“Fanning yourself” in style. The fan is the favorite accessory of the stars
The best way to combat summer mugginess, a fashionable fan. Foldable as Mariah Carey teaches, modern as Naomi Campbell’s: the important thing is to “fan yourself”
A sought-after folding fan. But when the air gets really unbreathable, even the portable electric fan is allowed. What matters is the gesture: the act of “fanning yourself,” for those who know how to do it, is as chic as it gets. Word from the stars, from Mariah Carey to Naomi Campbell, who have elected it as the accessory of Summer 2022.
Derived from ancient East Asian traditions, later becoming a key tool for communicating social rank in Victorian societies, today the fan is the most useful of must-haves.
It is no coincidence that the first to try it on in Summer 2022 were the most high-profile celebrities, on vacation or at parades and events in the hot sun. A piece that makes a virtue of necessity, popular and regal at the same time, naturally theatrical: to have the illusion of keeping cool while getting noticed.
The fan, the accessory of summer 2022
Not only raffia hats, cat-eye glasses and designer handbags. In seaside resorts, celebrities stroll around with a fan in hand. Classic and decorated as tradition dictates: the one Eva Longoria sports in Marbella, Spain, paired in contrast with Norma Kamali’s total white short chemisier.
Dotted with polka dots, probably purchased from a local souvenir store or boutique: after all, while the person who invented the fan in the second century B.C. was certainly Chinese, it remains traditionally the must-have accessory of flamenco dancers, to which the U.S. actress’s look draws inspiration.
Fresh ally at the “hottest” events
Outdoor parade in the hottest hour in sight? Naomi Campbell in Paris showed the world how chic it can be to have a portable electric micro fan with her.
In the front row at Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring-Summer 2023, in a sought-after purple pajama outfit, the Black Venus faced the heat and photographers with a small contraption in her hand, pointed straight at her face. Matching the outfit in shades, of course: it is not then difficult to scout similar ones on Amazon.
The style secret? Match the look
Necessary to “flaunt” in style: a look that leaves nothing to chance. Like Mariah Carey’s mermaid gown sported for Dolce&Gabbana’s Alta Moda fashion show in Syracuse, covered in a print of majolica and crystals.
The perfect ally to the precious tiara, a simple wooden folding fan with black lace detail, as dictated by Sicilian women. Following suit is singer Anitta. Simple and impressive-a cool touch to copy for a summer wedding or ceremony.
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