Toque of the town
I’ve always filed turbans in the improbable category. Nice in theory and on Liz Taylor, but not for normal folk. But then Gucci revived them – and I met Jennifer Behr, or more saliently her collection of evening headwear (another fantastically niche category) and I defy you not to want to try a turban on, and then not to consider purchasing one.
Something about their proportions makes Behr’s satin hair bands and toques modern and uncontrived looking. Given how ubiquitous oversized earrings have become (she does those too, and fabulously),
hairwear is a refreshing way to elevate the simplest dress to full-on siren status. So here are her tips for carrying off a turban.
Think of it as a focal point of an outfit in lieu of a chandelier earring or choker.
Place it on top of the hair so that it looks a bit natural and effortless.
To avoid looking too severe, allow the hair to be visible, rather than slicking it back. Leave some hair framing the face (either a fringe or a bit of hair pulled over the forehead) and allow the ends to peek out along the bottom. This works when the hair is chin length or longer.
When placing the turban on the head, position it a tad further back than where you’d instinctively place it. It’s good to have the centre knot pointing up to elongate the face.
For the more cautious accessorisers looking to dip their toes in the turban pool, there are wide hairbands that create a turban-like silhouette with height at the crown.