Left to Right: Balenciago F/W 06 , Marc Jacobs F/W 06, Burberry Prorsum F/W 06
In a season of such drool-inspiring accessories as sky-high, patent pumps and fuchsia, 3D rose capes, the long-forgotten hat has emerged as one of the top contenders.
In the past few years, the hat has been tossed aside in favour of other accessories – think thick belts and skinny scarves. The only real player was, in my opinion, a heavily disfigured and deformed version, a sort of trailer-park-meets-the-hood incarnation, also known as the Von Dutch. But unlike the disastrous, and thankfully, long-forgotten trucker hat, the hats for F/W are scrumptious treats to the eye. Crafted from luxurious fabrics and moulded into dramatic shapes, they evoke sentiments of uninhibited exuberance and outright drama. It is for these same reasons that the English have never let go of this accessory – think Camilla Parker Bowles’ fabulous headpiece at her wedding. Not a hat, per se, but you get the idea…
Even recent style-disaster Sienna Miller has caught onto this trend, switching between a large, straw, brimmed hat and a military-inspired, dark cap. And, the best part of it all? Washing you hair is no longer a requirement for looking great. Not that it ever was for me anyway…
I loved the knit hats at Burberry. I might make one myself (with a little help haha). Thanks for the comment! I must say I’m enjoying your blog very much
Is it ok if I add you to mine?
hats are the best but those marc ones?
not that i don’t totally respect le marc but only gemma can work them.
I like your blog.
By the way, would it be totally fashion victim to get the Irina fringe?
A great article. I totally enjoyed reading it.