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Ugly Christmas sweaters - so kitschy they're cool

That ugly Christmas sweater hidden away in your closet? The one you still haven't worn? Well now it's retro, so ugly it's cool and so cool it might be worth something.

Theme parties driving up value of garish Christmas knits

Get your ugly Christmas sweater ready!

11 years ago
Duration 2:21
As CBC's Emily Fitzpatrick found out, growing demand for ugly Christmas sweaters is making it increasingly difficult for would-be wearers to find an appropriately hilarious garment on a budget.

That ugly Christmas sweater hidden away in your closet? The one you still haven't worn? Well now it's retro, so ugly it's cool and so cool it might be worth something.

As CBC's Emily Fitzpatrick.reports, Ugly Christmas Sweater parties are driving up the value of what once only your grandmother could love.