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# Knightly Costume Sweaters
Dress Up Like a Charming Chevalier With the ZBoss Inc Knight Hoodie

By M | Published 2014-09-19 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costume-sweater
References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/ZBoss_Inc_Men_s_Knight_Hoodie--Apparel--Style.html) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FS2MAHG/?tag=trenhunt0f-20)

Dress up like a knight everyday of the week thanks to this chic chevalier costume sweater by ZBoss Inc. This sweater replicates the look of shiny metallic armor with a soft, lightweight cotton material.

Perhaps you enjoy rescuing maidens in distress or you're someone that simply craves adventure. Now you can dress up like a knight in a modern way thanks to this [elegant sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-wool-sweater) designed by ZBoss Inc. The sweater comes in an elegant [dark gray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampire-slayer-collection) complete with stop rib shoulders, breastplate, gauntlets and a helmet all made from fabric. The sweater comes with black button embellishments and a pull string tie that makes the [sweater armor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket) look much more medieval and authentic. The helmet is detachable for days you don't feel like hiding your identity.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 70% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Medieval-themed Fashion:** Opportunity for creating more modernized and stylish clothing inspired by historical costumes.
- **Functional Costume Apparel:** Potential to develop costumes that are comfortable and wearable for everyday use.
- **Authentic-looking Costume Detailing:** Demand for clothing items that accurately replicate the appearance of armor and other historical elements.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** Incorporating historical motifs into everyday clothing and accessories.
- **Costume Design:** Creating costumes that are both visually appealing and functional for everyday wear.
- **Apparel Accessories:** Designing and producing detachable helmet and other costume embellishments for versatile styling options.

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