# Sculptural Headwear Outrageous Fascinators and Hats for Fashion Mavens with Moxie By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-02-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-headress-mary-pattavinas-hats-fascinators References: [blog.craftzine](http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/01/aquatic_fascinators.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=57278) Mary Pattavina is from Nebraska and she designs stuff. Some of the stuff she designs are [hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearling-style-hat). Hats and something called [fascinators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-jewelry-piece). Fascinators, as well as I can tell, are sort of wearable sculptures for your head. I think they’d come in very handy for attracting cats. The work is unique, playful and completely wearable--if you have the moxie to give wearing them a try. There are a range of styles, so you can choose a [butterfly or flower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) over a dolphin or squid. This is a design move that should address potential concerns of the less flamboyant among us. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sculptural Headwear:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate sculptural headwear into their collections, offering customers unique and playful accessories. - **Fascinators:** Increasing demand for fascinators as wearable sculptures, creating opportunities for designers to create bold and creative headpieces. - **Wearable Sculptures:** Emerging trend of wearable sculptures for the head, providing an innovative alternative to traditional hats and headwear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can embrace the trend of sculptural headwear, offering customers new and exciting ways to accessorize their outfits. - **Design:** Opportunity for designers to explore the artistry of creating fascinators and wearable sculptures, pushing the boundaries of fashion and accessories. - **Creative Arts:** Creative artists and sculptors can venture into the field of creating sculptural headwear, merging fashion and art in unique and captivating ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Statement-Making Bridal Veils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-traditional-wedding-veils.md) - [Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pidgin.md) - [Accessory Adorned Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patch-cap.md) - [Premium Headwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyper-malone.md) - [Cutting-Edge Wearable Furnishings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttingedge-wearable-furnishings-mcm-wearable-casa-intersects-luxury-fashio.md)