# Geek-Chic Head Warmers The Princess Leia Headband will Keep You Cozy in a Quirky Way By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-10-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princess-leia-headband References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/112211808/princess-leia-headband-free-ship?ref=cat2_gallery_8) The weather is getting colder, so if you're searching for something that will help keep you warm, you should check out the Princess Leia Headband. This cute and quirky headband will let the world know that you're a geek-chic kind of girl. This dorky, but fun item comes from [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) sellers Lily & Keating and is available off their PolariBizarre page. The headband is as brown as Princess Leia's hair and has her classic pigtail buns incorporated into the design. Lily & Keating hand knit each piece and can size them to fit adults and children. This totally nerdy headpiece is sure to be a hit among any female fan of the Star Wars films -- or male, depending on what you're into. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geek-chic Fashion:** The rise of geek-chic fashion offers opportunities for clothing retailers to cater to this market niche. - **Fandom Merchandise:** The popularity of fan culture is driving the demand for unique and quirky merchandise like the Princess Leia Headband. - **Crafted Accessories:** The growing interest in handcrafted accessories presents opportunities for artisans to showcase their creativity and sell their products. ### Where This Applies - **Apparel Retail:** Retailers in the apparel industry can tap into the geek-chic fashion trend by incorporating elements of pop-culture into their designs. - **Fan Merchandise:** The fan merchandise industry can create and market unique and quirky products to meet the growing demand of an expanding fan-culture market. - **Handicrafts:** Crafters can target the growing market of consumers who prefer one-of-a-kind handmade accessories to manufactured products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Dynamic Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-beanie.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Low Light Running Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-headband-by-on.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Replica Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clone-trooper-phase-ii.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Sci-Fi Forested Moon Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-endor-collection.md) - [Subtly Sci-Fi Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set.md)