The Mad Hat

Spring 2008 runways have shown a lot of women's hats. Does this mean we're going back to 'can't get out of the house without a hat' times? Could the hat be as essential as a handbag these days? Well I think the answer is no but a hat is definite a more fashionable accessory, now, complementing any outfit. Don't think of conservative "royal court" styles and get rid of the sporty caps.

3.1 Phillip Lim ss08 Alexander McQueen ss08

3.1 Phillip Lim - Alexander McQueen

Anna Sui ss08 Christian Dior ss08

Anna Sui - Christian Dior

Christian Lacroix ss08 Christian Lacroix spring08

Christian Lacroix

Erin Fetherston ss08 Hermès ss08

Erin Fetherston - Hermès

Jean Paul Gaultier ss08 Karl Lagerfeld ss08

Jean Paul Gaultier - Karl Lagerfeld

Marc Jacobs ss08 Marni ss08

Marc Jacobs - Marni

Nina Ricci ss08 Proenza Schouler ss08

Nina Ricci - Proenza Schouler

Ralph Lauren ss08 Rodarte ss08

Ralph Lauren - Rodarte

This spring you'll be choosing from a wide range of fabulous, fun hats, from the very practical to merely decorative: men's bowler hats and riding caps, Daisy Buchanan ‘jazzy age' soft brimmed hats, forties styled turbans, eighties wide-brimmed hats or Isabella Blow-like couture designs.

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