a brief history of the bandana

From historical beginnings here is how the bandana made it into fashion.

1800s

The word bandana is believed to derive from the Hindu word bãñdhnû over 200 years ago, before pirates bought them across the Atlantic to the USA.

1980s

Bruce Springsteen and Guns N’Roses’ Axl Rose were the 80s most staunch bandana wearers, while cult films such as The Karate Kid and Rambo featured iconic ones.

Bruce Springsteen

2016

There was a reappearance of bandanas in fashion, as models walked the runway at Gucci and Cushnie et Ochs. The heritage piece was given an updates in silks and taffeta.

Gucci