Mini boaters and pork-pie-style hats worn high on the head are one of the more quirky looks being touted by WGSN for this spring summer.
They say "Classic straw boaters as well as patterned versions were spotted on the catwalk at J.Lindeberg and Richard Nicoll for spring/summer 2007."
A music influence is also prevalent. Take inspiration from Swedish singer/songwriter Jens Lekman and also Pete Doherty, notorius singer of Babyshambles and current boyfriend (fiance if reports are tobe believed) of Kate Moss.
What's Driving This Trend
- Quirky Hat Styles
- Opportunity for designers to create unique and unconventional hat styles that stand out in the fashion industry.
- Music-inspired Fashion
- Opportunity to incorporate music-related elements and styles into fashion designs, creating a unique and eye-catching look for consumers.
- Patterned Straw Boaters
- Opportunity to introduce patterned variations of classic straw boaters, offering a fresh and trendy twist to traditional hat styles.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers can explore innovative hat designs that cater to the growing demand for unique and trendsetting headwear.
- Music Industry
- Collaboration opportunities between fashion and music industries to create music-inspired fashion collections and merchandise.
- Millinery
- Millinery businesses can capitalize on the demand for patterned straw boaters, catering to the fashion-forward customers seeking trendy and unconventional hat styles.
