At a time when indoor dining is prohibited in Toronto, Toronto-based fashion label Comrags is introducing cozy blanket wraps for outdoor dining. While indoor services are limited in the city, restaurants and bars are finding alternative ways to stay afloat as temperatures drop with patios, dome dining experienced and other outdoor enclosures.
The wearable blanket wrap is described as a new piece for a "social distancing wardrobe" and it includes an adjustable drawstring neckline, deep armholes for comfortable layering and a pouch pocket. The blanket wrap has the potential to be paired with everything from jeans and a sweater to a puffer coat, depending on the level of warmth desired for dining outdoors as the temperatures drop heading into winter.
Wearable Blanket Wraps
Comrags Created a New Wardrobe Staple for Distant Dining Outdoors
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Blanket Wraps - The trend of wearable blanket wraps provides an opportunity for fashion brands to create functional and stylish outerwear for outdoor dining.
2. Alternative Outdoor Dining Solutions - The trend of alternative outdoor enclosures for dining creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies specializing in temporary structures and heating solutions.
3. Social Distancing Wardrobe - The trend of incorporating social distancing clothing items, like the blanket wrap, opens up possibilities for designers to create fashionable yet practical garments for the current climate.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can leverage the wearable blanket wraps trend to introduce innovative designs and materials that cater to outdoor dining experiences.
2. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can explore the trend of alternative outdoor dining solutions by investing in infrastructure and services that provide comfortable and safe dining experiences during challenging times.
3. Outdoor Equipment - The outdoor equipment industry can tap into the demand for outdoor dining gear, such as heating solutions and temporary structures, to support restaurants and bars in adapting to changing regulations.