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The Reign of the Headband Introducing the Modern Tiara

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BY SABINE OBERMOLLER PHOTOS BY GRACE BRASLAWSCE

Headbands are making a comeback. The first thing that comes to mind when talking about headbands for this generation is Blair Waldorf from “Gossip Girl.” She was constantly matching her outfits to her headwear, something that would make her stand out from the other characters instantly. Whether you want to add flair to an outfit, get away with a bad hair day, or even just keep your hair out of your face, headbands can help.

The rise of luxury headbands made high fashion brands such as Prada come out with their own padded satin headbands that sell for $550. They also designed some headbands with crystals that they describe on their website as “a sophisticated and emblematic accessory of Prada collections.” Despite Prada having some of the most luxurious headbands on the market like, Dolce and Gabbana, Gucci, and Miu Miu, among other brands, have come out with headbands equally as luxurious. While modern headbands are more flat and colorful, tiaras are another accessory used as a luxury headpiece. They are much more intricate and delicate and give a touch of royalty to the person wearing them. Nowadays, many brides use tiaras as wedding headpieces, as well as pearl headbands. Not only are luxury headbands becoming popular again, but ‘90s style headbands are also trending. Those tight cloth headbands that many used during their childhood are a more casual way of adding headbands to a fit. Lululemon has come out with some of these tight headbands used for sports to keep hair in place and accessorize while exercising. With the rise of headbands, influencers now show many ways to style them and show their followers where they get theirs. An influencer talking about these accessories is @headband_ gal on TikTok, who has a large collection of Prada headbands and shows which one she chooses to wear according to her outfits. Another TikTok creator with numerous headbands is @ mirandamweiland, but the difference with her is that she doesn’t talk about the brands; she simply has a wide array of different preppy headbands.

The thing to keep in mind is that there is no need to spend hundreds of dollars to incorporate headbands into a wardrobe. Many brands and stores sell affordable headbands with their own designs, and the high couture ones even inspire some. TikTok and Instagram are good platforms to get inspiration on how to dive into rocking a headband.

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