Content overview: “From pillboxes to buckets: fashion’s ‘silly little hats’ are back on the high street”. The Guardian Lifestyle Oct 2, 2026 • 3:00 PM 1 views Fashion is seeing a playful revival of statement hats, moving beyond the ubiquitous baseball cap to characterful styles like boaters, buckets, and space-age designs. Luxury brands are leading the trend: Loro Piana sent nearly every model down the runway in a hat, Thom Browne paired straw boaters with colorful mesh, and Chloé matched see-through hats with transparent trenchcoats.
Courrèges went futuristic, Burberry showed big bucket hats, and Bottega Veneta’s brims brimmed with charisma. The trend echoes Jackie Kennedy’s famous 1960s order for “a million hats” from Bergdorf Goodman, signaling that headwear is once again a key fashion statement. As these catwalk looks filter to the high street, expect more expressive, personality-driven hats to top off everyday outfits—proof that a little silliness can be seriously stylish. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.