Looking cool is all about looking good. This is the right attitude to find a summer hat. Just like sunglasses, you’re faced with a plethora of options when choosing this season’s best men’s hats: classic hats, trendy bucket hats, stylish fedoras, the list goes on. An easy way to find inspiration is to look to Hollywood fashion stars who wear a shade accessory to protect themselves from the sun (or paparazzi lights) or wear hats as a stylish finishing touch to red carpet ensembles and outfits.
News caps have been spotted on actors like Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, Idris Elba and Troy Kocsuri (who took home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor), and you’d be hard pressed to find anyone, including stars. It will not cover a dirty mop with a snap closure. Pharrell, Bad Bunny and Bruno Mars are among the trendy musicians who prefer the fedora all year round.
So whether you want a bucket hat or hat, a thick or brimmed hat, a statement piece or a chunky option, here are 15+ of the best men’s hats for this summer and beyond.
1. Buck Mason Craftsman Canvas Hat
Buck Mason offers an elegant and simple baseball cap. It’s made of smooth canvas with a suede finish, plus a brass button. The Craftsman hat is also quite reliable and durable. There are several color options, but white looks good and wears well.
Buck Mason Craftsman Canvas Hat
$45
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2. Brixton Hooligan Snap Cap
CODA Star Troy Kotsur wore a black Brixton hoodie as he accepted his historic Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and you can get the same look (on and off the red carpet) in the latest from the London-inspired SoCal brand. Hat in other colors. Celebrities like Brad Pitt, Omar Sy, and Leonardo DiCaprio also wore similar styles of flat hats.
Brixton Hooligan cap
$49
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3. Patagonia Forging Cap
There’s always a hat for the outdoors lovers. The good news is that Patagonia has legs in both outdoor comfort and everyday style. The blacksmith’s hat fits perfectly into this niche, with a solid brim and easy adjustment. And it doesn’t have to be just for gardening or fishing, as Bad Bunny (who recently sported a similar look) proves.
Patagonia Forge Hat
$55
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4. All Saints Ramskull Fedora
Perfect for relaxing at a beautiful beach resort, the Allsaints Ramskull fedora hat is the perfect piece of summer-ready kit. Made from organic straw and complemented with a leather strap, this is a hat that will last and stay in style forever.
All Saints Ramscule Straw Fedora
$99
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5. Taylor Stitch Ball Cap
A denim hat is, objectively, a pretty cool look. The Taylor Stitch Baseball Cap features a classic wash and a logo cute enough to make you feel a little special. At $38 it’s also a good price for the quality of hat you get.
Taylor Stitch denim cap
$38
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6. Stadium Item Streamer Snapback
The Stadium Goods Hat helps you look like a sports fan without the potentially offensive loyalty. Even the apartment remains elegant.
Stadium item pennant cap
$40
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7. Bailey’s Straw Hat
Bruno Mars wore Bailey’s stylish hats, and the brand’s white straw hat (part of Nordstrom’s Anniversary Promotion) is perfect for summer nights, polo matches, weddings and more.
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Bailey Straw Hat (Reg. $140)
$93
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8. Remo Blazers Snapback Maui Hat
Part of a collaboration with Los Angeles-based hat brand Hood, the Maui snapback hat by Rowing Blazer is part of a line of pieces that pay homage to some of the most beautiful places in America. The blend of wool and mesh also makes the material stand out.
Remo Snapback Maui Hooded Jackets
$65
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9. Nobis Kish Unisex Reversible Bucket Hat
The Kishi unisex bucket hat from Simu Liu-approved luxury clothing brand Nobis offers a little extra practicality. Fully reversible and also waterproof, this topper can be worn as a straight black style or with a patterned finish, depending on how you feel!
Nobis Kish bucket hat
$100
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10. Nike Sportswear Heritage86 Adjustable Cap
No hat list would be complete without a stylish option from Nike. This inverted cap features the Swoosh’s iconic “Just do it” mantra and comes in a variety of colors.
Nike Sportswear Heritage86 Adjustable Cap
$25
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11. Nelson Embroidered Tanner Fletcher Cap
Leather may not be the main thing for summer. For streetwear, this embroidered Nelson cap is the perfect warm-weather, leather-flavored case with large seams that add extra contrast.
Tanner Fletcher Nelson cap
$148
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12. Fundamentals of Fear of God x New Age Cap
Fear of God is a streetwear staple, and their collaborations are admittedly few and far between, but the partnership with luxury brand New Era’s hats certainly makes sense. Available in a signature white colorway and packed with a recognizable font, this cool baseball cap from the brands collaboration is the realm of affordable streetwear.
Fear of God Essentials x New Balance baseball cap
$65
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13. Nylon Duvin Bolt Hat
Duvin’s Bolt’s nylon string gives it a captain’s hat aesthetic, making it the perfect piece for relaxing on a boat or in the sun, perhaps with a fruity drink in hand.
Duvin Bolt Hat
$29.50
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14. Nathan Quick Stash Run Hat
The perfect hat for the active man at a great price, the Nathan Quick Stash Run Hat is lightweight and offers sun protection. It also has some nice side pockets where you can stash your keys or other souvenirs you might need while out running.
Nathan Quick Stash Run Hat
$16
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15. Carhartt canvas baseball cap
You’ve certainly seen them everywhere. Washed cotton, leather logo, thick strap. The good news is that Carhartt caps now come in multiple color options, so you can buy several (they’re just $20).
Carhartt men’s canvas baseball cap
$20
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16. Adidas x Gucci cap
Now this is how you make a Hypebeast statement. This deluxe baseball cap from the highly anticipated collaboration between Adidas and Gucci features the sportswear brand’s iconic Trefoil emblem with the Italian luxury house’s logo. It is made of blue satin and has a design inspired by the 80’s and 90’s.
adidas x gucci baseball cap
$560
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17. Nick Fouquet Shredded Straw Panama Hat
For the top of the final statement, look no further than Hollywood’s favorite fashionista Nick Fouquet (LeBron James, Pharrell and Justin Bieber all use their work). The designer’s modern crinkled Panama hat is topped with his signature game, and this luxury hat suits casual outings to the farmer’s market as well as tropical vacations.
Nick Fouquet frayed straw Panama hat
$725
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18. Prada Re-Nylon Bucket Hat
The pinnacle of fashion and streetwear, the Prada Re-Nylon bucket hat is a summer staple for its practicality and style. Wear it on the beach for sunbathing and in the city for a good night out.
Prada Re-Nylon beanie
$650
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Source: Hollywood Reporter

Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.