# Luxe Crystal-Encrusted Beanies Gucci Works with the New York Yankees on Piece for the FW18 Season By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-08 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-york-yankees References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/12/gucci-blue-crystal-ny-yankees-edition-wool-beanie) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/gucci/blue-ny-yankees-edition-wool-beanie/3232209) Luxury fashion house Gucci continues its collaborative work alongside baseball team New York Yankees with a vibrant new piece for the Fall/Winter 2018 season. The latest design is a deep blue wool beanie embellished with a series of colorful crystals around the brimmed crown area, drawing inspiration from the label's Flashtrek sneakers. As a nod to the baseball team, the front of the beanie boasts a largely embroidered logo patchwork-- its deep blue hue contrasts against the beanie with a white outlining. To further elevate its luxurious elements, the crystals are emerald-cut and feature hues of red, orange, and purple -- as the crystals come around the back, they get smaller and are cut in either a round or a pear shape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Crystal-encrusted Accessories:** There is an opportunity for luxury brands to incorporate crystals into various accessories for a touch of glamour. - **Collaboration Apparel:** Fashion brands can explore partnerships with sports teams to create limited edition apparel that appeals to both fashion and sports fans. - **Luxury Streetwear:** The trend of blending high-end fashion with streetwear continues to grow, creating opportunities for luxury brands to tap into a new market segment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion brands can leverage crystal-encrusted accessories to enhance their product offerings and cater to affluent customers. - **Sports Apparel:** There is a market for limited edition collaboration apparel that caters to both fashion-forward consumers and sports fans. - **Streetwear:** The luxury streetwear industry can expand by incorporating high-end collaborations that appeal to a wider range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leather Streetwear Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-leather-collection.md) - [Sporty Retail Style Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-new-york-yankees.md) - [Heritage Baseball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polo-ralph-lauren-new-era.md) - [Sporty Heritage Leisurewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/47-x-sporty-rich-new-york-yankees.md) - [Crystallized Streetwear Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-1.md) - [Americana Baseball Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polo-ralph-lauren-x-new-york-yankees-collection.md) - [Opulent Cozy Skiwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fusalp.md) - [Baseball-Inspired High-End Loafers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackstock-weber3.md) - [Luxury Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastermind-world-x-new-era.md)