HATS ARE ON TOP RIGHT NOW

Spotted at Paris Fashion Week: a leopard-print pillbox hat

Faux-fur coats might have dominated the pre-festive season, but now it's the hat that's emerged victorious. These playful accessories are not only practical in freezing temperatures – they kick the volume up on an otherwise quiet time of year. Your social calendar may be empty, but rest assured these hats will give your friends something to talk about.

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Reclaimed Vintage unisex hat with turn up in cream faux fur, £15.99
Kiwi & Co fluffy faux fur bucket hat in blue, £25
ASOS 4505 Ski faux fur trapper hat in white, £25
ASOS DESIGN faux fur bucket hat in black, £14

Delightfully vintage and undeniably chic, it’s no surprise the pillbox hat is back. This neat little number was loved by Jackie Kennedy in the 1960s, and rounds out royal looks thanks to Kate Middleton. But it was last year that the pillbox really came into its own. The Scandinavian girlies started taking these for a spin, and where the Nordic trends go, everyone follows. Now you can’t swing a wool coat and cappuccino without running into one of these hats. Adding understated elegance, the pillbox is a must if you fancy turning heads.

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Becksondergaard dora shearling hat in chocolate brown, £125
Barbour Ambush hat in olive green, £48
My Accessories faux shearling beanie in brown, £16
& Other Stories premium soft faux fur hat in dark brown, £57

We all went wild for leopard, deer and cow print last year. And now the animal kingdom has thrown its hat in the ring, yet again. The great thing about pattern is that it applies to everything – so you can update your usual headgear with a simple swap. From wild beanies to polka-dot caps, there really are no rules. And if you’re feeling particularly brazen, then make it faux-fur, too.

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Pieces faux fur bucket hat in white cow print, £18
Gina Tricot faux fur bucket hat in black and white leopard print, £30
New Era LA Lakers 9twenty deer animal print cap in tan multi, £30
ASOS DESIGN brushed knit beanie in greyscale polka dot, £14

This silhouette proves the 90s and Y2K will always have a hold on us. Back when MTV was required watching, you’d be hard-pressed to find a music video that didn’t feature a trapper hat. Now, thanks to bold dressers like Dua Lipa, they’re enjoying a renaissance – think oversized styles, loud colours and over-the-top textures. These might not work for your morning meetings, but they’ll show the humble baseball cap who’s boss.

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Gina Tricot faux fur trapper hat in dark brown, £30
COLLUSION denim vintage trapper with faux fur trim in mid wash blue, £24.99
Reclaimed Vintage unisex knitted bonnet in brown, £19.99
Reclaimed Vintage unisex trapper hat in black faux fur, £19.99