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Diane Von Furstenberg 'Violet' riding cap, £125, at Matches Fashion
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Topshop longline blazer, £55, for stockists call 0844 984 0264
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Anya Hindmarch 'Huxley' stingray-trimmed leather clutch, £495, at Net-a-Porter
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Boy by Band of Outsiders checked shirt, £155, at Net-a-Porter
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3.1 Phillip Lim cable knit jumper, £449, at mytheresa.com
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Burberry Prorsum jersey trousers, £450, at Matches Fashion
When it comes to the hat this season, there is no 'will we, won't we?' - the only question to consider is which?
From a stetson style with a wide brim a la Gucci
, to panther ears at Givenchy
and patent visor peaks at Louis Vuitton
, it's all a welcome change from the predictable felt trilby. But, amongst the 1920s cloches and the peaked fedoras, the most daring hat shape for autumn has to be the riding cap.
Perfect for giving your transeasonal looks an offbeat spin, wear with longline blazers, plaid shirts and slouchy sweaters to add an edge of androgynous eccentricity.