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Beer & Tool Holder Shirts

Weber Utility Shirt

— May 28, 2008 — Lifestyle
Just in time for Father's Day and the summer grilling season, Weber, the barbecue grill maker brings out this uniquely guy-centric innovation: the Utility Shirt. Based on the idea that “real men”, i.e., pickup truck driving, football watching, 6-pack drinking carnivores (is there any other kind?) wouldn't be caught dead wearing an apron in their own backyard, the Weber Utility Shirt aims to provide all of the pockets and features necessary to contain the tools and gadgetry a “real man” might require for the perfect cookout experience. It has under-arm ventilation to keep sweat to a minimum and even a place for the most important item: beer.

Sold through the online retailer MillsGrills.com, a series of quirky webvertisements feature a 7 year-old CEO named Dekko Mills introducing his Australian uncle Wazza, who extols the virtues of the Utility Shirt's many uses while taking cracks at apron-wearing men.

More info: http://www.millsgrills.com/
Trend Themes
1. Guy-centric Innovation - The Utility Shirt taps into the trend of catering to the needs and preferences of male consumers with its unique features and functionality.
2. Quirky Webvertisements - The online retailer MillsGrills.com capitalizes on the trend of unconventional advertising strategies to market the Utility Shirt and engage consumers.
3. Father's Day and Summer Grilling Season - The launch of the Weber Utility Shirt coincides with the annual trend of increased consumer spending and interest in grilling-related products during this time of the year.
Industry Implications
1. Apparel - The Utility Shirt introduces disruptive innovation opportunities within the apparel industry by combining functionality, comfort, and a targeted marketing approach for male consumers.
2. E-commerce - MillsGrills.com leverages disruptive innovation in the e-commerce industry by using quirky webvertisements to attract and convert customers by offering unique products like the Utility Shirt.
3. Outdoor and Cooking Equipment - The launch of the Utility Shirt creates disruptive innovation opportunities within the outdoor and cooking equipment industry by providing a practical and tailored solution for grilling enthusiasts.
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