Cracked leather is not a defect, it is a texture finish. The surface treatment that creates the cracked effect gives the leather a deliberately vintage appearance that makes the cap look as if it already has a history before it has been worn once. For a style that references working-class urban dressing from the early twentieth century, that pre-aged character is precisely what the cap needs to read correctly.

Made from 100% sheepskin leather with a cracked surface finish in black, the eight-panel construction gives the cap its classic cabbie newsboy profile with a stitched-down brim that holds its angle, a cotton lining for comfort, and a buttoned top as the standard finishing detail. Available across multiple sizes.

Black cracked leather works with almost any outfit in the wardrobe. Denim and leather jacket. A dark overcoat and boots. Plain knit jumper and chinos. The vintage texture of the cracked finish does the heavy lifting and the outfit below simply provides the context.

Novella Hats has sold over 10,000 hats with a Trustpilot Great rating. At $54.99 with free US shipping on qualifying orders, the cracked leather newsboy is the vintage leather value in the range.

Sizing Information:

  • Small: 55cm
  • Medium: 57cm
  • Large: 59cm
  • X-Large: 61cm