Let’s escape the summer heat in this summer’s trendiest shade. Introducing the hottest hat of the season: the boater.
Originally a twentieth-century design, designers have brought an emblematic male fashion piece to the new age. They even added a feminine touch. Although commonly worn by traditional barbershop quartets of today and the male ‘boaters’ of the 1900s, this born-again trend is making its way into women’s wardrobes. Historically, these hats completed the formalwear ensembles of men setting sail along the summer’s coastlines.
Well a century and change later, it’s summer once more and the boater is riding in on a completely new wave. Free People features a metallic hue to the otherwise beige hat trend. Their FP exclusive line is selling a vintage-inspired straw boater. Add a little distress. Dip it in a glossy tobacco hue. And you’ve got your new nighttime hair accessory.
$68 at Freepeople.com
Perfect for an all-white affair, bp.’s design for Nordstrom features the classic boater style in an ivory palette. A grosgrain band adds a subtle pop of color to the neutral scheme. This hat’s smaller brim and more subdued height design allow the petite females of the world to don this once male-dominated trend.
$24 at Nordstrom.com
Summer whites? Meet your preppy pop of color. The classic beige boater design features a thick band of navy and green stripes. Lanvin’s designers suggest a simple shirtdress or a trendy trouser to round out this classically chic look. Hamptons, here we come.
$385 at Matchesfashion.com
This Janessa Leone design truly embraces the classic boater in its most original style. A simple black leather band surrounds the traditional woven straw to complete this timeless look. Leone understands the elegance of simplicity in this design.
So, whether it’s a metallic statement piece or a celebration of the old-made-new, this trend will prove proper shade for your bright adventures ahead!