Princess Kiko was in Hyogo yesterday to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the city’s Red Cross Society. For the occasion, the princess, who is the Honorary Vice President of Japanese Red Cross Society, wore a navy blue silk covered hat. The hat featured a bowler shaped crown, a short brim and a wide band of braided silk trim that also trimmed Princess Kiko’s jacket. I thought this hat was worthy of a post because of the trim- an element that gives much textural interest and adds life to an otherwise pretty boring hat. It’s an an interesting touch, don’t you agree?
Designer: unknown
Previously Worn: I believe this hat is new
Photo from Kobe Shimbun
Royal Hats 
The trim from the jacket is a wonderful addition to the hat. Nice outfit.
Is the royal family restricted in just wearing bowler hats?
It goes with the style this royal family wears. The hat is not my favourite but goes with the suit nicely.
I don’t like bowlers but the trim is very pretty and doesn’t look to matchy-matchy with the jacket even though it’s the same. I really like the shape of the jacket.