FAQ

All about John Lennon

What kind of cap did John Lennon wear?

His famous leather cap (designed by Helen Anderson) could be described as a Bakerboy style or Newsboy style cap, though I have also seen it called Maciejowka, which is a Breton or Greek fisherman style cap. However, I would say it is entirely unique to him and I should know!

He customised his favourite cap with a Ferrari hat pin  - when he passed his driving test he bought a Ferrari! You can read all about this in my story.

What did John Lennon wear?

He was certainly very stylish. According to GQ magazine "the most stylish musician of all time".

He loved to dress all in black as much as he loved a totally white outfit! If you want to look like him try a black t-shirt with a white denim jacket. But of course top it off with his fabulous leather bakerboy cap!

You can even get a bit of Lennon style with your t-shirt - check out my t-shirt shop with limited edition prints of my own designs and other friends of John.

Did John Lennon go to art school?

Yes he certainly did and that's where I met him!

I met John Lennon in 1957, on my first day at Liverpool College of Art. He ran into me in the corridor, asking "Hey, are you that bird who painted Lonnie Donegan?" I was. We became firm friends. 

Read all about it in my backstory.

Hats in fashion

Are hats fashionable for men?

Of course we have to say, yes! They totally are!

There are so many hat styles to choose from depending on the look you want to achieve. Whether it's a baseball cap, traditional felt Fedora or the classic bakerboy or newsboy style cap that John Lennon made so famous, everyone can find a style to suit them.

In fact some major celebrities have begun wearing hats more and more over the past few years. Big names like Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling, David Beckham, Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba have all been seen in various types of cap or hat.

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How do you wear a bakerboy cap?

John lennon wore his towards the back of his head and often with a wool coat and chunky scarf as you can see from my photo archive.

Bakerboy caps look great with chunky jackets - wool or leather - or knitted sweaters. You can wear them like John did or pull it low down over your eyes. They suit all face shapes, all ages and genders.

Payment

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept the following credit/debit cards: MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. We only take payment once your order has been shipped. We also accept payment by PayPal, Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Shop Pay. 

Where is my refund?

We aim to process refunds within three days of an item being returned to us. Please note, however, that your bank may take several days to process the payment back into your account. With that said, please allow up to ten working days after posting the item back to us before getting in touch about your refund. We’ll contact you by email to let you know when your refund has been processed.

Ordering and delivery

Can I place an order without creating an account?

Yes. You can place an order as a guest with no obligation to create an account. If you use Shop Pay you will be able to track your order easily with no need to create an account on our store. Most payment processors such as Apple Pay and PayPal will also enable tracking.

Where is my order confirmation?

This is automatically sent to your email address when you place an order. If you haven’t received your order confirmation within 24 hours, please get in touch at hello@helenandersondesigns.com just in case there’s a problem with your order. Please check your mailbox’s spam or junk folder before contacting in case the order confirmation has been diverted there.

How do I cancel my order?

There is only a short amount of time between when you place your order and when we start processing it. If you contact us straight away after ordering, via hello@helenandersondesigns.com, we may be able to cancel your order before it’s processed. If not, we’ll despatch your order and then you can return it to us if you wish upon receiving it.

What countries do you ship to?

We ship to most regions worldwide. Please check our shipping policy for an up to date guide to pricing. The exact shipping cost will be calculated at checkout and you will be informed if there is any problem delivering to your location.

How much is shipping?

Shipping costs depend on the item you’ve ordered and the country where it’s being delivered. Please refer to our shipping policy which is a guide to current prices. The exact shipping cost will be calculated for you at checkout.

Returns

Can I return or exchange an item?

You can absolutely return your item to us, within 30 days after receiving it, as long as it’s undamaged, unused and contained in its original packaging with all tags and labels attached. Unfortunately, we don’t offer exchanges. 

If you are buying a cap, it's very important to measure your head and provide the measurement when you order.

Please also check our returns policy.

Misc

Do you sell gift vouchers?

Yes, we do. These are issued electronically by email and each contains a unique reference number. 

Gift vouchers are perfect for ultra Lennon fans when you want to surprise them with a collector's item gift because it's vital to measure the head of the wearer before ordering. So, unless you already know their head size (unlikely!) we suggest a gift voucher so they can measure and order in their own time.

Buy a gift voucher.