Flamboyant Accessories that Ruled the Runways

A round up of accessories that went on to become huge trends, and have us obsessed to date! Take a look

24 September, 2020

Flamboyant Accessories that Ruled the Runways

A round up of accessories that went on to become huge trends, and have us obsessed to date! Take a look

Iris Van Herpen SS19. From decadent bouquets on the head, to bejewelled tiaras, wildlings resting on the crowns, towering turbans, and more, headgear isn’t limited to just fascinators at the derbies anymore. (Or even just the head, as exhibited by Iris Van Herpen SS19). But was it ever, really? From Little Shilpa at the Lakmé Fashion Week SS12 to Marc Jacobs in SS20, the fashion world has always been obsessed with head-turning gear, with many a celeb jumping in from time to time to further amplify the movement.

11Iris Van Herpen SS19. From decadent bouquets on the head, to bejewelled tiaras, wildlings resting on the crowns, towering turbans, and more, headgear isn’t limited to just fascinators at the derbies anymore. (Or even just the head, as exhibited by Iris Van Herpen SS19). But was it ever, really? From Little Shilpa at the Lakmé Fashion Week SS12 to Marc Jacobs in SS20, the fashion world has always been obsessed with head-turning gear, with many a celeb jumping in from time to time to further amplify the movement.

Maison Margiela AW13

22Maison Margiela AW13

Suneet Varma Couture Week 2017

33Suneet Varma Couture Week 2017

Pero SS19

44Pero SS19

Little Shilpa Lakmé Fashion Week SS12. Not in the mood to make an effort but want to stand out nonetheless (hi, us on most days)? An unpredictable headgear is the only glam-dose (and confidence-booster) you’ll need. Trust!

55Little Shilpa Lakmé Fashion Week SS12. Not in the mood to make an effort but want to stand out nonetheless (hi, us on most days)? An unpredictable headgear is the only glam-dose (and confidence-booster) you’ll need. Trust!

Lady Gaga wearing Little Shilpa headgear

66Lady Gaga wearing Little Shilpa headgear

Schiaparelli Haute Couture SS20 Use make-up to further bolster these looks. Stay minimal to let the piece(s) be the hero, or take the artistic strokes a notch or two (or three...you get the drift) higher to keep the bbs in good company!

77Schiaparelli Haute Couture SS20 Use make-up to further bolster these looks. Stay minimal to let the piece(s) be the hero, or take the artistic strokes a notch or two (or three...you get the drift) higher to keep the bbs in good company!

Schiaparelli Haute Couture SS20

88Schiaparelli Haute Couture SS20

Manish Arora AW19

99Manish Arora AW19

Christian Dior Haute Couture 2010

1010Christian Dior Haute Couture 2010

Christian Dior Haute Couture 2003 Wondering if you should sail your style-boat in these mad waters? We say, hell aye, Cap’n! While the starters can start with just one cray element, the more adventurous kinds can take a nose dive and flaunt all they got!

1111Christian Dior Haute Couture 2003 Wondering if you should sail your style-boat in these mad waters? We say, hell aye, Cap’n! While the starters can start with just one cray element, the more adventurous kinds can take a nose dive and flaunt all they got!

Dolce & Gabbana SS18 The SS20 sunglasses trend, of zany sizes, oddball frames, and eccentric trimmings, has been doing the rounds for many moons, in different versions. From 1970s’ disco shades, the ‘90s’ hologrammed grunge-staples, D&G serving outlandish pieces in 2018, to Gucci, Schiaparelli, and Co reimagining and expanding the trend in SS20, it’s been a full circle!

1212Dolce & Gabbana SS18 The SS20 sunglasses trend, of zany sizes, oddball frames, and eccentric trimmings, has been doing the rounds for many moons, in different versions. From 1970s’ disco shades, the ‘90s’ hologrammed grunge-staples, D&G serving outlandish pieces in 2018, to Gucci, Schiaparelli, and Co reimagining and expanding the trend in SS20, it’s been a full circle!