After a few sunny days, we’re dealing with a significant portion of rain this week. Did you actually put your raincoat somewhere in the back of the closet? Don’t worry: rain hats as you used to see them at your grandmother’s are not gradually becoming a novelty-only thing. On the contrary, they are making a comeback this season.
Wilfried Janssens, a Belgian resident of Antwerp, invented the first rain hats in 1956. At that time, they were very popular among middle-aged ladies who wanted to protect their hair from the rain. Although you might still associate this accessory with those — now older — ladies make rainb online The return of youth.
On the popular video app TikTok, we see how more and more young women are rediscovering the cap as practical and stylish protection from the rain. The hashtag #rainbonnet has even been viewed over 7.7 million times.
TikTokinfluencer pop.pea immediately makes it clear why it’s so popular: you no longer have to carry an umbrella, which is useful if you go for a walk with a dog, for example, and they come in different colors and patterns to match your needs. like.
Rain hats with fabrics by Dries Van Noten and Walter Van Beirendonck
All over the world there are more and more brands offering rain hats, and with success, because rain hats are often sold out. Just look at Clyde’s brand: her elegant silver and pink hats are no longer available in the online store.
Antwerp-based fashion expert Tessa Jacobs also shares this nostalgic accessory. A year ago, she had the idea to bring back the rain hat with a modern twist and founded the RainCap brand. Jacobs makes all hats by hand, in collaboration with seamstresses from a social sewing workshop in Mechelen. She mainly uses fabric surpluses from designer brands like Dries Van Noten and Walter Van Beirendonck.
In short, RainCaps offers an environmentally and socially responsible alternative to an umbrella. Even better than them Don’t get blown away at the first gust of wind and get out of that awkward brawl with your umbrella.
pass. Thanks to these trendy hats, you can steer yourself in style during the summer showers
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