Over the Top

Quirky hats, snazzy headbands, and other feathery toppers upstaged the traditional veil this season.

• By Aja Mangum
• Published Winter 2008

Pearl headband by Jenny Packham ($1,230 at the Bergdorf Goodman bridal salon, 754 Fifth Ave., at 57th St.; 212-872-8957).

Tulle puff by Suzanne Couture Millinery ($550 at Suzanne Couture Millinery, 27 E. 61st St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-593-3232).

Lace cap with Swarovski crystals by Makins Hats ($675 by special order at Samuel’s Hats, 74 Nassau St., nr. John St.; 212-513-7322).

Chiffon and satin rosette headstrap by Colette Malouf ($188 at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., at 57th St.; 212-753-7300).

Raffia cap by Suzanne Couture Millinery ($650 at Suzanne Couture Millinery, 27 E. 61st St., nr. Madison Ave.; 212-593-3232).

Feather and mesh-ribbon headband by Manuel Mota ($305 at Pronovias, 14 E. 52nd St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-897-6393).

Face net with feathers and flowers by Tia Mazza ($400 at the Bergdorf Goodman bridal salon, 754 Fifth Ave., at 57th St.; 212-872-8957).

Feather headband by Jennifer Behr ($158 by special order; 718-569-2896).