Just when I thought scarves couldn't get bigger, Etsy seller Yooko hits us over the head with this doozy: the Soopa Scarf. Of course, this soft, knitted creation wouldn't hurt so much--but it does look like it could eat you alive or, at the very least, suffocate you.
Made by hand, the Soopa Scarf is sold for $150 each. An even larger version is available--at 11 feet long and 8 inches wide--for $220. You probably could forgo wearing a winter jacket if you purchase one of these gargantuan scarves.
Soffocating Knit Scarves
The Soopa Scarf by Yooka Will Engulf Your Entire Head
Trend Themes
1. Bigger Knit Scarves - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating even larger and more unique designs of knit scarves.
2. Handmade Fashion Accessories - Potential for disruptive innovation in the handmade fashion accessories market by offering unique and intricate designs like the Soopa Scarf.
3. Alternative Winter Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating alternative winter accessories that can replace traditional jackets or coats.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessories industry can explore new designs and concepts in response to the trend of bigger and more unique knit scarves.
2. E-commerce - The e-commerce industry can benefit from the growing demand for handmade and unique fashion accessories like the Soopa Scarf.
3. Winter Apparel - Companies in the winter apparel industry could experiment with alternative products that provide warmth while offering a different style, such as oversized scarves.