In recent years, many of us have rediscovered the art of slowing down — carving out precious time to simply, quietly, beautifully be. But let’s be honest: not all lounging is created equal. Forget the worn-out joggers or novelty onesies. True, sophisticated relaxation calls for something timeless, glamorous, and oh-so-comfortable.

Enter: the turban — and, if you’re really in the know, a pair of heavenly massaging slippers. They’re both stylish and beautiful, with the turban in particular having a fascinating history that taps right into today’s trend for quality lounging.

From Ancient Eastern Tradition to Fashion Icon

The turban’s story begins thousands of years ago across the Indian Subcontinent, Afghanistan, Southeast Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and the Middle East. When it arrived in France, the name turban stuck — and so began its rise in Western style history.

In the early 1900s, the turban became the crown jewel of high glamour. . The nobility of Europe collected vintage turbans from the Middle East and India, embellishing their spectacular finds with expensive jewels from Van Cleef & Arpels and Cartier. Silent movie stars and society darlings soon followed the trend and wore intricately wrapped designs, often sparkling with faux jewels and feathers. Couturier Paul Poiret — dubbed the Sultan de la Mode — wove turbans into his revolutionary oriental-inspired collections, sparking an obsession that spread from Paris to Hollywood.

By the 1940s, they were everywhere: worn by silver-screen sirens, beloved by Britain’s land girls who fashioned them from scrap fabrics to protect their hair whilst they raised crops and animals to keep Britain fed while the men fought. The ’70s brought another wave of turban fever, championed by Biba, Halston, Farah Pahlavi, Liz Taylor, Joan Collins, and disco icons like Bianca Jagger. From Studio 54’s dance floors to Valentino’s couture collections, the turban kept reinventing itself — and today, it’s as covetable as ever – even Gucci have their own version.