The ballpark meets off-duty style in a preppy new headwear collaboration from Polo Ralph Lauren, New Era and the MLB, with luxe fabrics giving classic logos a fashionable look and feel.
A new Ralph Lauren x MLB x New Era collection arrives as the new year dawns (the latest collaboration is set to debut January 2nd), with a trio of winter-ready fabrics lending a dash of prep heritage to iconic branding from the likes of the New York Yankees. The offering is more than suitable for fans who want to continue to support their favorite team in the brisk offseason, with looks built to last past this spring’s first pitch.
A defining purveyor of Americana style, Ralph Lauren’s sartorial sensibility shines through in grey wool, green corduroy and navy corduroy versions of the well-tooled New Era ‘9FIFTY’ ballcap, which uses a stylish adjustable leather buckle back in place of the on-field fitted design.
The result is a range of ballcaps (priced between $130 and $150) that pair more seamlessly with luxe style staples like a topcoat, tailored joggers and high-top sneakers, for instance. A green corduroy version should team up well with a rust-hued bomber jacket or else with an olive green field coat for a new play on monochromatic style topped off with an accent this winter.
Co-branding adorns the latest run of fashionable headwear via the forthcoming 2026c, with Ralph Lauren’s script signature adorning one side of each ballcap. Team branding pairs up with the legendary Ralph Lauren polo horse across the back of the cap, while a vintage-style baseball ‘Polo RL’ logo features prominently on the adjustable back leather buckle. Particularly in green corduroy, the hats make a statement fusing dressy good looks with heritage sportswear appeal.
The offering further cements New Era and the world of sports as a bellwether in fashion design (witness New Era’s collaborative Global Design Project for a deeper dive into fashion and athletics). Other all-American designers, including former Ralph Lauren designer turned CFDA award winner Todd Snyder, have partnered with New Era to turn the brand’s sporty caps into style statement in winning fashion. And with the new year on the horizon, the latest Ralph Lauren x New Era collection is poised to knock it right out of the park.