# Dynasty-Inspired Hat Collections IISE and New Era Join Forces to Drop a Range Inspired by Gat Hats By Amy Duong | Published 2020-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gat-hats References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/8/iise-new-era-gat-bucket-hat-6-panel-cap-release) & [iise.co](https://iise.co/shop/) IISE continues to celebrate Korea and its rich heritage in collaboration with [New Era](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastermind-world-x-new-era) as the two draw inspiration from the traditional Gat Hats. The headwear was originally worn by the Yangban ruling class during the Korean Koseon dynasty. It was restricted to those that specifically passed the gwageo civil service exam and served as a representation of social status and protected topknots as well. It was often traditionally crafted by ganniljang artisans that strung horsehair on top of a cylindrical wide brim frame made from bamboo to create a slightly clear look. The collection is made up of [6 panel caps and bucket hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-society-x-new-era). The color palette is minimal and monochromatic with options of [black and white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-leather-collection). Image Credit: IISE ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cultural Collaboration:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate and draw inspiration from traditional cultural symbols. - **Heritage Fashion:** Growing demand for fashion items that celebrate and pay homage to rich cultural heritage. - **Minimalistic Color Palette:** Preference for monochromatic color schemes in fashion collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore collaborations and create collections inspired by traditional symbols and rich heritage. - **Cultural Tourism:** Opportunity for tourist destinations to promote traditional cultural symbols and heritage through fashion collaborations. - **Artisan Craftsmanship:** Artisans and craftsmen can create unique products incorporating traditional techniques and cultural symbolism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Baseball Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-1.md) - [Winter Sports Event-Inspired Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-cap.md) - [Anime Headwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-suit-gundam-1.md) - [Co-Branded Collaborative Cap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/59fifty-caps.md) - [Leather Streetwear Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-leather-collection.md) - [Esports Hat Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furia-2.md) - [Collaborative City Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paname-cap.md) - [Collaborative Racing Headwear Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-and-24-hours-of-le-mans.md) - [Commemorative Baseball Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/los-angeles-dodgers1.md)