The straw hats you’ll definitely want to wear this summer
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- Helen Atkin
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As the sun final starts coming out, it’s time to start thinking about the accessory that will keep you cool, and looking chic, this summer- the straw hat.
The sun has finally decided to put his hat on, so it’s time for us to start thinking about doing the same. And what better way than an old classic?
The straw hat is nothing new for the summer. After sunglasses and sun cream, it’s one of the first things that signals warmer weather. They’ve been used as a functional item for many hundreds of years, and as a fashion statement for a just a few hundred less; ribbon-adorned floppy straw hats, boaters, Panama hats and floral-strewn hats with an upturned brim have been the stylish woman’s staple from May-September (if you’re being kind to the British summer) for years.
This season, straw hats have been given a 2019 makeover: think a relaxed structure, with big brims and soft shapes, as seen on the catwalks at Valentino, Chanel, Jacquemus, Etro, Michael Kors and Tory Burch.
While Jacquemus’ enormous wide-brimmed hat was the stand out accessory of last summer, this year the big brims are a little more manageable (no need to be concerned that you might lose your hat at the slightest hint of wind). And the relaxed shape of this seasons hats is perfect for shielding the sun’s rays from your face and channelling a looser, freer style for chilled out summer days.
Here is our pick of the best straw hats to wear this summer.
Lola Hats Incognito Natural-Raffia Hat
Lola Hats Incognito Natural-Raffia Hat at matchesfashion.com, £310
Clyde Medium Brim Flat Top Hat in Umber
Clyde Medium Brim Flat Top Hat in Umber Clyde Medium Brim Flat Top Hat in Umber, £225
COS Wide-Brim Straw Hat
COS Wide-Brim Straw Hat COS Wide-Brim Straw Hat, £40
Eliurpi Braided Straw Hat
Eliurpi Braided Straw Hat at Matchesfashion.com, £420
Sensi Studio Brisa Frayed Grosgrain-Trimmed Toquilla Straw Hat
Sensi Studio Brisa Frayed Grosgrain-Trimmed Toquilla Straw Hat at Net-a-Porter.com, £115
& Other Stories Woven Straw Sunhat
& Other Stories Woven Straw Sunhat & Other Stories Woven Straw Sunhat, £29
Heidi Klein Cape Elizabeth Raffia Bucket Hat
Heidi Klein Cape Elizabeth Raffia Bucket Hat at Net-a-Porter.com, £312
H&M Straw Hat
H&M Straw Hat H&M Straw Hat, £8.99
Eugenia Kim Annabelle In Stone/Black Stripe
Eugenia Kim Annabelle In Stone/Black Stripe Eugenia Kim Annabelle In Stone/Black Stripe
Weekday Viola Straw Hat
Weekday Viola Straw Hat, £25
Filu Hats Koh Samui Toquilla-Straw Panama Hat
Filu Hats Koh Samui Toquilla-Straw Panama Hat at Matchesfashion.com, £439
Zimmermann Oversized Straw Hat
Zimmermann Oversized Straw Hat at Matchesfashion.com, £350
Mango Straw Hat
Mango Straw Hat Mango Straw Hat, £24.99
Lock & Co The Fleur Boater
Lock & Co The Fleur Boater Lock & Co The Fleur Boater, £195
Opening images courtesy of Getty. All other images courtesy of the brands.