Italian costume designer and milliner Veronica Toppino is adding a new contemporary take on hat designs. Drawing inspirational cues from "historic examples of social distancing in fashion," she creates a headpiece for consumers that will allow them to keep a distance from others in public situations while maintaining "extravagance."
For this project, Veronica Toppino has created two, attention-captivating hat designs—while one is covered in stretched fabric, exuding a sense of elegance, the other is kept bare for a more raw expression.
The aesthetic of the hat designs is intended to highlight "the role of functionality in fashion during the current COVID-19 pandemic" and how fashion can assist in keeping people mindful of their space during and in the wake of the outbreak.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Social Distance Hats
- Designers can create stylish and functional hats that help individuals maintain distance in public spaces.
- Functionality in Fashion
- The pandemic has created an opportunity for designers to merge style with functionality to promote safety and health.
- Creative Social Distancing Designs
- The need for social distancing can inspire designers to create unique and innovative clothing and accessories.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion and Apparel
- The fashion and apparel industry can incorporate social distancing features into their designs to meet changing consumer needs.
- Personal Protective Equipment
- The pandemic has created a need for personal protective equipment, including fashionable options for consumers.
- Event Planning and Hospitality
- Event planners and hospitality businesses can promote social distancing by incorporating stylish social distancing accessories, such as hats, into their events.
