Hillary Clinton circa 1992. Girls named Muffy. John McEnroe.

Not exactly fashion icons. Hence, the accessory they’re perhaps best known for, the headband, has never ever made it into your fashion repertoire.

But Cara Couture’s may just make you reconsider. The line of very sleek and contemporary hair-holder-backers allows you to pull your tresses off your face without leaving you looking like a crazed Laura Ashley model.

What’s the secret? The incorporation of a chunky gold chain into the design gives things an edgier, glam feel. The double-gold chain version projects a contemporary, I-might-be-a-model look. And the chain-and-ribbon style interweaves the two elements, resulting in a power-broker-meets- prepster-meets-sporty-badass effect.

Hey, maybe those guys were icons after all.

Available at Intermix, 3222 M Street NW, between Wisconsin Avenue and Potomac Street (202-298-8080).