# Shaggy Dog Knits The 497° Escorpion and Delgado Buil Collection By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-08-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/497-escorpion-and-delgado-buil References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2010/08/16/el-delgado-buil-x-497-escorpion°-collection/) & [497escorpion](http://497escorpion.com/) If the thought of fall or winter gets you down in the dumps, the 497° Escorpion and Delgado Buil collection may change your mind towards these [chillier months of the year](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siegelman-stable-1). According to High Snobiety, the [collaborated collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-macmahon-knitting-mills) was "inspired by Edith Bouvier's Gray Gardens." The line includes several different [oversized, comfy and cozy knits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wool-knit) that are wonderfully designed. Be sure to check out the gallery for a closer look at the 497° Escorpion and Delgado Buil collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Oversized Knitwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry by creating and marketing larger, more comfortable and cozy knits. - **Comfort Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry by designing and producing clothing that prioritizes comfort without sacrificing style. - **Collaborative Collections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry by partnering with different designers or brands to create unique and trendy collections. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry by exploring new materials, designs, and production processes to create innovative and sustainable fashion products. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the retail industry by incorporating oversized knits and comfort fashion into store offerings to attract and engage customers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the textile manufacturing industry by developing specialized machinery and techniques to produce high-quality and affordable oversized knitwear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comfortable Sophisticated Knit Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerisma-knits.md) - [Handcrafted Fall Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana.md) - [Cozy Versatile Sweater Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-2.md) - [Luxe Après-Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-apres-ski.md) - [Wool Sweater Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buck-masons-wool-sweater-collection.md) - [Understated Men's Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herdsman-sweater-collection.md) - [Alpine-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madewell-the-chalet-shop.md) - [Sustainable Cable Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-wool-sweater.md) - [Pattern-Heavy Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needles-new-collection.md)