Newsboy Cap - Dark Grey Salt & Pepper

• 100% Shetland wool donegal tweed
• Lining with signature Herbert Johnson blue branding
• 8-piece Newsboy
• Matching fabric covered peak and top-button
• Soft sweatband 5cm / 2" raw-edge sweeping brim
• This item cannot be monogrammed

We recommend that you store your cap somewhere dry placed peak side down. For longer periods of storage keep your 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.

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 excluding lead times, subject to customs clearance. VAT is included for domestic orders. International duties and taxes are calculated and added at checkout.

Items marked ‘Ready to Ship’ are in stock and exempt from standard lead times, unless personalised with a monogram.

The newsboy cap became a symbol of the working class in early 20th-century America and Britain. It was popular among laborers, farmers, and urban dwellers, often seen as a practical yet stylish accessory. The style gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, especially in films and media, where actors like Charlie Chaplin and later figures such as Michael Caine helped cement its status in popular culture.

In recent years, the newsboy cap has made a strong comeback in fashion, often worn by celebrities and influencers. It has been embraced as a chic accessory that adds a touch of vintage charm to modern outfits.