They might all have three distinctly different styles, but Zara Tindall, Meghan Markle and Michelle Keegan have all been leading the way with the straw hat trend this summer
14:16, 27 Jun 2025Updated 14:29, 27 Jun 2025
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Both Zara Tindall and Michelle Keegan have been spotted in straw hats this summer(Image: Getty Images/ Michelle Keegan Instagram)
How do you know when something is about to be a big trend? When you see people with wildly different styles all wearing the same thing. And that’s exactly what’s occurring this summer, with the renaissance of the straw hat being seen on everyone from celebrities to royals.
They might be donning slightly different styles, but there’s one thing that’s for sure; the straw hat has arrived, and it’s about to be the first thing on your holiday shopping list. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite celeb looks that we’ve spotted so far and where to shop their look.
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Zara Tindall’s straw boater
Zara Tindall wore a straw boater at the Royal Windsor polo match(Image: 2025 Max Mumby/Indigo)
Zara Tindall is known for her timeless, elegant style, so it’s no surprise that she opted for a classic straw boater during a recent appearance at the Royal Windsor Cup Final polo match. Pairing it with a silk striped dress from Ralph Lauren and some raffia platform heels, she was the epitome of classic British summertime dressing.
Alternative: Boutique Bonita Boater Ribbon-Embellished Straw Hat – £75
Alternative: Amazon Womens Straw Boater Hat – £14.95
Meghan Markle’s oversized straw sun hatContent cannot be displayed without consent
In an Instagram post just a few weeks ago, Meghan Markle was seen wearing an oversized straw hat while she carried her two children (with Lilibet also in an affordable straw sun hat). Paired with a crisp white shirt and blue jeans, Meghan oozed laidback luxury, and solidified the hat as an easy-to-style wardrobe essential.
Exact match: Janessa Leone Tinsley Hat – £264
Alternative: Marks & Spencer Straw Wide Brim Hat – £19.50
Michelle Keegan’s straw cowboy hat
Michelle Keegan wore a straw cowboy hat on holiday(Image: Michelle Keegan/Instagram)
The western trend is going nowhere any time soon (thank you, Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour) so it’s no surprise that it’s even started to infiltrate our beachwear too. Michelle Keegan recently shared several snaps of herself on Instagram wearing a swimsuit from her own brand, Orfilabee, which she accessorised with a co-ordinating chocolate brown straw cowboy hat. The open-weave straw design makes it ideal for wearing whilst at the beach or sunbathing, helping shade you from the sun whilst also being breezy and comfortable.
Exact match: Orfila Bee Senda Natural Straw Hat – £45
Alternative: Amazon Summer Straw Cowgirl Hat – £11.02
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