Masihito, Prince Hitachi and Princess Hanako attend a WW II memorial ceremony at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery yesterday (the cemetery holds the ashes of 2,337 Japanese soldiers recovered from Russia and South Pacific Islands). For this event, Princess Hanako wore a smart black hat with square crown and a downward facing lampshade brim. This style of brim can often overwhelm the wearer but the reduced scale of this design works well for Hanako.
What do you think of this 1950’s inspired design on Princess Hanako?
Photos from The Asahi Shimbun and The Asahi Shimbun via Getty
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I agree with all the comments–just lovely!
I’m not usually a fan of this style brim, but it looks perfect here, and the princess wears it beautifully.
Princess Hanako looks just right for the occasion.
This is an excellent look for Hanako, very chic and appropriate for this occasion. Brava!
She looks elegant and appropriate.