Winter forces everyone to cover up their heads and ears, especially with the freezing cold temperatures lately which saw snowfall throughout much of the country .
But keeping warm isn’t the only perk- keeping up with the latest trends is also important. Ear muffs are big at the moment and their headphone shape makes you look like a funky music freak.
Winter forces everyone to cover up their heads and ears, especially with the freezing cold temperatures lately which saw snowfall throughout much of the country .
But keeping warm isn’t the only perk- keeping up with the latest trends is also important. Ear muffs are big at the moment and their headphone shape makes you look like a funky music freak.
Made with warm fleece that snugly covers the ears, this is an awesome winter accessory. Kaylynn Fenton from Ghost Town says she likes her chocolate brown ear muffs because they keep her ears warm and the texture of the fleece feels good against her skin.
The ear flap beanie, which originated in Canada, started out as a small, round closefitting hat with a small brim has made it as a trend since last year’s season.
These beanies have a pom-pom, flaps that cover the ears and two strands of plaited wool to tie under your chin if you feel so inclined.
“I love the ear flap beanie not only for the reason that it keeps me warm but mainly because all my friends own one and everyone wears it, it’s cool and it’s in fashion,” says a cheerful 11-year-old Victoria Girls’ Primary school pupil.
According to hawkers who were selling them at the National Arts Festival they sold like hot cakes. They come in various colours and patterns and mostly come in matching colours, so brown is often paired with khaki or beige and black with white.
Then of course there’s the classic beret which just never seems to fall out of favour with fashionistas. These are traditionally made from a wool blend, but you can get some funky, hand knitted or felt varieties. Originating in Paris, France (of course!) they still remain popular among both men and women.
“I am totally besotted with berets as they represent a new era of vintage domination the new art
of expression, the woven ones look sassy – that’s the best thing about them,” said the stylish Mihle Pike who is visiting her family in Grahamstown.
Fedoras are also very much in fashion. First styled in the USA in 1882, these hats are creased lengthwise down the crown and pinched in the front on both sides.
Made famous by the notorious gangster, Al Capone, fedoras were first worn by men only but now they are worn by both sexes.
The newest twist is to wear it on the crown of your head so the forehead sticks out. Masetshaba Mpete, a second year journalism student at Rhodes, says that she just can’t leave her place without donning one of her sylish fedoras.
Then there’s poor boy caps, knitted caps and gypsy head bands for women. The list (and the opportunities) are endless.
Most of these accessories can be purchased at Jay-Jays or Under the Arch. So make sure that you don’t miss out on these latest trends and accessories. Happy head gearing!
