Stay safe in the sun with the hottest hats, head scarves and hair accessories to shop this summer

There's often minimal consideration involved in curating the perfect summer ensemble. Whether getting seashore-ready with a simple swimsuit and a cover-up, donning a summer dress to battle the city heat or pulling on your faithful shorts for a spot of boating, the outfit formula is pretty much fixed. Luckily, there's much more playful potential when picking your accessories.

Stepping outside your accessory comfort zone, looking beyond stacked necklaces, statement belts and strappy shoes, headwear – while often overlooked – can arguably transform an outfit. Consider the crocheted bucket hat your best friend during beach-bound holidays; Cos' checked cotton version your shield against the archipelago sun. Sporty caps keep your hair in place when you next go sailing, while a silky head scarf can add a Bohemian touch – especially if snapped in place with a sparkling hair clip or two.

Below, shop Vogue Scandinavia's favourite head accessories for summer, ranging from raffia sun hats oozing Mediterranean glamour to claws and pins to keep your hair at bay.

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The classic raffia hat, best used to embody old starlets during the Riviera's heyday, is a definite summer must. Disguise yourself like Grace Kelly behind the wide brim of Cos' black straw hat — sporting matching oversized glasses, of course — or keep safe from the sun in Rabanne's nautical stripes.

The simple cotton bucket hat is another popular seaside staple first popularise by Brigitte Bardot in the 1960s. This summer, we will be wearing slouchy cotton versions rendered in zesty prints, such as Zimmerman's psychedelic flowers or Ganni's leopard spots.

Crochet makes the cut as one of summer's most coveted textiles. Our slight obsession began all the way back in 2022 when the likes of Hailey Bieber, Elsa Hosk, and Danish supermodel Mona Tougaard all could be seen sporting the style. For 2024, however, we find ourselves drawn to the same quirky patterns rendered in more muted hues – such as Malene Birger's shades of beige.

We bet you're more comfortable in a cap if you related more to Sporty Spice than Posh Spice during the Spice Girls era. No matter the activity – a bumpy speed boat ride or serving up a smash on the tennis county – it is the perfect headwear to keep your hair in place all summer.

If you don't consider yourself a hat person, a head scarf may be just the thing for you. Whether you see yourself sporting a retro head wrap like Sabrina Carpenter in 'Espresso' or holding your hair back with a handkerchief bandana, you're bound to find a favourite among our selection of silky summer scarves.

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If you're ever uncertain, embrace the simplicity of a hair clip, claw, or tie. For even more inspiration, turn to summer itself, opting for hair accessories featuring seashells, waves, and pearls.