The postcard image of perfect vacations almost always includes sun, sea and hats. Not only crystal clear water and palm trees that turn black at sunset: even fashion wants its part when it comes to summer.
Hats in particular are accessories that combine need with pleasure and wearing a beautiful Jacquemus style straw hat becomes a wonderful necessity.
There is the possibility to indulge in the choice: straw, denim, a sophisticated Toile de Jouy signed by Christian Dior, and then even wide-brimmed hats, Parisian berets in woven red straw, or the inevitable baseball hat ideal for street style lovers.
In order not to miss the coolest models of the summer, here is a selection of must-have hats that will make the fashionistas (and not) go crazy!
CHRISTIAN DIOR – THE RIVIERA ACCESSORY
What: A Christian Dior soft fabric fisherman’s hat on which the jungle chic graphics of the Toile de Jouy reappears, a must of the French maison.
Why: the Riviera style of this hat is perfect to be used both on the beach and in the city, without ever being out of place. On the beach it will make your beachwear precious, with a touch of luxury, while in the city it is more urban. In pure cotton, it is reversible, with a printed part and a monochrome.
What: one of the most Instagrammed hats ever, Jacquemus’ La Bomba is an original and extravagant accessory that made it-girls fall in love! With a very large and voluminous brim, it is a true work of art!
Why: because it is the hat of dreams, what everyone would like to have not only for the exceptional nature of, its design but also for the great quality of its workmanship. The La Bomba hat is in fact entirely handcrafted, like the straw hats of the past!
SAINT LAURENT – THE ULTRA-LUXURY PURCHASE
What: this hat is refined, elegant, and at the same time has an aggressive aftertaste, in pure Saint Laurent style.
Why: Although the exterior is in total-black rabbit fur (up until a few years ago, almost all the hats, both summer and winter, had a light fur coating), it is a perfect model for the summer, also thanks to the grosgrain ribbon to tie under the neck.
What: classic and timeless, the Gucci model is essential, simple, and therefore always trendy. Its strengths? Quality and attention to detail.
Why: because a basic and evergreen accessory should never be lacking in a woman’s wardrobe, which can always rely on their timeless elegance.
PALM ANGELS – FOR STREETSTYLE LOVERS
What: a Nineties cap that recalls the period of skater-boys and baggy jeans, and that has now become an unmissable accessory of street style.
Why: this Palm Angels model is simple and versatile and focuses on the colour contrast between the black of the base and the white of the embroidered logo. In very light cotton, it is perfect both on the beach and in the city.
ZARA – MAGIC COMBO OF STRAW AND SHELLS
What: a hat that combines two of the most popular summer trends, namely straw and shells. Thinking about summer fashion without including these two elements is almost unthinkable, so why not combine them into one accessory?
Why: despite being decorated with a circle of shells, this hat is basic and easy to match, and has that little mermaid allure that is so loved in beachwear.
H&M – FOR THOSE WHO LOVE MINIMAL FASHION
What: an ultra-minimal visor in nude tones ideal for those who want to protect their eyes from the sun effectively.
Why: because we know that not everyone loves to wear hats, and that at the same time finding a model suitable for one’s face is often an Odyssey. For this reason, this visor is a practical solution, but at the same time super up-to-date, to protect from the sun with style.
MANGO – PERFECT FOR BOHEMIEN GIRLS
What: a delicate Parisian beret in woven red straw, soft, light and fresh.
Why: girls who love the bohemian and Parisian chic style will be able to use one of the jolly garments of this style, in a super summer version.
BERSHKA – A DENIM HAT FOR A LONG-YEAR LOOK
What: another fisherman’s hat but this time with a more grunge, old style (if not even vintage) soul that is perceived in the use of denim.
Why: we saw all the top celebs of the Nineties wearing this model, from the Olsen twins to the stars of Beverly Hills 90210, and the fact that it is in denim (the most loved and used fabric of those years), gives it even more Nineties vibes.
TOP SHOP – THE MUST-HAVE BEACH HAT
What: a polypropylene hat that replaces the high costs of hand-woven straw allowing everyone to wear an oversize summer hat.
Why: as mentioned before, all dream of the maxi-hat by Jacquemus, and this hat from Top Shop is a valid, and economic, alternative for those who do not want to give up this dream.