Within fashion, the oversized hat has been considered a polarising accessory—and uncharted territory—to many for the longest time, and for good reason. Characterised by wide brims and exaggerated silhouettes, they come with a level of drama and maximalism that might not be everyone’s cup of tea. Over the years, several brands and celebrities have been seen trying their hand at this microtrend; think Jacquemus’s viral spring 2018 La Bomba collection that saw giant beach hats that broke the internet for months, or celebrity style mavens Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber rocking supersized aviator hats while parading the streets during fashion week.
While these statement headgear may have been absent from the zeitgeist in the last few years, it seems the spring/summer 2025 season has seen a resurgence in the oversized hat. Heritage powerhouses such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci showed mega renditions of the historied cloche hat silhouette, while Valentino saw newly-appointed creative director Alessandro Michele reimagine the classic wide brim hat in the maison’s signature red. Prada’s collection was a melding of sci-fi futurism and retro nostalgia, with models donning enlarged alien-esque visors that threaded the line between the past and present.
Aside from its distinctive aesthetic charm, these hats also add a sense of fun and whimsy into the everyday mundane. They often also serve as functional pieces that offer an added level of sun protection, ideal for those afternoons spent lounging on the beach or having a picnic outdoors. On the flipside, oversized faux fur options from Acne Studios and Jean Paul Gaultier will serve to keep oneself warm in cooler climates while staying stylish. Lastly, for those looking to dabble in the sailor-core aesthetic that has been all the craze recently, brands such as Bode and Vaquera offer sailor hats that are taller than their traditional counterparts, while featuring unconventional fabrics and interesting detailing.
Below, peruse Vogue Singapore’s selects of the best oversized hats to add to cart now.
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Jean Paul Gaultier leopard ushanka, $725
Available at Jean Paul Gaultier.
