# Outlandish African Caps The Kenzo New Era Hats Tap African Textiles and Animal Prints By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-02-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenzo-new-era References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/02/07/kenzo-x-new-era-springsummer-2013-collection/) & [kenzo](https://www.kenzo.com/en/shop/men_100/caps_361/) The Kenzo [New Era spring/summer 2013 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-cap) features a range of radically bold patterns and eccentric designs. For those unfamiliar, Kenzo is a fashion label from Paris. Outside the box might be an understatement when it comes to describing these hats. With [outrageously intricate patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinka-ilori-1) and unthinkable color combinations, these are the type of hats that get noticed fast. While some hats utilize [animal prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel), others utilize African textiles and resemble tribal garb. African textiles are a unique angle to take for hats that isn't often seen. It's also interesting for a label from Paris to tap such diverse sensibilities. Some of the hats read Kenzo in big block letters, while others are made with blank fronts. They are available at the [Kenzo online store](https://www.kenzo.com/en/shop/men_100/caps_361/). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bold Patterns:** The use of radically bold patterns and eccentric designs in the Kenzo New Era hats presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **African Textiles:** The incorporation of African textiles in hat designs offers a unique angle and opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. - **Diverse Sensibilities:** The combination of African textiles and Parisian fashion sensibilities in the Kenzo New Era hats opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The Kenzo New Era hats with their bold patterns and use of African textiles offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Textiles:** The incorporation of African textiles in hat designs by Kenzo presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the textile industry. - **E-commerce:** The availability of Kenzo New Era hats at the brand's online store showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in the e-commerce industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Headwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-and-new-era.md) - [Silky Camouflage-Design Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-empire-collection.md) - [Collaborative City Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paname-cap.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Lunar Festivity-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-2.md) - [Cult Film-Inspired High Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lion-king-collection.md) - [Winter Sports Event-Inspired Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-cap.md) - [Collaborative Fall-Ready Boot Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenzo-and-hunter.md) - [Dynamic Aqua-Tonal Joint Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelkayano-20.md)