# Casual Bicycle Helmets Thousand by Gloria Hwang Focuses on Stylish Safety for Everyday Commuters By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casual-bicycle-helmet References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/thousand-bike-helmets-kickstarter) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/812287807/thousand-finally-a-bike-helmet-youd-actually-want) Not everyone appreciates the streamlined design of [professional cyclist helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet); that's why this [casual bicycle helmet design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmets) is so promising. Inspired by a retro aesthetic, it balances safety with style in a very promising way. Yet there was a greater underlying inspiration behind the line. Founder and designer Gloria Hwang reveals, “Before I started Thousand, I had been biking for more than 20 years—and never wore a [bike helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guardian-bikes). I’d always make an excuse for why I didn’t wear one. After losing a friend, I realized I needed to change,” she says. “I also thought there are probably a lot of people like me. So I started Thousand to design something that people would actually wanted to wear. I want to help save lives." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stylish Bicycle Helmets:** A trend towards fashionable yet safe bicycle helmets that cater to everyday commuters. - **Retro Design Aesthetic:** The use of vintage or retro design elements in modern product design and marketing. - **Mission-driven Brands:** Consumers increasingly seek out brands that align with their values and are purpose-driven. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bicycle Industry:** Companies in the bicycle industry have the opportunity to embrace a focus on style and design, while maintaining safety as a top priority. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands can explore the integration of safety features into their designs, catering to the rising trend of safety-conscious consumers without sacrificing style. - **Marketing Industry:** Marketing agencies can help brands differentiate themselves through mission-driven campaigns and storytelling, appealing to consumers who value purpose and social impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interchangeable Component Sport Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-helmet.md) - [Ergonomic Urbanite Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel.md) - [Recycled Material Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-myelin-bike-helmet.md) - [Electric Bicycle Helmet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebike-helmet.md) - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Customized 3D-Printed Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kav-bike-helmets.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Flatpack Cyclist Safety Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmet-concept.md) - [Two-Part Helmet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-concept.md)