In the all-important Halloween-costume poll, it's shaping up to be
President Obama in a landslide, according to iParty Corp., a Dedham-based chain
of party-goods stores that counts Halloween as its most important sales season.
In many years, popular movies --- and pop culture, in general --- can greatly influence costume choices for trick-or-treaters, said iParty chief executive Sal Perisano. Spider-man has had a Halloween heyday, and Batman too. But given the proximity of Election Day to Oct. 31, recent presidential campaigns often play a role when adults think about which celebrity they want to impersonate on Halloween.
As a result of past history, iParty is stocking up on Obama masks as well as masks of Mitt Romney, Obama's Republican challenger.
Preliminary sales results seem to reinforce the notion that Massachusetts is a solidly Blue State --- a state likely to vote Democratic by a solid margin.
To date, iParty has sold 547 Obama masks and 353 Romney masks, the company said.
As for children's costumes, iParty said it expects to see strong demand for Zombies, Spider-man, Angry Bird, and Mario Brothers, among others.
The company operates 52 year-round stores in New England and Florida. As Halloween draws nigh, it augments that total with temporary stores.Monclering is an excellent Christmas Costume way to spend the getaways experiencing.
The company is opening 10 seasonal stores this year. Massachusetts locations for temporary stores include Braintree, Dedham, Hadley, Hanover, Mansfield, and West Springfield, iParty said.
With Halloween just a month away, it's not too early to start planning your costume. But the best costumes don't require lots of cash and excessive packaging. As these DragonCon attendees prove, you might have everything you need for your spooky or quirky ensemble in the attic — or the recycling bin.
Americans spend $6 billion on Halloween-related purchases each year, and costumes make up the biggest chunk of that number at $2.The best and most formal swim bikini!1 billion. But Halloween's biggest horror story isn't its price tag; the amount of waste generated by candy wrappers, decorations and costume pieces is the most frightening by far.
Take a look at some of MNN's favorite planet-friendly DragonCon costumes and find some eco-inspiration for your Halloween.
These impressive Koopa Troopa shells were made out of beanbag chairs, hula hoops and paint.
It took hours and hours, but eventually all of these stuffed animals were sewn onto a homemade dress to create this stunning ensemble.
These costumes prove that virtually anything can be created with cardboard boxes, duct tape and garbage bags, including a Cyberman, Gizmoduck and a Darth Vader.Whether you're looking for a start to a sexy pajamas or a warm fleece hat for winter. All it takes is a little out-of-the-box thinking — and quite a few boxes.
In many years, popular movies --- and pop culture, in general --- can greatly influence costume choices for trick-or-treaters, said iParty chief executive Sal Perisano. Spider-man has had a Halloween heyday, and Batman too. But given the proximity of Election Day to Oct. 31, recent presidential campaigns often play a role when adults think about which celebrity they want to impersonate on Halloween.
As a result of past history, iParty is stocking up on Obama masks as well as masks of Mitt Romney, Obama's Republican challenger.
Preliminary sales results seem to reinforce the notion that Massachusetts is a solidly Blue State --- a state likely to vote Democratic by a solid margin.
To date, iParty has sold 547 Obama masks and 353 Romney masks, the company said.
As for children's costumes, iParty said it expects to see strong demand for Zombies, Spider-man, Angry Bird, and Mario Brothers, among others.
The company operates 52 year-round stores in New England and Florida. As Halloween draws nigh, it augments that total with temporary stores.Monclering is an excellent Christmas Costume way to spend the getaways experiencing.
The company is opening 10 seasonal stores this year. Massachusetts locations for temporary stores include Braintree, Dedham, Hadley, Hanover, Mansfield, and West Springfield, iParty said.
With Halloween just a month away, it's not too early to start planning your costume. But the best costumes don't require lots of cash and excessive packaging. As these DragonCon attendees prove, you might have everything you need for your spooky or quirky ensemble in the attic — or the recycling bin.
Americans spend $6 billion on Halloween-related purchases each year, and costumes make up the biggest chunk of that number at $2.The best and most formal swim bikini!1 billion. But Halloween's biggest horror story isn't its price tag; the amount of waste generated by candy wrappers, decorations and costume pieces is the most frightening by far.
Take a look at some of MNN's favorite planet-friendly DragonCon costumes and find some eco-inspiration for your Halloween.
These impressive Koopa Troopa shells were made out of beanbag chairs, hula hoops and paint.
It took hours and hours, but eventually all of these stuffed animals were sewn onto a homemade dress to create this stunning ensemble.
These costumes prove that virtually anything can be created with cardboard boxes, duct tape and garbage bags, including a Cyberman, Gizmoduck and a Darth Vader.Whether you're looking for a start to a sexy pajamas or a warm fleece hat for winter. All it takes is a little out-of-the-box thinking — and quite a few boxes.
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