From Celine to Chanel, These 25 Designer Hair Accessories Are Destined for Fame

POV: It's September 2007, and the premiere of a teen-led television drama chronicling the lives of Manhattan's elite, Gossip Girl, has just sparked a renewed interest in hair accessories. While it would be fair to argue that fictional Park Avenue princess Blair Waldorf may not have been the sole reason headbands spiked in popularity, her signature hair accessory is by far one of the most recognizable symbols of the series.

By wearing her headbands (of which, she had many), our beloved Queen B might as well have been unofficially sporting a crown while ruling the Upper East Side with an iron fist. Despite my not having experienced the series at its peak (I wasn't even in middle school when the show first aired), my introduction to the show came with an adoration for its fashion. Suddenly, my closet was flooded with headbands, scarves, clips, and more as my own personal ode to classic prep style.

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I'm heading into this New Year with this same energy, but this time fully embracing quality over quantity as I shop for my designer hair accessories going forward. I may always be smart in my shopping habits, but I 100% have an eye for luxury. My advice? Don't wait until the holidays roll around to break out your designer details. Whether you're tapped into the more minimalist, quiet luxury trends or will forever and always subscribe to statement pieces, adding an eye-catching hair accessory is the smartest way to take any outfit to the next level. 

In this vein, I've pulled together an edit of my favorite elevated hair accessories from the newcomer and heritage brands that have been on my mind recently. Scroll on to see the 25 best to shop right now.

Headbands

Hair Bows

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Claw Clips

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Barrettes + Combs

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Headwear + Hair Ties

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Maya Thomas
Assistant Beauty Editor
Maya Thomas isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's assistant beauty editor based just outside of Seattle, Washington. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University with the goal of one day pursuing a career in fashion. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer while also building a following on her lifestyle blog, Itsmayalala.com. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.