# Pork Pie Hats Appear at Mens Fashion Week By londonscout | Published 2007-01-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pork-pie-hat-and-boater-make-an-appearance-at-mens-fashion-week [Mini boaters and pork-pie-style hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-and-new-era) worn high on the head are one of the more quirky looks being touted by WGSN for this spring summer. They say "[Classic straw boaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive) as well as patterned versions were spotted on the catwalk at J.Lindeberg and Richard Nicoll for spring/summer 2007." A music influence is also prevalent. Take inspiration from Swedish singer/songwriter Jens Lekman and also Pete Doherty, notorius singer of Babyshambles and current boyfriend (fiance if reports are tobe believed) of Kate Moss. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Quirky Hat Styles:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and unconventional hat styles that stand out in the fashion industry. - **Music-inspired Fashion:** Opportunity to incorporate music-related elements and styles into fashion designs, creating a unique and eye-catching look for consumers. - **Patterned Straw Boaters:** Opportunity to introduce patterned variations of classic straw boaters, offering a fresh and trendy twist to traditional hat styles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore innovative hat designs that cater to the growing demand for unique and trendsetting headwear. - **Music Industry:** Collaboration opportunities between fashion and music industries to create music-inspired fashion collections and merchandise. - **Millinery:** Millinery businesses can capitalize on the demand for patterned straw boaters, catering to the fashion-forward customers seeking trendy and unconventional hat styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Bucket Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-bucket-hat-collection.md) - [Bread-Themed Fascinators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-hat.md) - [Premium Headwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyper-malone.md) - [Whipped Cream-Themed Fuzzy Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-creamthemed-fuzzy-hat.md) - [Evolutionary Menswear Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss-daley-1.md) - [Whisky-Holding Derby Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-lids.md) - [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)