From Miuccia’s silk turban, to Pete’s perpetually photographed Trilby, the hat is making a comeback. And what perfect timing -- in the heat of summer, the right chapeau can offer instant SPF, and add a taste of aristocratic style.

“A very, very good idea, hats – especially for queens,” Diana Vreeland, the sartorial savant, states in her eponymous memoir, DV. We couldn’t agree more (whether or not the head in question has royal blood running through it). Unfortunately, we can’t all afford a back-stock of Philip Treacy originals; thus, for this week’s shop guide, we’ve gathered a handful of our favorite, affordably-priced and utterly wearable ways to top off the perfect warm-weather ensemble:

Jennifer Behr Silk Satin Turban Headwrap ($128)
Few fads have been as widespread this season as the turban, and you can thank the Italians (or one in particular) for that. Flip through any fashion magazine from the last five months and you’ll see the Arabian-inspired accessory adorning countless editorial spreads. So, since we’re not quite ready to bury the trend (though Madonna’s $12 interpretation for H&M marked the beginning of the end), we’ve chosen this Jennifer Behr version that retails for significantly less than the price of Miuccia’s original design for Prada.
www.jenniferbehr.com

Vintage Straw Brown Feather Cloche Hat ($150)
The cloche has gotten plenty of recognition -- from the flappers of the ‘20s, to Marc Jacobs’ Spring ‘07 collection. Light, airy, and the perfect accompaniment to any Gatsby-esque ensemble, this authentic vintage straw version might be the perfect ladies’ summer accessory. Find this style and other one-of-a-kind vintage millinery concoctions at the aptly titled 1860-1960.com, and you’ll never have to worry about someone else sporting the same headgear.
www.1860-1960.com

Topman Black Trilby Hat (15 pounds)
Derived from a play based on George du Maurier’s 1984 novel of the same name (and subsequently worn on stage during its first London production), Pete Doherty’s favorite accessory has long been associated with jazz, ska and soul musicians. Because this hat’s heyday is numbered, we settled on this highly economical, lightweight version from Topman.
www.topman.com

Jennifer Ouellette Extra-Wide Patent Headband ($90)
We’re not quite sure if it’s the grass-green patent leather, paisley-print lining, or the waterproof appeal of this extra-wide headband, but we were sold the very first time we spotted it at Barneys. Also available in the equally covetable, summer-appropriate shade of cobalt blue, the headpiece is one of the latest from Ouellette, whose creations have graced a slew of celebs’ locks, including those of Jessica Simpson and Julia Roberts.
www.barneys.com

Bates’ Fedora Panama (127 pounds)
Not only does this lightweight hat blend two of the most timeless styles ever constructed (the Fedora, big with Prohibition-era mafia and private detectives; and the Panama, which dates back to President Harry Truman); it’ll look perfectly acceptable whether you’re strolling on the beach, or enjoying a burger at the Corner Bistro. Not to mention, Bates, -- the British, family-run business responsible for this particular style -- has been outfitting the heads of stylish gentlemen since the turn of the century. Note: if you’re fortunate enough to stop by the actual Jermyn Street outpost, pay your respects to Binks (the shop’s famous, glass-encased, stuffed cat who’s greeted customers since the ‘20s).
www.bates-hats.co.uk

**For slightly more modern takes on the Fedora Panama, like the Dumile A ($250), check StillLifeNYC.com, where you can peruse the sleekly-designed online store while listening to the likes of Ella Fitzgerald and Art Blakely.

First photo: Steven Meisel

Second photo: Ben Hassett for Teen Vogue