# Hats for the Self-Assured Extravagant Headwear from Tour de Force By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-12-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hats-for-the-self-assured-tour-de-force-headwear References: [fashion156](http://www.fashion156.com/blog/view_entry.php?id=871) & [letourdeforce](http://www.letourdeforce.com/) East London's Tour de Force designs [extravagant headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyper-malone) for fashion-forward gals. After all, it takes a confident woman to strap a silver unicorn horn accentuated with a large bow on her head. There are two schools of thought when it comes to decorating one's head, and these accessories are certainly not for the timid. They are [large and bold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot)--check out the pinwheel gold piece, it reminds me of an origami game we made as kids, and the [giant pink bow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentine-collection) makes you look like a gift box. For headwear lovers, Tour de Force is a pot of gold. I, on the other hand, struggle with drawing attention to my melon with a hat in the middle of winter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 36% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extravagant Headwear:** Opportunity to innovate with extravagant and bold headwear designs for fashion-forward individuals. - **Fashion-forward Accessories:** Opportunity to create large and bold accessories that make a statement and defy conventional fashion norms. - **Unique Hat Designs:** Opportunity to design unique and eye-catching hat designs that stand out and attract headwear lovers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore and capitalize on the trend of extravagant headwear and fashion-forward accessories. - **Art and Design:** Art and design industry can utilize the trend of unique hat designs to create innovative and visually stunning headwear pieces. - **Entertainment and Events:** Entertainment and event industry can embrace the trend of extravagant headwear to create visually striking costumes and props for performances and theme parties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bread-Themed Fascinators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-hat.md) - [Whisky-Holding Derby Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-lids.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Sustainable Bucket Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-bucket-hat-collection.md) - [Consciously Cool Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Premium Headwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyper-malone.md)