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In addition to a healthy layer of sunscreen and sunglasses, one fashion-forward way to shade your precious skin is with a stylish sun hat. A reliable accessory for shielding faces from paparazzi, some of the best sun hats have already been popping up on stars ahead of summer.
Take a cute from the stylish third season of The White Lotus — in which Charlotte Le Bon, Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon and other stars donned logo-happy Gucci bucket styles and oversized boaters by Jacquemus — or classic films where hats featured a starring role (think Audrey Hepburn’s dramatic toppers in Breakfast at Tiffany’s and My Fair Lady or Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, to name just a few).
And with festival season in full swing, there’s also plenty of inspiration to mine from headgear style on and off the stage. At Coachella, Megan Thee Stallion sported a straw cowboy hat during her performance, Jodie Turner-Smith donned a blue plaid bucket hat during weekend one and Hailey Bieber was spotted in nearby Palm Springs wearing a casual baseball cap, a cropped black spaghetti strap top, baggy jeans and flip flops to lunch with husband Justin Bieber.
Other perennial favorites we love to see include straw panamas, oversized fedoras and wide-brimmed floppy boaters as seen on the likes of Kylie Jenner and Emily Ratajkowski. And wide-brimmed straw sun hats always feel at home at the beach and the farmers market or, if you’re lucky, on the deck of a yacht somewhere in the Mediterranean or on your next private island retreat.
Whether you’re gearing up for the music fest circuit or you’re preparing for a sun-drenched summer, we’ve rounded up some of the best sun hats — ranging from bucket styles and wide-brimmed toppers to fashionable fedoras and boaters — to shop right now, including options that offer UPF 50+ protection.
San Diego Hat Co. Ultrabraid XL Brim Straw Sun Hat
Go big or stay home out of the sun.
Cuyana Straw Bolero Hat
Channel Havana with Cuyana’s handwoven bolero hat made in Ecuador from natural Toquilla straw.
Solbari Ultra Wide Brim Sun Hat UPF50+ Packable UV Sun Protection Hat
An ultra-wide brim, UPF 50+ sun protection and a wind-defying drawcord in one chic sun hat.
Janessa Leone Colette Short Brim Raffia Straw Hat
Stars such as Meghan Markle, Taylor Swift, Jessica Alba and Chrissy Teigen have worn L.A. milliner Janessa Leoné’s chic chapeaux. The designer’s oversized Colette short brim raffia hat boasts UPF 50+ sun protection and a downturned brim — perfect for “do not disturb” vibes.
Nike Apex Bucket Hat
Baseball caps don’t have a monopoly on sporty headgear, so why not opt for an athletic hat like Nike’s fisherman-style Apex hat that keeps your head cool. (Bonus: tit’s got a mini zippered pocket for your small essentials.)
Lululemon Cotton Twill Wide Brim Hat
We couldn’t resist this Lululemon bucket hat‘s sweet nostalgic daisy pattern that’s guaranteed to take every millennial straight back to the ’90s.
Lack Of Color Women’s Raffia Fray Paloma Sun Hat
If your chapeau collection doesn’t include at least one wide-brimmed straw hat, now would be the time to correct it — we recommend this frayed-edge sun hat from Australia’s Lack of Color. (Now all you need is a retro midi dress.)
Vilebrequin x Ines de la Fressange Large Cotton Hat
If you want to stand out from the sea of straw hats, then throw on this water-resistant poppy red hat designed by Ines de la Fressange for Vilebrequin.
Lele Sadoughi Checkered Straw Hat
Lele Sadoughi puts her playful spin on the classic straw hat silhouette. This stylish topper has a woven checkered pattern and is finished with gold-tone hardware and leather trim.
Ganni Corduroy Baseball Cap
So collegiate cool.
Cotopaxi Tech Bucket Hat
Cotopaxi’s signature patchwork-style design comes together in this very sherbet-inspired bucket hat. (The do-gooder outdoor gear brand has been worn by Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Reese Witherspoon and others.)
Lululemon Cotton Crochet Bucket Hat
Surprise: Lululemon’s latest summer collection features charming crocheted essentials, like this resort-ready bucket hat.
Lack of Color Palma Fedora
A classic fedora is always in fashion.
Nordstrom Lantern Packable Straw Bucket Hat
No packing space, no problem. This packable bucket hat bounces right back into shape when you unpack.
Brixton Jo Straw Rancher Hat
City slickers can look ranch-ready in Brixton’s Jo straw fedora, which is made from light woven straw and finished with brown grosgrain ribbon on the crown and brim.
Jimmy Choo x Malbon 2.0 Monogram Bucket Hat
For those ultra-luxe resort getaways with a big green range, throw on Jimmy Choo’s embroidered jacquard bucket hat — a collab with stylish Los Angeles-based golf brand Malbon.
Lauren Ralph Lauren Stripe Straw Sun Hat
Keep the sun off your shoulders with Lauren Ralph Lauren’s oversized floppy striped sun hat.
Nikki Beach Barbados Hat
Nikki Beach‘s seashell-embellished Barbados hat is made of toyo straw that offers UPF 50+ sun protection.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Flowers Bucket Hat
This reversible bucket hat features Louis Vuitton’s iconic Monogram in a floral print, while the other is a solid light pink embroidered with the house’s motif.
Jacquemus Le Bob Artichaut Bucket Hat
Given its starring role on The White Lotus, it’s clear Jacquemus is the resort-ready brand for this season and beyond. This white cotton bucket hat goes beyond basic with its frayed edge and sleek silver logo and hardware.
Scala Women’s Crocheted Packable Raffia Hat
For those of us who take our style cues from Beatrix Potter books by way of Taylor Swift, may we recommend this crocheted straw hat with a wide brim and straw bow trim? This is a hat that was made for planting bulbs in the front garden of your ivy-covered English garden — but also for downtown strolls and picnics in the park while wearing a perfect cotton sun dress. (Carrie Coon’s character in The White Lotus S3 wears a $300+ version of this silhouette.)
Eric Javits Squishee Halo Hat
Eric Javits’ packable Squishee Halo hat delivers UPF 50+ protection, a 4.5-inch brim width and plenty of fresh air for those with sweaty scalps. (The milliner’s luxe hats have been worn by Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, J Lo and more stars.)
Ruslan Baginskiy Logo Straw Boater Hat
Resort meets rodeo from Ukrainian designer Ruslan Baginskiy, whose pieces have been worn by Madonna, Bella Hadid, Kaia Gerber and others.
Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza Canvas Fisherman Hat
A must-have for your next Ibiza or Costa del Sol getaway.
