# Social Distance Hat Designs Veronica Toppino is Inspired by Historic Examples of Social Distancing By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hat-designs References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/05/21/veronica-toppino-social-distancing-hats-design/) & [cargocollective](https://cargocollective.com/VeronicaToppino) Italian costume designer and milliner Veronica Toppino is adding a new contemporary take on hat designs. Drawing inspirational cues from "historic examples of social distancing in fashion," she creates a [headpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyper-malone) for consumers that will allow them to keep a distance from others in public situations while maintaining "extravagance." For this project, Veronica Toppino has created two, attention-captivating hat designs—while one is covered in stretched fabric, exuding a sense of elegance, the other is kept bare for a more raw expression. The aesthetic of the hat designs is intended to highlight "the [role of functionality in fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection) during the current COVID-19 pandemic" and how fashion can assist in keeping people mindful of their space during and in the wake of the outbreak. Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social Distance Hats:** Designers can create stylish and functional hats that help individuals maintain distance in public spaces. - **Functionality in Fashion:** The pandemic has created an opportunity for designers to merge style with functionality to promote safety and health. - **Creative Social Distancing Designs:** The need for social distancing can inspire designers to create unique and innovative clothing and accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can incorporate social distancing features into their designs to meet changing consumer needs. - **Personal Protective Equipment:** The pandemic has created a need for personal protective equipment, including fashionable options for consumers. - **Event Planning and Hospitality:** Event planners and hospitality businesses can promote social distancing by incorporating stylish social distancing accessories, such as hats, into their events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bread-Themed Fascinators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-hat.md) - [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Social Distancing Measurement Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-social-stick.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md) - [Cigarette Waste Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearling-style-hat.md) - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md)