# Sci-Fi Sidekick Sweaters The Star Wars Chewbacca Furry Zip Hoodie Will Keep You Geeky and Warm By Jason Soy | Published 2012-01-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-chewbacca-furry-zip-hoodie References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/star-wars-chewbacca-zip-hoodie/) & [hottopic](http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/PopCulture/EverythingElse/Movies//Star) This Star Wars Chewbacca Furry Zip Hoodie isn't only a mouthful to say, it's also an eyeful. Drenched in Wookie-like fur, this [geeky winter sweater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimono-hoodie) lets [Star Wars fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set) pretend they're the famous Han Solo sidekick. The hoodie even comes with a spiffy embroidered ammunition sash Chewbacca is seen frequently wearing throughout the original trilogy. The only thing you'd be missing to complete the look would be a mask and some furry pants. The Star Wars Chewbacca Furry Zip Hoodie comes courtesy of Hot Topic. It's a [zip-up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zip-off-holiday-sweater), so if you find yourself sweating underneath all the fur, simply open its front to let some air in. Wookies don't have that benefit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geeky Fashion:** Opportunity to create more fun and imaginative clothing inspired by popular movie characters and franchises. - **Fandom Merchandise:** Opportunity to design more unique and creative merchandise for loyal fans of popular movies and TV shows. - **Furry Apparel:** Opportunity to create more clothing items using furry materials to add a cute and fun element to winter wear. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to carry more unique and creative clothing items that cater to niche fandoms. - **Merchandise Production:** Opportunity for manufacturers to create more custom and imaginative merchandise for popular movie and TV franchises. - **Textile Industry:** Opportunity to innovate and experiment with different materials, like faux fur, to create new and exciting product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insulated Sci-Fi Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-x-star-wars-skywalker-pilot-ski-collection.md) - [Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-columbia-collection.md) - [Festive Sweater Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fandomspecific-sweater-vests.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Forest Inspired Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endor-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Forested Moon Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-endor-collection.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Four-Way Stretch Wool Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-dynawool-skuba-hoody.md)