<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-up-top-hats -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Lace-Up Top Hats
GypsyLadyHats Blends Victorian Steampunk and the Mad Hatter

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-10-17 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-up-top-hats
References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29779584)

This collection of lace-up top hats comes from [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) artian GypsyLadyHats, who's created a Mad Hatter-approved blend of Victorian corsetry and the vintage-nouveau ideals of the [steampunk subculture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-three-kingdoms).

Each of GypsyLadyHats' lace-up top hats is custom-made to size; the one above is made from iridescent gray taffeta, accented with black PVC tabs and silver studs. While this hat can clearly be worn year-round, it'd be *perfect* for any Victorian costume, steampunk costume or Mad Hatter costume.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 76% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## 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

- **Custom-made Hats:** The trend of custom-made hats offers opportunities for businesses to offer personalized and unique headwear options.
- **Steampunk Fashion:** The rise of vintage-nouveau steampunk fashion presents opportunities for businesses to create and sell Victorian-inspired accessories.
- **Costume Accessories:** The demand for costume accessories, such as lace-up top hats, creates opportunities for businesses to cater to the cosplay and costume industry.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of lace-up top hats by incorporating Victorian and steampunk elements into their designs.
- **Crafts and Artisan Goods:** Artisan businesses specializing in handmade and custom accessories, like GypsyLadyHats, can cater to the demand for personalized lace-up top hats.
- **Cosplay and Costume:** The cosplay and costume industry can benefit from the popularity of lace-up top hats by offering a wide range of Victorian and steampunk-themed accessories.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Bread-Themed Fascinators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-hat.md)
- [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md)
- [Whisky-Holding Derby Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-lids.md)
- [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md)
- [Whipped Cream-Themed Fuzzy Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-creamthemed-fuzzy-hat.md)
- [Premium Headwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyper-malone.md)
- [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md)
- [Ornate Floral Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cult-gaia-lance-top.md)
- [Sustainable Bucket Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-bucket-hat-collection.md)