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A true fashion trend straight out of the United States, the baseball cap has become an integral part of American sportswear clothing. More sporty, modern and radically different from so-called "classic" caps (brooklyn, hatteras, newsboy...), they offer an urban style that is increasingly imposing itself in current trends. While usage means they're all called "snapback caps", it's important to know that several variations of American caps exist and they all have their particularities. To help you find your way around, here's a summary of the main styles to know:
The baseball cap (or trucker)
A true legend, this is the first traditional American cap. Equipped with a curved and rigid visor, it's the go-to accessory for many Americans. Originally worn by baseball players, it's also found on the heads of many rural workers, such as farm employees or truckers (hence the name "trucker"). With its mesh back, it's a vintage model par excellence and THE reference cap for baseball enthusiasts. This was the most widespread cap in the United States, even though new trends are gradually gaining ground. They are now found with a flat visor.
The fitted cap
The fitted cap is the revival of American baseball cap models. Appearing in the early 20th century in the United States, the fitted cap is by definition a tailored and therefore non-adjustable cap: you need to know your head size and choose your model precisely. Originally created for baseball players in the 1950s, this shape was so successful that it became a real fashion trend. Why this popularity? Simply because baseball is a highly popular national sport, as is the outfit that goes with it (and therefore the famous cap!) but also because this new shape brings a breath of youth to the world of caps, which until then were more conservative and traditional (remember the hatteras caps for example, nothing to do with it). Today, the fitted is one of the flagship references of the New Era brand which collaborates on its models with different baseball teams. Given that these models are tailored to the centimeter, there's no possibility of adjustment at the back. A model suitable for those who know their size precisely.
The snapback
Today, usage means that the term snapback is used for almost all American caps, yet the snapback is a distinct form and not a generic term for "cap". The very famous snapback therefore comes after the fitted, to address a certain concern for comfort and simplicity: no longer bothering to choose your size. Some baseball players then launched the trend of the now adjustable cap, a blessing for all those who never found a fitted cap in their size. The principle? A plastic fastener on the back, with different snaps to adjust the size. The term snapback therefore directly refers to this fastener (snap) that needs to be clipped to adjust. Here again, the phenomenon goes beyond baseball fields. In the 80s, snapback models were adopted by many rappers who popularized them even more among the general public. The snapback cap then became the ultimate must-have of the time. Even today, this shape is experiencing a real craze with brands competing for originality in their design. Casquette Kingdome - C&S
The strapback
It's simply a variation of the snapback, this time with an adjustable fabric or leather strap. This new adjustment allows for even more precise size adjustment since it no longer depends on the predefined spacing of the snaps. Here again, there is a very wide variety of models, offered by the biggest brands.
The 5 panels
As its name suggests, the 5 panels is a cap model composed of 5 pieces with a flat visor and a snapback or strapback fastening. This is a shape that is becoming increasingly popular with the general public and fashion trends. Adopted by many brands, it offers a modern urban style that is establishing itself as a new reference in the world of American caps.
The reference brands
New Era of course, but also Cayler&Sons, 47 Brand, Mitchell and Ness, Unkut and many others. So which shape to choose? It's up to you to see according to your preferences of course. Fitted caps are losing popularity in favor of adjustable models that offer more comfort and security for those who don't know their exact head size. When ordering online, you don't take any risk by opting for snapback and strapback models. However, there are so many variations that it's absolutely impossible not to find THE model that will please your eyes.