Which Hats Look Light in Summer? The Marine Cap with Gold Buttons

A refined sheen with a natural-material look

This marine cap is made from a fabric called "jute-like." It has a rustic texture like linen or jute, but the actual material is polyester. Please understand it as a fabric made to resemble the look of natural fibers, not natural fiber itself. When it catches the light it shows a subtle, refined sheen, so it does not look too casual and adds a slightly put-together feel to summer outfits. It is also easy to handle in the sweaty season, which is typical of this fabric.

Lightness from a shallow crown

The marine cap is a shape defined by a shortish brim and a compact, rounded crown. A short brim does not block your view or cast too much shadow on your face, so even people wearing a hat for the first time have the advantage that their expression is less likely to look dark. The crown is also shallow and small, so the cap looks light, as if perched on top of your head. It is less likely to make your head look big and blends easily with light summer clothing. The size can be adjusted on the inside, so you can find the fit that suits you.

The origin behind the anchor button

The gold button with an anchor motif could be called the face of the cap. It is a detail carried over from the uniform caps of sailors and navies. WORDS has reinterpreted this rugged yet somehow refined accent as clean, modern workwear. While keeping the ruggedness of vintage, we have balanced it to be easy to pair with today's everyday clothes. The subtle gold shine adds a small accent to your outfit.

This marine cap is an original WORDS design, with attention paid to details such as the brim length and crown depth. It carries the WORDS outlook of combining the vintage feel of rugged workwear with clean design that fits into modern life.

To keep it simple, how about pairing denim with a white shirt and letting the gold button be the only accent? On days when you want a slightly neater look, pairing it with a linen jacket or a tailored piece brings out a classic mood. Wide-leg pants for a relaxed feel are also a good choice. As for color, brown or beige gives a soft, approachable impression, black gives a sharp, modern mood, and natural gives a light, easy look. Choose according to your mood that day.

We recommend it for people whose all-black hats tend to make their expression look stiff, people who want to avoid a summer hat making their head look big, and people looking for a cap that is classic yet has a current balance. It is a cap you can wear with a wide range of outfits, from denim to neater looks.

Details of the Jute-Like Marine Cap (WS-50005) can be found on the product page. You can also try it on to check the actual color and texture at 京都の帽子屋 Fab (Kyoto no Boushiya Fab) in Kawaramachi, Kyoto. If it is out of stock, or if you would like to see other colors and shapes, please also browse marine caps and other types in the list on the ONLINE SHOP.

For more on marine caps and choosing hats, see these articles too.

• Are Marine Caps for Women? How Men Can Choose, Wear and Match Them to Face Shape
• A WORDS Signature | Fisherman Cap [WS-50643]
• About WORDS, a Kyoto Hat Brand | Our Company and Our Own Store