[Behind the Design] How Our Cotton Twill Hunting Cap with Side Belts Came to Be | Wearing Classic Refinement

"Easy to wear, and a little stylish"—
if you are looking for a hat like that, this is one we would love you to know about.

Its roots go back to the British hunting cap.
On European street corners it was worn by newspaper boys and elderly gentlemen, and it makes memorable appearances on detectives and journalists in films.

In Japan it is also called "toriuchi-bo" (literally a "bird-shooting hat"), and it is still a staple item of classic style today.

At WORDS, we took this hunting cap and refined it into a design that fits naturally into today's fashion.

The defining feature of this hunting cap is the leather belt on each side.
It is a small accent, but it sharpens the overall impression considerably.

And it is not just about design: it also works as size adjustment.
Even if you are particular about fit, you can adjust it to your head with confidence.

For the fabric, we use cotton twill with a beautiful diagonal weave.
Though it is plain and simple, it shows subtle nuance depending on the light, and its appeal is that it is easy to pair with both casual and smarter outfits.

It goes very well not only with everyday T-shirts and sweatshirts, but also with jackets and shirts.
It is a hat that makes you "look just a little more grown-up than usual."

• Black: Perfect for a classic look. Urban and polished.
• Beige: Soft and light, with a natural feel.

Both are versatile colors that work in any season.
It is a unisex design, so we recommend it for both men and women.

This hunting cap has a slightly shallow design, finished with a clean silhouette.
We also recommend it for anyone who finds that a hat that is too deep looks heavy.

And the brim is slightly long at approx. 6cm, casting just the right amount of shade around your face and also helping to block the sun.
Overall, it is finished in a well-balanced form.

It is one size, with a head circumference of 57.5–59.5cm, and adjustable with the side belts.
It is designed to fit easily with any hairstyle and to be easy for women to wear, too.

• You want to try something other than caps and beanies
• You like a classic feel
• But you want a hat that isn't too heavy and is easy to wear day to day
• You want to add an effortless touch with accessories
• Women who are thinking of trying a hunting cap

This hat was designed in Kyoto.
It is an original WORDS item.

Classic, yet current.
Unpretentious, yet properly stylish.
That is the balance we value.

Hats have a curious way of changing a person's whole air.
This hunting cap, too, adds "calm" and "good taste" to your usual outfits.

We would be glad if a WORDS hat could be part of your everyday life.

We hope you find the 1 hat you'll love.