The Popularity Of The Fashion Turban

By Claudine MacDonald


Turbans are one of the most well known types of headgear in the world. They are worn all over the world for many different reasons and have evolved over time into a fashion accessory too. Many a fashion turban has been worn since the 1700s and there has been a revival of interest in them recently.

Turbans first became fashionable in England after Napoleon had been to Egypt. This precipitated an oriental influence on French style which soon spread across the channel and beyond. Ladies began wearing many different styles of turbans, from those which consisted of colored scarves being wound together around the head to those which looked a bit like a pillbox hat. There were even some which looked like a bag attached to the band. They were all decorated with jewels, feathers or tassels.

It was Paul Poiret, the French designer, who put turbans firmly on the map early in the 20th century. He was influenced by oriental styles to create a completely new shape for women. He was completely against the wearing of corsets and petticoats. He was in love with turbans and used them as accessories for many of his outfits.

In the early days of Hollywood, most of the stars had a turban or two in their wardrobes. Swedish star Greta Garbo was one of these. Elizabeth Taylor and Grace Kelly wore theirs regally, teamed with glamorous ball gowns. Later in the century, Barbra Streisand appeared in many different styles, depending on the outfit she was wearing.

Turbans tend to make appearances through the years, at times being fashionable and then falling out of favor. In recent years they have made a great comeback. The look is all over the cat walk with gorgeous bright colors and embellishments. They have also been worn by celebrities for award shows. Icons like Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker have been photographed wearing them. Top model, Kate Moss, has been credited with bringing them back into style.

Turbans are available in every color possible and in styles to suit all occasions. There are those which are very bold and cutting edge in design. You can transform your look with these versatile items. You may want to look like one of the iconic movie stars of the past or you may prefer something fun and funky.

If you have a vintage scarf, it is easy to learn how to wrap one yourself. If you find this idea intimidating there are a wide variety of turbans available for purchase online. Some of them are much easier to tie than other. There are those which are already made up and just need to be tied at the back. You can search through numerous styles and colors to find what you are looking for.

You may have never worn a fashion turban before and may not be sure if it will suit you. The only way to find it is to try one. They are very versatile so you should be able to find one to suit your particular style. You may just discover a new way to express your individuality. If you want to learn how to tie one yourself, there are many instructional videos available online.




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