# Rapper-Designed Hats This Gucci Mane Hat Was Inspired by His Album 'La Flare' By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-flare References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2016/8/gucci-mane-ice-cream-dad-hat) & [store.warnermusic](http://store.warnermusic.com/atlantic-records/artists/gucci-mane.html?cache=77y&cat=20444) The 'La Flare' hat by [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-campaign) Mane is one that continues the artist's recent string of enjoying fun promotional activities and products. The hat is named after the artist's 2001 album 'La Flare' and comes in either a white or a black. Each of the hats feature their name as well as the ice-cream cone that the rapper is known for -- as he has the same design tattooed on his face. Not only is he lightly poking fun at his own tattoo, but the artist is also trying to be funny when it comes to the style of hat itself -- having declared it a "dad hat." Gucci Mane seems to be on a promotional roll since reforming and being released from prison and this playful accessory is another example of that fact. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Promotional Merchandise:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with influencers and artists to create unique promotional merchandise that resonates with their audience. - **Celebrity-focused Fashion:** Growing trend of celebrities launching their own fashion lines or collaborating with established brands to release celebrity-inspired products. - **Nostalgic Fashion Revival:** Opportunity to tap into the resurgence of nostalgia by creating fashion items that reference iconic moments or albums from the past. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore collaborations with musicians and utilize their influence to create unique and trendy products. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry can capitalize on the popularity of celebrity-focused merchandise to increase brand visibility and revenue. - **Music:** Musicians can leverage their brand image and fan base to launch fashion lines or collaborate with established fashion brands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rapper-Inspired Streetwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p-by-gunna.md) - [Whipped Cream-Themed Fuzzy Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-creamthemed-fuzzy-hat.md) - [Rapper-Collaborative Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p-by-gunna-collection.md) - [Designer-Approved Western Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dapper-dan-1.md) - [Contemporary Statue Album Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-season-4.md) - [Co-Branded Collaborative Cap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/59fifty-caps.md) - [Rapper-Backed Vegan Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-the-family-x-gy-collection.md) - [Album Merch Capsule Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-tap-the-glass.md) - [Collective Brand Identity-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-campaign.md)