# DIY Luxury Investing more money, time and effort as a sign of luxury. By [Bianca](https://www.trendhunter.com/bianca), Brand & Innovation Strategist | Published Dec 9, 2009, updated May 12, 2010 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/diy-luxury-investing-more-money-time-and-effort-as-a-sign-of-luxury ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.0/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the DIY Luxury trend? **DIY Luxury:** Rather than getting crafty to save a penny, these items cost more to DIY, but therein lies their appeal. While adding a personal touch could be a way to tighten the purse strings, in the case of these DIY luxuries, the focus is on putting time, money and effort into guaranteeing uniqueness--a luxury not all can afford. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 4 to Dec 10, 2009 - Published: Dec 9, 2009 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the DIY Luxury trend ### Luxury DIY Investing more money, time and effort as a sign of luxury in DIY projects. ### Personalization Customization allows individuals to create unique products suited to their personal tastes and preferences. ### Health and Wellness Increasing focus on better diets, lifestyles, and overall wellness as a priority in consumer choices. ## What the DIY Luxury trend means for industry ### For Fashion Customization and personalization of clothing items, including luxury DIY options. ### For Home Goods DIY projects for home decor and entertaining, such as DIY LED tables for dinner parties. ### For Food and Beverage DIY gourmet meal preparation and health-conscious advent calendars for the holiday season. ## Trend signals for DIY Luxury Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 53%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 59% - Activity: 53% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the DIY Luxury trend 7 featured examples from Apr 4 to Dec 10, 2009. - [Handmade Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-advent-calendars): DIY Fillings are a Creative Way to Count Down to X-Mas (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Opportunity for handmade goods businesses to create and sell unique and creative advent calendars. - [DIY Studded Pumpkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eddie-borgo): Eddie Borgo Puts Signature Look on Halloween Staple (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Craft supply stores can capitalize on the trend by offering a wide range of studded pumpkin kits and related DIY supplies. - [DIY Glow Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evil-mad-scientist-led-table): Evil Mad Scientist Shows You How to Brighten Up Your Table With LEDs (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for home decor brands to incorporate LED lighting into their product offerings, enabling consumers to transform their dining spaces. - [Coloring On Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colouring-dress): Soepboer & Schuurman Let You Personalize Your Prints (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Fashion designers and retailers can expand their product offerings by incorporating customizable clothing options, creating a more personalized experience for consumers. - [Luxury DIYs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-patchwork-neckties): Handmade Patchwork Neckties Make Eye Catching Accessories (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining the market for fashion accessories by offering handmade, eye-catching products that stand out from mass-produced alternatives. - [Luxury DIY Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-do-it-yourself): Fendi Do-It-Yourself Baguette Mezzo Punto Makes You a Designer (Category: Luxury) Implication: The fashion retail industry can benefit from the trend of luxury DIY bags by offering customizable options within their product range, attracting creative and design-savvy custome… - [DIY Gourmet Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-maker): The Peanut Butter Maker Lets You Enjoy Fresh Peanut Butter in the Privacy of You (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the kitchen appliance industry by designing user-friendly machines that make homemade gourmet meals more accessible to consumers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Sugar Moderation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sugar-moderation) (Lifestyle) - [Luxury Electrification](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/luxury-electrification) (Autos) - [Effortless Rounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/golf-training-devices) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Featherweight Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-dining-tables) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Textural Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-designs-blu-dot) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)