# Hilarious Shop Sign Sweaters This Shop Sign Sweater Lets the World Know You're Closed For Business By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-12-01 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sign-sweater References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/446173263438025835/Closed-For-Business-Pullover-by-Hesher-x-Oculto) This funny shop sign sweater is perfect on days when you want to be left alone. Since you're not a 24-hour Walgreens, it's okay to admit you're closed for business every once in awhile; simply put this [comfy sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-souffl-yarn) on and take a "me" day. I guarantee that the normal Chatty Cathys in the [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-mofusand) line will leave you alone when they catch a glimpse of your reclusive shirt. If you're tired of explaining why you're feeling [anti-social](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-bar), let this sweater do the talking for you. Hopefully, everyone will get the hint and you won't have to utter a single syllable all day -- unless it's to quickly utter "black, two sugars" at your local barista. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Holiday](https://www.trendhunter.com/holiday) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shop Sign Sweaters:** Opportunity for clothing brands to create humorous sweaters that communicate a person's desire to be left alone. - **Closed for Business Apparel:** Opportunity for retailers to offer clothing items that indicate when a person doesn't want to engage with others. - **Anti-social Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create clothing that expresses a person's preference for solitude. ### Where This Applies - **Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing customized sweaters that feature humorous shop sign messages. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating closed for business apparel into merchandise lines to cater to customers' desire for privacy. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing anti-social fashion trends that resonate with individuals seeking solitude. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheeky Holiday Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversation-stoppers.md) - [Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-eleven-2.md) - [Festive Convertible Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zip-off-holiday-sweater.md) - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md) - [Chair-Shaped Blanket Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-chair-wrap.md) - [Cozy Versatile Sweater Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brunette-the-label-2.md) - [Tea-Themed Christmas Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pg-tips-christmas-jumper.md) - [Interactive Holiday Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-holiday-sweater.md) - [Festive Sweater Cafe Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooters-coffee-ugly-sweater-day.md)