• Alfie Boe wearing a Lock & Co. Hatters purple newsboy wool cap.
  • Alfie Boe and Lock & Co. Hatters purple newsboy wool cap.

The Alfie Boe Newsboy Cap

The Alfie Boe Newsboy Cap
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Created by Lock & Co. with Alfie Boe OBE as designer, the Alfie Boe Newsboy Cap is an exclusive, limited-edition piece.

Drawing on the classic character of the Lock & Co. newsboy cap, the design reflects Alfie’s own sense of style while supporting a cause close to his heart. 

Made from 100% Scottish pure new wool, carefully chosen by Alfie, the collaboration brings together Lock & Co.’s hat-making expertise with Alfie’s personal design ethos, resulting in a cap that feels distinctly his own.

Proceeds from each Alfie Boe Newsboy Cap sold will support Brain Tumour Research’s vital work raising awareness, campaigning for change and funding long-term, life-changing research into brain tumours.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Measurements
  • Peak Length: 6 cm
  • Peak Diameter: 24 cm
Care

Steam from a household kettle and a hard bristle hat brush will help banish any dust and dirt. Brush the hat using short strokes.  

Spot-clean using a damp cloth and leave to dry at room temperature. 

Materials

Made in the EU from 100% Scottish pure new wool, the cap is fully lined and adorned with our classic label.

Styling & Fitting

The newsboy cap is a narrower version of the popular bakerboy cap. Ideal for those who prefer the shape of a bakerboy but would like a less full cap.

How to measure your hat size.

Hat Size Chart

Men's Hat Styling
MEN'S GREEN & BLUE WOOL CHECK BAKERBOY CAP

Every Lock & Co. hat purchased is carefully and expertly hand-prepared in our London shop by one of our Hatters, before being whisked out of our famous green front door.

Unisex sage green rabbit fur felt trilby hat with a teal green band and bow.

To find your perfect hat size, we suggest booking a virtual appointment for a consultation with one of our hatters here.

HAT CHARACTERISTICS

At Lock & Co., we sell the finest hats and caps. To achieve this, we pay particular attention to specific hat characteristics - style, fit, durability, and materials. We share these characteristics with you for each hat to help you decide on the perfect choice.

Find Your Size and Style

Style
Newsboy
At Lock & Co. we offer a wide selection of styles of hats. What defines a hat style is its form: overall shape, height/shape of the crown, width of the brim, and material type. These define a style e.g., Fedora, Trilby, Panama, Cloche, Tweed cap etc.
Material
Wool
Lock & Co. hats are made of the finest quality material. These can range from exclusive Escorial wool, Scottish Tweed, and cashmere to Toquilla straw for our Panama hat.
Shape
Narrow Shape
Different styles of hats have different shapes to them, including classic, fuller, narrow, and standard fits, or with an oversized or a wide brim or sporting a particular shape - bell, birdcage, etc.

PRODUCT STORIES

  • Longevity
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    LONGEVITY


    Lock & Co. Hatters is the oldest hat shop in the world and the oldest shop in London. Our passion for hats is boundless and our knowledge unrivalled. For 350 years, Lock & Co. has worked with the finest felts, tweeds, cloth, and cashmere, sourced exclusively from around the world.
    Drawing on our unique British heritage and craftsmanship, we create both
    traditional and contemporary hat designs, with scrupulous attention to quality and fit. Our hat shop was established in 1676, making us the oldest hat shop in the world and the oldest shop in London. Every Lock & Co. hat purchased is carefully and expertly hand-prepared in our London shop by one of our Hatters, before it leaves through our famous green front door at No. 6, St James’s Street.

    For centuries, we have supplied some of history's best-known figures with hats, including Admiral Lord Nelson and Winston Churchill. We created the world's first bowler hat (known to hat aficionados as the 'coke'), and to this day our styles remain fresh, trusted and timeless. Royal Warrants attest to Lock & Co.'s commitment to hat quality that is trusted and respected; everything that
    you would come to expect from Lock & Co. – the home of hats since 1676.

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HOW TO
MEASURE HAT SIZE

STEP ONE

Place a tape measure around your head positioned mid-forehead and just above the ears.

STEP TWO

What size is my head? Take note of the measurements in centimetres or inches.

STEP THREE

What's my hat size? Use the hat sizing chart below to find what hat size you are.

Hat Sizing Chart
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HAT SIZE CALCULATOR

Enter your details below to find your recommended hat size.

Hat Sizing Chart