If we analyze men’s headwear, the models universally regarded as street staples certainly include
bucket hats and brimmed caps, also called
baseball caps, or simply snapbacks. They come equipped with a back closure, often adjustable, and a brim on the front that can be curved or flat. As happened with many other street garments, hats were originally intended for sport activities before turning into the world’s most used accessory. They were – and still are – used by athletes, especially by baseball players, to protect from the sunlight during games. Now they’re a go-to accessory for every type of outfit, as happened with the
5-panel, a model built using five different fabric panels. 5-panels are also called volley hats and come with the same back closure as snapbacks do, while they stand out from 6-panels due to a more rounded shape. Next to clear examples of streetwear hats, SPECTRUM offers a variety of beanies and
winter headwear such as Carhartt WIP Acrylic Watch hats, together with waterproof bucket hats from Barbour and
Kangol. Other unusual headwear alternatives include ski masks and balaclavas, elegant wide-brimmed caps, sport visors and many more.