Brown Pastel Mink Flat Cap for Men – Fur Hat with Leather Visor

Men's Fur Hats

Some men want a fur hat that announces winter. Others want one that simply makes winter bearable and lets the rest of the outfit talk. This is the second kind.

Low. Neat. Easy to forget you're wearing fur at all.

Brown Pastel Mink Flat Cap with a Leather Visor

The flat cap is the lowest shape we make. The crown lies close to the head instead of rising above it, and a short leather visor sits in front where a fur brim would look heavy. Leather also shows up in a few small details at the sides, giving the soft mink a firm edge.

Its natural brown pastel fur, light and warm, softens next to the darker leather. Together they look like something a well-dressed grandfather would have owned, in the best possible sense.

An Ivy Cap Shape, Made as a Fur Hat

In Britain and Ireland this silhouette has been worn for well over a century, first in wool and tweed on country estates, later on city streets, and in America it picked up the name ivy cap on college campuses. Moving it into mink keeps everything people love about the shape and adds real winter warmth: −10°C to about −20°C on the crown and forehead.

One more practical point. Because nothing sticks up, a mink flat cap slides under a hood and fits in a coat pocket on the train.

Sewn by hand in Ukraine, it should give 15 to 25 winters of wear. If you want the same idea in fabric for spring and autumn, look at our men's newsboy and flat caps; for full ear cover in cold snaps, the ushanka hats collection has you covered.

Sizing

One universal size with no strap; the table shows how it sits at each measurement.

Specifications

• Material: Mink fur in brown pastel (farm-raised); leather peak and side trims
• Style: Flat cap, low crown
• Visor: Short leather peak, about 5 cm
• Lining: Fabric, hand-stitched
• Size: Universal, 55–62 cm (see size guide above)
• Color: Natural brown pastel with brown leather
• Season: Winter, −10°C to −20°C (14°F to −4°F)
• Care: Soft brush on mink; balm for the peak
• Origin: Handcrafted in Ukraine

Quiet, warm and made to be worn every day. Add it to your cart and it's on its way.

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Questions People Ask

One size for every head from 55 to 62 cm: how does that work?

Through an inner band with a little natural give, cut to cover that whole range. It does feel slightly different at each end. At 56 cm it sits firmly, with no slack. At 62 cm it fits close and rides a touch higher on the forehead. If you measure outside 55–62, write to us before ordering rather than guessing.

What's the difference between a flat cap, an ivy cap and a driving cap?

Mostly names. Flat cap is the British term, ivy cap became common in America through university campuses, and driving cap was the name used when motorists wore them in open cars. All describe the same low, rounded crown with a short brim at the front. Newsboy caps are different: they have a fuller, puffier crown, usually built from eight panels with a button on top.

How do I look after the leather visor on a fur flat cap?

Treat it like good shoes. Wipe off road salt and wet snow the same day with a soft damp cloth, let it dry naturally, then rub in a small amount of leather conditioner every month or two during winter. Keep conditioner away from the mink. If the peak gets soaked, shape it with your fingers while it's still damp so it dries with its curve intact.

Will a low flat cap blow off in strong wind?

It's the least likely of our hats to go. The low crown gives wind almost nothing to catch, and the cap sits down over the head instead of perched on top. On bridges or at the seaside in a gale, tug the front down a little. Even in gusts that would lift a baseball cap clean off, it tends to stay put.

Is it okay to keep a fur flat cap on indoors?

Traditional etiquette says men remove caps indoors, at the table and in places of worship, and that's still good practice in restaurants and homes. In shops, stations and on public transport, keeping it on is perfectly normal. Practically, mink gets warm fast in heated rooms, so you'll want to take it off anyway. Carry it by the leather peak rather than squeezing the fur.

Is a mink flat cap smart enough to wear with a suit and overcoat?

Yes, and it's one of the few fur hats that is. The low line and leather peak echo classic menswear, so it sits well with a navy or charcoal overcoat, a tweed jacket, or a camel coat over a suit. Pair it with brown leather gloves and shoes to pick up the visor. Avoid sporty parkas, which make the cap look too formal for the outfit.

How should a flat cap sit: straight, tilted or pushed back?

Straight and slightly forward is the classic way. The visor should sit about a finger's width above your eyebrows, with the back of the cap resting on the curve of your skull. A small tilt to one side looks relaxed and suits casual outfits. Pushed far back, a flat cap loses its shape and looks borrowed. Check the side view in a mirror once, then it becomes habit.

Black or brown pastel: which version of this flat cap fits my wardrobe?

Same shape, same leather visor, different mood. Brown pastel is softer and more countryside, especially good with tweed, camel, green and brown leather. Black is more urban and formal, the stronger match for charcoal or black coats and evening wear. If most of your winter shoes and gloves are brown, take brown pastel; if they're black, the black cap will tie your outfit together better.