Mastering the Headpiece

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It’s that time of the year again, when we dust off our hats for protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays and, of course, to show-off our fashionista status. Last year, the fashion scene was awash with XXL pieces in the summer collections (check Jacquemus SS2018). This time, straw bonnets are still popular, but in regular and more acceptable sizes…sometimes.

Valentino was the one to watch for extravagant, outsize chapeaux, and not just with huge brims. The whole piece is structured in such a way that if you didn’t look twice, you could be forgiven for thinking it was made for a giant’s head. However, it does look elegant and well designed.

Chanel followed the trend for natural materials and went for an unfinished look to contrast with its chichi, tailored clothing and accessories.

Marc Jacobs, Erdem and Simone Rocha added a mysterious touch to their headgear, a delicate veil covering the models’ faces. The concept looks like a stylistic trick (an aesthetic idea created only for the show); however, it would be a practical add-on to keep flies and mosquitoes away from the face during the humid season.