Ball Caps the Other Popular Street Hat Styles For Fall 2026

Hats are having a real moment in Fall 2026. Across fashion capitals like Berlin, Copenhagen, London, and Italy, crowds outside the seasonal shows are showing off how this staple accessory pulls together a great fall outfit.

Of course, while the runway dictates trends, the street is where we see the styles people actually reach for. This fall, we're seeing tons of trends, from everyday to classic, but all practical and incredibly wearable. From relaxed ball caps to classic beanies and eye-catching knitted styles, this season is all about using headwear to add personality, texture and polish to an outfit. Let’s take a look at some of the trends.

Ball Caps Are Having a Major Moment

The ball cap was the most popular street-style hat, by far.  From the images used to prepare street style reports, baseball caps accounted for almost a quarter of the staples. These hats are being worn and accessorized in many different ways, including to create a high/low effect when paired with a suit, or under a hood or bandana for extra warmth. Brands ranged from Von Dutch to New Era to Dior, with finishes that included fading or retro/vintage touches.

Versatility is key to the lasting appeal of the baseball or trucker hat. A classic baseball or trucker adds a relaxed, sporty element to a structured coat. It adds attitude to simple outfits, accenting them with patches, a pop of colour, or textured fabrics. 

For a fresh look, try pairing a neutral cap like the German-designed Gottman Monaco with a wool coat, jeans and boots. For a take that’s more fashion-forward, pair a statement cap with oversized outerwear and wide-leg trousers.

Beanies Combine Comfort and Style This Fall

Fall wouldn't be fall without beanies, especially in Vancouver. 

On the 2026 runways, styles varied from streamlined to chunky and fitted to oversized. Cuffed beanies, like Brixton’s Alpha W. Beanie, were versatile, with high-top and fisherman styles also making an appearance.

The beanie’s simple styling makes it a versatile add-on to puffer jackets and jeans. Elevate a casual outfit with a refined knit, or add subtle casualness to tailored clothing with this cold-weather staple.

Fedoras Score Strong

Street style trends tend to come and go, but the classic fedora is back in fashion. With a structured shape that adds instant polish to fall outfits, fedoras like the gender neutrel Brixton Messer, available in fixed and fun seasonal colours like Apricot Jam, elevate sophisticated wool coats, denim, sweaters and tailored pieces.

For a sophisticated look, we recommend a wool or felt fedora in versatile shades such as chocolate, black, charcoal or camel.

2026 Street Hat Style

If the hat fashion of 2026 could be summed up, it’s that people are leading with hats. Hats have become intentional, leading outfits. Baseball caps with a vintage vibe, '90s-inspired beanies and classic silhouettes all demonstrate that fashion continues to look to the past for inspiration.

Rather than treating your headwear as an afterthought, consider how it interacts with the rest of your wardrobe. Match hats to another colour in clothing, use it to introduce contrast or choose a distinctive silhouette that becomes the focal point.

Fall Hat Styles at Roxann's Hats

Visit Roxann's Hats of Fort Langley for women’s and men’s hats in a wide range of styles from leading global labels. We’ve cultivated fall and winter styles, beanies, ball caps, fedoras, cloches, dress hats and more. Order online for shipping across Canada and the US–or swing by our hat store in Fort Langley to see the latest style on our shelves.