HAIR ACCESSORIES

SPRING/SUMMER 2017

CROWNING GLORY

For spring/summer 2017, Dolce & Gabbana sent models down the runway sporting oversized bows, bejewelled crowns, and mountains of flowers and fruit piled high on their heads. This was statement headgear at its biggest, brightest and boldest.

Below left, curved hairband, Dh1,500, Givenchy at Farfetch Below right, crystal-embellished tiara, Dh5,930, Dolce & Gabbana at Farfetch

STREET STYLE

From Maison Margiela to Anya Hindmarch, a whole range of designers incorporated bandannas in their spring/summer shows. At Louis Vuitton, this wide band with braided detailing created a look that was dark, tough – and a little bit futuristic.

Top, Mysteri twisted-raffia headband, Dh790, Yunotme at Net-a-porter Above, embellished cashmere headband, Dh3,200, Dolce & Gabbana at My Theresa

STATEMENT JEWELS

Marchesa paired its ethereal gowns with slicked-back locks held in place with gemencrusted clips. You can copy the look with faux stones, but really, in this instance, only the finest jewels will do.

Below left, gold-tone Swarovski crystal and faux pearl hair slide, Dh11,000, Dolce & Gabbana at Net-aporter Below right, Bouquet d’émeraudes clip, price on request, Van Cleef & Arpels

DELICATE TIARAS

Hair accessories at Elie Saab’s spring/summer 2017 haute couture presentation were, as is his wont, ultra-feminine and sophisticated, ranging from ultra-wide satin-sheen headbands to tiara-like bands befitting a princess.

Top, silver-tone headband with brass beading, Dh790, Lelet at Net-a-porter Above, floral black-metal hairband, Dh1,040, Marni at My Theresa

BOHEMIAN WRAPS

Gucci’s creative director, Alessandro Michele, missed no opportunity to adorn his models with unconventional headgear during Gucci’s spring/summer 2017 show, but it was the voluminous, turban-like headwraps – which channelled a bohemian 1970s vibe – that stole the show.

Below left, twisted metallic floral-jacquard headband, Dh2,490, Gucci at Net-a-porter Below right, intarsia metallic knitted headband, Dh1,385, Gucci at Net-a-porter