Barista's teddy bear boosts online clothing sales

Cara O'Brien, a 23-year-old barista from Huntingdon, has gained popularity on Vinted by using her teddy bear, Djungelskog, as a model for selling clothes. Since 2023, her posts have attracted over 200,000 views on social media. O'Brien has made around £500 from her sales, increasing her sales from one a month to one or two a week. She was inspired to use the bear after seeing a cardboard cut-out of actor Danny DeVito. Many fans have expressed interest in the teddy bear, with some even inquiring about purchasing it. O'Brien's creative approach has helped her stand out in the competitive online marketplace.