# Knit Beret Stars Keep Warm in Style By Bianca | Published 2007-11-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knit-beret-star-style References: [instyle](http://www.instyle.com/instyle/trends/thelook/0,,20160057,00.html?cid=recirc-thisjustin) Oui Oui mon cherie, it's true, the [knit beret](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-and-new-era) is in style again! A look like this takes guts to pull off, but if you can, it can be utterly adorable. Not sure how to wear the look? Take a a look at Rihanna, Nicole Richie, Cameron Diaz and Hilary Duff for some guidance on how to make the [knit look neat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits). **Implications** - Stylist Mariel Haenn says that the laid-back look of the hat on Rihanna, as contrasted to her outfit, makes her casual look "cutting-edge." The hats come in all sorts of colors, so you can match one with every outfit. They act as a perfect accessory and cover up [bad hair days](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-cap). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Knit Beret Fashion Trend:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include exploring new designs and materials to make knit berets more versatile and comfortable. - **Celebrity-inspired Fashion:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in creating affordable and accessible versions of the knit beret inspired by the styles of Rihanna, Nicole Richie, Cameron Diaz, and Hilary Duff. - **Colorful Knit Accessories:** Disruptive innovation can be found in developing vibrant and unique color options for knit berets to appeal to a wider range of fashion-conscious consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist in offering knit berets through online platforms with customizable design options. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Exploring eco-friendly and sustainable materials for knit berets presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the textile industry. - **Celebrity Merchandising:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved by collaborating with celebrities to launch their own line of knit berets, capitalizing on their influence and style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Versatile Family-Friendly Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laolao.md) - [Whipped Cream-Themed Fuzzy Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-creamthemed-fuzzy-hat.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Cozy Versatile Sweater Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-2.md) - [Winter Sports Event-Inspired Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-cap.md) - [Understated Festive Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christina-fair-isle-cardigan.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Cherry Red Winter Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-girl.md)