In 1898, the Laulhère brothers patented their flat cap. More than a century later, we still make it in the same workshop in Oloron-Sainte-Marie. A horizontal line, short peak and clean profile: this is the most understated shape in the collection, framing the face without ever doing too much. Our flat caps are made from French merino wool and shaped from a single piece without assembly seams. Unisex and versatile, the flat cap moves effortlessly from a coat to a jacket without changing its character and can be removed in a single movement when going indoors. A cap designed to be worn every day for years, developing a patina rather than simply wearing out. More than one type of cap among many, it is a piece that transcends trends.
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The traditional flat cap is made from tweed or woven wool, a firmer
material that retains its shape through its weave and lining.
This is the market standard, and it has its own qualities:
a crisp drape, distinctive pattern and sharply defined line.
Our caps are made from merino wool felt, a material created through
fulling rather than weaving. It feels softer, more supple and more
matt. Shaped from a single piece without assembly seams, it retains
its form without an internal structure or rigid lining. This makes
it more comfortable throughout the day and allows it to be folded
without damage.
Two approaches to the same shape, creating very different
sensations both in the hand and on the head.
Who does a flat cap suit?
Almost everyone, which helps explain its longevity. Its horizontal
line lengthens and adds structure, its short peak does not cast
a shadow over the eyes, and its low profile remains understated
whatever the outfit.
On a round face, wear it tilted slightly to create a diagonal line.
On an angular face, position it straight: the clean edge echoes
the features without making them appear harsher. The design is
unisex, with no difference in cut, and appears in both our
women’s caps
and
men’s caps
selections.
The flat cap is sometimes confused with the Irish cap, which is
actually closer to the newsboy cap because of its rounded shape.
A flat cap retains a low, clean line without the characteristic
volume of a newsboy design.
How should you choose your flat cap?
Choosing a flat cap begins with choosing from different materials.
A merino wool flat cap remains the warmest option for winter,
while a cotton flat cap provides greater lightness in summer.
When it comes to colour, black or navy remains the most versatile
choice. Pink and burgundy create a more distinctive look.
Men’s and women’s flat caps share the same cut; only the head
circumference varies, accommodated through an adjustable
one-size fit.
How should you wear a flat cap?
It belongs to two wardrobes at once, and that is its strength.
With a wool coat and shirt, it brings the silhouette together
and creates a more refined look. With jeans and chunky knitwear,
it introduces a relaxed feel without appearing careless.
It is the easiest shape to adopt if you do not usually wear caps
or hats. It does not transform the silhouette; it simply defines it.
For a fuller look, explore our
newsboy caps.
For a more contemporary style, discover our
baseball caps.
A cap that lasts for years
Wool felt does not fray or lose its shape when cared for without
washing. It develops a patina, which is not the same as wearing out:
the colour softens, the material moulds to the head and the cap
gradually becomes your own.
As wool is naturally water-repellent, light rain remains on the
surface without the need for fluorinated treatments or PFAS.
Gentle brushing is enough to revive the material.
