With its mesh back, the women's trucker cap stays cool in summer: '47 Branson MVP in the colours of the Yankees, Dodgers or Red Sox, New Era 9TWENTY and 9FORTY of the Bulls, Chelsea, Stade Toulousain or RC Toulon, and Kangol Ripstop Army or Reflective Speed.
The trucker cap comes from the roads of the United States: once given away by brands to farmers and truck drivers, it featured their logo on the front. Its mesh back kept it cool during long days.
It has become a fashion accessory, retro and casual.
At the turn of the millennium, the trucker made a strong comeback in fashion, worn by celebrities and pop culture. It regularly returns to trends, today worn with more understated pieces than back then.
The mesh back allows air to circulate and disperse heat, making the trucker the ideal cap for summer. The front, often made of foam or fabric, displays the logo.
The Boston brand '47 produces the Branson MVP, a trucker in the colours of the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers or Boston Red Sox. The Tuscaloosa, in the colours of the Oakland Athletics, has a more vintage look.
New Era offers the trucker in 9TWENTY, soft, and in 9FORTY, more structured. Logos range from the Chicago Bulls to Chelsea FC, including French rugby with Stade Toulousain and RC Toulon. A 9TWENTY version is tailored for women, in Yankees colours.
Kangol, an English brand, offers the Ripstop Army, made from a tear-resistant fabric, and the Reflective Speed, featuring reflective details for visibility at night.
With denim shorts, a tank top and sandals, it recalls American summers. With a checked shirt and jeans, it takes on a western vibe. With a light dress, it creates a laid-back contrast.
At a festival, on the beach or on a road trip, the trucker protects the face from the sun while allowing the head to breathe. It easily slips into a bag and handles hot days well.
The back strap allows for a ponytail or braid. Loose, wavy hair under a trucker gives a bohemian, very summer vibe.
A trucker from Stade Toulousain or RC Toulon accompanies afternoons at the stadium, in the stands under the sun. The mesh prevents overheating during the match.
For cycling in the city, a trucker with reflective details, like the Reflective Speed, protects from the sun and helps you be seen at dusk. The mesh keeps you cool on the climbs.
In the colours of a rugby club or a baseball team, the trucker makes a simple gift for a supporter. Its adjustable strap means you don't need to know the exact size.
White and beige brighten up a summer outfit. Black and navy go with everything. Team colours and vintage logos add character to a simple outfit.
Truckers adjust at the back with a snap or strap. Adjust it so it fits without being tight. A version tailored for women offers a smaller head size.
Clean the front with a soft brush and soapy water, and rinse the mesh with clear water. Let it air dry on a round support. The foam front doesn't tolerate washing machines.
For a cap entirely made of fabric, check out baseball caps; for a flat brim, look at snapbacks. Also see the page Kangol and all women's headwear.
It was distributed to truck drivers and American farmers.
Yes, it regularly returns to trends, worn with understated pieces.
No, its mesh back allows air to circulate, making it ideal for summer.
By hand, with the front brushed and the mesh rinsed, without using a machine.
Yes, New Era offers them in the colours of Stade Toulousain and RC Toulon.
With denim shorts or a checked shirt for a retro look.