# Faux Fur for Kids Gund Animal Scarves are Cute Comfort Wraps for Young Divas By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfort-wraps-cute-but-creepy-animal-scarves References: [flashmusica](http://www.flashmusica.com/AutumnNook.html) Stuffed animal maker Gund, as well as [local artisans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb) have created animal scarves, a hybrid wrap, with the length and width of a scarf and the head and body of a stuffed animal attached at either end. For those of us who miss walking around in public with our stuffed animals, these Gund animal scarves make a happy compromise. If you wrap the scarf around, the head and feet match to create a cuddly, cute animal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Accessories:** The creation of animal scarves that combine the functionality of a scarf with the playful design of a stuffed animal presents opportunities for the development of other hybrid accessories. - **Multi-functional Apparel:** The concept of combining multiple functions into a single garment, as demonstrated by the animal scarves, opens up possibilities for the creation of multi-functional apparel for both kids and adults. - **Nostalgia-inspired Fashion:** The popularity of the Gund animal scarves among those who miss carrying stuffed animals suggests a potential market for nostalgia-inspired fashion items that evoke childhood memories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can explore the production of innovative stuffed animal products like animal scarves to appeal to a nostalgic customer base seeking unique and playful accessories. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can incorporate the concept of hybrid designs, such as combining scarves with stuffed animals, to offer consumers unique and whimsical products. - **Apparel Design:** Apparel designers can leverage the idea of multi-functional apparel demonstrated by the animal scarves to create clothing items that serve multiple purposes and meet the changing needs of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large Animal Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-oversized-plush-cuddle-animal-body-pillow.md) - [Two-In-One Plush Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-animal-pillow-with-blanket.md) - [Weighted Plush Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hugarounds.md) - [Adorable Organic Stuffed Animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-stuffed-animals.md) - [Animal-Tracking Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fahlo.md) - [Cuddly Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skoosherz.md) - [Sensory Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooshmoosh.md) - [Warming Weighted Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs.md) - [Furry Fidget Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furry-fidget-friends.md)