Nicholas Daley’s Baker Boy hat channels ’90s elegance through Japanese plaid

The Nicholas Daley Baker Boy hat arrives as a masterclass in considered tailoring, its crown constructed from custom Japanese double faced plaid corduroy in ochre and navy tones. The fabric catches light with the softness of its reverse, lending the silhouette an unusual depth; the structured, rounded dome sits low and assured, anchored by a firm bill that frames the face with understated authority. What emerges is something both nostalgic and thoroughly contemporary, a silhouette that references the 1990s without merely mining its archive.

Ms. Lauryn Hill wore the hat whilst commemorating thirty years since The Fugees released The Score, the album that defined a generation and reshaped hip hop’s landscape. The styling speaks to an aesthetic that marries precision tailoring with lived in ease: a cream wool overcoat, worn glasses, substantial silver hoop earrings and a black tee bearing iconic imagery. The hat becomes the anchor point, that single element that holds the entire composition together. It is neither an afterthought nor a flourish; it is essential.

The Spring/Summer ’27 Sonic Tapestry collection reflects Nicholas Daley’s commitment to working with textile traditions from Japan, a dialogue the London designer has maintained throughout his practice. The custom corduroy here speaks to the designer’s belief that even the most recognisable silhouettes demand craft in their making. The Baker Boy itself carries the weight of cultural memory, yet each iteration through Nicholas Daley’s hands becomes something new, something that feels both anchored to what came before and entirely of this moment.

The Autumn/Winter ’26 Baker Boy collection is available to shop now.

Imagery courtesy of Nicholas Daley (@nicholas_daley).