The Star Trek Bathrobe Will Make You Feel at Home on the USS Enterprise
Francis Tiangson — February 26, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: thinkgeek
The Star Trek Bathrobe is a must-have garment for any homebody that loves the classic science-fiction show. This soft and warm terrycloth robe features department insignias on the left breast and your rank embroidered on the sleeve.
If I was aboard the USS Enterprise, this would be my go-to outfit. The Star Trek Bathrobe is available in either a blue or gold color, mimicking the colorways of the science department and commander uniforms.
Implications - A giant enterprise such as Star Trek has much to gain by creating products such as this for their giant fan base. By releasing products that allow the consumer to connect with their favorite show or movie, the business can better affect the buyer on an emotional level.
If I was aboard the USS Enterprise, this would be my go-to outfit. The Star Trek Bathrobe is available in either a blue or gold color, mimicking the colorways of the science department and commander uniforms.
Implications - A giant enterprise such as Star Trek has much to gain by creating products such as this for their giant fan base. By releasing products that allow the consumer to connect with their favorite show or movie, the business can better affect the buyer on an emotional level.
Trend Themes
1. Sci-fi-inspired Apparel - Creating clothing items that allow sci-fi fans to connect with their favorite shows and movies on an emotional level can lead to lucrative business opportunities.
2. Nostalgia-based Merchandise - Brands can capitalize on consumers' nostalgia by offering merchandise inspired by popular TV shows and movies from the past.
3. Personalized Bathrobes - Offering bathrobes with embroidery options that allow customers to customize their own personalized robe can result in higher customer satisfaction and repeat purchases.
Industry Implications
1. Apparel and Fashion - The apparel industry can offer a wide range of sci-fi-inspired clothing items and personalized bathrobes to their customers.
2. Entertainment and Media - The entertainment industry can create merchandise inspired by popular TV shows and movies to connect with their fan base on a deeper level.
3. E-commerce - Online retailers can tap into the nostalgia-based merchandise trend and offer a wide variety of products catering to consumers' emotional connections to classic TV shows and movies.
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