Faye Dunaway makes her brisk entrance into The Thomas Crown Affair in one; Mia Farrow’s Daisy Buchanan peeped out from beneath the sheer brim of one; and a pair of oversized sunglasses accompanied Audrey Hepburn’s in Breakfast At Tiffany’s.
A big, dramatic summer hat is one of those rare items that’s both functional and utterly transformative. Put one on and you can’t help but feel like one of those poised, classic screen stars; strong, detached and shrouded in mystery.
Stunningly photographed Sun Down by Michael David Adams may be a gorgeous swim shoot in its own right – styled by Don West with bikinis from the likes of Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren. You also can’t help but be struck by Mary Irwin’s hair and makeup work, and Michelle Cameau’s meticulous manicures. But it’s the selection of wide-brimmed hats that are both the literal and figurative crowning glory to each look.
View the full shoot by Michael David Adams (michaeldavidadams.com), which stars model Jessica Bleier, by clicking on the thumbnails.
