If word games turn your crank, Wigens delivers the hard-to-say Hjalmar, a fashion ivy cap in a plaid blend of silk, wool and linen--perfect for early spring wear--as is their newsboy in woven herringbone which they've named The Orust (for reasons best known to themselves). Easier names include The Faro (a Harris Tweed newsboy) and fashion ivys like The Gunnar II and The Malmo, the latter fresh as a daisy in yellow plaid. With its cool mesh lining, the very conservatively striped Adolphus Ivy Cap, is as refreshing as it is smart, and I really don't think it'll stay in stock for long.
When evenings turn cool, is there a nicer ball cap in the world than The Gotland baseball cap from Wigens? Well, yes, actually, there might well be. Look at this shearling ballcap, The Wigens Baltic, and tell me what you think. Certainly no other cooler-weather cap compares with The Sven, a suede leather ivy cap in rust or green (although you could argue that The Gustav belongs right up there with top leather ivys). However, when it comes to next winter's headwear, I'm willing to bet the whole enchilada on The Jorgen Raccoon Fur Trooper (although I'm inordinately fond of (The Klas Bomber too). You could counter with The Bjorn, a winter hat that is admittedly a leading contender, what with its blemish-free shearling on the outside and deep plush sheepskin pile on the inside. But that wouldn't be fair. And it's my game.
Wigens obviously worships women (and their warm winter hats) as much as I do (else how could a miracle called The Betsy exist?). Idolatry continues with the sumptuous Margaretta, a rolled brim cloche with warm fleece crown, and with their newsboys for girls: The Cecilia; the textured Becky in a fabulous twill weave (with its ivy cap cousin, The Wynne, a winner in fleece).
Wow. Summer and winter. Who knew Sweden could be so exciting?
