# Kaleidoscope Knits OXBOW by Bless Sweaters Are a Sweet Way to Stay Warm By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxbow-by-bless-sweaters References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/07/oxbow-by-bless/) & [thefashionisto](http://thefashionisto.com/blog/2009/07/first-look-oxbow-by-bless/) German brand Bless collaborated with OXBOW to create these [mash-up sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear). The OXBOW by Bless sweaters come in three different styles, the 3D-Skolpen, Black & White Mountain-Skolpen and Material Mix-Skolpen; each have their own individual, self-explanatory themes. At first, it would appear that these OXBOW by Bless sweaters riff off of [Christmas sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-sweater-x-danish-creamery), but upon closer inspection they do incorporate several [fun and funky patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-anya-hindmarch), redeeming themselves. The more you look at them, the more you’ll like them. They’re a cool way to stay hot this winter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mash-up Sweaters:** Opportunity for creating unique, cross-over designs in the sweater industry. - **Fun and Funky Patterns:** Chance to introduce playful and unique designs into mainstream fashion market. - **Cool Way to Stay Hot:** Potential to combine fashion and function to create stylish winter wear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry with the introduction of mash-up sweaters and fun patterns. - **Textile:** Opportunity to experiment with different materials and techniques to create innovative sweater designs. - **Retail:** Potential for retailers to offer unique and eye-catching sweaters that cater to the consumers' desire for individuality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Cable Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-wool-sweater.md) - [Understated Men's Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herdsman-sweater-collection.md) - [Classic Fisherman-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seafarer-cotton-sweaters.md) - [Collaborative Butter-Brand Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugly-sweater-x-danish-creamery.md) - [Understated Festive Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christina-fair-isle-cardigan.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Hand- Knitted Joint Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beams-x-macmahon-knitting-mills.md) - [Luxe Après-Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-apres-ski.md) - [Four-Way Stretch Wool Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-dynawool-skuba-hoody.md)