As often happens in fashion, what is old is new again. Such is the case with that decades-old fashionable way to push back your hair without looking like a Catholic schoolgirl: the thick jersey headband.
As Vogue reports, the thick jersey hairband has been around since at least the 1960’s, when it was beloved by stars including Barbra Streisand and Brigitte Bardot – a viable hairstyling choice for those who prefer to go low-maintenance (or at least make it appear that they do). Barbra Streisand wore a white one in 1973’s The Way We Were, as did Ursula Andress in 1963’s Fun in Acapulco, and Romy Schneider in 1970’s The Things of Life.
Thick headbands were largely replaced by the ’80s, with people donning thin zig-zags and cushiony velvet headpieces. But lately the comfortable stretchy iteration seems to be on the come up once again. From Bella Hadid mixing her namesake smoothie behind the counter at Erewhon in a pristine white headband, to Addison Rae heading to Pilates in a sparkly Christian Dior, the headwear can accompany anyone’s personal style.
It’s not just for the stars, either. With fall 2024 Fashion Week officially underway in Copenhagen, Denmark, there have already been sightings of the thick black band adorning attendees’ heads. While we’ll definitely be on the lookout for more in the days to come—as well as the impending fashion month—the Scandi girls seem to have given the low-maintenance ’do their stamp of approval.
Be it for fashion or simply to keep your hair out of your face, a jersey band is always an excellent choice.
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