Every season has its defining accessory, and for autumn 2026 it’s the bell-shaped cloche hat — a silhouette given fresh momentum on the Céline runway.
The best part? There’s no need to wait for the weather to turn. “The hat works just as well now as in autumn,” says fashion editor Josefine Kanth, who frames it as a piece to adopt immediately rather than file away for later.
Right now the look translates easily in summery materials, like a straw bucket version — with options from the likes of Cos and Liviana Conti — before shifting into felt and wool as the temperature drops.
It’s a rare trend accessory that bridges seasons in a single buy: proof that the smartest autumn shopping sometimes starts in the last days of summer.
