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Realistic Bacon Ornaments

This Christmas Tree Decoration Looks Like a Piece of Fried Meat

— November 30, 2015 — Lifestyle
For consumers that can't get enough of their favorite breakfast food, there is this hyper-realistic bacon ornament by Urban Outfitters that is the ideal Christmas tree decoration. The design makes it look as though a real piece of cured meat is hanging proudly from the tree.

Despite the realism behind this holiday decoration, the design is in fact made using handcrafted colored glass complete with subtle glitter detailing to add shine to the strip of meat. The faux meat is attached to golden string and can be conveniently hung up in the tree showcasing proudly the owner's love for fried bacon.

Novelty items such as this bacon ornament showcase how consumers are looking to see their love for their favorite foods be displayed and expanded into other areas such.
Trend Themes
1. Realistic Food Decorations - Opportunity for creating hyper-realistic ornaments that resemble popular food items, appealing to consumers' desire for unique and personalized Christmas decorations.
2. Nostalgic Holiday Decor - Opportunity to tap into consumers' desire for novelty and unique holiday decorations that evoke feelings of nostalgia and playfulness.
3. Food-themed Christmas Merchandise - Opportunity to develop a range of food-themed Christmas merchandise that allows consumers to express their passion for specific foods and create a festive culinary atmosphere.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can leverage the trend of realistic food decorations to offer unique and eye-catching holiday merchandise, attracting customers looking for distinctive ornaments.
2. E-commerce - E-commerce platforms can capitalize on the demand for nostalgic holiday decor by curating a wide selection of unique and retro-inspired Christmas decorations, catering to consumers' desire for one-of-a-kind items.
3. Gift and Novelty - The gift and novelty industry can explore the market for food-themed Christmas merchandise, offering a range of products that appeal to food enthusiasts and make for fun and memorable holiday gifts.
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