The headscarf made an important statement on the Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter 2018 catwalks across the world. It was an expression of unspoken solidarity between women from western cultures and women of other religious or ethnic beliefs and taken to the catwalk by the most influential fashion designers of the day.
Add to that the personal and artistic interpretation behind each collection, and you have a powerful form of self-expression
Below: Headscarves in bold Versace prints SS18
The term ‘modest fashion‘ has become as much a staple statement as any in the industry, and is supported by top fashion brands. It’s a term that simply reflects a women’s desire to dress in a modest way. It means we can have the power to cover up as much as we want, and still feel confident and beautiful.
We’re doing it for ourselves no matter where we’re from, and without holding judgment against one another. Although ‘modest fashion’ doesn’t carry a clear definition, it speaks volumes and is growing in popularity all over the world.
As a result, the headscarf is being represented in fresh ways. An array of florals, silks, cottons, and prints, in general, are holding a strong place with brands such as Dior, Marc Jacobs, Versace, and more. They were worn under hats, tied beneath the chin, wrapped around the head and as accessories to the clothes on show.
But the headscarf has been through many reinventions. From it’s first known sighting on tapestries during the fourteenth century to today, it’s been a symbol of purity, faith, practicality and an accentuating accessory for the more eccentric.
The headscarf adds an instant elegance and mystery to the woman wearing it, turning heads where she goes, whether it’s to leave people wondering if she’s hiding from the paparazzi or to admire her confidence as she breezes by.
I started my own collection as a teenager and have worn them throughout the years as a statement piece that set me apart from others. It’s a collection I gathered from charity shops, yard sales, vintage stores and hand-me-downs that came from generous elderly friends.
The iconic images of Jackie Onassis wearing headscarves and giant sunglasses, Romani gypsies and the love children of the sixties sparked my interest in the versatile accessory that would eventually play an important role in my wardrobe. It always had a daring appeal and individuality to it that could also instantly brighten any outfit.
In other cultures, the headscarf or hijab is a symbol of modesty. Even when this is the case, many of these women express themselves by wearing them in an array of vibrant colours, beautiful prints and luscious fabrics.
How to wear it this season and into the next?
Combine contrasting patterns that work well together to protect your hair from wind and sun damage while on holiday, travelling with the roof of your car down or simply sitting outdoors sipping Pimms and lemonade with friends. It’s always a great way to protect from pollutants, and as our glamorous grandmothers before us knew, headscarves are a great way to protect your freshly coiffed do.
As the seasons cool down, select heavier fabrics with darker, richer colours.
Article by Michelle Cuadra
Hair, makeup and photography by Carlos Palma
https://www.carlos-palma.co.uk/
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