# Chic Toques for Warm Heads Anna Sui Jazzes up Knit Caps with Feathers & Beads By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-02-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-toques-anna-sui-feathers-beads References: [style](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/detail/F2009RTW-ANNASUI?viewall=true) Anna Sui has revolutionized the passé knit toque with fabulous feathers and beads. Fall is a time to break out your hats and what better way than with a wool cap enhanced with gorgeous bead work and [exotic feathers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap)? As a native Canadian, I know toques can be a necessity in the colder months; however, could there be anything less stylish? Anna Sui has just raised the bar on the boring [knit hat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-anya-hindmarch) with her Fall 2009 collection shown at New York Fashion week. Let’s hope that toque designers everywhere take note of these chic head warmers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Revamped Knit Caps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design knit caps with unique embellishments like feathers and beads to elevate their style. - **Fashionable Winter Headwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create stylish and trendy winter hats that also provide warmth and comfort. - **Enhanced Cold-weather Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop accessories for cold weather, such as gloves and scarves, with unique and fashionable features. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blend fashion and function to create new and exciting winter headwear options. - **Textiles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and techniques to make knit caps and other winter accessories more fashionable and attractive. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate and expand the market for stylish cold-weather accessories by incorporating unique elements like feathers and beads. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Versatile Family-Friendly Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laolao.md) - [Homeless-Supporting Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toques-from-the-heart.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md) - [Limited-Edition Hood Trims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-trim.md) - [Opulent Cozy Skiwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusalp.md) - [Winter Sports Event-Inspired Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-cap.md) - [Whimsical Spring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Anna-Suis-SpringSummer-2025.md)