Forget all previous associations to fishing variations, the bucket hat is now officially a staple accessory.
A transitional piece, the bucket hat works just as well to keep your head warm in winter – alongside its beanie cousin – as it does to complete your poolside look and protect your face from harmful rays in the warmer months. With winter full steam ahead we look to the cosy bucket hat options perfect for cooler days but still entirely summer ready.
But it is not just practicality that has brought a revival of this wide, downward-sloping brimmed hat. Reminiscent of hip-hop's golden era, the quintessential 90s accessory can be worn with anything, from suiting to streetwear as a stand-out accessory.
This polarising, marmite piece is now firmly on the fashion agenda, from denim options to bolder faux-fur and highly colourful variations seen on the runway from Prada, to Burberry.
See our selection of our favourite iterations of the star silhouette for both men and women.
Mixed Animal Print Bucket Hat
Proving that more is always more, this bucket hat packs a real punch. With faux fur all over, the hat has a bold multi-coloured animal print that is very on trend right now.
£18 | Topshop | Buy it now
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Federica Moretti Fleece bucket hat
This fleece option from the Milanese label Federica Moretti is a luxe take on the bucket hat trend. In a highly covetable pastel-pink hue, it is lined with smooth black satin and a grosgrain trim.
£220 | Matches Fashion | Buy it now
Tommy Jeans 90s Sailing Bucket Hat
A bit 90s and a bit now - this vintage Tommy Jeans bucket hat is giving us serious nostalgia. Go for the full throwback look by pairing with double denim jacket and jeans.
£35 | 18 Montrose | Buy it now
FILA Boyd Black Bucket Hat
One of the leaders of the bucket hat trend, Fila offer a large range of different coloured hats with their signature logo as well as sportier variations like this option that has a more retro touch. The hat even features a zipped pocket.
£35 | Urban Outfitters | Buy it now
See all Bucket Hats from Urban Outfitters here.
Black fluffy bucket hat
Taking the traditional bucket hat that one step forward, invest in this River Island option for the perfect finishing piece to a festival-ready look. In a classic silhouette, the hat is covered in an all-over fluffy knit.
£14 | River Island | Buy it now
Kangol Corduroy Bucket Hat
While this may not be the most recognisable model of hats by Kangol (Samuel L. Jackson has earned the beret that title), this corduroy option has quickly become a firm favourite with the streetwear set. It is embellished with the brands logo and offered in this beige hue as well as black.
£40 | Urban Outfitters | Buy it now
Kappa Ayumen Bucket Hat
With a retro flair, this Kappa variation will transform you back to the 90s. Offered in three bold shades; blue, purple and red, the piece is further embellished with a smooth velour fabric and the brand’s signature emblem.
£18 | Size | Buy it now
Burberry Nova Check bucket hat
After digging through the Burberry archives, this bucket hat in the iconic Nova Check print has returned to the fashion agenda. The camel-brown option can be paired with clashing prints or coordinating option from the label’s collection.
£230 | Matches Fashion | Buy it now
Vinyl Check Bucket Hat
Combining two must-have trends, the bucket hat and vinyl, this 90s-inspired piece is further embellished with an interior check print. Go full Matrix and opt for a long vinyl trend and mini sunglasses.
£16 | Topshop | Buy it now
Prada Houndstooth wool-tweed bucket hat
The return of the bucket hat has much to do with the many iterations of the star silhouette on the Prada runway. This multi-coloured houndstooth option will make an outfit a statement look. The hat is further embellished with the brand’s white rubber logo across the front.
£290 | Matches Fashion | Buy it now
Obey respect bucket hat
Hats off to this stylish bucket option from Obey in a minimalistic but refined style. The piece is composed of a woven cotton with a denim effect that brings a fashion-forward finishing touch to any look.
£21 | ASOS | Buy it now
