C.sun row, dark glasses, a versatile sarong and a good book. What’s missing in the survival kit for a day at the beach? A straw hat, eternal protagonist on the sand and incarnation of the wilder and more adventurous side of the hot months of the year. After having conquered the most desired bags of the season, the raffia returns to its original declination, on hats proposed in infinite variations of shapes and colors. With a very specific goal: to protect from the sun’s rays with class and elegance.
Hide in the sun
There is no more iconic and theatrical silhouette than the one characterized by wide brim, to conceal the face. When paired with large black glasses and retro-style bikinis, the straw hat in this style refers to an imaginary a bit of yesteryear, that of the movie stars of the Sixties, on the beach or by the pool. An easily replicable mood this summer too.
To dictate the trends in terms of wide-brimmed hats stand out Patrizia Pepewith a raffia hat trimmed with ton sur ton fringes; Catarzi 1910with the version with a suede strap, also loved by Jennifer Lopez; And Ibeliv, which prefers a wider weave and a darker color. To spend a day under an umbrella immersed in privacy.
The wide-brimmed straw hat by Florabella is decorated with colored beads
The straw cowboy hat for Summer 2022
This is the real trend of the season. Original, irreverent, versatile: the trendiest raffia hat of the moment takes the shape of the classic hat from cowboy, laces under the chin included. Absolute protagonist on the catwalk of Luisa Spagnoli for the SS22 collection, there are already many celebs to have sported it, from Kendall Jenner to Dua Lipa.
Thanks to its unique design, the appeal of the western version straw hat transcends the beach. In addition to high-cut bikinis and one-piece swimsuits in solid colors, it is worn with printed mini dresses, pajama sets, denim shorts and dresses to stay cool. In any case, it is better to avoid the combination with the cowboy bootsnot to mention John Wayne too much.
All the souls of the raffia
For Summer 2022, straw is declined on numerous silhouettes, testifying to its versatility and its timeless charm. Valentino proposes the classic fedoradecorated with the now iconic studs, while Loewe And Miu Miu focus on bucket hatdecorated with a maxi monogram or a foulard with logo. Gucci revisits the iconic straw hat typical of gondoliers, Eugenia Kim she prefers a more sculptural silhouette, softened by the organza detail.
The Miu Miu raffia fisherman hat is embellished with a ribbon with polka dots and logo
For a day by the pool or a walk where the sun shines, it is impossible to give up a straw hat.
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