# Gravity-Defying Accessories The iPad Hat Uses the Popular Apple Device to Make a Fashion Statement By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-06-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-hat References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/ipad-hat) & [photoblog.msnbc.msn](http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/06/15/6864630-hats-off-at-royal-ascot-) Although the iPad has been getting a lot of attention in the tech world, it's not so often that we see it integrated into the realm of fashion; this iPad Hat is a definite introduction. Worn by one of the guests of the [Royal Ascot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cognitive-bloom) horse racing events, the iPad Hat makes a statement like no other. I'm not sure if I would say this accessory is pleasing to the eyes, but it definitely stands out. Paired with a feathery green design, the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill) gadget sits snuggly on top of the wearer's head. Even though the English are known for wearing over-the-top hats, the iPad Hat makes others pale in comparison. Gravity-defying and pushing the limits of extravagance to another level, the iPad Hat combines [fashion with tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept) and creates a royal faux pas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashion-tech Integration:** The iPad Hat exemplifies the trend of integrating technology with fashion, creating unique and eye-catching accessories. - **Extravagant Accessories:** Gravity-defying and pushing the boundaries of traditional fashion, accessories like the iPad Hat offer opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Statement-making Fashion:** Fashion accessories like the iPad Hat allow individuals to make bold and attention-grabbing fashion statements through unconventional designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore innovative designs and collaborations to integrate technology into accessories like hats. - **Technology:** The iPad Hat showcases the potential for technology to be incorporated into fashion, opening up new possibilities for wearable tech. - **Events and Entertainment:** The iPad Hat can create an exciting and memorable experience for attendees at events like horse races, offering opportunities for creative marketing and brand exposure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Electronic Device Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill.md) - [Sleek Tablet-Transforming Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-magnetic-stand-for-ipad.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Wireless Charging Technology Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka.md) - [Mixed-Reality Headgear Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-vision.md) - [Sculptural Earbud Statement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-sculptural-earbuds.md) - [Accessory Adorned Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap.md) - [Luxury Spatial Computing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-app.md)