December 22, 2021

Holiday Hats Reimagined

Kevin Kosanovich

Kevin holds a Ph.D. in American studies and is an expert in American cultural history and hip-hop. He is the Senior Content Manager at StockX.

What constitutes holiday hats gets a much-needed reimagining with a selection of caps from Gallery Dept., Capsule, Hat Club, and more.

What constitutes holiday hats gets a much-needed reimagining with a selection of caps from Gallery Dept., Capsule, Hat Club, and more.

This article is part 30 of 36 in the series: Win the Holidays

Holiday hats have traditionally consisted of the Santa Claus or elven variety. These hats have their place, but they’re not designed for a current culture holiday season flex. Thankfully, hats have evolved to a point where they’re no longer an accessory but a necessity for putting together the ultimate fit. From Gallery Dept., Capsule, FEAR OF GOD, and more, these hats will bring you joy all season long.

Gallery Dept. Logo Trucker Hat Navy / Yellow

The humble trucker hat started in the 1960s as a promotional freebie for primarily rural customers from national companies like John Deere and local farm and supply stores. Gallery Dept. reimagines the trucker hat by taking inspiration from the classic foam and mesh style. The navy blue six-panel hat is 100% foam and nylon, with yellow printed lettering on the front panel and braided rope across the bill delivering a nod to the past while establishing current cool. What was once a freebie has come a long way and is now about as far from “free” as one could get.

New Era Seattle Mariners Yeti Collection 30th Anniversary Capsule Hats 59Fifty Fitted Hat

Capsule Hats released their New Era exclusive Seattle Mariners Yeti Collection 30th Anniversary Fitted Hat in a perfect winter season tie-in. The exclusive hat sports icy blue and purple on the crown, visor, and undervisor. The Seattle Mariners logo and 30th-anniversary patch are also given the chilly colorway treatment. A limited-edition glow-in-the-dark Capsule Yeti pin is included to top it all off. This is one Yeti – and one hat – that everybody will be able to see.

FEAR OF GOD ESSENTIALS New Era 59Fifty Fitted Hat (FW21) Black 

Jerry Lorenzo’s wildly popular ESSENTIALS Line offers core FEAR OF GOD styling at a more affordable price. And as popular as Lorenzo’s luxury line has been, ESSENTIALS creates the same amount of hype. The FEAR OF GOD ESSENTIALS New Era Fitted has become a style staple since it first dropped. Featuring the instantly recognizable old English “F,” the FOG FW21 fitted cap is perfect for all your holiday adventures.

Chrome Hearts CH Hollywood Trucker Hat Camo

In the wake of Chrome Hearts’ luxe treatment, It almost seems impossible that the OG trucker hat started life as a free promotional tool. With a black and white CH patch, sterling silver button on top, and camo print, the Chrome Hearts CH Hollywood Trucker Hat is lightyears away from these humble origins in terms of hype, style, and price. If you’re only going to rock one hat this holiday season, this might be the one.  

New Era Chicago Cubs PBJ Wrigley Field Patch Alternate Hat Club Exclusive 59Fifty Fitted Hat  Tan / Brown

New Era and Hat Club released a collection of exclusive MLB hats inspired by the classic combo of peanut butter and jelly. The Chicago Cubs PB&J fitted cap with the Wrigley Field patch is one of the most popular hats from this collection. Featuring a tan crown with the Cubs logo in jammy orange, pink, and grape colors, a peanut butter brown visor, and strawberry jam magenta undervisor, this is the perfect hat for fans of the Cubs and classic sandwiches.

Aimé Leon Dore x New Era Chain Stitch Yankees Hat Dark Green

There’s just something about a crisp, fitted Yankees cap. Few logos are as globally beloved as the New York Yankees. Turning out a refined version of the hat, Aimé Leon Dore elevates the ubiquitous Yankees hat with a chain-stitched logo on a rich dark green. The ALD x New Era Yankees hat is the perfect capper for everyone’s holiday hat rotation.

Kith Star Wars Toil Bucket Hat White

The recent Kith collab with Star Wars introduced some crazy pieces showcasing the iconography and world of Star Wars. But one piece stood out, the Kith x Star Wars Toil Bucket Hat. The hat features a detailed all-over print of sketches of famous Star Wars characters, vehicles, and scenes from that galaxy far, far away. Pair the hat with Kith Star Wars Sketches Hoodie for a truly festive fit.