# High Fashion Mouse Caps Couture Ear Hats Reign in the 'Year of the Ear' By Ariel Weber | Published 2013-01-12 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-ear-hats References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/fashion/disney-celebrates-year-of-the-ear-with-couture-ear-hats.php) & [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/355161/Disney-Releases-Couture-Ear-Hats/) To celebrate the Year of the Ear, [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-disney) has vamped up its iconic mouse ear hats to add a more upscale quality to them with their Couture Ear Hats. Among all of the characters within the Disney franchise, none have been more iconic for the brand as [Mickey Mouse and its gang](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-friends-ski). Feathers, embellishments, sequins and other playful accessories have been added to the hats to amplify their fashionable status. Though both genders tend to wear the plain black ones, these are more likely to be a hit among the female mouse eared fans due to all of their extra details. The Couture Ear Hats take the youthful aspect out of the chapeaus and make a lavish high end statement piece that anyone could don around town. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebproducts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Couture Ear Hats:** Disney has introduced high-fashion Couture Ear Hats for its iconic mouse ear hats, adding a more upscale quality to them. - **Upscale Fashion Accessories:** Disney's Couture Ear Hats feature feathers, embellishments, sequins and other playful accessories, taking the youthful aspect out of the chapeaus and making a lavish high-end statement piece. - **Female Mouse-eared Fans Fashion:** Couture Ear Hats with extra details are more likely to be a hit among female mouse-eared fans. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The upscale quality and high-fashion appeal of Disney's Couture Ear Hats cater to the fashion and apparel industry. - **Entertainment and Theme Parks:** Disney's introduction of Couture Ear Hats provides an opportunity for further innovation in the entertainment and theme park industry. - **Accessories and Headwear:** The introduction of playful and fashionable Couture Ear Hats by Disney creates an opportunity for disruption in the accessories and headwear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-21-x-disney.md) - [Cartoon Mouse Carrying Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loungefly-1.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Festive Disney Shoe Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-holiday-jibbitz.md) - [Disney-Inspired Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-friends-collection.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Luxe Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100th-anniversary-capsule.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Wintry Disney Ski Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mickey-mouse-friends-ski.md) - [Cartoon Duck-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-karl-lagerfeld.md)