Today, Dior’s creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri declared bucket hats back in a big way and we might have actually seen it coming.
For a couple of seasons now, the likes of Rejina Pyo, Preen, Ganni, Michael Kors and Fenty x Puma have all paraded the functional accessory down their respective runways.
Similarly, the style set have followed suit, working their own creative take on the trend.
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We spotted one fashionista repping a vinyl iteration during London Fashion Week, songstress Dua Lipa sported Emma Brewin’s faux-fur version earlier this year, and, influencer Blanca Miro has even released a clothing line featuring the bucket hat.
However, no-one has quite backed the throwback 90s trend quite like Chiuri, who just sent every single model down her AW19 runway, during Paris Fashion Week, in a vinyl, leopard-print or gingham bucket hat. High end bucket hats? So hot right now.
Giving it that haute edge, Dior's version featured a small net veil pulled low over models' foreheads, and was paired with everything from ballgowns to t-shirts emblazoned with ‘sisterhood global’ (incidentally the second most sellable item from the show).
The 38 Best Bucket Hats To Keep The Sun Off Your Nose In 2021
Leather Bucket Hat
£380.00
Prada are well known for their bucket hats.
Enjoy a picnic in the sunshine with this cute bucket hat.
£40.41
Stand out of the crown in bright yellow.
£127.00
This bucket hat is a great statement piece to switch up a straight-forward ensemble.
Match this hat with a teddy bear jacket for the whole look.
£690.00
Pair this lovley straw bucket hat with a straw bag for the perfect beach look.
Feeling nostalgic? Go for this 1990's style bucket hat.
Pair with some cord trousers.
Style this hat with a matching pink shoulder bag.
This wool-blended hat's soft structure makes its easy to pack away and take away with you.
Wip Script Bucket Hat
This bucket hat complements its loose silhouette making it breathable while stylish.
Liberty Print Bucket Hat
Checked bucket hat
Mixing black and brown is very on trend at the moment.
The overstretched brim on this Stonie is perfect for those April showers.
Monogram fleece bucket hats
This Mango hat's straps means it can be styled in many ways, either tied or just dangling down. The large brim of the hat can be folded up at the top - perfect for when the sun goes in but you want to keep your hat on.
We are living for the added zip detail on this bucket hat.
Wool moulded bucket hat
Great for exploring the countryside in a fashion-forward bucket hat.
Match your bucket hat to your swimwear.
Triple denim your look with this hat.
Suede Bucket Hat
Chiuri's intention for the alphabet-themed collection was to play with expectations of gender roles, having been inspired by the Italian artist Tomaso Binga, ‘a woman who chose a masculine pseudonym to parody the privileges reserved to men alone.’
Nestled comfortably amongst the A-list front row, Jennifer Lawrence was already rocking the accessory, proving that as well as '90s ravers, dodgy roadmen and over-prepared Geography teachers, the bucket at is also perfect for a glamorous movie star (and you).
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
