More than being the hot accessory for the summer, the turban demonstrates the power of the catwalk. Re-introduced by Prada during Milan fashion week for spring summer 07, the turban has since been featured heavily in the fashion mags and experimented with by fashion loving celebs forcing the high street to sit up and take notice.

Debate still rages as to whether fashionistas can pull it off and if you dare to try but want to ease yourself in gently then go for the turban inspired Dancerteria Knot Headwrapmini headwrap, $16, Urban outfitters,

followed by a wider version with the Silk Wide Turban Headwrap, $105, Shop Intuition

and finally get brave with the Satin Turban, £15.00, Topshop

or you could just make your own!