While the idea that we lose the most heat through our heads has been debunked, you still need to cover up now that the season has shifted. And before you know it, there will be a noticeable (or downright frigid) chill in the air, providing additional motivation to update your fall and winter hat collection. But you don’t have to slip on a boring beanie to keep your head toasty.
The Fall 2017 runways offered plenty of fresh headgear to keep us stylishly warm. From furry Muppet-like pieces to Peruvian toppers with a twist, designers pushed the boundaries of cozy. If you’re more interested in style than warmth, you still have a lot to choose from: leather berets, updated baker boy caps, structured cloches and even a designer take on the iconic Kangol. The straight-off-the-runway versions will cost you some serious change, but you can also find hats that give off the same vibes for less than half the price if you look hard enough. Scroll through the slideshow above to see all the fall and winter hat inspo you need and shop the looks for less.
Fall 2017 Hats
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Marc Jacobs Fall 2017
Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2017 show was full of outsize hats. His ode to Kangols was the most eye-catching. You don’t have to pay a lot to replicate the look, especially since a real deal Kangol will only set you back $75.
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Urban Outfitters
Felt Bucket Hat, $19.99 at Urban Outfitters
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Kangol
Marbled Casual, $75 at Kangol
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Christian Dior Fall 2017
Berets have seen a bounce in popularity lately, but Maria Grazia Chiuri took it a step further by topping off every last look with leather versions of the French staple.
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Urban Outfitters
Faux Leather Beret, $39 at Urban Outfitters
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Zara
Faux Leather Beret, $19.90 at Zara
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Jacquemus Fall 2017
Leave it to Simon Porte Jacquemus to bring back cloche hats. There’s something a little The Handmaid's Tale about the topper, but teamed with Jacquemus’ structured pieces, it all balances out. Follow suit IRL.
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Jacquemus
Black Le Chapeau Avignon Hat, $480 at SSENSE
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Mango
Wool-Blend Beanie, $39.99 at Mango
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Coach 1941 Fall 2017
You don’t have to go full-on shearling this winter. Fake it with faux fur, but keep things funky. Coach 1941 favored partially furry baseball caps, but we prefer ours all over.
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Pieces
Faux Fur Bobble Hat, $32 at ASOS
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Muhlbauer
Mohair Bucket Hat in Navy, $235 at No.6 Store
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Gucci Fall 2017
Marc Jacobs’ twisted turbans made headlines for Spring 2018, but Alessandro Michele had the trend already wrapped up for Fall 2017. Opt for a silky one now, switch to a wool one later.
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CJW
Striped Wrap Hat, $145 at Anthropologie
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Fendi
Ribbed Wool Turban, $250 at Net-a-Porter
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Gucci Fall 2017
Knit hats with ear flaps, aka Peruvian hats, have been a cold weather staple for eons. While Alessandro Michele only gave the male models the opportunity to rock this topper, we prefer it over the wool hoods the ladies sported. Don’t worry about finding one with colorful ties since you can always wrap yours with ribbon or string.
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Columbia
Women's Parallel Peak II Peruvian Hat, $40 at Columbia
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The North Face
Fuzzy Earflap Beanie, $40 at Nordstrom
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Gucci Fall 2017
Gucci loves labels, even when it comes to caps. You don’t have to part with $460 to show your devotion, just snap up the brand's logo headband and slide it over a basic black baseball cap.
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ASOS
Plain Baseball Cap, $9.50 at ASOS
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Gucci
Logo-Print Headband, $255 at Matches Fashion
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Miu Miu Fall 2017
Miu Miu enlisted a lieutenant hat and covered it in fur.
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Free People
Eloise Faux Shearling Lieutenant Hat, $48 at Free People
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Eugenia Kim
Carmella Mohair-Blend Cap, $225 at Net-a-Porter
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Maison Margiela Fall 2017
Travel back in time to the 70s with Maison Margiela’s floppy caps. Bonus points if you wear it slightly askew.
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Willow & Paige
Faux Shearling Baker Boy Hat, $32 at ASOS
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Zara
Faux Fur Maxi Cap, $29.90 at Zara
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Marc Jacobs Fall 2017
Keep your cap to the back and sky-high with an exaggerated baseball cap.
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Reinhard Plank
At Lapin Velour Hat, $420 at Hotoveli
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Marc Jacobs Fall 2017
Upgrade your knit cap game by favoring a beanie with a defined band and a little height.
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Forever 21
Chunky Ribbed Knit Colorblock Beanie, $12.90 at Forever 21
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Oasis
Pom Beanie, $23 at ASOS
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Prada Fall 2017
Recreate the furry hoods at Prada by capping off your look with a fur-trimmed trapper.
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Helen Moore
Spruce Faux Fur Trapper Hat, $108 at Anthropologie
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Urbancode
Faux Fur Pink Trapper Hat, $95 at ASOS
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Saint Laurent Fall 2017
Saint Laurent also embraced military toppers. Give your baseball cap a rest and try out this brimmed alternative.
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Clyde
Linen Acton Hat, $214 at Assembly New York
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Roxy
Military Hat, $17.99 at Roxy
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Versace Fall 2017
If you’re going to rock a beanie, make sure you have something to say. That was the message at Versace where models sported colorful knits boasting powerful buzzwords.
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Versace
Loyalty Hat, $295 at Shopbop
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Zara
Beanie With Slogan, $15.90 at Zara
