Known mostly to be worn by the English Royal Family, fascinators have been made famous by mega designers like Philip Treacy. A fascinator is a hat-like fashion which is attached to either a headband or a clip on the top of the head. Unlike a hat, it does not cover the entire head. A fascinator can be an amalgamation of feathers, lace and intricate design. It is seen as a work of art instead of a piece to warm your head.
Fascinators are a great way to accentuate an outfit. They are also used during large Royal affairs, like the Royal wedding between Kate Middleton and Prince William. After this affair, the idea of fascinators populated modern culture and started appearing all over editorial spreads.
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Kitten Fascinator Fashion
The Glamour Spain La Feline Noire Spread Stars Luize Salmgrieze
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Dramatic Mourning Fashion
The W Korea November 2012 Editorial Stars a Widowed Laura Kampman
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Retro-Style Headpieces
Sizzling Hot Pin-Up Style Fascinators Make A Fashion Comeback
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60s-Inspired Pastel Couture
Pink Tartan Spring 2013 Brings Back Crop Tops and High Waisted Skirts
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Delicate Feathered Headpieces
Carly Reynolds Designs Headdresses that are Unique and Intricate
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Target-Shaped Fascinators
Matt Irwin Hits a Bulls-Eye for December Vogue Russia Jewelry Supplement
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Male Floral Fascinators
Nissa Quanstrom's 'Green Streets' is Eccentric & Eco-Chic
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Floral Mask Fashion
The Singles Korea 'Dear My Lady' Editorial Stars the Elegant Hye Jung Lee
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Eccentric Fascinator Editorials
The Naomi Preizler L'Officiel Paris Shoot Oozes Decadence
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Take-Out Box Fascinators
The Chop Suey Palace Hat by Topsy Turvy Design is Delicious
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Bold Bonnet Pictorials
'On the Head and Neck' Explores the Spirit of Berets and Bow-Ties
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Sculptural Headwear
Outrageous Fascinators and Hats for Fashion Mavens with Moxie
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Quirky Statement Headbands
The Agata Ruiz De La Prada Collection for Yoox are Adorably Odd
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Playfully Feminine Editorials
The L'Officiel China May 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Flirty Odile
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Personalized Fascinators
Vintage-Inspired Headpieces by YJDesign Are Custom-Fit to Your Face
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Felt-Full Facial Fasinators
Kamila Chwolka's 'Felt Forms' Plays With Material Makeup
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Candy Heart-Inspired Fascinators
Amanda Joyner Creates Adorable Valentine's Day Headwear
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Delicate Floral Accents
These Handmade Japanese Flower Accessories are Meticulously Crafted
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Hat-Engulfing Ensembles
The Marc Jacobs AW12 Collection Boast Glamorously Gigantic Accents
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Princess St. Patty's Day Apparel
Kate Middleton Wore Shamrock Green in Honor of March
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Funny Fascinator Confections
Royal Wedding Hat Cupcakes Serve up Sweet Memories
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Feathered Fascinators
The Hatwoman Spring 2011 Collection Takes Couture Headwear to New Heights
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Cupcake Fascinators
Tiffy Tart Party Hats Make You Look like Strawberry Shortcake
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Hair-Mimicking Headwear
Riki Tinoza's Hat Collection Series Seems Inspired by 'The Addams Family'
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Thriller-Inspired Fascinators
Philip Treacy Spring 2013 Show Channels Michael Jackson & Lady Gaga
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Fierce Frizzy Fros
'Chic Summer' by Maurizio Fantini Shows Red & Green Match All Year Long
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Springy Tropical Fascinators
Hailey Clauson Stars in a Summery Shoot for Vogue Japan April 2012
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Santa's Little Helper Fascinators
This Christmas Hat Features Xmas Cheer and a Festive Kitty
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Edible Headwear
'Ein Haar in Der Suppe' by Luisa Schwarz Rojas Turns Hats & Fascinators into Meals
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Witch-Inspired Fascinators
This Birdy Halloween Fascinator Channels the Wicked Witch of the West
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Regal Headwear
Queen of Hearts Fascinator Makes You Feel Like Royalty
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Puppy Pilgrim Fascinators
This Thanksgiving Dog Hat is Adorable for the American Holiday
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Adorably Dorky Doggies
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Cooly Cultured Fashion
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Delicate Feathered Headpieces
Carly Reynolds Designs Headdresses that are Unique and Intricate
Vivacious Valentine Collections
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Popsicle-Loving Pastel Captures
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Luxe Librarian Fashion
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Pristine Plastic-Like Couture
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Chic Mesh Runways
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Darkly Draped Duds
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Fab Furry Street Photography
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Tropical Paradise Runways
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Tailored Tweed Runways
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Chic Birdy Hats
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Elaborate Ornamental Headpieces
Alessandro Mengozzi Makes Fashionista's Heads Beautiful
Gritty Carnival Galleries
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Fully Feathered Frocks
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Sporty Cyborg Couture
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Back-Bending Silhouette Shoots
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Flamenco-Inspired Editorials
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Scorching Desert Snaps
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Alluring Angst Editorials
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Eccentric Fascinator Editorials
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Ink Blot Beauty Editorials
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Romantic 1930s-Inspired Shoots
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Parrot-Hued Headdresses
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Sassy Schoolgirl Ensembles
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Eccentric Art School Lookbooks
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Quirky Statement Headbands
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Technicolor Turbans
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Minimalistic Ruffled Couture
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Arm-in-Arm Lookbooks
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Colorful Chorus Girl Captures
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Witch-Inspired Fascinators
This Birdy Halloween Fascinator Channels the Wicked Witch of the West
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Princely Paper Dolls
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