# Knitted Fantasy Beanies This Stark Family House Tuque Will Keep You Warm When Winter Arrives By M | Published 2014-09-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stark-family References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1b61/?cpg=wnrss) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/) Fans of the hit [HBO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-of-thrones-x-pandora) fantasy show Game of Thrones will adore these cute knitted beanies that come with the Stark family house sigil embroidered on them. These would be great to wear during the winter because, as Ned Stark would famously say, "winter is coming." Keep your head warm with a little bit of [Game of Thrones clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sopranos-range) thanks to this Stark toque designed by retailer [Think Geek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlasic-pickles). The beanie comes in a stylish gray coloring complete with a black and gray tassel pom-pom. Along the front of the beanie are the words 'Stark' stitched in black yarn. The beanie also comes with a design of the Stark house sigil, the Direwolf. This would be a great gift to give a Game of Thrones fan this holiday season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Fantasy-themed Fashion:** The popularity of Game of Thrones-inspired beanies demonstrates a growing trend of incorporating fantasy elements into fashion accessories. - **Personalized Fan Merchandise:** The embroidered Stark family house sigil on these beanies caters to the demand for customized fan merchandise, allowing fans to express their love for the show in a unique way. - **Winter Fashion with a Twist:** The combination of the cozy beanie design and the Game of Thrones theme offers an innovative twist on traditional winter fashion, attracting consumers seeking unique and geeky accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can capitalize on the growing demand for fantasy-themed accessories by offering a variety of products inspired by popular shows and movies. - **Fan Merchandise:** The market for personalized fan merchandise presents opportunities for businesses to create custom products that cater to the unique preferences of passionate fans. - **Geek Culture Fashion:** The success of Game of Thrones-themed beanies highlights the potential of geek culture-inspired fashion, creating space for entrepreneurs to develop innovative and trendy clothing items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Family-Friendly Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laolao.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-house-of-dragon.md) - [Fantasy-Series Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diff-eyewear.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [Fantasy Footwear Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-2.md) - [Premium Wool Running Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merino-beanie.md) - [Slope-Ready Winter Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-helmet.md) - [Winterized Woolen Ball Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melin-agame-scout-thermal.md) - [Fantasy Keycap Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogwarts-house-keycaps.md)