# Sinister Bowler Hats The Hermes Fall 2010 Collection Features Dark Elegance By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-fall-2010 References: [coutorture](http://www.coutorture.com/Paris-Fashion-Week-Hermes-Fall-2010-7694903) & [hermes](http://www.hermes.com/) The Hermes Fall 2010 line was a collection of [tight leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-capsule) and [black bowler hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-of-oz). Models strutted down the runway in ensembles that included heads topped with cute yet dark bowler hats, and [classic three-piece suit styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026). They were also accessorized with either a pocket watch or umbrella, which made the models look as if they had stepped out of time machine from jolly, old-world England. So, nothing truly ever goes out of style. Now who wishes that they had held onto their Doc Martens? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Dark Elegance:** Opportunities for fashion brands to incorporate gothic-inspired elements into their collections, creating a sense of dark elegance. - **Timeless Accessories:** The revival of pocket watches and umbrellas as stylish accessories opens up new market opportunities for luxury accessory brands. - **Retro England:** A resurgence of interest in old-world England fashion trends presents opportunities for designers to create modern interpretations of classic British styles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can take advantage of the trend by offering gothic-inspired clothing and accessories. - **Luxury Accessories:** Luxury accessory brands have the chance to capitalize on the renewed popularity of pocket watches and umbrellas. - **Design:** Opportunities for fashion designers to create modern interpretations of classic British styles influenced by old-world England fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark Collab Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midnightblack-collection.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Heritage Winter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-winter.md) - [Timeless Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-classics.md) - [Dark Musical-Film-Inspired Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-of-oz.md) - [Luxe Tailored Fall Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fall-2026.md) - [Holiday-Inspired Evening Wear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcqueen-holiday-2025.md) - [Seasonal Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1.md) - [Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5.md)