Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 461,934 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,241 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,992 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,241 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,992 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 461,934 cutting edge ideas.

Extravagantly Embellished Autos

The Swarovski Audi A5 is a Diamond-Studded Girl's Best Friend

— June 1, 2011 — Autos
The Swarovski Audi A5 takes customizing your ride to a whole new level! The car, owned by Russian tuner Shampa, is covered in 450,000 Swarovski crystals. According to Oddity Central, it took 1,440 man hours to cover this extravagant whip in diamonds, and cost the Shampa approximately 6 million rubles, which is around $215,000.

Its slightly excessive yet extravagant and original design is literally one-of-a-kind, and though bedazzled Swarovski-covered rides have becomes quite popular for those wanting to display that extra opulence and ride around in style, the Swarovski Audi A5 has the most crystals, took the most time to complete and cost the most money.

The decorated white ride debuted at an exhibition in Moscow and stole the show with its shimmer and its shine!
Trend Themes
1. Custom Crystal-embellished Vehicles - There is a growing trend of customizing vehicles with extravagant crystal embellishments, providing an opportunity for businesses to offer unique and luxurious customization services.
2. Excessive Opulence in Automotive Design - There is a trend towards designing automobiles with excessive and opulent features, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create and sell luxury automotive accessories and modifications.
3. Luxury Vehicle Showstoppers - Luxury vehicles that feature extravagant designs and adornments are gaining attention at exhibitions and events, creating an opportunity for businesses to showcase their high-end automotive creations.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Customization - The automotive customization industry can capitalize on the trend of custom crystal-embellished vehicles by offering unique customization services using luxurious materials like crystals.
2. Luxury Automotive Accessories - The luxury automotive accessories industry has the opportunity to cater to the demand for excessive opulence in automotive design by creating and selling lavish accessories and modifications for high-end vehicles.
3. Automotive Exhibitions and Events - The automotive exhibition industry can benefit from the trend of luxury vehicle showstoppers by organizing events that showcase extravagant, attention-grabbing automotive designs to attract attendees and industry professionals.
6.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness