# Giant Puppet Sweatshirts The Elmo and Cookie Monster Hoodies are Fun for Halloween By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-10-25 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmo-and-cookie-monster References: [fashionablygeek](http://fashionablygeek.com/jackets/elmo-and-cookie-monster-costume-hoodies/) & [80stees](http://www.80stees.com/products/Cookie-Monster-Costume-Hoodie.asp) It's getting down to the wire to figure out your [Halloween costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume), so if you're looking for something easy and fast, you should grab one of the Elmo and Cookie Monster Hoodies. These awesome [Sesame Street](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-x-sesame-street-collection)-inspired sweatshirts are perfect for anyone who's still in touch with their childish side -- or of course, if you are a child. The Elmo and Cookie Monster Hoodies will virtually turn you into a giant puppet. The Elmo sweatshirt is adorned with red, furry fabric and has his cartoon nose, mouth and eyes painted onto the hood. The [Cookie Monster sweatshirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection) is the same, but done in blue fur. They both have a zippers that go all the way to the top that make the look extra convincing. You'll be able to find them on the 80stees website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Costume Sweatshirts:** There is an opportunity for innovative brands to create costume-inspired sweatshirts for various occasions, not just Halloween. - **Nostalgic Fashion:** There is potential for clothing companies to tap into nostalgic themes from childhood, like Sesame Street, to create fashionable and fun clothing items for adults. - **Interactive Apparel:** There is room for technological advancements in apparel that incorporate interactive features, like zippers that add to the overall aesthetic of the garment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel and Fashion:** The apparel and fashion industry can explore new product lines that target nostalgia and offer unique and interactive designs. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry has an opportunity to expand its offerings by featuring unconventional and nostalgic clothing items for online shoppers. - **Children's Products:** The children's products industry can leverage popular characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster to create innovative clothing options that appeal to children and parents alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Puppet Baby Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-preferred.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Shoe Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-sesame-street.md) - [Smiling Sponge Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrub-daddy-costume.md) - [Snack-Inspired Mascot Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snackstume.md) - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [Personalized Puppet Video Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashup-video-ecard.md) - [Cookie-Themed Wearable Beanbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-cosy-cookie.md) - [Festive Cartoon Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-x-peanuts-christmas-hoodie.md) - [Character Apparel Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-mart-uniqlo-the-monster.md)