cap of the best KHL teams, for example, CSKA club.

Football clubs are not far behind. Fans of this sport can easily find a cap with the logo of their favorite club. Baseball caps are the most popular and practical variant of paraphernalia, which is easy to take with you and put on directly in the stands of the stadium. Caps with the symbols of the most popular clubs are in demand among fans of this sport.such as, for example, Barcelona, ​​Manchester United, Zenit, Spartak.

Baseball caps related to basketball are no less popular. You can find a huge number of hats with symbols of world famous NBA clubs. Our most popular baseball caps with the Chicago Bulls logo and symbolism.

Baseball has no popularity at all in our country, but, nevertheless, caps with logos of famous baseball clubs are no less popular than others. There is an explanation for this. Such baseball caps are preferred by some famous musicians related to hip-hop or alternative music. Accordingly, their fans prefer to dress themselves in imitation of their idols. These baseball caps have a direct visor and are often called rappers.

Given the great popularity of baseball caps, it is not surprising that they are made from a wide variety of materials. For summer options, a lightweight fabric such as cotton is used. Often used mesh fabric, which is ideal for too hot days. Fleece or wool is matched to the demi-season models. But winter models can already come from leather or suede with fur inserts and a warm lining of sheepskin.

This season, designers brought leather baseball caps to trend. A great option for the winter period. For demi-season models, a combination of leather and denim is offered, and this creates a stylish fashionable cap.

Denim baseball caps are always at the peak of fashion, but this season they are decorated with various elements, such as rivets, embroidery, rhinestones.

Another hit of the season is knitted baseball caps. They are recommended to be worn with any outerwear. In another way, it is called a Beanie cap.

Baseball caps are available in two types: with an adjustable fastener on the back and without it. Therefore, in the second case, it is necessary to correctly measure the head and choose the size. To do this, attach a centimeter tape above the eyebrow line by 2 cm and measure the head circumference over its widest part. The result is better to round up.Then we look at the plate with the standard sizes of head dresses.

When adjusting the fastener, an approximate size is indicated or may be absent altogether. There are 4 sizes in total:

• S / M, Small-Medium or Small and Medium: Corresponds to a head size of 51-57 cm.
• M / L, Medium-Large or Medium and Large: 57 -61 cm;
• L / XL, Large-Extra Large or large and very large: more than 61 cm;
• One Size Fits All is universal in size and has a head coverage of 54 cm to 62 cm.

As for the color of baseball caps, it will be easier to say in which color they are not represented. Due to its versatility, this headdress managed to capture almost the entire color gamut. The most common colors are traditional and fashionable in any season: white and black. Dark blue, red, green, yellow, light green, pink and orange shades remain popular.

A baseball cap made of camouflage fabric remains quite popular. But the designers softened it by using a characteristic camouflage pattern, replacing its coloring with more feminine tones.

At the peak of fashion, prints in the form of flowers remain.

Baseball caps are decorated with sequins, staves, metal chains, stripes, embroidery. In a word, the baseball cap has provided a large niche for the manifestation of creative design imagination. For several seasons, baseball caps decorated with skulls have remained in trend.

Youth models are most often decorated with inscriptions and unusual drawings. This may be some kind of hero from modern cartoons. There are models with imitation of the ears of an animal, the shape of cat ears is most often used.

Caps with logos of famous automobile brands such as Mercedes, Toyota, BMW, Ferrari, etc. are in great demand.

Another popular destination is the name of cities or countries. Hour you can see baseball caps with the inscriptions New York, Moscow, USA, Russia, etc.

Among the fashionable are baseball caps made of material imitating the skin of a snake or crocodile.

Floral print also does not lose ground, remaining relevant for several consecutive seasons.

Designers decorate baseball caps with stones, rhinestones and beads, thanks to which the headpiece looks like a real fashionable decoration.

Baseball caps decorated with lace are no less popular.

After Trump won the presidential election, interest in his baseball caps increased. He used them as a platform for declaring points of his election campaign, so baseball caps were often adorned with appropriate inscriptions. In addition, by the color of the baseball cap, one could understand what mood the candidate was in.

In general, the design of baseball caps makes them absurd. They put fans on them to cool the owner or decorate with coasters for cans of beer or cola. Pompons, LED cords are attached to baseball caps, and flashing inscriptions are attached. Advertisers quickly realized the great potential of this headgear and are actively using it to promote services or products.

In Russia there are many enterprises that produce baseball caps for every taste and color. Perhaps such a production can be found in any region. But many mods prefer original baseball caps. Among them are Adidas, Atributika & Club, Gap, Lacoste, Lagerfeld, Mango Man, New Era, Nike, Puma, Reebok, Tommy Hilfiger and many others.

A baseball cap must never be washed in a washing machine. If suddenly this happens, you will get a deformed cap. A hat is best washed in a basin of warm water using liquid soap or powder. It is not advisable to use ordinary powder, as it is believed that it creates an aggressive environment for the cap.

Despite its fairly simple form, a baseball cap can be worn in several versions. The easiest is the visor forward. But young fashionistas prefer to show their not simple character and put on a cap with a peak back or having shifted it sideways. Stylists, for their part, give a recommendation to wear a baseball cap according to the situation and their own discretion. For example, fans of football or hockey clubs are advised to wear a visor forward so that the team logo is visible.

As for the question of what to wear a baseball cap, it goes well with any kind of clothing. But everything, of course, depends on its type. Simple caps go well with trousers, jeans, T-shirts. T-shirts. But a stylish baseball cap decorated with beads or sequins can be tried on with a light dress in heels.