Miu Miu's Shearling Trapper Hats: A Survivalist Staple for AW
Miuccia Prada's Autumn/Winter Miu Miu presentation showcased a diverse array of outfits, each complemented by a unique version of the shearling-lined trapper cap. This headwear is recognized by different names globally: Americans refer to it as a trapper cap, Russians call it an ushanka, and the British have termed it a deerstalker since the late 1800s. The deerstalker features dual brims, while the trapper can resemble a baseball cap, occasionally associated with doomsday prepper imagery. Prada's interpretation combined classic tweeds with modern nylons and shearling accents, with some hats embellished with crystal embroidery in soft pastel shades like blush, primrose, or periwinkle blue. Prada noted the hats are "enriched … but not vulnerable." They will hit Miu Miu stores in September. AnOther Magazine emphasizes the hat's role as a winter essential after the El Niño heatwave.
Key facts
- Miuccia Prada's Autumn/Winter Miu Miu show featured shearling-lined trapper hats on nearly every look.
- The trapper cap is known as a ushanka in Russia and a deerstalker in Britain since the late 19th century.
- The deerstalker has two brims, front and back, sometimes called a 'fore-and-aft' cap.
- Prada's version combined tweeds, techy nylons, and shearling trimmings.
- Some hats featured crystal embroidery in blush, primrose, or periwinkle blue.
- Prada dubbed the hats 'enriched … but not vulnerable'.
- The hats will be available in Miu Miu stores starting September.
- The article is from AnOther Magazine.
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