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54 Avant Garde Hats

From 3D Printed Headpieces to Haute Glamor Westerner Caps

— June 17, 2013 — Eco
If you’re looking for an original way to incorporate more strange and wonderful fashion into your wardrobe try out one of these avant garde hats. These interesting head toppers are a fun and fashionable way to take your style to new levels.

If you’re having a bad hair day or if you’re just looking for a new accessory, these fun avant garde hats are a perfect addition to your accessory collection. Avant garde hats are structurally strong and shaped to fit your head to bring your style to new heights. From image-projecting top hats to mad hatter-inspired toppers, there is no shortage of the crazy hat styles available.

The next time you are attending a formal affair or you want to obnoxiously stand out while walking down the street, put on one of these avant garde hats and prepare to get noticed.
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Country-Wide Culinary Tastings
Country-Wide Culinary Tastings
Jaffa Cakes Representatives Travel the UK to Offer Public Samples
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Rigidly Ritzy Ice Containers
Rigidly Ritzy Ice Containers
The Top Hat Ice Bucket is Decoratively Deboniar
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Image-Projecting Hats
Image-Projecting Hats
This Steampunk Hat by R.R. Martin Creates Moving Pictures
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Collective Cowboy Shoots
Collective Cowboy Shoots
Jay B Sauceda Snaps Men Who Love the Wild West
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Weatherproof Cotton Caps
Weatherproof Cotton Caps
The Coal x Otter Wax 5-Panel Hat is Ready for Rugged Terrain and Rain
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Kitchen Appliance Cowboy Fashion
Kitchen Appliance Cowboy Fashion
This Cowboy Hat was Created Entirely from an Upcycled Toaster
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Cinema-Inspired Portraits
Cinema-Inspired Portraits
These Portraits Portray People in a Glamorous Movie Star Light
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Dapper Pencil Headwear
Dapper Pencil Headwear
These Spiffy Eraser Hat Sets Will Make Any Writing Project a Formal Event
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Multi-Personality Millinery Ads
Multi-Personality Millinery Ads
The Hatwoman SS13 Campaign Showcases a Slew of Different Hats
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Festive Hat Bottle Stoppers
Festive Hat Bottle Stoppers
The Sombrero Booze Hat is a Playful Way to Cork Your Drinks
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Rock Icon Skeletal Statuettes
Rock Icon Skeletal Statuettes
Ron English and Slash Collaborate On the ENGLISH SLASH Bust
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Boozing Bronco Headgear
Boozing Bronco Headgear
The Beer Box Cowboy Hat Literally Puts Beer on the Brain
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Oversized Straw Hats
Oversized Straw Hats
These Lovely Designs by Dani Griffiths are Perfect for Strolling in the Sun
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Gentlemanly Heir Portrayals
Gentlemanly Heir Portrayals
The Joseph Sinclair Dorian Magazine Editorial is Classically Elegant
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Couture Real Estate Editorials
Couture Real Estate Editorials
The L'Express Styles Figures Libres Photoshoot Showcases Homes
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Overtly Illegal Hats
Overtly Illegal Hats
The Black Scale Illegal Baseball Hat is Criminal and Proud
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Facial Hair Mobiles
Facial Hair Mobiles
The Jall & Tofta 'Mr. Moustache' is a Hairy Good Time
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$10K Macabre Mancessories
$10K Macabre Mancessories
Ralph Lauren Skull Cufflinks Fasten a Haunted Luxe Look on Your Sleeve
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Miniature Hat Makers
Miniature Hat Makers
'Construction Overhead' Uses Traditional Millinery Materials
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Draped Neckline Fashions
Draped Neckline Fashions
The Oscar De La Renta 2013 Ready-to-Wear Collection is Conservative
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Chic 60s Chapeaus
Chic 60s Chapeaus
These Shapobaa Hat Designs Marry Retro and Modern Concepts
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Hot Pink Ruffles
Hot Pink Ruffles
Luxirare Fashions Pair Frilly Pink With Biker Chic Black
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3D Printed Headpieces
3D Printed Headpieces
These Hats Designed by Elvis Pompilio Are 3D Printed and Overtly Ornate
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Hat-Heavy Runways
Hat-Heavy Runways
The Daks Spring/​Summer 2013 Collection Exudes Eccentric Elegance
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Dramatically Dewy Ads
Dramatically Dewy Ads
The Moody & Farrel SS13 Campaign Showcases Hand Woven Hats
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Amish-Inspired Runways
Amish-Inspired Runways
Thom Browne Fall 2013 Menswear Runway Showcases Broad Features
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Mad Hatter Menswear
Mad Hatter Menswear
The Walter Van Beirendonck Spring/Summer 2013 Line Journeys to Wonderland
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Doubly Dramatic Photoshoots
Doubly Dramatic Photoshoots
The Vogue Russia Conquer Wear Editorial Showcases Pairs
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Fierce French Lady Editorials
Fierce French Lady Editorials
The Harper's Bazaar Korea Modern Elegance Photoshoot is Parisian
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Mod Mennonite Lookbooks
Mod Mennonite Lookbooks
The Frankie Morello Pre-FW11 Line is Contemporary Country
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Top Hat Revivals
Top Hat Revivals
Gene Fedorenko Plays Ringmaster for Zachery Michael
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Folklore-Inspired Fashion
Folklore-Inspired Fashion
The Andra Andreescu SS13 Lookbook Stars Marina Cebotari
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DIY Party Straw Hats
DIY Party Straw Hats
This Fun DIY Activity Creates Simple Party Accessories for Kids and Adults
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Beard Typography
Beard Typography
Kyle Bean Puts Odd Gingers in Top Hats With Word-Sculpted Facial Hair
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Top Hat Lighting
Top Hat Lighting
'Jeeves' and 'Wooster' Are Ceiling Lamps With Class
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Boldly Bare-Skinned Photoshoots
Boldly Bare-Skinned Photoshoots
The Vogue Brazil 'Em Boa Companhia' Editorial Stars Elsa Hosk
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Avant-Garde Tribalism Editorials
Avant-Garde Tribalism Editorials
The Fatal Impact Metal Fashion Story Embraces Edgy Accessories
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Dark Mistress Pictorials
Dark Mistress Pictorials
The Marietta Dallapozza SCHMUCK Magazine September 2010 Issue
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Romantic Menswear
Romantic Menswear
Wizzard Fall 2009 Channels William Blake
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Fashionable Fowl Photography
Fashionable Fowl Photography
The Chicks in Hats by Julie Persons Showcases Mini Millinery
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Severely Spiked Headdresses
Severely Spiked Headdresses
Maiko Takeda's Latest Collection was Inspired by Atmospheric Reentry
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Dapper Winter Menswear
Dapper Winter Menswear
'Again Autumn is Here' for New Icon Magazine Channels Old-School Style
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Haute Glamor Westerner Editorials
Haute Glamor Westerner Editorials
The Muse Magazine Saint Laurent Photoshoot is Country Yet Chic
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Haute Umbrella Hats
Haute Umbrella Hats
Self Service Summer 2010 Shows Off Futuristic Headwear
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Lace-Up Top Hats
Lace-Up Top Hats
GypsyLadyHats Blends Victorian Steampunk and the Mad Hatter
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Equestrian Runway Shows
Equestrian Runway Shows
Christian Dior Spring 2010 Haute Couture Brings Out the Whips
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Lingerie Ridingwear
Lingerie Ridingwear
The Christian Dior Fall 2010 Collection is About Girly Equestrian Style
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Mini Mad Hatter Hats
Mini Mad Hatter Hats
Luke Copping's 'Chapeau' in Auxiliary Magazine
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Sparkling Western Shoots
Sparkling Western Shoots
The Harper's Bazaar UK 'Diamond Cowgirl' Editorial is Glam Gritty
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Lavish Dog Fashion Photography
Lavish Dog Fashion Photography
William Wegman Dresses Weimaraners in Luxury Clothing
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Tiny Hats & Pink Hair
Tiny Hats & Pink Hair
Jacquelyn Marie's Anime Look for Patrick Mattison Shoot
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Contemporary Circus Couture
Contemporary Circus Couture
The SW Madame Editorial Exudes Festival-Worthy Looks
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Boho Chic Fashion Styles
Boho Chic Fashion Styles
The Ulla Johnson Spring 2013 Collection is Perfect for Summer Styling
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Androgynous Western Shoots
Androgynous Western Shoots
The Agyness Deyn Twin #5 Editorial is Rancher-Chic
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