Where to buy Princess Eugenie’s velvet yellow headband and similar styles
The trendy hair accessory is a hit with other high-profile names, including Katy Perry
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Your support makes all the difference.Over the weekend, Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, shared three portraits of their newborn son and revealed his full name for the first time.
“We wanted to introduce you to August Philip Hawke Brooksbank,” Eugenie wrote on Instagram. “Thank you for so many wonderful messages. Our hearts are full of love for this little human, words can't express. We are excited to be able to share these photos with you.”
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Eugenie added that the photo had been taken by the couple’s “wonderful midwife”. She went on to explain that their son is named after Prince Philip and both parents’ great-great-great-great-great grandfathers, Prince Albert (Franz Albert August Karl Emanuel) and Reverend Edward Hawke Brooksbank.
“On his grandfather’s birthday weekend, thinking of my grandfather, we are introducing our little boy,” the princess said.
In the trio of images, little August could be seen wearing a coordinating outfit with his proud father, both in shades of blue, while the Queen’s grandaughter opted for a classic cream-colored turtleneck and a light brown jacket.
However, it was how Eugenie accessorised her look that really caught our eye. The 30-year-old added a statement punch of colour to her otherwise neutral ensemble with a luxurious velvet headband in a warm mustard shade.
Similar oversized hair accessories have proved popular with royal women in recent years, including the Duchess of Cambridge, who was an early adopter, wearing a padded headband back in November 2018 for a service marking the centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey.
Princess Eugenie’s exact style is a bestseller and has been worn by a number of other celebrities, including Katy Perry and German fashion influencer Leonie Hanne. Read on to find out where to buy the royal’s trendy headband or, in the likely event that it sells out, we’ve picked a handful of similar styles you can shop now.
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Jennifer Behr thada headband in velvet: £177.03, Jenniferbehr.com
The very hair accessory worn by Eugenie, this statement headband is the work of American brand Jennifer Behr.
Handmade in New York from silk velvet, it features one inch of padding and promises a “comfortable, pinch-free fit”. According to the label, the headband has ”plenty of height” and is a “versatile way to add polish to any look”. It is currently available to pre-order directly from the brand’s website and will be shipped within three to six weeks.
We love the jewel-toned topaz shade worn by the royal but, if you can’t wait that long to get your hands on one, the good news is that it is available to buy right now in classic black (£106, Mytheresa.com). Wear yours with loose, centre-parted curls or a sleek ponytail.
Rock n Rose millicent honey velvet plaited headband: £38, Rocknrose.co.uk
Crown your locks with this playful braided headband from UK-based jewellery and accessories brand Rock n Rose.
Crafted by hand from plush velvet, the headband is padded for extra volume and height and comes lined in a super-soft fabric for comfort and to ensure it stays in place. For a similar shade to Eugenie’s, we recommended picking up this style in the honey colour, however, you can also get your hands on it in rust and champagne grey, as well as summer-friendly natural linen.
My Accessories London black padded headband: £6, Asos.com
This option is a great way to make even the simplest of outfits feel elevated.
Created by My Accessories London, this headband is made from a glossy, satin-style fabric with a padded body and flexible band for a comfortable fit that’s gentle on your hair.
Sleek and simple, we think this style is subtle enough to wear every day to keep your hair away from your face, and would look just as good paired with party-ready pieces once lockdown lifts.
Claire’s braided velvet headband: £4.80, Claires.com
This option from Claire’s is so elegant, it will pair just as nicely with cocktail dresses as it will with more casual outfits.
It's made from velvet that is soft to the touch and features a braided pattern that gives it a beautiful, artful look. We love the deep emerald-green colour that’s luxurious and versatile enough to pair with almost anything in your wardrobe. The inside is also covered in a shiny satin to protect your locks and tame flyaway hairs.
For more royal outfit inspiration, read our guide on where to buy Kate Middleton’s high street cardigan