{"product_id":"light-blue-linen-newsboy-hat-mens-baker-boy-cap-summer-driving-hat","title":"Light Blue Linen Newsboy Hat – Men's Baker Boy Cap Summer Driving Hat","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLight Blue Linen Newsboy Hat – Men's Baker Boy Cap Summer Driving Hat\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fi\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMen's Newsboy Caps Collection\u003c\/a\u003e — Linen \u0026amp; Cotton Summer Styles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome caps sit right. This light blue linen newsboy hat is one of them — the kind you put on once and keep reaching for. Not because it's trying hard. Because it isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe linen blend is everything a summer cap should be. Breathable, light, textured enough to be interesting. No lining inside — just the fabric against your head, which keeps things cooler than anything padded or layered. The baker boy silhouette adds a little volume on top without going full flat cap. A classic driving hat shape that hasn't gone out of style since the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Linen Cap Worth Wearing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLight blue is the smartest summer colour choice most people overlook. It doesn't absorb heat the way darker shades do. Works with casual linen shirts, washed denim, plain tees — or thrown on over beach clothes. The colour reads European without being self-conscious about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe linen blend breathes on its own. No mesh needed, no vents cut in. The weave structure does the work. Warm days stay manageable. That's the whole point of choosing linen for a \u003ca href=\"\/en-fi\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003emen's newsboy hat\u003c\/a\u003e rather than wool or cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more warm-weather styles in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-fi\/collections\/summer-cap-for-women\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esummer caps collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt by Hand in Ukraine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece comes out of our family workshop in Ukraine — the same hands, the same standards, fifteen-plus years. The baker boy construction is cut and sewn by hand. The shape holds. The seams sit flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHead Circumference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS Hat Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 cm (21.7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6⅞\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSnug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 cm (22\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfortable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 cm (22.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7⅛\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComfortable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58 cm (22.8\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7¼\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59 cm (23.2\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7⅜\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm (23.6\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7½\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoomy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 cm (24\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7⅝\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoomy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 cm (24.4\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7¾\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeasure around your head just above the ears. No adjustable mechanism — pick your exact size. Between sizes, go larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Linen blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLining: None (unlined)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Baker boy \/ newsboy, handcrafted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes Available: 55–62 cm (see size guide above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Light Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason: Spring \/ Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCare: Spot clean, reshape while damp, air dry flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0097\/9763\/2097\/files\/light-blue-linen-newsboy-hat-mens-front-view-summer_480x480.png?v=1781607989\" alt=\"Man wearing light blue linen newsboy hat front view summer street\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou Might Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fi\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMen's Cotton Flat Cap\u003c\/a\u003e — same season, cleaner silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fi\/collections\/summer-cap-for-women\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWomen's Summer Caps\u003c\/a\u003e — lightweight linen and cotton styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-fi\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMen's Tweed Flat Cap\u003c\/a\u003e — the cooler-weather version of this shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"\/en-fi\/collections\/newsboy-cap-for-men-newsboy-caps-baker-boy-hat-gatsby-hats-tweed-hat\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMen's Newsboy Caps\u003c\/a\u003e at CapsHatsUA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions People Ask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size linen newsboy hat do I need for a 58 cm head?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 58 cm head is a Medium — US size 7¼. Measure around your head just above the ear line with a soft tape measure. This cap has no adjustable mechanism, so a precise measurement matters. Between two sizes, go with the larger one for a relaxed, comfortable fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this baker boy cap fully unlined — and does that make it cooler?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, completely unlined. No fabric layer between the linen and your head. That's intentional — linen breathes best when nothing blocks it. The weave structure moves warm air away naturally. For a summer cap, going unlined is the right call. You'll feel the difference on a warm day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a newsboy cap and a baker boy hat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're used interchangeably and refer to the same basic shape — a fuller, rounded crown with a forward brim. Some people use \"newsboy\" for the rounder, puffier style and \"baker boy\" for a slightly less exaggerated version. Both describe this cap accurately. If you searched for a driving hat or a Gatsby hat for men, you've found it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes linen wrinkle and does that affect how the cap looks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen wrinkles — that's part of its character. On a structured cap the panel shape holds, so the cap doesn't look crumpled the way a linen shirt might. Minor surface creasing can be smoothed by lightly misting with water and reshaping while damp. The relaxed texture of linen is part of why the cap looks natural rather than stiff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean a linen blend newsboy cap without shrinking it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpot clean with a damp cloth for minor marks. For a deeper clean, hand wash gently in cool water with mild soap. Reshape while still damp and air dry flat — do not tumble dry or wring. Linen can shrink slightly in hot water, so always use cool. The cap recovers its shape well if you catch it before it dries completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs light blue a practical colour for everyday summer wear?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore practical than it looks. Light blue doesn't absorb heat the way black or navy does. It hides light dust better than white or ivory. It pairs naturally with most warm-weather colour palettes — grey, white, navy, sand. For everyday summer wear, it's one of the more versatile choices on the spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I wear this linen newsboy hat in rain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinen absorbs moisture rather than shedding it, so this cap isn't rain-proof. A light drizzle is manageable — reshape while damp and let it air dry. For extended rain, a wool or waxed cotton cap would serve better. 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