Wednesday 3 October 2012

Object of Desire: Hats please!

"Wearing a hat is like having a baby or a puppy; everyone stops to coo and talk about it." (Louise Green)


There is a certain allure about wearing hats. Something about them just screams class, style and incredible care for detail in the person who wears them. No wonder I'm obsessed with them at the moment. I used to wear hats when I was a kid, but never really though much of them until recently. Whether it is a daring hat or a more conservative one, it is guaranteed to make you look, classier, chic-er and a lot more interesting than you normally are.

Hats have been making a comeback for a while, but it wasn't until the fall runways of many designers of the likes of Ralph Lauren,  Burberry, Giorgio Armani, Gucci and even the ever-so-daring Betsey Johnson, that they said "We are here and we are here to stay" and now it's time to take them into our wardrobe (if you haven't already) wear them out and style them up! 



A model walks the runway at the Ralph Lauren Fall 2012 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Skylight Studio on February 16, 2012 in New York City.
Ralph Lauren
Burberry

Giorgio Armani
Betsey Johnson

Hats have been around for centuries. From being part of cultural heritage, military gear, or even part of religious attire, it then went on to become a statement element for women and a differentiating factor for socialites and Fashionistas around. It wasn't until the late 7th century that women's headgear began to emerge on its own right and wasn't influenced by men's hat fashions, and since then many forms shapes and styles have emerged. How not love the Clothe for the early 1920's, the very well-known Boss of the pains, the Boater and even turbans (considered in the headgear category) and others, as part of the boom of hats in the decades of the 20th century? 

Nowadays hats are taken less seriously. They are used as the perfect accessory to contrast an outfit, and to add the element of "WOW" to anything we wear. hat's have become a personality statement, and even sometimes, a defines of you you are. 

Options as to what to wear, MANY! Fedora's are a go to, cloches are back and berets and beanie and even caps (becuse why not) can be worn with just about any outfit, it rally is about how you choose to wear it and really what fit your personality. 


I was thinking about writing this post, when I came across this video by the Advanced Style ladies (I am obsessed with them lol) about the beauty of wearing hat's and I though: This lady said it all! Have a look as to why wearing hats is amazing and can even elevate your spirit. Must watch! 




This is all, Hats an object of desire definitely. Get your hands on one as I did, would love to see how you guys look wearing them!

xo and style your life modest! 

Love,

Kiki G.


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