# Color Block Soccer Caps I Love Ugly Released a Collection of World Cup Hats By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-cup-hats References: [stupidDOPE](http://stupidDOPE.com/2014/06/12/i-love-ugly-joins-the-soccer-craze-with-world-cup-5-panel-cap-collection/) & [iloveugly](http://www.iloveugly.ca/) A popular New Zealand-based company 'I Love Ugly' is joining in the soccer pandemonium by releasing a collection of [World Cup hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world-cup26). The hats boast [color block aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiko-kostadinov-and-new-era) and each one represents a qualifying soccer team through a flag decal. The 'Football Hat Collection' is perfect for soccer fans who don't want to wear soccer apparel that is too bold. These [5-panel caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/los-angeles-dodgers1) can be worn year-round without them being distinctly correlated with the FIFA World Cup. They are also extremely comfortable thanks to the plush materials that make up the underneath of each hat's brims. Genuine leather is also patched onto the bodies of the hats. Some of the team-inspired hats include Germany, Mexico, France, Croatia, Japan and Italy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Color Block Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create color block designs for various products and industries to attract style-conscious consumers. - **Flag Decal Representation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate flag decals into different products to celebrate national pride and target fans of international events. - **Year-round Soccer Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop versatile soccer-inspired fashion items that can be worn beyond the sports season to cater to an ongoing interest. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unique materials and design elements to create stylish, team-inspired apparel for sports fans and enthusiasts. - **Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design accessories, such as hats and bags, that incorporate branding elements and reflect the spirit of sports events. - **Sports Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding beyond traditional merchandise, explore unconventional designs to offer fans innovative products that showcase team pride. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Football Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-originals-x-bape.md) - [Winter Sports Event-Inspired Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-era-cap.md) - [Old-School Soccer Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-soccer-collection.md) - [Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciagas-soccer-series.md) - [Bespoke Jersey Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-kit-collection.md) - [Vintage Sportswear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-mls.md) - [Curated Football Club Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liverpool-fc-3.md) - [Next-Gen National Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-home-kit.md) - [Iconic Soccer-Themed Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truly-hardseltzer.md)