Our Favourite Bucket Hats
There is an accessory that keeps popping up in fashion circles and influencer feeds lately. Once associated with fishermen, this little piece is being re-envisioned by designers with a contemporary twist. If you thought the bucket hat was suitable only for beach-goers and your dad, think again. This season, the bucket hat is taking the spotlight, or sunlight, if you will. There is something about it that just feels free and relaxed. If you’re not sure if this style is for you, take a look at some of Vestiaire Collective’s favourites. We bet after you read this, you’ll be grabbing your fashion sunglasses and a bucket hat for the quintessential look of summer 2021.
The Fuzzy Bucket Hat
The fuzzy bucket hat is one of our favourite hats, period. There is something so charming and whimsical about the relaxed shape of the bucket combined with the textile fuzziness. Rihanna is a huge fan of the look and was spotted recently wearing an oversized Benny Andallo fuzzy bucket hat. She’s not the only celeb to be embracing the fuzz. Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, and Hailey Bieber have all been seen recently rocking the fuzzy bucket hat.
Choosing a fuzzy material elevates the bucket hat from casual beach-only accessory to a more refined look. The heavier material also means that this style isn’t just a summer hat. You can wear this bucket hat year-round, which is a smart idea if you want to make a shopping choice that is better for your wallet and the planet. Another benefit to the fuzzy bucket hat in winter is that it won’t mess up your hair the way a beanie does so your gorgeous locks will be picture-perfect at all times. And if you really think about it, the fuzzy bucket hat is a statement piece that is so comfy and cool, you’ll probably never want to take it off anyway.
There are plenty of luxury designers with versions of the fuzzy bucket hat available pre-loved on Vestiaire Collective. Check out Fendi’s mink fur design to top off a sleek look. Or for something a bit more playful, try the gorgeous Emma Brewin faux fur bucket hat that is 100% vegan and comes in a rich colour palette.
The Minimalist Bucket Hat
As far as fashion accessories go, the bucket hat is not the typical choice for people who want to blend in. The form and shape is just so recognisable, and that’s why we love it. But for those of us who would prefer our fashion accessories to be a little less loud, may we suggest the minimalist bucket hat? Bucket hats are simple at heart so, yes, the bucket hat can be minimalist, too. That way, you can have all the great features of the bucket hat in a more subdued style.
One of our favourite bucket hats comes from the always elegant Prada, who offers a minimalistic approach to the bucket hat in nylon tessuto. Prada revolutionised the fashion world with its ripstop nylon, so you can bet that this hat will be durable no matter what adventures you pursue. Prada also offers a bucket hat with a focus on sustainability. It’s made of Re-Nylon, which is a yarn regenerated from recovered ocean plastic and old fishing nets— a major win for Fashion Activism.
While white is a popular colour for a minimalist bucket hat, another approach is the beloved plaid pattern. While not as subtle as a monochrome option, the checkered look can be understated and cool. Take a look at Stockholm-based Acne Studios’s checked bucket hat in a soothing blue and white colour pattern. After all, Scandinavians practically invented minimalist design and their bucket hat oozes minimalist cool vibes.
No matter which minimal bucket hat you choose, you can be sure you are shopping in the most sustainable way possible by purchasing a pre-loved hat through Vestiaire Collective. A low-key bucket hat with a low carbon footprint is like a match made in fashion heaven.
The Logomania Bucket Hat
The rage of logomania meeting the rage of bucket hats makes for one of the most covetable items of the season. The bucket hat seems poised for logos since it offers plenty of space to splash on the name of the brands we love. Whether you are a Gucci girl or a Supreme hypebeast, your favourite designers surely have a bucket hat for you.
Christian Dior once wrote, “A hat is the best way to express your personality.” If you want to express your love for his atelier, Dior has plenty of monogrammed bucket hats to help you do that. Not only does Dior offer fully monogrammed options for those willing to proclaim their love of the Parisian fashion house loudly. Dior’s Fall/Winter 2019 bucket hat takes a more subtle approach, with the logo just peeking out from under the brim.
Double statement pieces like the Gucci covered logo bucket hat are immensely popular pieces. With a black leather trim and shiny Double G hardware, this is a piece both men and women will adore. Or perhaps you are a Louis Vuitton fan in which case you might want to try the Monogram Essential from their latest collection. With a monogram pattern on one side and a solid blue on the other, this reversible bucket hat was designed to match all of your denim outfits.
It’s a testament to the elevated status of the bucket hat that so many big name luxury designers are creating their own. When shopping for designer pieces, we know it is important to you that the piece is genuine. That’s why at Vestiaire Collective we have a strict authentication and quality control process so you can be sure what you’re buying is the real deal. The only question now is: which hat are you going to get?
The Vintage Bucket Hat
While the bucket hat was a utilitarian piece for decades, it wasn’t until LL Cool J hit the top of the hip-hop charts in the late ‘80s wearing a now-iconic red Kangol bucket hat that it really hit the mainstream. Kangol was thus the first name in bucket hats as a fashion accessory. In 2021, we are vibing hard for everything ‘90s so a vintage Kangol hat is top of our bucket hat bucket list.
While the bucket hat enjoyed a great deal of success in the hip-hop and R&B scenes of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s it didn’t end there. The music industry has favoured the bucket hat at many different points in the last several decades. The beginning of the new millennium saw a resurgence of bucket hat popularity, largely thanks to teen heartthrobs like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.
So if you want to go for a retro vibe (and who doesn’t?), the bucket hat is the perfect accessory to do that. Wearing a bucket hat reflects the carefree vibe that the music industry of the ‘90s and early 00s promoted. While we love the new bucket hat designs that have been coming out the last few years, there is just something about a vintage piece that gives a sense of authenticity and nostalgia. Plus, shopping vintage and second-hand are more sustainable ways of consuming fashion so it’s really a win-win. Check out the vintage section of Vestiaire Collective to see if you can find a piece of music industry fashion history with a bucket hat throwback.
The Bucket Hat for Him or Her
The bucket hat is one of those rare fashion items, like a trench coat or a visor hat, that work equally as well for women as for men. To prove that point, it was LL Cool J who made the piece popular in the late ‘80s, but it was Rihanna who brought it back into style in recent years.
The unisex nature stems from it being a utilitarian piece. Originally the bucket hat was designed to protect farmers and fishermen from sun and rain. Since it was created with function in mind instead of form, it was able to transcend any gendered fashion boundaries. Besides protection from the weather, the bucket hat is functional in other ways too. Bad hair day? No problem— throw on a bucket hat. Cold out? Try the shearling-lined wool bucket hat from Gucci. We just love when practicality and style blend so perfectly.
The unisex hat is a versatile item in many other ways, too. These hats come in so many patterns, materials and colours that you can get one to go with nearly any occasion. They pair with more styles than you would think. Bucket hats can be flipped up or down to give you more freedom with your look, and they often can be folded and put into a bag or pocket when you need to.
For a cute, fun, and functional accessory with a gender-neutral silhouette, grab a pre-loved bucket hat from Vestiaire Collective.
We hope you’re convinced that the bucket hat is a true fashion item for everyone’s closet this summer and into the future. Nostalgia for the laid-back, carefree days of the ‘90s is not going anywhere and the bucket hat definitely delivers. But it’s not just a retro power item, this piece is fashion-forward and gender-inclusive, with plenty of luxury designers putting their stamp on this versatile item.
Since bucket hats are seemingly everywhere at the moment, plenty of models are available from fast fashion sources. But we all know that fast fashion isn’t going to cut it anymore. Fast fashion values quantity over quality, which leads to literally tons of waste going into landfills and oceans. You can say ‘no’ to throwaway fashion and shop more consciously. If you are searching for the simple perfection of a bucket hat to add to your accessories arsenal, we recommend shopping pre-loved on Vestiaire Collective. All of our items, including bucket hats, have been loved previously so you aren’t promoting new manufacturing practices which tax the delicate ecosystem of the planet by using up precious resources. There is no need to shop for new items when Vestiaire already has a highly desirable inventory of over 3 million items, and thousands more listed every week, just waiting for you to discover. So the only question is: which pre-loved bucket hat style will you choose?