Headwear this season lets you explore a whole new personality with embellished hats, jeweled headbands and mini or maxi turbans.
The recent turban revolution has meant that “Headwear is the look of the day”, according to “Can you work the Turban” in Shop Til U Drop Magazine of December 2007, Australian Edition.
Last year’s Prada full-blown turbans have now evolved into the Hermès inspired turban-cum-headbands. Since the turban-headband became a hot item in 2007, many celebrities have dared to brave the look, such as Nicole Richie, Ashley Olsen and Kate Bosworth.
Whether or not the turban continues to be adopted as a popular high-street trend depends very much on how easy it is to wear. The mini turban-cum-headband is more versatile than a full turban as it can be worn over or under the hair. It is also less likely to give the impression that you have just stepped out of the shower!
“The challenge is getting the hair right” says Amy Starr of Shop Til You Drop, who recommends wearing a mini turban over the hair like a hat, rather than under it.
Bejewelled Headbands
Inspired by Sonia Rykiel, bejewelled headbands have also come into vogue and are a perfect partner to the embellished statement shoes of the season. Most celebrities are wearing their headbands worn over the hair, Hiawatha or Abba-style (for those of you old enough to remember). A perfect Great Gatsby accompaniment to the newly styled flapper dresses of the season.
Headbands are undoubtedly easier and less obtrusive to wear than a turban. A floral or gem-encrusted headband is less outrageous and, according to Starr, “is a crazy enough to be right on trend whilst not scaring the locals”.
Hair Headbands
Another trend to watch is the emgergence on the beauty scene of "hair" headbands - made from fake braided hair and worn as "Heidi halos and hair bands", according to In Style Magazine's "Trend watch - The Hair Headband", in their December 2007 issue. Celebrities such as Cat Deely and Rosario Dawson have taken to the trend, "proving a stylish way to blend in regrowth", says In Style.
Embellished Hats
More at home at a day at the races, elaborately decorated hats are being worked with evening wear, for those who are brave enough to team them with their little black dress for a party, or mini and maxi dresses for daywear. Inspired by Marc Jacobs on the runways, this trend requires more than an ounce of nerve to carry it off.
Men’s Fashion – Turban Style.
Turban’s have even evolved into men’s fashion, rather than simply having a religious or practical significance (protection from the heat or the traditional headgear of Sikh and Rajasthani men). However, male fashion turbans will probably be considered a bit too ethnic by most men to be touted down the pub!
The Turban – Hit or Miss?
So it is the turban (or its counterparts) finding its way into the closet of many modern fashionistas, along with this season's trilbys and panamas? There is a fine line between being fashion-forward and looking like something akin to a washerwoman. Wear it if you dare!
