As the industry pushes for inclusivity, products that accommodate children with certain needs arise -- the wonderfully whimsical and highly detailed wheelchair costumes by Australian retailer The Reject Shop, in partnership with national charity HeartKids.
The wheelchair costumes were released ahead of Halloween in October. The companies offered them in two styles -- one was a pirate ship and the other, a princess carriage. The Halloween disguise is attached to the wheelchair through velcro straps. There is some room for adjustment as The Reject Shop designs the costumes to fit a variety of sizes.
In addition to being inclusive and incredibly majestic, the wheelchair costumes are made to be quite affordable, as well. Consumers can purchase them for $49 USD a pop.
Inclusive Wheelchair Costumes
For Halloween This Year, the Reject Shop Partnered with HeartKids
Trend Themes
1. Inclusive Costumes - Creating costumes that accommodate children with certain needs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the costume industry.
2. Accessible Products - Designing products that are easily attachable to wheelchairs opens up opportunities for inclusive and innovative solutions in the retail industry.
3. Affordable Adaptations - Developing affordable wheelchair costumes provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for retailers to tap into the inclusive market.
Industry Implications
1. Costume Industry - The costume industry can explore disruptive innovation by designing costumes that accommodate children with special needs.
2. Retail Industry - The retail industry can tap into the inclusive market by creating easily attachable products for wheelchairs, such as these wheelchair costumes.
3. Charity Sector - Charities can collaborate with retailers to develop affordable adaptations like wheelchair costumes, promoting inclusivity and generating funds.