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DIY Ugly Christmas Sweaters

Give Yourself an Instant Ugly Sweater with the Set of Holiday Patches

— November 10, 2013 — Fashion
Make an instant ugly sweater just in time for your Christmas party.

If you're part of a group that loves to take funny holiday pictures in hideous sweaters, you definitely need this set of Christmas patches. For people who just don't want to spend the time shopping through thrift stores looking for the ugliest sweater, this set of six Christmas-inspired patches makes life a lot easier. If you have an old red or green sweater that you don't mind transforming, all that's left to do is get creative and design your own outfit!

The set comes with a wreath, a snowman, a tree, a stuffed stocking, a gingerbread man and a snow globe with Santa in it. Simply stick them wherever you want and you have an instant ugly sweater.
Trend Themes
1. Ugly Christmas Sweater Parties - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online platform or app that connects people hosting or attending ugly Christmas sweater parties.
2. DIY Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a subscription service that sends monthly DIY fashion kits, including patches, to customers.
3. Retro Fashion Revival - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a clothing brand that specializes in modernized versions of retro and vintage fashion, including ugly Christmas sweaters.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement an augmented reality shopping experience that allows customers to virtually try on and customize ugly Christmas sweaters.
2. Event Planning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer full-service event planning specifically for ugly Christmas sweater parties, including decor, activities, and entertainment.
3. Online Marketplace - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online marketplace where users can buy and sell pre-designed or customized ugly Christmas sweater patches.
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