Because every man loves options, and some of us need those options laid out in front of us with a variety of styles and price points, we give you The Range: a meditation on one garment every man should own, served up 10 ways.
No matter where you live, the knit cap is a staple.
First and foremost: they keep your ears warm. But nowadays, they can also be quite the statement piece.
Buy one knit cap and consider it your signature style for the rest of the season. Sure, it can be argued that a man can buy a few options — different colors and textures for different outfits, etc. — but if we’re speaking frankly: Who really does that? No one. So it’s important to get it right.
That’s why we like to keep things simple, which means — sorry kids — no pom-poms here. Instead, the hats you’ll find below can work in all kinds of settings. That means classic cable-knits and easy watch caps: subtle pieces to complement your outfit, not distract from it.
$9.90 | Uniqlo Heattech Knitted Cap
So affordable you could buy one in every color. Done up in Uniqlo’s moisture-wicking, anti-odor fabric. BUY IT HERE
$9.99 | Carhartt Watch Hat
Simple, surprisingly stylish and priced accordingly. BUY IT HERE
$24.95 | Penfield Harris Beanie
A mix of gnarly color flecks give this hat a subtle ’80s appeal. Looks best on the slopes. BUY IT HERE
$35 | Armor-Lux Striped Mariner Beanie
For anyone who’d like to top it off with some classic Breton stripes. BUY IT HERE
$35 | Patagonia Brodeo Hat
A vintage-inspired cap that would not look out of place on Steve Zissou’s boat. BUY IT HERE
$53 | Howlin’ Out of the Blue Hat
A sophisticated flecked hat from a respected Scottish label. BUY IT HERE
$55 | Filson Watch Cap
An exemplarly watch cap: stout, chunky and made with 100% virgin wool. BUY IT HERE
$70 | Outerknown Layover Beanie
A slouchier number knitted from a soft blend of organic cotton and baby alpaca. BUY IT HERE
$75 | Norse Projects Norse Beanie
A simple, highly textured hat that’ll keep its shape for many seasons to come. BUY IT HERE
$75 | Inverallen Aran Hat
A cozy hat to match your cable-knit sweater. BUY IT HERE
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