# Black Tie Lamps Ramei Keum's Gentleman Lamp Brings a Bit of Class to Any Table By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-09-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amei-keums-gentleman-lamp References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/09/29/a-gentlemens-lamp/) & [rameikeum](http://www.rameikeum.com/) The Gentleman Lamp by Ramei Keum is perfect for a black tie event, or if you just want to dress up your living room a bit. The absolutely adorable lamp is shaded with a [lamp tuxedo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-lamp) and finished off perfectly with a [little black bow tie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lebow-table-lamp). To top off the Gentleman Lamp’s look, the shade has interchangeable colors so you can dress it in a black or white tuxedo. Made from [stainless polished steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreshadow-table-lamp), this lamp can outlast any black tie event. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Novelty Lamps:** The trend of creating lamps with unique and quirky designs like the Gentleman Lamp are a great opportunity for companies to create disruptive innovations in lighting design. - **Interchangeable Decor:** The trend of interchangeable parts, like the color-changing shade on the Gentleman Lamp, is a great opportunity for companies in the home decor industry to create various customizable products. - **Sustainable Luxury:** The trend of using stainless polished steel for high-end home products like the Gentleman Lamp can serve as an opportunity for businesses in the luxury goods industry to showcase their commitment towards sustainability and eco-friendliness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighting:** The lighting industry should explore innovative ways of creating trendy and functional products in the area of novelty lamps, like the Gentleman Lamp. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies should look at incorporating interchangeable and customizable components into their products, like the color-changing shade on the Gentleman Lamp. - **Luxury Goods:** Brands in the luxury goods industry can consider creating sustainable products made from high-quality materials like stainless polished steel, similar to the Gentleman Lamp. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dimmable Structural Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mantle.md) - [Playful Table Lamp Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toto-lamp.md) - [Textured Ceramic Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torso-table-lamp.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Minimalist Tech Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delite-20.md) - [Sleek Smart Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindduo-2.md) - [Sophisticated Productivity Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benq-mindduo-2-table-lamp.md) - [Interactive Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-tap-table-lamp.md) - [Mushroom-Inspired Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humble-lights.md)