You don’t have to spend big to get one of the season’s most loved accessories, the humble baseball cap

Building up your baseball cap wardrobe is practical AND fun.

Bad hair day? Baseball cap. Heading out for a walk? Baseball cap. Coffee on a Saturday morning? Baseball cap. You get the idea; baseball caps are having a moment, and not just if you’re of the sporty persuasion.

From $930 Celine logo caps (excuse me while I choke on my Earl Grey), to $10 sale bin bargains, this understated accessory has become a bit of a fashion obsession at this point for people of every income bracket, age, stage and lifestyle. And the best part is, to get the look, you don’t have to have the latest iteration from a high end designer or one that’s covered in coveted logos. And the more worn and well-loved the headwear, the better.

The humble cap’s practical benefits are well-known in New Zealand for obvious reasons, but many of us have cottoned on to its stylish appeal rather recently. Celebrities have long used hats to stay incognito during public outings, but now, even those who never wore hats in the past for anything other than exercise are embracing caps, pairing them with more elevated pieces like slip dresses and blazers for everyday wear.

If you’re like me – a newfound cap lover – you might be in the process of building up your hat wardrobe. I love keeping an eye on Designer Wardrobe and in second hand shops for caps with cute logos or fun colourways, because there’s something quite thrilling about getting your hands on a really unique one.

But to be honest, cotton canvas caps are one of the easiest accessories to find right now. Whether you’re into a bit of merch from your favourite coffee shop or oat milk brand (really!), you’re after more of a heritage vibe or you want something that’s a little bit novel, you won’t have trouble tracking down something great. Here are a few of our favourite styles available right now, from tongue-in-cheek slogans to timeless classics.