Cap black/white

The black/white cap is a checked cap in black and white houndstooth, with a full crown that falls over a short brim. The fine houndstooth pattern is crossed by wider lines, creating a large check that continues over every panel of the crown. Women and men wear it for a 1920s party or during carnival, when a recognizable gang look from that era is the plan.

How is this checked cap constructed?

• The crown consists of several fabric panels that come together at the top under a covered button.
• The black-and-white houndstooth check pattern continues over the crown and over the brim.
• The brim is short and rounded and protrudes forward just under the crown.
• The crown falls slightly over the brim at the front, giving the cap a round and full silhouette.
• You receive the cap itself, without any further costume parts.

The checked cap in the street scene of the 1920s

In the 1920s, a flat cap with a full crown was the everyday headwear of workers and newsboys in British and American cities. A famous British television series about a gang from Birmingham later made the checked newsboy cap the trademark of the gangster from that period. Due to the round crown, this model looks fuller than a tight, flat cap, so choose it if you want to show off that wide silhouette from back then.

A complete gang look around the checked cap

Men wear the cap with a three-piece suit or a waistcoat over a white shirt, with a long dark coat over it. Suspenders and a pocket watch on a chain complete the image of the 1920s gang leader. Women combine it with a pantsuit or a straight dress in gray or black, and a long pearl necklace provides contrast with the busy check. Keep the rest of your outfit plain, so that the black-and-white pattern on your head draws attention.

Order the black/white cap and make your 1920s look instantly recognizable during carnival or at a theme party.