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A flat cap that suits your facial features.

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On the other hand, when it comes to caps for the hot season, although the shape is the same as in winter, the flat cap is still the first thing that comes to mind. Flat caps are originally hats made from casual winter fabrics such as tweed, but nowadays there are many made from cool materials suitable for summer, such as linen, cotton, and knit fabrics.

Actually, flat caps can be divided into two types. One type has a crown made from a single piece of fabric, or has seams only on both sides; this is the "flat cap" in the narrow sense.
The other type has a button at the top and is made of six or eight pieces of fabric; this one is specifically called a "casquette" (meaning "small helmet" in French) . Both types are suitable for casual wear and occasions.

Also, keep in mind that flat caps (in the strict sense) and newsboy caps suit very different face shapes. Flat caps, which tend to have a slim and sharp shape, clearly suit people with long or inverted triangular face shapes better. In contrast, newsboy caps, which tend to have a more voluminous shape, look better on people with round or square face shapes. Please keep this in mind when choosing a flat cap.

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And let's not forget the baseball cap.

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Baseball caps are actually very effective as summer hats. Those with a mesh back half are especially suitable not only for playing baseball but also for casual wear during hot weather. This is because baseball caps have long brims, which are excellent at blocking direct sunlight. This is truly a functional beauty born from the sport.
Another hidden feature is that, perhaps because they are molded relatively faithfully to the shape of the head, there isn't much difference in appearance when wearing a hat compared to not wearing one, meaning that almost everyone looks good in one. This may be one of the reasons why they have become so popular across borders.

While hats often evoke a sporty image and emphasize youthfulness, they can be used to create a lively impression if you utilize that effectively. Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building offers not only street casual styles but also more sophisticated options, so if you're new to wearing hats, why not start with these?

▶Page 3 explains the correct way to wear and care for the hat.