A cap is a staple in any man’s wardrobe and not just because brands have been paying closer attention to the design of this humble headpiece than ever. At the best of times, men’s caps are a fashion-forward way to style out bad hair days, particularly in the summer months. And in barber-less times (thankfully now over with), they proved essential for putting a lid over the awkward stage of growing out hair or any homebound attempts at dyeing or buzzing it all off gone wrong.

Those who fell into the latter camp may well have found that they quite took to the accessory, regardless of the state of their barnet. Worn with a pair of sunglasses and joggers, a men’s cap is a key component of that out-to-avoid-the-paps look. Worn on a run or to the park when the sun is shining warms, a cap will also offer some shade to protect your face from harmful UV rays.