Signature Burberry hat styles and the codes behind them
Founded by Thomas Burberry in 1856 in Basingstoke, England, the house built its name on gabardine and the trench coat. Its accessories borrow from that outerwear heritage, and the hats follow a few clear families.
- Bucket hats in the Burberry Check, usually in cotton or a coated canvas, often reversible to a plain colour. The easiest way to wear the check without committing to it head to toe.
- Baseball caps in cotton twill or check, finished with the Equestrian Knight Design or the TB monogram, with an adjustable back.
- Beanies and knit hats in wool or cashmere, sometimes with check detailing, made for cooler months.
For the wider story of the house, see our Burberry brand guide. A check bucket hat paired with a Burberry cashmere or check scarf makes a coordinated winter gift.
Choosing the right Burberry hat for the recipient
Start with how they live, then with the climate.
- For summer and outdoors (a braai, a weekend at the coast, a round of golf), a cotton cap or bucket hat is the practical choice under South African sun.
- For Highveld winters, a cashmere or wool beanie gets worn daily from May to August.
- For someone understated, choose a plain cap with a small embroidered logo. For someone who enjoys a statement, go for the full check.
Sizing. Caps usually adjust at the back, which makes them the safer gift. Bucket hats and fitted styles come in sizes based on head circumference: measure around the head about a finger's width above the eyebrows and ears, and if you are between sizes, size up. Knit hats stretch and rarely need sizing.
To compare silhouettes across houses, browse our guide to luxury hats.
Burberry hat price in South Africa and caring for the fabric
The price of a Burberry hat or cap depends on a few things:
- Material: cotton twill and canvas sit at the entry point, while cashmere knits cost more.
- Construction: reversible, coated or fully lined pieces involve more work than a simple cap.
- Import costs: in South Africa, the rand exchange rate and import duties add noticeably to the final figure.
As a broad, hedged guide, expect most caps and bucket hats to fall in the range of several thousand rand, with cashmere pieces above that. If you have a style or budget in mind, tell us and we will come back with options.
Care. Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap rather than machine washing, which can warp a cap's brim and fade the check. Dry flat and away from direct sun, store caps stuffed with tissue to hold their shape, and fold knits rather than hanging them.