The Best Beanies Are the Cherry on Top of Your Cold-Weather Fits

Whether you’re running around the city or headed to the woods for a weekend, a good knit hat is your best friend come winter. GQ’s Best Stuff has you covered with the season’s finest beanies.

An ultra-stylish and supremely cozy beanie is an absolute must come winter: It’s the glorious cold-weather accessory that keeps your ears from freezing (well, depending on how you choose to wear it) while making you look like a rugged L.L. Bean model. But don’t be mistaken: Not all beanies are created equal—and trust us when we say that a great beanie will be one of the most crucial pickups you can make this season. (So, yes, it’s worth the splurging on.) To help you out, we've done the work of narrowing down the best of the best—in a variety of styles, fabrics, and colors—to ensure that your beanie game will be second to none this year. Below are our five favorites, plus a handful of others worth adding to your rotation.

The All-Day Every-Day Beanie

Noah core logo beanie

There isn’t much that designer Brendon Babenzien and Noah can’t do. The New York–based label is beloved by streetwear heads and dressy prepsters for its elevated take on literally everything from graphic tees to tweed blazers. So it comes as no surprise that Noah also makes an extremely good beanie: straightforward and simple, but with just enough contemporary flair. The cap features an embroidered Noah logo and a perfectly proportioned cuff, and it comes in eye-catching shades like lemon and fuchsia, as well as more toned-down colors like pine green and navy. Whether you’re looking for a beanie to be the star of your outfit or just a supporting player, this is your go-to.

$32, Noah

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