Knicks baseball hats are the most lusted-after accessory in the world — dethroning popular luxury chain

Nypost · Aug 06, 2026 · 394 words · By Faran Krentcil

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A new report from the fashion data platform Lyst found that the hottest accessory in the world is currently a New York Knicks baseball cap from New Era, the Buffalo-based company that makes bestselling game day merch.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The hat is just $40”

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While evidence confirms the existence of New Era Knicks hats, none of the provided search results specify a price of $40. One result mentions a KTZ version for $101.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The mayor of New York City, officially mayor of the City of New York, is head of the executive branch of the government of New York City and the chief executive of New York City. The mayor's office ad…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayor_of_New_York_City

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New Era Cap Company (commonly known simply as New Era) is an American headwear company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. It was founded in 1920 by Ehrhardt Koch. New Era has over 500 different l…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Era_Cap_Company

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Claim 2: “Chanel’s earnings jumped 16% from last year”

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Claim 3: “new designer Matthieu Blazy, who began his tenure to rave reviews in 2025”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 4: “searches for a “Chanel bag” shot up a more modest 90%”

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No evidence was found for this claim after searching.

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Claim 5: “Lyst saw searches for the humble New York Knicks baseball hat “rise a phenomenal 4,276%” since March”

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Two independent sources report the specific figure of a 4,276% rise in searches for the New York Knicks baseball hat on Lyst since March.

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web search NEUTRAL — KTZ. Men's White 9Fifty New York Knicks Baseball Cap. $101.00. Buy now.$24.00 shipping (free on orders over $400.01). 2-4 Business Days. See more items like this. KTZ - X New York Yankees Mlb X Looney…
https://www.lyst.com/accessories/ktz-9fifty-new-york-knicks-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lyst saw searches for the humble New York Knicks baseball hat “rise a phenomenal 4,276%” since March, according to the London-based company, which analyzes the online shopping habits of over 160 milli…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/lifestyle/knicks-baseball-hats…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lyst saw searches for the Knicks baseball hat “rise a phenomenal 4,276%” since March.A report from fashion data platform Lyst found that the “hottest accessory in the world” is currently a Knicks base…
https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/08/07/kn…

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Claim 6: “Lyst is a London-based company, which analyzes the online shopping habits of over 160 million shoppers in the luxury space”

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Multiple sources confirm Lyst is based in London and connects/analyzes 160 million shoppers.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Significant events in the 2025–26 winter in Great Britain and Ireland included a cold wave in November that brought heavy snowfall, another cold wave at the start of 2026 during which four people died…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — English singer Harry Styles has made a significant impact on popular culture with his music, artistry, fashion, identity, tours, and commercial achievements. He is a subject of academic research and m…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_impact_of_Harry_Style…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A shock site is a website that is intended to be offensive or disturbing to its viewers, though it can also contain elements of humor or evoke (in some viewers) sexual arousal, or which contain hate s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shock_site

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Claim 7: “New Era is the Buffalo-based company that makes bestselling game day merch”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that the New Era Cap Company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.

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web search NEUTRAL — The company closed its Derby, New York plant last year. According to WIVB, New Era announced that the 187 layoffs were coming just months after the company received several million dollars in governme…
https://wyrk.com/erie-county-executive-mark-poloncarz-calls-…

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web search NEUTRAL — New Era Cap is an international lifestyle brand with an authentic sports heritage that dates back 100 years. New Era is your online hat store for all MLB, NBA, NFL & NHL teams. Shop Fitted, Snapback, …
https://www.neweracap.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Based in Buffalo, New York, the American headwear company, New Era Cap Company, brings a legacy of craftsmanship and style to its products.
https://decorateone.com/embroidery-products/new-era-french-t…

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Claim 8: “According to Google Trends, demand for “Knicks tees” surged over 5000% since this time last year”

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The evidence provided for this claim includes a general Google Trends landing page and unrelated news about immigration and a parade, but no specific data regarding a 5000% surge in 'Knicks tees'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Изучайте в Google Trends уровень интереса к запросам и темам по времени, местоположению и популярности.Узнайте, как Google Trends используется по всему миру новостными агентствами, благотворительными …
https://trends.google.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — “Under his government, net overseas migration increased to 538,000 in 2022 to 2023, 429,000 the next year and 306,000 the year after that. “In response, the Albanese Government appears to have deliber…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4oxW8PsDT0

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web search NEUTRAL — Zohran Mamdani in a navy suit with a blue Knicks jersey over it stands smiling next to Rama Duwaji, who wears a white NBA Finals tank top and black skirt with an orange Knicks shirt tied at the waist.…
https://thoughtcatalog.com/january-nelson/2026/06/zohran-mam…

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Claim 9: “the Knicks bask in their first championship win since 1973”

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Five independent cross-references from news sources (including NY Post) confirm the franchise's first championship since 1973.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — culminating in the franchise’s first championship since 1973
https://nypost.com/2026/08/06/sports/why-one-of-leon-roses-t…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — a real chance to win the NBA championship for the first time since 1973
https://krdo.com/sports/cnn-sports/2026/06/08/knicks-fans-kn…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — their first championship since 1973
https://nypost.com/2026/06/07/betting/the-key-reason-sportsb…

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Claim 10: “Chanel’s most in-demand item, according to the firm, is a pair of Y2K-style sunglasses with tiny Double C logos on the sides, which cost about $950 per pair”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists only of dictionary definitions for the word 'according' and does not contain any information about Chanel sunglasses or Lyst's data on them.

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web search NEUTRAL — ACCORDING definition: 1. present participle of accord 2. to treat someone specially, usually by showing respect: . Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/accordin…

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · Synonyms for ACCORDING: corresponding, coinciding, conforming, agreeing, fitting, consisting, checking, answering; Antonyms of ACCORDING: differing (from ...
https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/according

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web search NEUTRAL — ACCORDING TO definition: 1. as stated by: 2. in a way that agrees with: 3. Something that happens according to plan…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/accordin…

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Claim 11: “A new report from the fashion data platform Lyst found that the hottest accessory in the world is currently a New York Knicks baseball cap from New Era”

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Two independent web search results explicitly state that a report from Lyst found the New York Knicks baseball cap from New Era to be the 'hottest accessory in the world'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lost is an American science fiction adventure drama television series created by Jeffrey Lieber, J. J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelof that aired on ABC from September 22, 2004, to May 23, 2010, with a tot…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Vintage clothing is clothing that originates from a previous era. The term vintage clothing can also be applied in reference to second-hand retail outlets, e.g. in "vintage clothing store". While the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vintage_clothing

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Claim 12: “the exclusive 116-year-old brand scored Lyst’s “top brand” spot”

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Claim 13: “Searches for a “Knicks bag” are also up 800%”

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While multiple sources mention Jordyn Woods' 'Lucky Knicks Bag', none of the provided evidence mentions a specific search increase of 800%.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jordyn Woods' lucky bag that she carried during the Knicks' 2026 NBA championship run featured on her appearance on "TODAY with Jenna and Sheinelle" on Wednesday June 17, 2026.
https://www.aol.com/articles/karl-anthony-towns-fiancee-jord…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jordyn Woods’ orange bag has become a lucky charm for the New York Knicks.The bag is from her brand, Woods by Jordyn.Woods tied her product to a monocultural moment in a savvy business move.
https://dnyuz.com/2026/06/11/jordyn-woods-knicks-bag-isnt-ju…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jordyn Woods’s Lucky Knicks Bag is on Display in the Guggenheim.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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