Shopping for a Sheepskin Trapper Hat

By Ashley Berg , last updated November 6, 2011

Trapper hats are extremely popular in the fall and wintertime for their cool nostalgic look, their warm and cozy style, and their funky and stand-out aesthetic. Originally worn by hunters in harsh climates to keep them warm through the worst of winter, they have become fashionable accessories even in warm weather because of the comfortable fit and recognizable look. If you would love to own one of these fabulous sheepskin trapper hats, you are in luck. They are popular and pervasive throughout many brands and price points. Here are some of the best choices for a sheepskin trapper hat this season.

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ASOS

For a cheap, versatile, and easy to wear option, ASOS is a great place to start. They have a fantastic minimalist and vintage looking sheepskin trapper hat made of faux suede in a luscious caramel brown and lined in the softest faux shearling. Sure to be a hit with hipsters and good ole boys alike, this is a perfect basic option for this beloved style.

Sheepskin

For the real deal, you have to head to Sheepskin.com. This resource for legitimate sheepskin items has a fantastic and authentic-inspired trapper hat lined in the supplest and coziest sheepskin you are likely to find anywhere. The pull-down ear flaps can be worn a variety of ways for a flexible take on the theme.

Russian Ushanka

If you would rather have an eastern interpretation of the sheepskin hat, Russia has long used an Ushanka sheepskin hat to keep its citizens warm in the brutal winters experienced there. Ushanka actually translates to “hat with ears” and has the same pull-down flaps you see on the American version that can be tied up on top or below your chin. 

Whatever type of sheepskin trapper hat you're in search of, you're sure to find a fit with one of the great resources detailed here!

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