Beanies

Luxury knit hats for the cold months

Marcelia's beanie collection brings together winter hats from designer labels in ribbed, cuffed, fisherman and slouch shapes, knitted in merino wool, cashmere blends and heavier chunky yarns. Each hat is listed under its label and sold below the retail price.

Choosing a beanie

A cuffed beanie with a double fold is the warmest and the most structured, and it sits well with a coat or a parka. The fisherman beanie is shorter and sits above the ears, which suits people who find a full beanie too hot indoors. A slouch beanie has extra length at the crown and reads more relaxed. If you have a rounder face, choose a hat with some height; longer faces suit a cuff that sits lower on the forehead.

Yarn and warmth

Fine merino is soft against the skin and breathes, so it works for mild winters and for commuting. Cashmere blends are lighter and warmer than they look. Chunky wool knits are the choice for genuinely cold weather and hold their shape through the season. Acrylic-blend knits cost less and wash more easily.

Looking after knitted hats

Hand wash in cool water with a wool detergent, press out the water in a towel and dry flat. Never hang a wet beanie, as the weight of the water stretches the knit. Free worldwide tracked shipping, 30-day returns and exchanges, and pre-shipment photos on request.