The Princess of Wales has sparked renewed interest in the countrycore trend after wearing a tweed cap during a recent visit to Scotland. Her chosen accessory, the Ladies Tweed 8-Piece Hat from House of Bruar, costs £69.95 and remains available to purchase.
Last week, Princess Catherine joined Prince William on a trip to the Isle of Bute in Scotland, where the royal couple celebrated community spirit, connection and volunteering on the island. Throughout the visit, the Princess of Wales turned heads with an ensemble that was not only practical but also perfectly captured this season's countrycore trend.
A Royal Countryside Look
Princess Catherine chose a Burberry trench coat, olive-green roll neck, brown jodhpurs and an embroidered belt for the outing, completing her look with one of her much-loved outdoor accessories - a tweed cap. Having sported the cap on numerous occasions previously, her exact style is the Ladies Tweed 8-Piece Hat from House of Bruar.
The countrycore trend owes much of its popularity to Claudia Winkleman's striking wardrobe choices on The Traitors, where she strides through the Scottish Highlands in an array of oversized knits, textured coats and chunky boots. With a brand new series of Celebrity Traitors just weeks away, there has never been a better moment to incorporate a touch of countrycore into your own wardrobe.
Affordable Alternatives to the Princess's Hat
Meanwhile, there are several excellent alternatives available for those wishing to explore further. At Marks and Spencer, the Herringbone Baker Boy Hat costs £32 despite its 100% wool construction, though it possesses a somewhat different profile to Princess Catherine's. This one features a shorter peak and a more relaxed crown.
Kiltane offers the Harris Tweed Baseball Cap which provides a countryside interpretation of a contemporary design, combining a traditional baseball cap structure finished in brown tweed with a tan leather peak. It's also reasonably priced at £39.
Styling the Tweed Cap
Princess Catherine's Tweed 8-Piece Hat offers one of the simplest entry points into the trend, lending itself to a variety of styling options. As her outfit demonstrates, it pairs effortlessly with a sleek, contemporary look that transitions seamlessly from countryside to city, or alternatively, go all out with a waxed jacket, skinny jeans and a trusty pair of wellies.
The House of Bruar Hat is available in five distinct colourways, and while Princess Catherine selected the green variant, shoppers can also choose from navy, beige, burgundy and brown options, each showcasing a slightly varied tweed design. Her green selection features a subtle herringbone print and is crafted from 100% wool right here in Britain, reports OK!.
Beyond the wool's ability to provide warmth during colder weather, the short brim serves both practical purposes and delivers that quintessential newsboy aesthetic. A baker boy cap represents one of those enduring accessories that remains perpetually fashionable.
