Black Fox Fur Hat for Men – Arctic Fox Ushanka, Leather Crown

Men's Fur Hats

Run your hand over arctic fox once and you understand why it's a favorite for luxury coat collars. It's long, airy and astonishingly soft, the kind of fur your fingers sink into rather than slide across.

Here it's deep black. Glossy, full and quietly dramatic.

Black Fox Fur Hat with a Leather Crown

This fox hat pairs a smooth black leather top with a thick band of arctic fox across the forehead and long fox-lined earflaps. With the flaps tied up, the fur frames your face like the collar of a good winter coat. Let them down and the fox closes around your ears and jaw in a cloud of black.

Everything is one color, so the hat reads as a single sleek shape rather than two materials. Black leather, black fur, nothing to distract.

Among the Softest Furs We Work With

Fox has some of the longest, finest hair of any fur we sew, and that loft holds a deep layer of warm air without much weight. This fox fur hat stays comfortable to around −25°C with the flaps down, yet it feels surprisingly light on the head.

An Ushanka That Works After Dark

Fur this full has presence, and black makes it elegant rather than rugged. It looks as right outside a theater on a January night as it does on a frozen station platform, especially with a dark overcoat and leather gloves.

Each hat is made by hand at our workshop in Ukraine and, looked after, lasts 15 years and more. For shorter, sleeker fur, see the ushanka hats collection, and our mink fur caps cover the milder days.

Sizing

Available in 56 to 61 cm. The fur looks generous, but the fit inside is set by the leather crown and your measurement.

Specifications

• Material: Arctic fox fur (farm-raised) and black leather
• Construction: Fox fur at brow and ears, leather top
• Earflaps: Tie below the chin or over the crown
• Lining: Insulated, hand-stitched
• Sizes Available: 56–61 cm (see size guide above)
• Color: Black
• Season: Winter, −10°C to −25°C (14°F to −13°F)
• Care: Shake, light brush; nourish the leather
• Origin: Handcrafted in Ukraine

Softness you can wear to minus twenty-five. Choose your size and feel the difference.

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Questions People Ask

Between 56 and 57 cm around: S or S–M?

Go with S–M, the 57 cm size. The leather crown sets the fit, and it won't give much, so the extra half centimeter of room is the safer side to be on. Inside, the hat is lined, so a touch of space doesn't feel loose once the flaps are tied. Measure around the widest part of the head, just above the eyebrows and ears, and use that number.

What is arctic fox fur, and why is it so soft?

Arctic fox comes from a fox adapted to life in polar climates, so its coat is built for extreme cold: very long, fine guard hairs over an exceptionally dense, downy underfur. That combination is what makes it feel so airy and soft to the touch. It's also why arctic fox fur traps so much warm air for its weight, and why furriers prize it for collars, hoods and hats.

Does long fox fur tickle the face or get in my mouth with the flaps down?

A little, at first. The fox around the edges of the flaps is long and loose, so on a windy day a few hairs may brush your cheeks. Fasten the ties below the chin, not off to one side, and the fur settles away from the mouth. If you wear a scarf pulled up, tuck the flap edges under it. Most people stop noticing within a few days.

Fox or raccoon fur: which feels softer and lighter on the head?

Fox, on both counts. Its hair is finer than raccoon, so you get as much loft and warmth with less weight on the head. Raccoon is coarser and more hard-wearing, with a banded brown-grey look, while fox is silkier and more luxurious. If you'll wear it in the city and value comfort, fox is a pleasure; for rough outdoor use, raccoon shrugs off more.

Can I wear a black fox fur hat to a formal winter evening?

Yes, that's where it really shines. Black fox with a black leather crown is one of the few men's fur hats that looks right with a dark overcoat over a suit or dinner jacket. Keep the flaps tied up for a cleaner silhouette. Take it off when you go inside, as with any hat, and leave it at the coat check rather than folding it into a pocket.

How do I fluff fox fur back up after it's been flattened?

Fox recovers easily. Hold the hat upside down and give it a few firm shakes, then run your fingers lightly through the fur against the grain and back again. Let it hang in a cool room for an hour and the loft returns. Avoid hair dryers and radiators. If it was crushed under a hood for a long day, a gentle pass with a wide-tooth comb finishes the job.

Does fox fur get static or cling in very dry winter air?

Long, fine fur can pick up a little static in heated, dry rooms, which makes the tips stand up or cling to a coat collar. It doesn't harm the fur. Run a slightly damp palm over the surface, never wet, and it settles at once. Keeping the room's air from getting too dry also helps the fur and the leather. Never spray anti-static products on fur.

Fox and leather or raccoon and leather: which one fits my life?

Both share the same idea: a leather top with fur at the forehead and ears. Black fox is softer, lighter and more elegant, and it suits city coats and evenings. Brown raccoon is coarser and tougher, with a warm, outdoorsy look that hides wear, so it suits work and countryside life. Warmth is similar at the ears. Choose by where you'll wear it most.