Please note that this product is expected to ship in September 2026.

Every New Yorker has a story. The chance subway encounter, the overheard bodega banter, the brief moment of magic on a rainy corner in Manhattan. Since 1976, The New York Times Metropolitan Diary has been the place where those fleeting, beautiful city moments live. Our Metropolitan Diary Baseball Cap is designed for anyone who has ever fallen head-over-heels for the chaos of New York.

Featuring the iconic opening line on the front and the city's sign-off on the back, it’s the ultimate conversation starter for your next morning commute. Each is handmade in Queens by Winner Caps, a family-owned manufacturer specializing in American-made headwear. The cap is sanded and brushed after the dyeing process to give it an authentic worn look. It has a medium profile, curved visor and threaded eyelets, with a solid brass clasp for adjusting the fit.