ivy cap

Rounded brimmed hat

An ivy cap is a flat cap with a low profile and a short brim, typically made of wool, tweed, or cotton.

The crown is round and slightly puffed, sewn to the brim at the front.

Popular in Britain and Ireland, it's associated with working-class style and later with vintage or preppy fashion: He wore an ivy cap and suspenders.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G