13 Iconic Headbands Throughout History
From first ladies to socialites.
By Alanna Martine Kilkeary
Few accessories can go from the beach to the boardroom to the black tie gala—but the headband can. Here, proof that it's the most timeless hair accessory of all, and all the inspiration you need to stock up on wide wraps, printed scarves and jeweled bands.
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Under Wraps
Gloria Swanson
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Black Tie Affair
Grace Kelly
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California Dreaming
Twiggy
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Dancing Queen
Audrey Hepburn
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Bombshell Bandit
Brigitte Bardot
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Prim & Proper
Elizabeth Taylor
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Bond Babe
Ursula Andress
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Tickled Pink
Jackie Kennedy
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Royal Treatment
Princess Diana
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National Velvet
Hillary Clinton
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Plaid Princess
Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf
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Flower Power
Katy Perry
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With the Band
Alexa Chung
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