Docker Cap

Docker's cap

The longshoreman's hat is making a comeback lately!

This little cap was originally worn by sailors to combat difficult weather conditions during sea voyages. This sailor 's hat has a special design with its wide lapel, this feature now makes it a trendy and useful accessory for people who want to be warm. Having become more and more popular, the docker's beanie is now available in several materials and colours.

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The docker's man's cap: its history

You will find two names for it, either the docker's hat or the miki hat. Anyway, it remains the same: a man's sailor's hat, so don't panic!

Its atypical shape between the hat and the cap distinguishes it very well from the other models. This docker's sailor's cap is especially useful to protect your head from the cold during the winter season. Its origin comes from Brittany and, as its name indicates, from the maritime sector. This miki sailor's cap has a short, round shape that does not cover the ears. You will have understood that this miki cap is like no other

For sailors and other professionals working in the maritime environment, the stetson stevedore's hat also had the advantage of keeping their head warm without covering their ears so that they could hear what was going on on the boat and around them. The shape of the hat was therefore originally very useful, and nowadays many people like it, particularly for its aesthetic appeal

The sailor's cap is now available to everyone, both online and in stores. An accessory easy to wear and to match with many outfits but also styles. Indeed, recently, this docker-style cap appeals to fashion fans as well as sports fans. The advantage of this model is that it appeals to everyone!

The sailor miki can be worn with almost anything, a t-shirt, a wool sweater, jeans or dress pants, anything is possible! However, we advise you to match your outfit with your miki sailor hat to avoid fashion faux-pas. It is also a hat that is mostly worn in winter in warm materials such as wool or cashmere, but you will also find models of summer docker's hat in cotton or linen, which will be light to wear. You'll see, it will quickly become your new stylish companion!

A docker's cap as a true fashion accessory!

This sailor's cap is becoming more and more popular among the younger generation. Formerly worn mainly by sailors and dockers, this sailor's cap quickly won over the youngest. A men's docker's hat that is fast becoming an accessory that adds the finishing touch to any look

In terms of look, this short sailor's hat is worn well anchored on the head with the ears visible. It is a sailor man's hat with a very streetwear and trendy look. You can wear it simply with your everyday clothes, or a little more chic with for example a long wool coat and dress pants

In terms of colors, everything is possible! Whether it's a red sailor's hat, a black sailor's hat or other colours, we have something to satisfy you!

As far as the subjects are concerned, it's the same fight! Whether it's a miki cotton cap for the summer or a woolen docker's cap to keep your head warm, we also have what you need!

A docker's cap for both men and women

The advantage of this shape is that it can suit everyone! The woman docker hat will bring character and a retro touch to all your outfits

Branded hats such as the stetson docker's hat or those from Béton Ciré are very popular, so if one of these models makes you look good, don't wait!

If ever you are looking for a hat shop in Roanne, we are here! You will find a wide choice of docker hats in store

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