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In 2026, 1960s-style accessories are confidently returning to fashion. During Copenhagen Fashion Week, it became obvious: pill hats have once again become a favorite fashion accent of fashionistas and most often appeared in street style chronicles. The fashion trend of 2026 was clearly and noticeably formed. Pill hats were in neutral shades, with leopard print and with decor.
Ayo Edebiri at the Chanel Métiers d'art show
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1960s-style accessories were actively supported by celebrities. Jennifer Lawrence appeared on a walk with her son in a leopard hat. The look was complemented by geometric cat-eye glasses and a voluminous olive trench coat. Ayo Edebir chose a black pillbox hat and combined it with a feminine skirt suit at the Chanel show in New York. Dakota Johnson and Kylie Jenner have opted for scarves this winter. In fact, 1960s-style scarves, gloves, and hats have become the most popular accessories of early 2026.
Pamela Anderson during the “Naked Gun” press tour
1960s-inspired accessories were also prominent on the red carpets of the 2026 awards season. Teyana Taylor wore black leather gloves to the Critics Choice Awards. Parker Posey and Odessa A'zion also opted for gloves for the Golden Globes.
Parker Posey at the Golden Globes
One of the most notable fans of the 1960s style was Pamela Anderson. During the press tour of the film “The Naked Gun”, she systematically turned to retro aesthetics. In one of the outings, Pamela Anderson combined a floral Marni set with a white headscarf. In another look, she chose a black dress with a draped open back and complemented it with a leopard hat by Gigi Burris. Another outing consisted of a dark blue satin dress from Thom Browne with a neckline and a long A-line skirt to the floor. The look was completed with black mesh gloves to the wrists and a custom-made Pandora brooch.
Pamela Anderson during the “Naked Gun” press tour
Pamela Anderson during the “Naked Gun” press tour
1960s-style accessories have also made a big appearance in the collections of leading brands. In the Pre-Fall 2026 collection, Chloé combined pillbox hats with 1980s-style off-shoulder tops and peplums. Dior introduced beaded fringe brooches. Balenciaga showed long gloves combined with sports tops and hoodies. This fashion trend is also followed in the Spring-Summer 2026 collections. Chanel showed floral brooches of various sizes. Prada combined home apron dresses with bright pastel gloves.
John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy
The popularity of 1960s-style accessories has a historical basis. In the 1960s, the main style icon was Jackie Kennedy. Her husband, President John F. Kennedy, was associated with the new political course of the United States. At the same time, the first lady's style remained classic and restrained. Pill hats, gloves, brooches and scarves became recognizable elements of her image. It was these accessories that formed a new standard of elegance. Many women sought to recreate Jackie's style. Not everyone could afford Chanel couture, but accessories helped to get closer to this aesthetic.
Prada spring-summer 2026
In the 1960s, women often had a limited number of suits and dresses. Accessories allowed them to change their look without significant expense. A well-tailored suit or day dress could be worn many times, changing hats, gloves, brooches, jewelry or blouse. This was especially practical. Today, this approach is more relevant than ever. Accessories in 2026 make it easy to update your wardrobe and create a new look without making drastic changes.
However, today it is important to use contrasting elements in the image. You can keep the original 1960s proportions and shapes, but you need to add an unexpected detail so as not to look like the heroine of a historical film. It is this principle that allows you to adapt retro aesthetics to a modern context. In addition, the accessories of 2026 do not copy the past literally. They reinterpret it.
Dior Pre-Fall 2026
Stylist Bailey Moon, who has worked with Pamela Anderson, emphasizes the role of modern materials. “Pamela's gloves are made of mesh. It's a new way to interpret a classic element,” he says. “The look feels modern, but it still has a connection to the past.” He also pays attention to the headwear. Scarves can be red or rich shades. Pillboxes can be leopard-print or striped. Such details create balance and add character.
Chloé Pre-Fall 2026
Fashion accessories of 2026 are not a literal repetition of the 1960s. They are a modern interpretation of the classics. That is why they have a strong historical context, a relevant sound and a clear stylistic position. They shape the wardrobe of the new season and confirm that fashion is cyclical, but each time it sounds new.
Based on material from vogue.com