I saw the bucket hats. I acknowledged them on the runway [1], and I even compiled endless outfit inspiration surrounding the accessory [2]. My friend and fellow fashion editor Nik looks great in one [3], and yet, I just haven't been excited to pull the trigger and buy my own. That is, until I spotted Kaia Gerber in her Prada version at Coachella [4]. I don't think it's just the graphic print or the groovy lettered logo [5] that's finally caused me to stir (though, I'm admittedly obsessed with everything Miuccia Prada creates [6]).
I believe it's the way Kaia wore it, with '90s staples like mom jeans, high-top Converse, and a simple tube top, along with some layered necklaces and tiny gold hoops. The bucket hat didn't just go well with her outfit, it belonged there. I also like that Kaia's pattern is fun — it can be a conversation starter, and I think I'd even be thrilled to wear it on a good hair day. I can't be 100 percent sure that I wouldn't have eventually invested in the trend anyway, but I can be sure that when I shop this incredible combination in just a moment, I'll be saying, "Kaia made me do it."
Shop clockwise from top left: H&M 2-Pack Cotton Tube Tops [7] ($7), Prada Jacquard Hat [8] ($420), Mango Mom Slim Jeans [9] ($60), Converse Chuck Taylor High Top Sneaker [10] ($55), Alexander Wang Attica Soft Large Fanny Pack [11] ($795)
Kaia Gerber Wearing a Prada Bucket Hat at Coachella
Shop Kaia's Look
Free People Show Me Solid Tube Top [13] ($38)
Kangol Urban Utility Bucket Hat
Kangol Urban Utility Bucket Hat [14] ($45)
Boohoo Basic Jersey Tube Top
Boohoo Plus Basic Jersey Tube Top [15] ($12)
Pull&Bear Tropical Print Rain Hat
Pull&Bear Tropical Print Rain Hat [16] ($20)
ASOS Design Curve Crop Bandeau Top in Black
ASOS Design Curve Crop Bandeau Top in Black [17] ($8)
Ganni Tie-Dyed Cotton Bucket Hat
Ganni Tie-Dyed Cotton Bucket Hat [18] ($170)
R13 Printed Cotton-Twill Bucket Hat
R13 Printed Cotton-Twill Bucket Hat [19] ($125)
Zara Tied Bandeau Top
Zara Tied Bandeau Top [20] ($26)
Champion X Susan Alexandra UO Exclusive Reversible Bucket Hat
Champion X Susan Alexandra UO Exclusive Reversible Bucket Hat [21] ($35)