Britta Briscoe

“Came for the winter, but stayed for the summer” is a true Aspen local’s mantra, and the summers in Aspen have only gotten better, and crowded, with ever more people and things to do. From June through September, locals and tourists alike flock to a variety of events, from casual fêtes to galas, each begging a different look. What once was the “Aspen casual” dress code has transformed into a display of fashion looks from around the world with, most importantly, different hats.

>>>> Above: Top arm: 18K watermarked saddle rings designed by the late Ingrid Antoni of Aspen, $2,505 for the smaller, $2,795 for the larger ring, The Golden Bough, thegoldenbough.net; 18K Misani cuff embellished with peridot, citrine and diamond, hand crafted in Milan, $6,615, The Golden Bough; Glam II gold and crystal bracelet, $23,000, Maja DuBrul Fine Jewelry, majadubrul.com; Gold aspen leaf and bead bracelet, price upon request, Gems of Aspen, gems-of-aspen.myshopify.com Bottom arm:...

Newland Jocelyn ski sweater at Pepi Sports (231 Bridge St, Vail Village, 970-476-5206; pepisports.com); Blaken custom Rolex watch, Mario Giovanni 18k gold diamond necklace, 18k gold diamond and ruby ring and bracelet at Princess World Jewelers (281 Bridge St, Vail Village, 970-393-5649; princessworldjewelers.com) Jet Set Clara vest and Ginger half-zip at Miller Sports; Dior Motion M1 Shield sunglasses at Eyepieces of Vail (122 E Meadow Dr, Vail Village, 970-476-1947; myeyepieces.com); Todd...