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# Ferocious Safari-Inspired Outfits
Make a DIY Lion Costume for Your Child This Halloween

By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-10-01 | Special
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-lion-costume
References: [craftgawker](http://craftgawker.com/?s=Halloween) & [freshhomeideas](http://www.freshhomeideas.com/Entertaining---Parties/Halloween/Halloween-Costume-Ideas/snuggly-lion-halloween-costume)

Transform your child into a ferocious animal this year with the DIY Lion costume. This adorable costume is sure to please both you and your child. This cute Halloween costume will keep your little one warm and cozy while they're off trick or treating.

The design turns your child into a [wild jungle animal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cozy-animal-slippers). Not only is this a great solo costume, but if you have more kids, you can also think about doing a whole [Wizard of Oz-themed Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes). All you need to create this delightful outfit is some fleece, a sewing machine, a pair of scissors and your creative self.

Try this DIY out if you're looking for the perfect [Halloween children's costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 48% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **DIY Halloween Costumes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create user-friendly DIY costume kits for parents to easily make unique costumes for their children.
- **Safari-inspired Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of fashionable clothing inspired by safari animals and prints for children and adults alike.
- **Themed Group Costumes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer pre-packaged group costumes with coordinating outfits for families or groups of friends to easily achieve a cohesive look.

### Where This Applies

- **Textile and Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology into fabric to make costumes more interactive and engaging for children.
- **Entertainment and Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design interactive and themed experiences for Halloween parties and events, including immersive safari-themed environments.
- **Craft and Hobby:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create DIY costume kits for adults with all the materials and instructions needed to create unique and elaborate costumes for Halloween.

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