From boaters to wide brims and fedoras, these summer hats are beach essentials. Necessary for sun protection as well as achieving the perfect beach babe look. Here are our top 10:
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ERES – Eres has collaborated with Maison Michel to create a sophisticated lingerie-inspired hat. Crafted from soft black rabbit-felt, it’s fitted with a delicate Calais lace brim that cascades down the neck and over the shoulders.
EUGENIA KIM – A striking classic decorated with royal-blue sequins that write a playful ‘Wish you were here…’ message. It fashionably shelters your face and shoulders from the sun.
PHILIP TREACY – This elegant wide-brim hat has been expertly handmade in London from pale-taupe buntal straw. It’s topped with the label’s signature swirling ribbon.
PRESTON AND OLIVIA – This monochrome elegant hat frays at the brim. It’s elegant worn with a white shirt dress.
GIGI BURRIS – The boho-chic frayed edged straw hat looks elegant with a black trim around the centre.
LANVIN – The beige straw boater hat is a chic summer accessory. The black and green striped jersey band mirrors the bold hues of the label’s resort 2016 collection.
RAG & BONE – A stylish hand-woven leather-trimmed woven paper straw fedora made from grey and ecru paper straw and trimmed with black leather.
TOMAS MAIER – A gorgeous black straw Mustique hat features a striking red ribbon around the base. It glamorous worn with any summer day outfit.
MISSONI MARE – Bold and colourful, the chevron-knit hat is perfect for the beach and for travelling. Team it with a simple coverup or a bright beach sundress.
YOSUZI – The pompom-embellished woven straw sunhat is handcrafted from Iraka Palm straw using the label’s signature diagonal weaving technique and an orange, bright-pink and lime cotton band.
