Head pieces have become an interesting way to make a statement. People don peacock feathers, bows, and flowers to flaunt their style. But this season, designers took headwear to the next level of eccentric.
During the winter, you need a hat to keep your head warm because most of your body heat leaves through your head. Thus, many designers showcase hats on the runway for the fall season. But some of these hats, or headwear you could call them, don't really function as hats but are just there for dramatic effect. I wonder if most of them are even for sale. So, do designers expect people to buy these head pieces or are they just for the runway?
Let's start out with Karl Lagerfeld's motorcycle helmuts. He sent these globe-like head pieces (pictured above) down the runway at Paris Fashion Week. Karl Lagerfeld can get away with anything, but on the other hand, he can make anything look fierce, motorcycle helmuts included. But, even if you do ride a motorcycle, Karl Lagerfeld's helmuts aren't exactly ready-to-wear. Most were embellished with fur or gems to match the outfits. All in all, if I decide to buy a Harley, the only helmut I'd want to wear is one designed by Karl. 
Now, we can move on to Isaac Mizrahi. Some of the models in his fall runway show wore tasteful, short-rimmed hats. Then, came the purse-heads (pictured left). And you thought your grandma and her red hat lady friends were crazy. Granted, I think the purses-as-hats were a good way to gain some attention, but really? Obviously they're not meant
to be worn, much less be called ready-to-wear, but I wouldn't even carry those purses. At least they gave us something to talk about. 
Finally, Erin Fetherston showcased some headwear (pictured right) I really liked. Her hats had an structured architectural feel, yet were feminine at the same time. Most important, they were hats that you could wear in public, albeit you'd have to have a bold style. At the end of her show, she showed ethereal, fairy-like dresses paired with animal-masks. The models wore the rabbit, bear and lamb masks on their heads. It was very Alice-in-Wonderland. I loved the playful aspect of her collection.
All in all, it seems like eccentric headwear is in this season. I can't wait to see if any of these will be worn in public. What do you think? Would you wear these hats?
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Comments (3)
I LOVE Isaac Mizrahi and I think the hat-purse pictured would look great as just a handbag alone, but I would never be found wearing one on my head.
I do totally believe he did it to draw attention to his collection and stand out from everyone else at fashion week--and obviously it's mission accomplished because everyone is talking about it! :)
Posted by Shannon | March 10, 2009 1:58 PM
Posted on March 10, 2009 13:58
Isaac definitely accomplished his goal! Smart move on his part.
Posted by Leah | March 10, 2009 4:00 PM
Posted on March 10, 2009 16:00
A handbag for a headwear? yes you're right this is weird way too weird.
Posted by Tanya Chica | March 10, 2009 10:34 PM
Posted on March 10, 2009 22:34