Aldi expects to sell more than two million individual Ready Baked Jacket Potatoes throughout October and November, and the Jacket Potato Jacket takes inspiration from a top comfort food to offer coziness as temperatures drop. Aldi surveyed 2,000 Brits, and found that as much as many people enjoy more time indoors during the fall, many enjoy autumn activities like walking in nature and having bonfires.
This limited-edition jacket was developed in collaboration with Agro Studio, the fashion house behind looks created for celebrities like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga. Baked potato lovers and fashion fans have the chance to get their hands on the seasonal outerwear design via Aldi’s TikTok, Instagram and Facebook channels by following, liking and tagging a friend in the comments.
Potato-Inspired Jackets
Aldi's Jacket Potato Jacket Pays Tribute to a Top-Selling Comfort Food
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