Kate Moss in a leather hat out in London
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Winter hats should be as high on your shopping-priority list as a pink coat this season. Why? Because they can transform an entire outfit in seconds. Shop the best beanies, berets and fedoras right here...
Winter hats have become as much of a seasonal staple in the cold weather this year as a pair of trusty ankle boots and a wooly winter coat.
And we're pretty pleased the snug accessory is finally having it's moment because here at MC HQ, we're well and truly obsessed.
From ribbed embellished beanies that add a touch of cool to a tailored look, to wide-brimmed fedoras that elevate your style, a winter hat is one must-have addition you needed yesterday. And plus, if you're in the generous sort of mood, a hat definitely falls into Christmas gifts for her territory...
Kate Moss In London
So work a leather flat cap like fashion icon Kate Moss or cover your locks with a casual beanie like Cara Delevingne, but however you wear your new winter hat, make sure you bag one in every style...
Kate Moss In London
Kate Moss in a leather hat out in London
(Image credit: Rex Features)
So work a leather flat cap like fashion icon Kate Moss or cover your locks with a casual beanie like Cara Delevingne, but however you wear your new winter hat, make sure you bag one in every style...
Jaeger Coral Ribbed Beanie Hat, £55
Jaeger bright beanie hat
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Who says your winter hat wardrobe has to be drab? Indulge in a burst of colour with Jaeger's gorgeous coral beanie.
& Other Stories Wide-Brim Wool Hat, £29
& Other Stories large rim wool trilby hat
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& Other Stories' wide-brimmed hat is a key trend piece for your AW13 wardrobe.
Tntees Roma Crystal-Embellished Wool Beanie, £155
Tntees embellished bobble hat
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Tntees jewel-encrusted winter hat is up there in our top 10. We love it.
Topshop Traditional Fur Cossack Hat, £22
Topshop fluffy cossack hat
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Topshop's traditional navy winter cossack hat is a classic choice this season.
Asos Chunky Angora Beanie Hat, £18
Asos light grey fluffy beanie hat
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Asos' ultra-fluffy grey winter hat will hide all manner of hair sins this season.
William Sharp Animal Print Slouch Hat, £190
William Sharp pink leopard print hat
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Super-feminine and on trend, William Sharp's animal print hat is a must-have this winter.
Markus Lupfer Embellished Beanie, £140
Markus Lupfer black crystal hat
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Markus Lupfer's encrusted beanie is one hat we'll be snapping up for our winter accessories collection straight away.
& Other Stories Mustard Cable Knit Hat, £19
& Other Stories mustard knitted beanie hat
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& Other Stories' chunky knitted hat in off-beat mustard is the perfect partner for your black winter coat.
Mulberry Angora-Blend Beret, £125
Mulberry burnt orange beret
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Mulberry's burnt orange beret will be the softest winter hat you ever own.
Mango Fairisle Knit Beanie, £17.99
Mango christmas bobble hat
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Fairisle knits are big this season, and Mango's cute red, white and grey winter hat is up there with the high-street best.
Whistles Floppy Brim Leopard Trim Hat, £60
Whistles floppy fedora
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Whistles' floppy fedora touches on the leopard print trend with a thin animal print ribbon.
Topshop Double Chunky Hat, £16
Topshop moss green knitted hat
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Topshop's moss green beanie hat is sure to keep you cosy this winter.
Mango Leopard Print Beanie Hat, £17.99
Mango leopard beanie hat
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Mango's animal print beanie has frosty winter walks written all over it.
J.Crew Embellished Baseball Cap, £110
J.Crew embellished cap
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J.Crew's winter hat has cleverly mixed feminine embellishments with a masculine cut to creative one coveted baseball cap.
Pringle Of Scotland Cashmere Beanie, £95
Pringle Of Scotland light grey cashmere beanie hat
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Pringle's cool beanie hat in duck egg blue will act as a perfect addition to any off-duty outfit.
Silver Spoon Cameo Beanie Hat, £37.50
Silver Spoon grey beanie hat with embellishment
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Silver Spoon's flecked grey beanie hat comes complete with a gorgeous retro brooch attached.
Reiss Burgundy Felt Trilby, £59
Reiss trilby hat
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Reiss' felt trilby hat comes in the winter-rich colour of the season, burgundy.
Keeley Hunter Silver Mirror Beanie, £115
Keeley Hinter mirrored symbols beanie hat
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Keeley Hunter's accessorised beanie hat uses silver mirrors in classic shapes for a fashion forward twist.
Stella McCartney Wool Baseball Cap, £180
Stella McCartney powder blue hat
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Stella McCartney's pastel blue baseball cap is yet another gorgeous accessory offering from the eponymous collection.
Zara Leather Look Cap, £17.99
Zara leather baseball cap
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Zara's leather cap can add edge to even the most prim of outfits. Be bold and work this winter hat into your look.
Topshop Fairisle Beanie Bobble Hat, £14
Topshop fairisle knitted beanie hat
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Topshop's winter hat collection covers every style and shape - this is one of our fairisle favourites.
Whistles Wool Felt Belted Cap, £55
Whistles felt flat cap
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Wear Whistles' winter hat with leather trousers and a fluffy jumper for the ultimate weekend outfit.
Cos Cashmere Hat, £29
Cos bright red beanie hat
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Make a winter hat statement with Cos' bright red cashmere beanie.
& Other Stories Faux Fur Beanie Hat, £29
& Other Stories fake fur beanie hat
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& Other Stories' faux fur beanie is a chic way to indulge in the trend without compromising glamour.
Topshop Premium Floppy Hat, £95
Topshop floppy hat from their premium range
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Topshop Premium's oversized winter hat is a great way to work a headwarmer if you're not into knitted beanies.
Warehouse Faux Trim Pom Pom Hat, £16
Warehouse faux fur pom pom hat
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Warehouse's winter hat has a luxe edge in the form of a faux-fur pom pom. What's not to love?
Laird Crushable Fedora Hat, £60
Laird chocolate brown fedora hat
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Laird's winter hats are for you if you love traditional British style.
Maison Michel Bobble Beret, £320
Maison Michel black bobble hat
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For a Parisian twist, get your hands on Maison Michel's bobble beret hat this winter.
Warehouse Riding Hat, £20
Warehouse camel riding hat
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Warehouse's feminine camel hat is the perfect style staple for the sartorial dressers out there.
Asos Cat Knit Beanie Hat, £12
Asos cat face knitted beanie hat
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Inject some fun into your winter wardrobe with Asos' cute cat beanie hat.
Cos Wool Stripe Hat, £19
Cos wool blend stripey beanie hat
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Want a comfy weekend winter hat? Snap up Cos' budget offering.
Miss Selfridge Black Bowler Hat, £25
Miss Selfridge black bowler hat
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Miss Selfridge's black bowler hat will add an indie edge to any outfit.
Orla Liely Chunky Stitch Beanie Hat, £88
Orla Liely yellow and purple striped hat
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Orla Liely's chunky beanie hat is all about texture. We love the cool colour mix.
Reiss Neutral Felt Peak Cap, £55
Reiss peak cap in nude
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You can't go wrong with neutral shades which is what makes this winter hat from Reiss worth every penny.
Zara Zipped Wool Hat, £29.99
Zara wool hat
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Zara's zip detailing has caught our eye. We love this off-beat winter hat.
Catarzi Colour Block Cloche Hat, £35
Catarzi block colour hat
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Colour-blocking is one hot, easy-to-wear trend and now it's made its way onto winter hats.
Zara Knit Turban, £25.99
Zara sparking turban hat
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For something a little different, try Zara's shimmering sequin turban instead of a safe winter hat.
Stella McCartney Raffia And Faux Python Cap, £240
Stella McCartney snakeskin cap
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Interesting textures make this Stella McCartney winter hat catwalk-worthy.
Mulberry Rib Slouchy Beanie Hat, £125
Mulberry dark red beanie
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Mulberry have kept their winter hats simple. But simple is still a great way to add a fashion fabulous edge to your wardrobe.
Paul Smith Floral Trimmed Trilby, £100
Paul Smith floral scarf hat
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Paul Smith's floral-trimmed trilby should take pride of place on your winter hat stand.
William Sharp Crystal-Embellished Cashmere Pom Pom Hat, £395
William Sharp pom pom beanie hat
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Winter white hats just got even more festive with William Sharp's crystal creation.
H&M Knitted Hat, £24.99
H&M embellished hat
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We can't believe this gorgeous winter hat from H&M is under £30.
Sensi Studio Lady Ibiza Straw Sunhat, £135
Sensi Studio wide-brimmed hat
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Want a winter hat that also works in summer? Sensi Studio's wide-brimmed sunhat has all seasons covered.
H&M Knitted Hat, £4.99
H&M bright red beanie
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Love Kenzo but can't quite justify the spend? Try H&M's bargain tribute to the luxe label.
Blake LDN Grantham Beanie, £80
Blake LDN black beanie hat
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We love the subtle colour mix on Blake LDN's cool winter beanie hat.
Kenzo New Era Floral-Print Twill Cap, £35
Kenzo floral cap
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Make like Cara Delevingne in this cool Kenzo floral cap this winter.
Boy London Beanie Hat, £35
Boy London black beanie hat with logo
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Follow the fash pack's favourite winter hat brand with this Boy London beanie.
Jaeger Knitted Lurex Beret Hat, £65
Jaeger knitted shiny beret
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The subtle shimmer on Jaeger's lurex winter hat has us feeling festive.
Stussy Paris Stax Cap, £21.50
Stussy snapback cap
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Stussy's uber-cool caps are an edgy alternative to the classic winter hat.
William Sharp Crystal Embellished Beanie Hat, £185
William Sharp light grey crystal hat
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William Sharp adds a flurry of feminine crystals to this gorgeous winter hat.