# Botanical Hiking Hat Collections The Larose Paris SS 2014 is Perfect for Spring By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-04-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larose-paris-ss-2014 References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/04/08/larose-paris-white-mountaineering-headwear-collection/) & [laroseparis](http://www.laroseparis.com/produits/) The Larose Paris SS 2014 collection features a collaboration with Japanese label [White Mountaineering](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-mountaineering-umbro). The collection, which is made up of four hats, infuses a botanical aesthetic to each piece. In terms of style, you can choose from a five panel cap or a straw hat, which come in two different colors and/or patterns. Hiking enthusiasts will surely revel in the chance to stand out with these pretty, yet practical, hats. Of course, you don't need to be laboring over an intense mountain trail in order to get use out of them. Shield yourself from the harmful UV rays at any time! From a purely fashion perspective, these lovely, floral numbers will punch up any outfit, proudly declaring that spring has arrived. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Botanical Hiking Hats:** Integrating botanical aesthetics into hiking hats offers an opportunity for fashion-forward outdoor apparel brands. - **Collaborative Collections:** Collaborating with other labels, such as White Mountaineering, opens up possibilities for unique and on-trend hat designs. - **Versatile Sun Protection:** Creating hats that provide UV protection while also being stylish can attract a wider consumer base. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the incorporation of botanical elements into various types of headwear, including hiking hats. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Outdoor apparel brands can tap into the hiking hat trend, creating functional yet fashionable options for hiking enthusiasts. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can capitalize on the demand for versatile and fashionable sun protection products, such as botanical hiking hats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor-Inspired Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sense-of-ease.md) - [Seasonal Change Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transition-collection.md) - [Sustainable Bucket Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-bucket-hat-collection.md) - [Versatile Summer-Ready Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marmot-1.md) - [Hiking-Ready Adventurous Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saxifraga.md) - [Practical Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-design.md) - [Adventure-Ready Activewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-boreal.md) - [Extreme Environment Hat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-planet-earth-hat-v2.md) - [Collaborative Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martine-rose-x-napapijri.md)