It won’t please everyone, and yet, this 1980s accessory is more on trend than ever this season. Practical for protecting yourself from the sun, it is now making its way onto the heads of royal families.
It’s the ultimate hippie accessory. Long considered out of fashion, this typical 1980s accessory is once again establishing itself as one of the key headwear items in the summer wardrobe. As evidenced by the stands at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where many guests were spotted wearing this vintage hat. Worn by Princess Anne of the United Kingdom, it is set to dethrone the cap. Analysis.
This Controversial Hat Is The Unexpected Fashion Trend Of Summer 2024
Sure, your father or grandfather has probably already worn one. Initially designed to be practical, this summer hat is ideal for protecting your scalp from the sun and staying outside as long as possible without fear of its harmful effects. A rather amusing quality when you know that it was first designed to protect the wearer… from the rain! Initially an unofficial symbol of the working class, its origins date back to the beginning of the 20th century, in Ireland. The hat then became the preserve of fishermen and farmers who used it to keep their heads dry or cool depending on the weather forecast.
During the Second World War, the bob hat gained international fame, worn by the American armed forces in particular. It also attracted more and more aristocrats who used it for their walks and outdoor sports activities. However, it was not until the 1980s and 1990s that it truly freed itself from its utilitarian function to enter the everyday wardrobe. Overnight, the bob hat was adopted by the biggest celebrities of the time. Whether it was Gilligan’s character in castaway island Or of Thompson, played by Johnny Depp, In Las Vegas Fear and Loathingthe bob is everywhere in cinema and television. In the 1990s, the accessory became a fashion object in its own right, reinterpreted by exceptional houses that offered sharp and couture versions.
Adopted by royal families at the 2024 Paris Olympics
And if you thought that the bob was only reserved for men’s wardrobes, it is clear that more and more women are succumbing to its functional look, perfectly suited to the Paris Olympic Games. As proof, the latest to have bet on this timeless classic to attend the events are none other than Princess Anne of the United Kingdom, sister of Charles III, and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands.
The first bet was on an outfit sportswear minimalist, composed of navy blue pants, a sky blue blouse with 3/4 sleeves and a pair of sneakers adidas. All enhanced with a bob in the colors of the 2024 Olympic Games and a pair of square maximalist sunglasses.
For her part, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands let herself be tempted by an immaculate monochrome outfit, comprising a round-neck tank top and ecru straight jeans. A look that she then signed with a neon orange bucket hat. A vintage accessory trend that, against all odds, is proving to be more versatile than ever. And you, do you think you’ll give it a try?