# Whimsical Berets Turnip-Shaped Toppers to Keep Your Head Warm By Cowbag | Published 2009-01-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handycraft-headwear-whimsical-berets-to-keep-you-warm References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/01/11/tiny-toadstools/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16671649) One of these really cute handcrafted berets looks like a toadstool, and I am guessing that is where [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etsys-christmas-ad) user Tiny Toadstool got the name. At $128 each, these berets are not cheap, but they are works of art with amazing intricate detail. The berets look like they come from a fairytale, and the sets with a hat and matching gloves really are too whimsical for words. **Implications** - This terrific tote exemplifies the whimsical nature of the growing [handmade movement of artisans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird). These creative individuals are using traditional techniques like knitting, beadwork and crocheting to make statement pieces that may not be for the mainstream, but reflect the owners' personality nevertheless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Handcrafted Art:** Opportunity for artisans to create unique and whimsical pieces that stand out from mass-produced items. - **Fairytale Fashion:** Growing demand for fashion items that evoke a whimsical and fantasy-inspired aesthetic. - **Statement Accessories:** Increasing interest in accessories that make a bold and expressive fashion statement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Handmade Crafts:** The handmade crafts industry can capitalize on the trend by offering unique and artistically crafted items. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessory brands can tap into the fairytale fashion trend by incorporating whimsical elements into their designs. - **Artisanal Markets:** Artisanal markets can offer a platform for artisans to showcase their handcrafted and statement-making products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Storage Baskets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-woven-basket.md) - [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md) - [Bread-Themed Fascinators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-hat.md) - [Whipped Cream-Themed Fuzzy Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-creamthemed-fuzzy-hat.md) - [Imaginative Mushroom Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rabbit-england.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Hand-Knit Finger Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-puppet-mushrooms.md) - [Adorably Decorated Slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-slippers1.md)