The cap is a reconstruction of a newsboy cap from early the 1900s discovered in an antique dealer's warehouse in New Jersey.
While the cap was in no condition to be worn, the former wearer's will felt somewhat solid. He deliberately sharpened the silhouette and volume. The cap is generally known as "newsboy cap" because of the newspaper delivery boys in the 19th Century famously wearing it, but labor-class men of the time seem to be have worn the "flat cap with a visor" more or less unanimously regardless of their professions.
This fabric is a revival of "TWEEDUROY" used a 1930s sports jacket in Takahashi's collection. "TWEEDUROY" is a corduroy printed with a tweed pattern to resemble wool tweed. Primarily used for boys' clothing and school uniforms, the fabric seems to have been developed for a greater durability compared to wool.
This unique fabric was developed by Hockmeyer Company in Massachusetts. Over time, the fabric found its way into adult clothing as well.

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