Kathy Hilton Hat: The Lorna Murray Style Everyone Wants—Now in Kids’ Sizes

Kathy Hilton Hat: The Lorna Murray Style Everyone Wants

The Kathy Hilton hat has become one of the most recognizable summer accessories of the past few seasons. After Kathy Hilton began wearing Lorna Murray’s signature pleated Capri hats on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, searches for the sculptural sun hat took off. What started as one celebrity’s vacation staple quickly became one of the most coveted resort accessories for women who love timeless style.

The style she’s most associated with is the Fiji Capri Hat—a beautifully handcrafted pleated sun hat that somehow manages to look equally at home on a yacht in the Mediterranean, a beach in Cabo, or a weekend wine tasting in Napa. It has the rare ability to elevate even the simplest white linen dress, making it one of those accessories you’ll reach for every summer.

One of the reasons women continue to love Lorna Murray hats is their practicality. Each hat folds flat inside a suitcase without losing its signature pleated shape, making it one of the smartest luxury travel accessories you can pack. It’s beautiful, functional, and effortlessly chic—a combination that’s surprisingly difficult to find.

Our Favorite Lorna Murray Hats

While the Fiji may be the most recognizable style, there are so many beautiful versions worth discovering.

The Avoca Capri Hat is one of our favorites for everyday summer wear. Its timeless silhouette pairs effortlessly with everything from swimsuits to breezy linen dresses, making it an easy choice for vacations or afternoons around town.

If your style leans classic and understated, the Tuscany Capri Hat offers the same iconic pleated construction with an elegant neutral palette that works season after season.

Looking for something slightly more elevated? The Roma | Luxe Capri Hat adds a refined finish that’s perfect for outdoor lunches, garden parties, and summer celebrations. Meanwhile, the Kaimu | Island Capri Hat and Sea Side Capri Hat embrace a more relaxed resort aesthetic that’s made for long beach days and tropical escapes.

Another favorite is the *Front Row Capri Hat]. Its neutral tones make it one of those rare accessories that works with nearly everything in your wardrobe while still feeling distinctive and luxurious.

Unlike many fashion trends that disappear after one season, the Lorna Murray pleated hat has quietly become a modern classic. It feels just as relevant today as it did when everyone first spotted Kathy Hilton wearing one.

## The Cutest Discovery: Kids’ Hats

What many people don’t realize is that Lorna Murray also makes an adorable collection for children.

The Saint Barthes Capri Child Hat and Fiji Capri Child Hat are nearly identical to the adult versions, creating an effortless mother-daughter look that’s polished rather than overly matching. They’re perfect for beach vacations, family photos, golf tournaments, outdoor weddings, or simply long summer afternoons outside.

If you’re looking for a little more sun coverage, the Avoca Mayfair Child Hat offers a slightly wider brim while maintaining the brand’s signature pleated design. We also love the Roma | Luxe Capri Child Hat and Tropics | Island Capri Child Hat, both of which bring the same handcrafted quality to the kids’ collection.

At Señora Era, we’re always drawn to pieces that become part of family traditions. A beautiful summer hat isn’t simply another accessory—it’s the hat that appears in vacation photos year after year, the one your daughter remembers wearing to the farmers market, on family holidays, or while collecting seashells at the beach.

Those are the pieces worth investing in because they don’t just complete an outfit—they become part of your family’s story.

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