Ever feel like your outfit is missing something? Before you layer another necklace, we suggest using your head – literally. That’s right, headwear is trending for 2026.
This year, the celebrity set is embracing expressive, bold and nostalgic headwear that feels equal parts practical and unapologetically wacky.
Leading the charge are pillbox hats with a distinctly neo-vintage polish, first spotted on the likes of Jennifer Lawrence last year, when she rocked a leopard take on the accessory popularised by Jackie Kennedy.
Kendall Jenner, meanwhile, has been championing plush faux-fur toppers that add personality to pared-back looks. Of course, bigger isn’t always better, as understated berets are still trending thanks to Emily In Paris, while headscarves are allowing a lighter take.
And it’s not just A-list Hollywood celebs who are getting their heads around this stylish trend, with Married at First Sight 2026 bride Julia Vogl donning a cute red beret to Sunday night’s Commitment Ceremony.
The bottom line: headwear is coming out on top this season.
The best trending hats in 2026
The beret
Ford Millinery Slick Beret
$169.95
Wool Blend Beret
$89
The faux fur
Unreal Fur Natasha Hat
$189
Unreal Fur Lush Yeoman Bucket Hat
$189
The headscarf
Chiffon Head Scarf
$12.99
Jessie Zhao New York Scarf
$99
The pillbox
Gigi Burris Pillbox Hat
$880
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