Since ancient times, headbands can not only show sportsmanship, imperial ambition, hard work and leisure, but also present a retro nostalgic style on the show.
When the models walked on the Prada Autumn/Winter '19 runway, the satin headbands on their heads instantly stunned the crowd, setting off a new wave in the fashion circle.
Assorted headbands can be paired with a variety of shapes, from pearl shell powder to understated black leather designs, Miuccua Prada's collection has opened up a glorious revival of this time-honored accessory.
In many ways, the headband is not so much a single item as it is the key to making the whole look more discrete.
You can choose between Prada's satin headband or Alice headband, the name of which was inspired by Lewis Carroll's character of the same name, and Disney's 1951 animated film Alice in Wonderland, about Alice, a girl in a headband who falls into another world. The film deepens the bond between the headband and her.
A headband has some variation of a cape or headscarf, and it can be very complex - representing specific cultural beliefs and uses - or simple and practical - like Gloria Swanson taking a leisurely stroll with a silk scarf.
The headband can also be used as a headpiece, as the finishing touch of the whole look.
Headbands and similar items have been around for centuries - from the Mesopotamian headband used to hold hair in place to the wreath of laurels from Greek mythology, the piece has always been a symbol of wisdom and courage.
In addition, medieval crowns and eternal garlands are beloved by ancient civilizations and Coachella fans.
During the 20th century, headbands underwent various transformations. In the 1920s, a new generation of women wore headbands and vowed to break away from society's restrictions on women's careers.
Silent film stars Clara Bow and Louise Brooks paired their nifty cropped hair with headbands, and the iconic image of the era has been etched into our memories ever since: Any Tycoons style party would be a bit less glamorous without a glittering headband paired with wind-swept feathers.
By the 1930s, Coco Chanel designed headbands to match white belted trousers for casual elegance; By the 1940s, the headband played a practical role for women in World War II, and functional headbands not only changed the status of women in the professional field, but also changed the pragmatism of the fabric supply and workplace requirements of a certain period.
The most famous is the poster that says "We can do this!" In another advertisement, the red and white polka dot headband was described as "waterproof, washable, and dust-proof", and this headband also became a uniform element of female soldiers.
After the war, the headband returned to the decorative nature, you can see its existence on the head, but also for the overall shape to achieve the finishing effect.
Brigitte Bardot often appeared in the film Contempt as a headband, wearing a wide navy headscarf with a striped top and thick eyeliner; Grace Kelly also looks stylish with headbands; Audrey Hepburn's headband was adorned with bows and sometimes accompanied by her precious deer, Pippin; Jackie O made a splash with her bright pink headband during her India tour. Sharon Tate accessorized her floral hippie look with a low headband that stretched across her forehead.
In the 1970s, when loose lines and lazy glamour were popular, Diana Ross wore shiny velvet headbands and Bianca Jagger loved the gorgeous metal headbands worn at Club 54.
The 1970s were also a time of sporting revival for the headband, a continuation of legendary tennis player Suzanne Lenglen's classic wool cloth style from 1920 to Bjorn Borg.
Off the court, the rise of fitness videos in the 1980s created impressive looks, such as Olivia Newton-John and Cher, with bright headbands and stockings that matched perfectly.
The 1990s and 2000s saw a resurgence of Alice headbands, HillaryClinton's obsession, and big-screen celebrities -- including Alicia Silverstone in Clueless, Selma Blair in Blonde, And the queen of the viper headband, Blair Waldorf.
These bits and pieces of the past make the headband interesting today, and it can be found on free-spirited beaches, serious political occasions and late-night entertainment.The fashionable girl with full charm, the student who goes to school with a little caution, the girl who fantasized about being a princess, the radiant fitness queen, the office worker in the suit and the well-dressed woman all love the headband.
The headband also evokes memories of Princess Diana, who transformed an emerald and diamond necklace into a jeweled headband during a 1985 tour of Australia.
Today, headbands can also present a handsome and crisp style, such as Dior spring/Summer 19 minimalist glossy headband, with silky satin smooth hair; Or Shrimps' AW-19 casual fur and pearl-edged braided headband design.
Under the skillful hands of Simone Rocha, the shiny hair band launched in spring, summer and autumn/winter of 19 has become a favorite commodity.
Of course, these are the latest styles. The classic pieces, on the other hand, retain the nostalgic elements of rhinestones and hairpin edges of the late 1990s and early 2000s, but also convey the pure childlike feeling of wearing a toy crown and glimpting the gems or satin cloth resting high on the head.
Whether worn by ambitious girls or members of the royal family, this headband will 100 percent reflect the wearer and will certainly continue to shine for years to come.
