New Era has called on iconic Japanese artist Takashi Murakami to add his own special touch to its hats on a number of occasions over the years. The New Era x Takashi Murakami Flower Basic Cuff Knit Beanie Black is one of the many hats to stem from their collaborations.
This particular beanie isn't quite as outlandish as some of the other hats that Murakami has come up with for his projects with New Era. But it's still uniquely his, thanks to the "Flower" design that appears on the front of it. The rest of the hat remains black to let this design breathe.
In our expert opinion, Murakami made the right call by simply sticking his "Flower" on this hat and leaving the rest of it alone. This design makes a strong enough statement as-is without incorporating any other decorative touches into the mix. The New Era x Takashi Murakami Flower Basic Cuff Knit Beanie Black was released on January 1, 2022, and first retailed for $43.
