# Cardboard Luxury 'Don't Stop Object Shopping' Replicas Gives You Goods Without The Cost By John Charles | Published 2009-02-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-sneakers-are-cardboard-replicas References: [intuitionkitchenproductions](http://intuitionkitchenproductions.com/gallery/hiphopjects/) Intuition Kitchen Productions, by artist Mike Leavitt, is a one-man company making an amazing variety of indefinable projects between conceptual art and lowbrow product, from [intricate miniatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) to industrial-grade objects. His latest project, *Don't Stop Object Shopping* consists of [expensive product replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-campbells-soup) made of cheap, disposable material like cardboard, similar to the manufacture of boutique footwear. His [cardboard shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-chaos) suggest that commercial viability is now an urgent reality. Traditionally distasteful and modest objects consciously designed for commerce accommodate the current economy in ways modern art may never know. Regardless of the politics behind the pieces, his work is a sigh to behold! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cardboard Luxury:** Using cheap and disposable materials like cardboard to create expensive product replicas is a trend that challenges traditional notions of luxury. - **Conceptual Art Product Design:** Blurring the lines between conceptual art and product design, artists like Mike Leavitt are creating unique and thought-provoking projects that cater to both artistic expression and commercial viability. - **Commerce-driven Art:** The growing acceptance of art pieces consciously designed for commerce presents disruptive innovation opportunities bridging the worlds of art and business. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Artificial Luxury Goods:** The production of inexpensive replicas made from cardboard or other low-cost materials can disrupt the luxury goods industry by challenging the notion of exclusivity. - **Conceptual Art & Design:** The intersection of conceptual art and product design offers new possibilities for creating unique and innovative pieces that blur the boundaries of traditional artistic mediums. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The use of cardboard as a substitute for traditional packaging materials presents an opportunity for the packaging industry to embrace sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cardboard Box-Transformed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-exhibition.md) - [Cardboard Box Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karton-furniture-collection.md) - [Upcycled Waste Material Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-furniture-design.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Faux Food Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-mart.md) - [Striking E-Commerce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maksim-arbuzov.md)