# Frightening Frugal Apparel The Zombie Beanie Keeps You Warm and Keeps Fellow Undead Away By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-10-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-beanie References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2011/10/exposed-brain-zombie-beanie.php) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts-apparel/hats-ties/ea9d/) Halloween this year should be amazing, but should your excitement prove impossible to contain, the Zombie Beanie will help you show your ghoulish side with a degree of subtlety. The Zombie Beanie is a typical [knit toque](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-helmet) with one scary exception: two vinyl chunks of brain are exploding from the sides of the stocking cap. This isn't just for the eager Halloweeners out there; at $15, this is potentially the [easiest and cheapest holiday costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meijer-halloween-collection) on the market. If you aren't entirely frugal, a dash of baking powder, some fake blood and some [ripped clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume) will help you complete the outfit and will prepare you for a night of frightening fun! So whatever your excuse is -- laziness, procrastination or a strapped wallet -- the Zombie Beanie will make celebrating October 31st as simple as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Frugal Halloween Costumes:** The rise in demand for low-cost, easy-to-use Halloween costumes presents opportunities for companies to create affordable yet creative costume accessories like the Zombie Beanie. - **Subtle Costume Accessories:** The popularity of understated costume accessories like the Zombie Beanie creates potential for companies to design other subtle yet striking Halloween-themed products. - **DIY Costume Enhancements:** There is room for innovation in providing consumers with DIY costume accessories like the Zombie Beanie that can be enhanced with small additions like fake blood and ripped clothing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Apparel:** The Halloween costume industry within the apparel sector presents opportunities for companies to create affordable and creative accessories like the Zombie Beanie. - **Retail:** Retail stores have the potential to cash in on the rise in demand for low-cost costume options like the Zombie Beanie. - **Events and Entertainment:** The entertainment and events industry can tap into the demand for affordable and easy-to-use costume accessories like the Zombie Beanie by hosting Halloween parties and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime-Inspired Dynamic Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-ball-beanie.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Halloween-Themed Sock Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweenthemed-sock-collections.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md) - [Tomato Blood Costume Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tomato-blood-costume-kit.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Halloween Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-more-sleep.md)