There was a time (not so long ago) when our wardrobes were based entirely on whether we were Team Serena or Team Blair.

Team Serena meant you centred your summer look on bohemian style maxi dresses with flowing wavy beach hair, and your winter look on miniskirts and over-the-knee boots.

Team Blair focused on a more couture-like aesthetic. Whilst ruling the metaphorical Upper East Side your outfits comprised of plaid, a power coat and the occasional matching twinset. But every Gossip Girl fan will know the true mark of a Blair Waldorf fan-girl was her headband. Velvet and padded, embellished or even a tied silk scarf – no outfit was complete without the head adornments.

With news of a reboot hitting the Instagram waves, and quite frankly having us shook, it’s been hard to process how these iconic looks will be recreated in 2020. Especially as 8 years on from the OG Gossip Girl, we are still trying to emulate Blair in every day life and the fashion industry is supporting us at every step. 

Last September designers showcased their spring summer collections and they were adorned with headwear. Prada sent 50-plus looks down the runway with padded silk and velvet headbands, Miu Miu similarly sported think crystal Alice bands, Simone Rocha’s version were super embellished, and Dior made a case for silk ballet inspired headbands. 

So, whether it’s for a summer occasion, to show your solidarity with the original Blair or because you have reason to celebrate that come next year there will be more glorious fashion gracing our screens, we have rounded up the most Blair-approved headbands out there. 

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