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# Cut-Out Kitty Ensembles
The Cardboard Cat Costumes Make Dressing Your Feline up an Easy Task

By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-10-19 | Updated 2012-10-24 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-cat-costumes
References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/pets/cardboard-head-through-a-hole-costumes-for-cats/) & [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/one-cats-cardboard-stick-your-head-through-a-hole-costumes/)

A blogger known as toshiya86 has come up with cardboard cat costumes to dress up your frisky feline for [Halloween this year](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume).

Those with cats will have most likely experienced at least one incident where their precious kitty was reluctant to get into any type of suit. The cardboard cat costumes are designed with only a cut-out hole to fit the kitty’s head. The rest of the costume’s design is drawn on, so whether to transform the beloved fur ball into a roof-hopping ninja or a [flying witch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptarts-mascot-costume) is up to the owner. This hilarious yet simplistic method is a quick way to get your pet to suit up with the least amount of hassle and injury to humans.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.3/10
- Popularity: 93% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Cardboard Cat Costumes:** Creating innovative cardboard cat costumes simplifies and streamlines the process of dressing up felines for special occasions.
- **DIY Pet Costumes:** The rise of do-it-yourself pet costumes offers an opportunity for businesses to provide customizable costume kits and accessories for pet owners.
- **Pet-friendly Holidays:** The demand for pet-friendly holiday products, such as themed costumes and accessories, presents a lucrative market for businesses targeting pet owners.

### Where This Applies

- **Pet Retail:** Pet retail stores have the opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for specialized pet costumes and accessories.
- **E-commerce:** Online retailers can tap into the trend of DIY pet costumes by offering a wide range of costume options and easy-to-follow instructions for pet owners.
- **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can cater to the pet-friendly holiday market by organizing themed events and providing pet costume rentals.

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