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Gatsby Cap - Racing Green

Gatsby Cap - Racing Green

£380

The Gatsby cap, a classic from the 1940s, reflects an era of significant change. During World War II, fashion shifted from aristocratic influence to a more relaxed and practical approach, driven by rationing and societal shifts.

The rise of cinema popularised softer hat shapes, but in Britain’s unpredictable weather, the tweed cap became the practical choice for all. Emerging from this period, the Gatsby cap was embraced by both the fashionable elite and the everyday worker.

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  • Worldwide Shipping

The Gatsby cap, a classic from the 1940s, reflects an era of significant change. During World War II, fashion shifted from aristocratic influence to a more relaxed and practical approach, driven by rationing and societal shifts.

The rise of cinema popularised softer hat shapes, but in Britain’s unpredictable weather, the tweed cap became the practical choice for all. Emerging from this period, the Gatsby cap was embraced by both the fashionable elite and the everyday worker.

Details

  • Material: Sheep Nappa Leather
  • Colour: Black / Dark Brown / Natural Tan / Military Grey / Bordeaux / Racing Green
  • Style: Gatsby
  • Features: Matching leather covered peak & top-button
  • Sweatband: Navy petersham ribbon sweatband
  • Interior: Navy satin lining, size & brand labels

We work closely with our makers and suppliers in choosing only the highest quality materials and craftsmanship available.

We recommend that you store your cap somewhere dry placed peak side down. For longer periods of storage, we recommend keeping your leather cap in a hat box including some form of moth-repellent. A soft cloth can be used to gently remove any dust or minor particles from the leather.

We recommend that you keep your leather cap dry, however should your cap become wet we recommend you dry it as soon as possible to avoid the leather absorbing the water. To dry your leather cap remove any surface water with a soft cloth, then leave the cap to dry naturally in a well ventilated space; avoid placing the hat by heat sources such as a radiator as this will cause the leather to dry and crack. We recommend a light application of neutral domestic leather polish whenever the leather starts to feel dry.

Size & Fit

When measuring for a Herbert Johnson hat, please place string or tape around your head above your ear and across the mid forehead, completely circling your head. Hold the tape firmly, but not too tightly. Measure your head exactly where you want the hat to sit. It may help to either do this in the mirror or have someone to help for accuracy. Measure in centimetres. If your measurement falls between sizes, round up to the nearest half centimetre and/or email your exact measurement to our team and they will be happy to advise you.

For more information please email enquiries-hj@herbert-johnson.co.uk.

A professional measuring service is also available at our Swaine stores on New Bond Street and at the Burlington Arcade.

SHIPPING & LEAD TIMES

We ship worldwide.

Delivery costs are calculated based on the weight of the product and the destination country. Delivery typically takes 2 - 4 working days within the UK and 3 - 5 working days internationally, subject to customs clearance.

For orders outside the UK, prices are exclusive of VAT, customs duties, and local taxes. These are the customer’s responsibility upon delivery. We are not liable for any import taxes or duties.

Please note that the lead time of this product is currently between 2 - 4 weeks from date of order.

Did you know

Today, the Gatsby cap is remembered as the style worn by Michael Delaney (Steve McQueen) in the 1970s movie Le Mans.

  • ICONS OF CINEMA

  • HERBERT JOHNSON ESTABLISHED IN 1889

  • CRAFTED BY HAND

  • IMPLEMENTING TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES