# Hidden Flask Gloves These Stylish Red Mittens Creatively Conceal a Hidden Alcohol Compartment By M | Published 2015-11-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-compartment References: [fancy](https://fancy.com/things/1016507006036480317/Mitten-Flask) & [fancy](https://fancy.com) One way to keep warm during the colder weather is to have a drink or two to spike the bloodstream and these stylish mittens cleverly conceal a hidden alcohol compartment to make drinking in the cold that much simpler. The gloves feature a hidden valve found along the thumb allowing the wearer tilt the glove back for the liquid to release. The Mitten Flasks are a creatively designed dual-function wearable that retains warmth while also providing the wearer with a quick drink. The right mitten is normal whereas the left mitten features a flask concealed under the fleece lining that links up to a funnel and cap at the thumb. The mittens are available in either a black or red colorway. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dual-function Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of hidden compartments or features in wearable products to enhance functionality and convenience. - **Stealth Drinking Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop stylish and covert accessories for discreetly carrying and consuming beverages in various settings. - **Concealed Flask Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative ways to hide and access flasks within everyday items, catering to the demand for discreet and convenient drinking solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and functionality by integrating hidden compartments or features in accessories to cater to consumer preferences for convenience and style. - **Hospitality and Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Address the need for discreet beverage consumption in venues and events by designing covert accessories that offer convenient and inconspicuous drinking solutions. - **Outdoor and Winter Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the incorporation of hidden compartments or features in winter gear to provide users with functionality beyond traditional warmth and protection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Insulated Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware.md) - [Insulated Music-Playing Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vssl-insulated-flask.md) - [Minimalist Metallic EDC Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corkcicle-cool-flask.md) - [Garment-Inspired Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware-the-aloha.md) - [Graphene-Infused Heated Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-heated-gloves.md) - [Anthropomorphic Hand-Warming Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-hot-sauce-hand-warmers.md) - [Leakproof Adventurer Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-flask.md) - [Leather-Made Outdoor Oven Mitts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-peak-campers-mitten.md) - [Self-Heating Drink Flasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimos-vacuum-flask.md)