Ivory Linen Breton Cap - Women's Newsboy Baker Boy Summer Hat

Summer Caps for Women – Ivory Linen Breton Cap

Ivory sits closest to what linen looks like before much happens to it. Raw flax fiber is naturally a warm off-white — not stark, not grey, just slightly creamy. To get to true white, the fabric goes through more processing. Ivory needs less of that, which is part of why this ivory linen baker boy hat has a softer, warmer character than our white cap, even though at a glance they can look similar.

The shape is the same rounded Breton-newsboy crown as the rest of the collection — soft, close-fitting, small front detail. What ivory does differently is sit quietly next to skin tones. It's warmer than white, which can sometimes look stark against fair skin in bright light; ivory tends to blend more gently. Compare the full range of neutral tones across our women's Breton and baker boy collection — ivory, white, beige, and grey each read quite differently despite being the "neutral" category.

Because it's closer to linen's natural state, ivory shows the fiber's texture clearly — you can usually see small natural variations in the weave, tiny irregularities that are part of flax itself rather than the dyeing process. If you like linen specifically for that raw, textile feel, ivory is where it's most visible. For the same relaxed silhouette in a heavier seasonal fabric, our wool and tweed newsboy collection carries warm cream and natural tones in year-round weights.

Hand-cut and hand-stitched, same as the rest of our line. Less dye also tends to mean a marginally softer hand-feel right out of the box — some people notice ivory feels a touch gentler against the skin than more heavily processed dark colors.

Sizing

If your measurement falls exactly between two rows — say 57.5cm — go with the larger of the two. A cap that's a touch roomy is more comfortable over a full day than one that's slightly tight, and linen's gentle give means a half-centimeter of extra room rarely looks loose.

Care

Hand wash in cold water, mild detergent. Ivory holds its tone well over time since there's minimal dye to fade or shift — it ages toward a slightly deeper cream rather than yellowing the way pure white can. Reshape while damp, dry flat out of direct sun, same as the rest of the collection.

Specifications

• Material: 100% linen, minimally processed
• Construction: Unstructured rounded crown, short front peak
• Sizes Available: 55–62 cm (see size guide above)
• Color: Ivory (warm off-white)
• Season: Summer, spring
• Care: Hand wash cold, reshape damp, air dry flat away from sun
• Origin: Handcrafted in Ukraine

Select your size and add it to the cart — handcrafted in Ukraine from minimally processed natural linen.

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• White linen Breton cap — brighter, more processed tone for comparison
• Beige linen Breton cap — warmer neutral with button detail
• Grey linen Breton cap — cooler-toned everyday option

Browse the full Summer Caps for Women collection for more linen styles.

Questions People Ask

Will this ivory cap sit comfortably if I'm wearing earrings or have my ears uncovered?

Yes — the Breton crown sits above the ear line rather than coming down over it, so earrings of most sizes aren't affected. Larger hoop earrings hang freely below the edge of the cap without catching on the fabric. The fit point is around the head circumference, not the ears, so earring choice doesn't affect which size to order.

How do I choose between ivory and white if both look similar online?

Ask yourself which works better against your usual skin tone in photos. White is cooler and has more contrast — it reads brighter in direct light and can look slightly clinical against fair or pink-toned skin. Ivory is warmer and has more yellow-beige in it, so it blends more softly. If you've ever found pure white accessories too stark against your face in photos, ivory is almost always the better choice.

Is this ivory linen cap 100% linen, and is it undyed?

It's 100% linen and lightly processed to achieve a consistent ivory tone — not entirely undyed, but uses far less intervention than our white or deeply saturated colors. That minimal processing is why ivory retains more of linen's natural texture and character. The fiber's own warm tone does most of the work.

What's the practical difference between ivory and white in this collection?

White goes through more processing — bleaching and brightening — to reach a neutral, high-contrast tone. Ivory skips most of that, staying close to linen's natural off-white. The result: ivory has warmer undertones, shows natural fiber variation more clearly, and ages toward a deeper cream over time rather than developing the yellowish cast that bleached white linen sometimes does after years of use.

Does ivory linen yellow over time the way white linen can?

Less so — and the reason is chemistry. White linen is bleached to maximum brightness, so any oxidation of the fibers shifts the color visibly toward yellow. Ivory starts at a warmer baseline, meaning fiber oxidation moves it toward a deeper cream rather than an obviously different hue. The aging is less dramatic and more gradual, usually reading as "well-loved natural linen" rather than "yellowed."

Is ivory a good choice for someone with fair skin, or does it wash them out?

Ivory generally works well with fair skin precisely because it has warmth in it. Stark white can bounce back too much light against very pale skin in outdoor photos, creating a washed-out contrast. Ivory's yellow-cream undertone sits closer to fair skin's natural tone and tends to flatter rather than compete. If you have warm or olive undertones, ivory works even more naturally than for cool-toned fair skin.

Can I wear this ivory newsboy cap with patterned or textured tops without it looking busy?

Yes — ivory is neutral enough to recede behind a patterned top, stripe, or textured knit. It doesn't add a second competing element the way a colored cap would. If anything, a plain ivory cap creates a visual resting point that actually makes a busy top easier to read. The ribbed sweater in our photos demonstrates this — the cap quiets rather than competes.

How noticeable is the natural linen texture on ivory compared to your dyed colors?

Noticeably more so. With minimal dye, the small natural irregularities in the flax weave — slight thickness variations, tiny color shifts within the yarn — remain visible on the surface. On deeply saturated colors like burgundy or black, dye fills in those variations and smooths the appearance. On ivory, you see the fiber as it actually is. For some people that's the whole appeal; for others who prefer a smoother look, a dyed color will suit better.