A $415 cashmere beanie and 8 others to keep your head warm and fuzzy

The time has come for you to start shrouding your head with the warmth and security that comes from a beanie. In addition to helping keep you warm as the temperatures drop, the right beanie can also dot the "i" on your winter outfits as a complementary piece or as a bit of pop that stands out from the rest of your clothes.

A beanie is the must-have accessory of winter, provided that your ears aren't magically immune to the cold. And because they're usually cheap — trust there are exceptions that are worth it — there's nothing wrong with copping a new one to add some freshness to your wardrobe. To prepare you for the brutal months ahead, we've put together some of the best beanies you can pick up right now.

Bricks & Wood Heavy Knit Beanie ($48)

When Tyler, the Creator appeared on the cover of GQ Style back in 2018, a lot of people were curious about the beanie he wore. Thankfully for those of us without revenue streams as diverse as our interests, it came from Bricks & Woods, an up-and-coming streetwear brand from Los Angeles. B&W makes delightfully colored beanies for a reasonable price, and this year we're attracted to this fetching multi-color knit called "Mardi Gras."

Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance Knit Beanie ($95)

ALD is a consistent source for excellent knitwear, and its latest collaboration with New Balance is no exception. To go along with the revived P550 basketball sneaker, the two brands also made this finely knit beanie out of a blend of lambswool and nylon for just the right stretch. It also bears the same NB basketball logo that subtly brings in an apple to represent ALD's home base of New York City.

Rowing Blazers Lewis Chessman Wool Beanie ($48)

I can personally attest to the warmth of this beanie, which is a Navy-grade watch cap made sharper by a patch commemorating a 12th-century chess set discovered in Scotland.

The Elder Statesmen Hot Dye Watchman Beanie ($415)

For the ultimate luxurious beanie, you've gotta go to cashmere specialists The Elder Statesman. The "hot dye" treatment was hand done in Los Angeles, and thus every item is unique. Our favorite color scheme for this pattern is the Ssense-exclusive combo of hot pink and blue. What they all have in common, however, is a softness that'll make you feel like royalty.

Inverallan Aran Hat ($69)

Less trendy is this classic cable knit made out of lambswool, a more budget-friendly alternative to cashmere. Here from Inverallan, which also does its knitting by hand, the beanie comes in a chunky knit and neutral color that'll never go out of style.

Arc'teryx Bird Head Toque ($35)

If you need something more suited for your winter runs, the surprisingly cheap beanie from the tech lords at Arc'teryx is the way to go. It comes in a wide range of colors made out of a merino wool blend with fleece lining. Logo lovers will also be drawn to the oversized dino graphic.

Noah Core Logo Stripe Beanie ($32)

Speaking of logos, you can never go wrong with Noah's staple Knights of Templar cross. This season, it's embroidered onto a quartet of striped beanies to bring a dash of prep to your dome.

Acne Studios Rib Knit Beanie ($150)

Acne's face patch has made this the status symbol beanie, but it's the heft and this daring shade of pink that should win you over.

Ader Error Blue Crumple Logo Beanie ($240)

Korea's Ader Error has issued a challenge to the boldest dressers by making this comically large beanie. Wear it wrong and you're a Smurf, but pull it off and you're a style god.