# Menacing Monster Hats This NeatoShop Gremlin Laplander Snarls at the Snow By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-01-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-hats References: [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Gremlins-Laplander-Hat) The Gremlins' monster hats from the NeatoShop will scare away old man winter. The hat is styled in a very cartoony fashion, but don't let that fool you -- it's mean and green. The face of the gremlin sports a vicious and menacing smile that is true of the Gremlins' way. It also contains entertaining details like a [furry tuft of hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu) on its head and puffed three-dimensional ears. Laplander hats have become increasing popular, especially because they mix so well with items from [popular culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonmin). These monster hats is a perfect example of that. Perhaps the only good news is that one does not need worry about the three rules concerning the Gremlins... The rules have already been broken, because this Gremlin is out on the loose! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cartoony Monster Fashion:** Opportunities for novel design in fashion and accessories inspired by cartoony monster characters. - **Pop Culture-inspired Apparel:** Incorporating elements of popular culture into apparel design is a trend that is emerging and growing. - **Laplander Hat Craze:** Increasing popularity of Laplander hats and their versatility in mixing with different themes of fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Apparel:** Innovative design and material options that play with the monster-cartoon theme for clothings and accessories. - **Pop Culture Merchandise:** Design, production, and marketing of merchandise inspired by trending characters and concepts from popular culture. - **Winter Accessories:** Innovation in winter accessories design with a focus on edgy and thematic options such as the Laplander hats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Dynamic Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-beanie.md) - [Winterized Woolen Ball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-scout-thermal.md) - [Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-solar-charged-hat.md) - [Anime-Inspired Baseball Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-1.md) - [Sinister Comic Series Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goblin-helmet.md) - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [Extreme Environment Hat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-planet-earth-hat-v2.md) - [Creature-Inspired Basketball Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allpro-nitro.md) - [Household Monster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-monsters.md)