Extra! Extra! Read all about the handsome and stylish and bold; Shelby Wool Blend 8 Panel Newsboy Cap by Walrus Hats. The Shelby hat is the newsboy cap inspired by the "Peaky Blinders" TV Series. A style popular for the last century, it still adds authenticity and heritage to an otherwise modern outfit. The Shelby cap consists of wool and polyester blends, features an 8 panel design, double snap brim, grosgrain sweatband, rib knit rear band and a quilted polyester lining to ensure a comfortable wear. The Shelby hat is an 8 panel newsboy, sixpence cap drawing inspiration from the hat Thomas "Tommy" Shelby wore. It's an iconic look as featured in Peaky Blinders. The Shelby hat gives classic style for the 21st century! Also called the Gatsby cap, it is inspired by the 1920's stylings of Jay Gatsby from the novel The Great Gatsby. The newsboy hat is sometimes referred to as "the poor boy cap", as it was once common clothing for the lower class during The Great Depression of 1929-1939. Thanks to iconic famous wearers, Shelby caps are now worn by those with high fashion sensibility, a widely popular look for today.
