THE GASPARD CAP: HERITAGE WITH STYLE
Behind the clean lines of the Gaspard cap lies a rich history. The history of an accessory that graced the heads of workers, seafarers, and railway workers in the 19th century, before becoming one of the most understated icons of the workwear wardrobe.
Created in the workshops of Europe, in particular in France and England, the cap made its debut among the working classes: day laborers, mechanics, and dock workers. It was a simple way for them to protect themselves from the sun, but also to assert their identity as part of a particular class or trade. This is the style we are reinventing today with the Gaspard, descendant of the ‘gavroche’ flat cap, inspired by American designs from the 1930s and 1950s such as the railway workers’ ‘engineer cap’.
With the rise of workwear culture in the 1970s, the cap gradually escaped the boundaries of purely practical use. It projected a certain image and spanned the decades without ever losing its essence. Now it is back in a more refined form, designed to last, true to its original DNA. The Gaspard is the perfect example: a simple, authentic piece, steeped in history and style, that quietly tells of the connection between craftsmanship, materials, and elegance.
MATERIALS: TARTAN, AN ICONIC MOTIF
For this model, the Gaspard cap is dressing up in authentic tartan from the British Millerain brand, a historical leader in English weaving since 1880. Renowned for being sturdy and supple, this 520g/m2 fabric, multi-layered and coated with dry wax for a non-greasy feel, provides natural protection from the elements. It brings to mind both the outerwear worn by great adventurers and the sturdy clothing in workers’ wardrobes in times gone by.
The Gaspard tartan cap makes a subtle style statement, a blend of raw elegance and vintage practicality. It is the connection between materials, use, and memory that gives this unique model such depth of character.
SNAPBACK HAT, ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM: A DETAIL THAT LEAVES NOTHING TO CHANCE
At the back of the Gaspard cap is a discreet detail that makes all the difference: an exclusive custom-fit system tailor-made by Bleu de Chauffe. Designed to make the cap completely adjustable, it means our newsboy cap can adapt to suit everyone, a unisex item that brings together style and comfort. Molded and engraved with the Bleu de Chauffe initials, with a gun-barrel finish, it is a solid, elegant, and functional component, a piece of true craftsmanship. A nod to the high standards we maintain down to the last detail which make this product anything but ordinary.
THE FELT PATCH: A DISTINGUISHING FEATURE
On the front of the cap is a patch cut from natural felt featuring the B from Bleu de Chauffe. This subtle yet powerful symbol is inspired by the Bazar tote, our very first city bag, which was a statement design: an everyday companion, spontaneous, structured, and functional. The raw felt, natural and undyed, is a reminder of the superior materials used to make the uniforms of the past, while giving the cap a touch of vintage style. This badge is no mere logo: it is a trademark, a discreet yet confident signature, one that tells of our origins and our values.
MADE IN FRANCE CAP: LOCAL ACTION, GLOBAL IMPACT
Made in Montpellier in a specialized workshop just a few kilometers from the workshop at St Georges-de-Luzençon where we make our bags, accessories, t-shirts, and jackets, the Gaspard french cap is the product of a rare form of craftsmanship and a collaboration of the highest standard. Every stage in production: cutting, assembly, putting the cap together, and finishing the details, is carried out with passion – the true work of a milliner. Choosing a product made in France means choosing a local supply chain and responsible, transparent manufacturing that helps to preserve artisanal ways of working. Wearing the Gaspard cap means supporting a certain approach to fashion, one that combines style, sustainability, and responsibility.
FIT AND MATCHING: AN ACCESSORY FULL OF CHARACTER TO ENHANCE YOUR LOOK
Unisex and versatile, the Gaspard cap has been designed as a universal piece. Its exclusive custom-fit system makes it a natural fit for any sized head. Precise and discreet adjustment to ensure a comfortable fit without ever compromising your silhouette.
It can be worn with a t-shirt from the Weight Champion range, military pants, and a Germinal of Gervaise jacket. It will also go with a Cancale seaman’s sweater and denim pants. For men, the Gaspard cap can be part of an unkempt, casual, stylized look, but can also be used to bring contrast to a more chic, smart outfit when worn with moccasins, jeans, jacket, and tie. For women, it can be dressed up with a trench coat, darted pants, and leather moccasins, or worn with a more summery, linen outfit with a pair of minimalist sandals.
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