I gotta say, I’ve been seeing these hats pop up everywhere. I mean, not *everywhere* everywhere, because let’s be real, I’m not exactly hitting up Milan Fashion Week on the reg. But online? All over the place. Vestiaire Collective, Saks, Lyst… basically, if it’s got designer clothes, it’s probably got a Bottega Veneta hat lurking somewhere.
And the prices? Woah. Some of them are going for, like, a couple hundred quid. Which, honestly, for a hat? My brain kind of short-circuits. I mean, I get it, it’s Bottega Veneta. It’s “craft in motion, made in Italy,” whatever that means. Sounds kinda cool, though. But still… a hat!
I saw one that was, like, a felt wool hat. Black. Real sophisticated. But also, kinda… boring? I dunno. Maybe I’m just not high fashion enough to appreciate the *subtlety*. I mean, I’m more of a baseball cap and messy bun kinda gal myself. Comfort is key, you know? And not spending the equivalent of my rent on something that sits on my head.
Then there are the “pull on hats” – which, let’s be honest, are just beanies, right? Fancy beanies, sure. But beanies nonetheless. I guess if you wanna spend that much on a beanie, go for it. No judgment… well, maybe a *little* judgment. Just kidding! (Mostly.)
What I do find interesting is the whole “second-hand” aspect. Vestiaire Collective seems to be pushing that pretty hard. Buying pre-owned Bottega Veneta Cassette bags (which, okay, those are gorgeous) and hats? Makes sense, I guess. It’s like, you can get the designer look without completely breaking the bank. Plus, it’s kinda eco-friendly, right? Re-using, recycling… all that jazz.
