# Cute Mini-Toques The Hipster Ear Cap Keeps Specific Areas Toasty During the Winter By Meghan Young | Published 2011-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipster-ear-cap References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2011/12/earhat.html) & [beckmans.se](http://www.beckmans.se/tove-greitz/) Forget about [traditional earmuffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-earbuds) or uncool toques, the Hipster Ear Cap is the freshest way to keep those ears toasty during the winter months. Especially if a particular person wants to rock their [wooly hat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear) in such a way that it doesn't even reach their ears to cover it. The Hipster Ear Cap is essentially a mini-version of a [classic toque](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-and-new-era). Conceived and created by Swedish designers Tove Greitz and Minna Magnusson, the Hipster Ear Cap has been so far garnered a lot of much-deserved attention. Not only because it would prove mighty useful right now since the days are continuing to get colder, but also because it is an utterly unique, yet simple creation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mini-toques:** Opportunity to create a line of mini-toques for fashion-forward individuals who want to keep their ears warm without sacrificing style. - **Hipster Fashion:** Opportunity to tap into the trend of hipster fashion by offering unique and fashionable winter accessories like the Hipster Ear Cap. - **Creative Winter Accessories:** Opportunity to design and market creative winter accessories that offer both functionality and style, like the Hipster Ear Cap. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel and Accessories:** Disruption opportunity: Innovate and create unique winter accessories that appeal to fashion-conscious individuals who want to stand out. - **Fashion Design:** Disruption opportunity: Create fashionable and trendy winter accessories that cater to the growing demand for unique, statement pieces. - **Textile and Material:** Disruption opportunity: Develop and use innovative materials and techniques to create stylish and functional winter accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winterized Woolen Ball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-scout-thermal.md) - [Winter Sports Event-Inspired Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-cap.md) - [Homeless-Supporting Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toques-from-the-heart.md) - [Slope-Ready Winter Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-helmet.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Customizable Earbud-Like Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hear-hush-hoops.md) - [Drinking Ritual Finger Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingermittens.md) - [Modern Design-Forwrd Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tozo.md) - [Heat Relief Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearbuds-se-earbuds.md)