5 looks that keep your ears warm

From casual to elegant: how to find the perfect hat for your individual style.

08.01.2026

Winter is here, bringing with it cold temperatures and frosty days. Now is the time to add the most important accessory of the season to your outfit: the perfect hat. It keeps your ears nice and warm and adds the finishing touch to your look – whether casual, sporty or elegant. There's a style to suit every taste. In this style guide, we present five different looks that might inspire you to create your own winter look.

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Casual style with ribbed knit

If you prefer relaxed, uncomplicated outfits in your wardrobe, a beanie with a turned-up hem is just right for you. The Beanie Achenkopf combines a classic rib knit pattern with a special purl rib pattern at the top. This combination of two different knit patterns gives the hat an interesting mix of textures and a timeless look.

The special feature: the 8 cm high turn-up can be worn in different ways – folded up for extra warmth or turned down for a casual style. Thanks to the double layer, your ears stay extra warm. The soft fleece band on the inside provides additional warmth around the forehead and protects against the cold. With a height of 21 cm and a width of 27 cm, the one-size-fits-all design offers a comfortable fit that moulds perfectly to the shape of your head – without any annoying seams.

Split image: on the left, a woman in a grey jacket with a dark blue beanie; on the right, a man in a blue jumper with a reddish-brown mottled beanie

Business & business casual with cashmere

Warm ears and elegant business looks are not mutually exclusive. The Beanie Schwarzenstein made of cashmere shows that hats can also cut a fine figure on more chic occasions. Cosy cashmere and elegant ribbed knit inserts combine softness and ideal support.

The elasticated band fits snugly and looks great, while the cosy warmth pampers your forehead and head. The high-quality fibres are even softer than alpaca or merino wool and upgrade any look. Precious colours flatter the complexion and ensure a high-quality, elegant look – perfect for the office, business trips or special occasions.

Woman wearing a grey beanie and dark blue coat smiles at the camera.

Chic in chunky knit

Knitwear makes a comeback every winter – and this year, the focus is particularly strong on knitted pieces. From head to toe, everything is included: knitted dresses, jumpers and, of course, hats. If you love the cosy knit look, you should go for chunky knit versions.

The Ahornkogel beanie in chunky knit keeps you warm even without a lining thanks to its wide cuff. Your forehead and ears are optimally protected, and you can pull the cuff down even further if necessary. The chunky knit with breathable wool prevents you from feeling sweaty and fits snugly around your head. The wool is naturally water-repellent in wet weather and keeps you dry.

The hat emphasises a casual and sporty look. Even when worn for long periods of time, it feels soft and does not itch. A practical advantage: knitted hats do not crease, even when stored in your jacket pocket. Chunky knit always looks chic and stylish!

Woman wearing a grey Giesswein knitted hat smiles at the camera.

Classic and playful with a pom-pom

Beanies with pom-poms are timeless classics that never go out of fashion. The Beanie Bliggspitze impresses with its unusual knit pattern and elegant, removable faux fur pom-pom. The comfortable fleece lining provides optimal thermal insulation for your ears, making this beanie the perfect companion for cold winter days.

The removable pom-pom gives you the flexibility to change your look to suit your mood – playful with the pom-pom or simple without. This gives you two styles in one and allows you to combine the hat in many different ways.

Woman wearing a dark blue knitted hat with a pompom, seen in profile

Sporty and functional for outdoor activities

Do you love outdoor activities and need something functional to keep your head and ears warm? Then the Beanie Hohes Eis is just right for you. This sports hat is particularly fine and soft, pampering you with a lining made of delicate merino jersey. The stretchy flock seam allows the super-stretch fabric to adapt perfectly to the shape of your head.

The temperature-regulating and warming properties of merino wool keep your ears warm on cold winter days. Merino wool also impresses with its breathability and moisture-regulating properties. Even during strenuous outdoor activities, you won't overheat. If you do start to sweat, moisture is immediately transported away from the body. Thanks to the natural self-cleaning properties of the fibre, there is no unpleasant odour. Perfect for winter outdoor activities.

Two people in profile: on the left, a woman in a green outdoor jacket with a green beanie; on the right, a smiling man in a grey waistcoat with a turquoise blue beanie; both hats feature a Giesswein logo patch.

The perfect hat for every style

Whatever style you discover for yourself, there is a hat to suit every look and keep your ears cosy and warm on cold winter days. Whether you prefer a casual look with ribbed knit, appreciate an elegant business style with cashmere, love a cosy chunky knit look, like classic, playful bobble hats or need functional sports hats for your outdoor adventures – the selection is diverse and there is something for every taste.

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