# Outrageous Headwear Magnificent Sculptural Millinery by Noel Stewart By TrendHead | Published 2009-02-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-headwear-fashionable-millinery-by-noel-stewart References: [cyanatrendland](http://cyanatrendland.com/2009/02/13/noel-stewarts-head-sculptures/) & [noelstewart](http://www.noelstewart.com/www.noelstewart.com/index2.html) British Noel Stewart makes these incredible sculptural headpieces featured in the gallery above. His gorgeous [headwear collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyper-malone) come out twice a year with a formal line and a casual line. Noel Stewart takes inspiration in anything from decay, Mayan Head dress, contemporary painting, and his grandmother's dressing table when creating his signature sculptural headpieces with which he wishes to modernize the [millinery business](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shearling-style-hat). These wonderful hats makes me wish I lived in a more headpiece-friendly environment. Somewhere warm and not windy, where women dress to the max everyday at the office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sculptural Headpieces:** There is a growing trend for artistic and sculptural headpieces in the fashion industry, offering opportunities for designers to create unique and unconventional accessories. - **Modernizing Millinery Business:** The millinery industry is being revolutionized by designers like Noel Stewart who are incorporating modern influences and innovative design techniques into their headwear collections. - **Maximalist Fashion:** There is an increasing demand for bold and extravagant fashion accessories, including headpieces, as consumers embrace maximalist styles and express their individuality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Designers in the fashion industry can explore the creation of sculptural headpieces and embrace innovative techniques to capture the attention of consumers. - **Millinery:** Milliners can take inspiration from Noel Stewart's approach to modernizing the industry and incorporate contemporary elements into their designs. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the trend of maximalist fashion and stock a variety of bold and unique headpieces to cater to the growing demand from fashion-forward consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Grass Root-Made Sculptural Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rootfull.md) - [Striking Artisan Cheese Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rinds-roses-collection.md) - [Bread-Themed Fascinators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-hat.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md)