Few accessories have aroused such commentary, for and against, than the flower crown, so trendy of late among the neo-hippie festival crowd. Despite detractors, these decorative headpieces, whose history in mythology and art can be traced back to ancient civilizations, show no signs of fading from favor. 

Take a look back at the history of the flower crown and the women who wore them here.

Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, July 2012.