I saw this thing on Poshmark, right? A hand-crocheted Fendi patterned bucket hat. Tan and black, super cute. And you know what? That’s kinda genius. Why spend, like, a thousand dollars on a real Fendi bucket hat when someone’s out there making a, uh, more accessible (cough, cheaper, cough) version? Plus, it’s hand-crocheted! That’s got that whole artsy, one-of-a-kind vibe going for it.
And speaking of bucket hats, Fendi’s got a bunch. I saw some on Farfetch, you know, the FF jacquard ones? Pretty swanky. But honestly, sometimes I think they’re a bit much. Like, “Hey, look at me, I have money!” But a handmade one? It’s like, “Hey, I’m stylish, *and* I’m resourceful.” Maybe even a little bit crafty, ya know?
Then there’s the whole “iconic monogram” thing that those websites keep going on about. Yeah, it’s recognizable, I get it. But sometimes, it feels…kinda played out, right? I mean, everyone and their grandma has *something* with the Fendi logo on it. But a handmade version? You could tweak it. Maybe make the FF slightly different, or use different colors. Put your own spin on it! Plus, you can support a small business owner or even DIY yourself!
I even saw some mention of “wide brim straw Panama hats” and “beach sun hats” in the search snippets. Which, okay, those are cool too. But when I think Fendi, I think *chic*, not necessarily…beach bum. Though, I guess you could rock a Fendi hat on the beach. As long as you don’t get sunscreen all over it, lol.
The thing is, with handmade stuff, you’re not just buying a product, you’re buying someone’s time and skill. And, honestly, that’s worth something. I mean, I’ve tried crocheting before. Let’s just say my “scarf” ended up looking more like a tangled mess of yarn. So, major props to anyone who can actually crochet a decent Fendi-esque hat!
