(Bloomberg Businessweek) -- Function typically wins out over fashion when it comes to choosing suitable cold-weather headgear—whether you’re on a ski slope or simply bracing for arctic gusts downtown. But this quilted chapka-style hat addresses both concerns: It’s chic and quite lightweight—yet snaps on the earflaps mean it can wrap the face to keep the wearer warm. The $1,400 accessory is part of Coco Neige by Chanel, the fashion house’s first complete capsule collection dedicated to winter pastimes.
The Competition
• A tone-on-tone velvet logo adorns the front of Moncler’s velour aviator; fox fur lines the sides ($1,290).
• Designer Raf Simons evoked a dystopian future with his Calvin Klein 205W39NYC winter collection, which includes a $900 hat in metallic silver leather that’s lined in red.
• Canada Goose makes a trapper-style hat, from $295, in ice-gray polyester and cotton with coyote fur trim.
The Case
Logos and early ’90s style are making a statement on runways once again—see anything recent from Balenciaga, Fendi, or Versace. Who better than Karl Lagerfeld to add an of-the-moment twist to a utilitarian cold-weather staple? During his 35-year tenure as creative director of Chanel, Lagerfeld has playfully subverted the brand’s iconic logo and designs. His latest lighthearted offering will help you take winter head-on. $1,400; chanel.com
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