The Beanie hat, which represents a style of hat fitting closely to the head, first originated in 12th century Wales.
Who invented beanie?
Ty Warner is the creator of Beanie Babies, the plush toy fad of the 1990s.
How long have Beanies been around?
The first beanies…
The buttoned version dates back to the 12th Century in Wales, these were often called Monmouth caps after the Welsh town. Over the decades, these slowly evolved into something a bit more recognisable.