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From the practical to the downright pretty

The best bucket hats for men will serve you all year round. That's because, while they certainly can be used for UV-shielding purposes, this particular style is more about flexing than protecting.

The bucket hat was first worn in the early 20th Century by fisherman and farmers, but it's the utilitarian Boonie version – introduced to US troops during the Vietnam war – menswear has stayed true to. By the 1980s, this hat was synonymous with hiphop (Run DMC and LL Cool J’s sporty Kangol styles are real Depop fodder nowadays). And just a decade on, it had been adopted by Britpop and Nu-rave crowds. It re-emerged twenty years later, first as a ground-up streetwear trend, quickly reimagined as a high-fashion staple. Now you won’t see a designer label without one in its entry-level lineup.

The good news is, unlike back in the day, the bucket hat is no longer strongly associated with one kind of persona. By all means, you can nod to the 1990s in Stussy, but you can also take it up a notch with spenny monogram styles (that might just have replaced trainers as the new It accessory). Menswear’s fascination with all things workwear, as well as this summer’s #CoastalGrandma Tiktok trend, has paved the way for simple, khaki cotton designs that will cost you very little on the high street. But if you want to go subtle (while genuinely keeping your head warm) make like a Pitti Uomo man and invest in a cashmere style from Loro Piana.

There are a lot of pleasing bucket hats to peruse out there. We couldn’t decide on one or two staples, so we rounded up the 25 best out there.

If you love a logo but prefer to avoid sportswear, Dickies' bucket hat is a safe bet. The OG workwear brand remains forever cool thanks to its undying commitment to functionality – trumping trends, every time.

Prada's gone mad with the technical nylon and logo plaque ever since its 1990s accessories starting trending amongst vintage hunters. Buy one of these bucket hats new on MyTheresa for, we kid you not, the same price as a pre-loved style. No one need know the difference.

Cult womenswear designer Isabel Marant introduced a much-awaited men's line to the label back in 2017. She's quickly established a distinctive aesthetic – elevated sportswear that nods to a late Eighties/early Nineties aesthetic.

With #barbiecore trending on TikTok and Valentino's Pierpaolo Piccioli championing head-to-toe fuchsia looks for his AW22 men's collection, it's safe to say this is the colour of the season. Justin Bieber's been spotted in this flamingo-hued bucket from Pangaia several times this summer.

Everyone from the Biebers to Rihanna to Lebron James has one of these bucket hats. Stussy was championing this look long before it became a menswear staple; if you're dipping your toe into the trend, this embroidered logo style is a good place to start.

Beams Plus has teamed up with the brains behind menswear's favourite podcast Throwing Fits to bring us a range of playful Madras-checked pieces. This patchwork cotton bucket hat comes complete with boonie utility loops and a bungee cord toggle so you can adjust the fit.

This deliciously functional bucket hat by Korean outdoor clothing brand CAYL is both practical and pretty. It's made from mesh-panelled nylon designed to be waterproof and fast drying, and fitted with internal wiring and a bunjee cord drawstring to ensure it stays put in the windiest of climes.

Simone Porte Jacquemus gave the bucket hat a sexy makeover when he debuted his first menswear collection back in 2018. From the Le Bob lineup, this logo-stamped style is made from hardy cotton-twill dyed in a sunny yellow hue. Take inspo from the brand's styling and wear yours with cargo pants and a lanyard cardholder.

Abercrombie & Fitch has ditched the blonde surfer dude look, it seems. From what we can see of the re-brand so far we like – we've spotted a few knitted shirts, some great loungewear and this pleasingly simple bucket hat on the site.

There's nothing better than corduroy in autumn, especially in warm shades of bottle-green, tobacco and burgundy. Polo Ralph Lauren's logo-embroidered bucket hat is a great buy because it will only get better – developing a lived-in patina – with age.

The luxest fisherman hat we ever did see, courtesy of Loewe. Made from beige cotton-canvas, this number is trimmed with tan leather and finished with logo-stamped grosgrain chin ties.

With its khaki green hue and loop webbing, this Orslow pick nods to the U.S Military's Boonie hats introduced in 1955. The OGs were of course designed to be worn in tropical climes, but this utilitarian cotton-ripstock style translates year-round in 2022 streetwear terms.

A bit of a niche, horizontal corduroy may or may not bring on ASMR reactions to every passerby. We're pleased to see Carhartt, one of the bucket hat connoisseurs, is subtly shaking things up while sticking to its core workwear aesthetics.

Menswear's obsession with all things quilted is showing no signs of abating. AllSaints' padded bucket hat is studded with eyelets for ventilation and embroidered with the brand's logo.

If you need an affordable bucket hat to see you through many a season, Arket is the place to go. No fuss, no frills, and made from a neutral cotton-twill that's hardy enough to weather, well, all weathers.

The lumberjack hat: a new winter staple you didn't know you needed. H&M is doubling up on textures here with tactile cotton cord and warm brown tartan checks.

High-end outdoorsy label Arc'teryx is a great place to look for utiliarian headwear – whether you're intending to hike or head to a day festival in it. Made from showerproof khaki nylon, this fishmerman bucket hat is fitted with ventilation eyelets and a drawstring chin cord.

From Gucci's Epilogue collection, this hat is made from jacquard cotton trimmed with leather accents. The Marmont hardware, tonal-brown hues and mismatched monogramming nods to Dapper Dan's unique strain of Gucci. Ham it up with one of the brand's tracksuits.

Trust Loro Piana to take something with nu-rave connotations and spin it into pure luxury. This bucket hat is made from lustrous cashmere and embroidered with the brand's cursive logo at the back. In neutral (but expensive-looking) navy, it will go particularly well with camel and grey outerwear.

If you need something nice and simple at a great price, you can't go wrong with H&M. Good for sports or streetwear looks, this bucket hat is made from black mesh-lined shell and fitted with eyelet studs for ventilation.

If you want to branch out from the beanie, why not try a luxe bucket hat instead this winter? Fendi's brushed wool style is lined with pure silk and printed with the brand's tessellating monogram logo.

Another one from Isabel Marant, because this knitted wool bucket hat is too good to resist. Not for the faint-hearted, mind, but a conversation starter for sure.

Quilted coats and gilets are back, so it's only a matter of time before waxed outerwear and country bumpkin tartans are worth an ironic flex. Barbour's bucket hat is made from cotton-twill and embroidered with the brand's logo on the band.