It’s one of those rare accessories that everyone agrees with: all the stars have adopted it one day or another. Romy Schneider, icon of the 7th Art, has made it a flagship element of her style off and on screen. Terrific against the cold, it is worn by all the girls in the wind.
Over the years, many British royalty have worn it: Kate Middleton, Lady Diana, and even the royal guards have worn it – that’s how elegant it is. Over time and on the big screen, Romy Schneider had also adopted it in length, breadth and depth; so much so that it was impossible to dissociate him from his locker room. This fall-winter, it comes back stronger than ever and covers all trendy heads with warmth. You will have guessed it, it is the faux fur hat, called “faux fur hat” in English.
Throughout her life, the actress has worn it for her film roles and in her private life. In 1959, she appeared on the cover of the magazine She enhanced by a pearl gray fur hat. This fashion moment is not isolated since she will continue to adopt the famous hat several decades later, in equally sophisticated looks.
During the 60s and 70s, she wore it for the needs of films Boccaccio 70, The fight on the islandbut also to serve the stylistic explorations of couturier Henri Stern. Far from being cold-hearted, the Franco-German star systematically combines this accessory with a matching fur coat, on the cuffs, the collar or all over, for a total hairy look that is most daring and luxurious.
If his always had the same cylindrical shape similar to tambourine hats, this ultra popular headgear is available as desired, in several silhouettes, prints and/or colors. It is this stylistic versatility that appeals: everyone can find the shape of hat that suits their face and their style.
Among the most iconic models? The chapka, also known as “ushanka”; the “bucket hat”, which we call “bob”; or even the maxi beret, to emulate another icon of French cinema.
With faux fur at its peak at the end of the year – a fashion trend – ready-to-wear labels are all offering their stylish version of said hat. You will find them at Zara, H&M, Mango, for all tastes and at very reasonable prices.
It’s simple: the faux fur hat goes with all clothing styles and enhances them while preserving what makes them unique. In its “bucket hat” version, it will be perfect for women with a streetwear look like Rihanna.
Fashionistas who want ostentatious elegance typical of the “Mob wife” will opt for a chapka version, matched with a faux fur coat in the same color. Those who dream of an effortless chic Parisian look will choose a Romy Schneider headpiece, combined with a long blazer-style coat.
If it was made from real fur in the past, it is made from synthetic fur today. Times have changed, and the animal cause has become essential in our societies. But whether it is made of faux fur or real, that in no way takes away from the luxurious imagination it takes on.