Cap off your cold weather look with a chic chapeau and meet the top designer milliners you need to know.
Looking to turn heads this season? Then get hat-happy like designers did this fall. Dismissed not too long ago as being old fashioned, proper toppers have made a huge resurgence as of late with scene stealers like Lady Gaga and Anna Dello Russo donning stylish lids, not to mention the marvels of millinery on full regalia at the royal wedding. But it was on the fall runways where designers displayed their desire to decorate your head with a flurry of fedoras, fascinators and cat-eared caps (hello, Givenchy!). Pick one of these must-have accessories for fall:
1. The fedora
Lanvin fall/winter 2012
From the runways to the front row, fedoras are one of this season's hottest accoutrements and the ultimate way to master fall's mannish dressing. Channel chic bohemian style with a wide brim trilby like those seen at Tommy Hilfiger and Dior (not to mention on every street style star) or opt for a floppier felt version a la Nina Ricci and Lanvin to add an eclectic edge to classic outfits. One of our favourites, though, is Frida Gianni's jewel toned fedora for Gucci. The fearless colour and feather accent brings a touch of vintage glamour and instantly lifts a cold weather wardrobe. We suggest teaming it with a silk shirt and flared jeans to work fall's 70s aesthetic.
2. The fur trapper
The Row fall/winter 2012
Admittedly, this style may not sound like the most sophisticated of hats but for Canada's chilly climate, it's the ultimate winter warmer. And when you see the fox fur version that New York scissor sisters Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen designed for The Row, you'll agree it's a chic way to boost your cold weather repertoire. Guaranteed to keep you warm when the temperatures drop, style it with everything from a chunky parka to a polished tweed coat to complete an on-trend winter look.
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