The sailor cap was a very popular workwear style in Europe for sailors and port operators during the first part of the nineteenth century. Over the years, this cap has transcended beyond its original function and by the second half of the twentieth century, it had become a super cool headdress for music artists and performers. The sailor cap, also known as a skipper cap, Greek fisherman’s cap, violinist cap or Breton cap, features a flat and soft dome with a small visor. Its deconstructed shape differentiates this style from similar models worn by military and law enforcement agencies. With its numerous variations, the multifaceted sailor cap has a long and compelling history, donning even the heads of Bolshevik leaders Vladimir Lenin, Lev Trotsky and Iosef Stalin, as well as that of former Chinese President Mao Zedong. Anyone who has been to Greece knows that the sailor cap is style fishermen in the Hellenic coastal villages wear, characterized by an extra drawstring sewn between the dome and visor. In fact, actor Anthony Quinn, in his role as Alexis Zorba, wore an iconic model in the 1964 film Zorba the Greek directed by Michael Cacoyannis. A black version of the sailor cap with a particular narrow crown and embroidered sash was popular in 19th century Russia and then later worn by Israeli kibbutz farmers. The noted film The Guns of Navarone (1961) depicted actors Gregory Peck, David Niven and Anthony Quinn as British undercover agents with characteristic sailor caps. The iconic 1971 musical Fiddler on the Roof directed by Norman Jewison used the sailor cap as an identifying wardrobe accessory for the starring protagonists throughout. During the 1950s, a sailor cap variant in black leather became the headdress of choice for Rocker and Greaser youth subcultures. Its following was fueled by Lázló Benedek’s film masterpiece. The Savage where an inspired Marlon Brando as biker Johnny Strabler donned a leather version, also known as the biker cap. During this same period, a knitted version of the sailor cap became very popular with Jamaican Rastafarians expatriated to Great Britain or the United States who wore these hats to hold their dreadlocks. Starting in the 1970s, the sailor cap became a counter cultural symbol appreciated equally by women and men alike. Renowned music greats like the Beatles leader John Lennon and Bob Dylan, often wore sailor caps for official occasions, rendering this style legendary and a cult object. Fashions and fads come and go, but the icons remain. Thanks to its historic narratives, the sailor cap carries a distinct, unique look with such personality that on its own can transform any outfit. Borsalino features sailor cap versions for both Spring-Summer and Autumn-Winter, declining this iconic model each season according to collection inspiration and updated charm.