# Luxe Beastly Wine Openers Put a Different Spin on Your Bottles with the Animal Corkscrew By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-08-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-corkscrew References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/376870480105183741/Whimsy-Animal-Corkscrew) & [fancy](http://fancy.com/miz_ayet) An animal corkscrew not only adds some quirk to your wine opening ways, it's also a great conversation piece at parties. While these bottle openers look absolutely adorable, they're also very sophisticated. If you choose the seal, it's made of nickel and has a chic antique finish. The seal definitely stands out against the rest, as the loveable creature looks like it's having fun, as it's shown playing with a ball. Likewise, the tough bull is made out of bronze. For people who absolutely love pigs, the pig corkscrew is made of a satin polished brass. These animal corkscrews combine a refined lifestyle with a comical one, and they definitely make even just opening a bottle a fun activity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Animal-themed Wine Accessories:** Designing animal-inspired wine accessories adds a touch of whimsy and novelty to the wine industry, offering consumers a unique and personalized experience. - **Integration of Art and Functionality:** The combination of sophisticated design elements and playful animal motifs presents an opportunity for artists and designers to create functional art pieces that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Enhanced Consumer Experience:** The incorporation of animal corkscrews not only adds fun and entertainment to the wine opening process but also creates a memorable and interactive experience for wine enthusiasts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of animal corkscrews by offering a variety of animal-inspired wine accessories to elevate the décor and ambiance of wine lovers' homes. - **Gifts and Specialty Retail:** Gift shops and specialty retailers can benefit from the animal corkscrew trend by curating a selection of unique and quirky wine accessories that cater to consumers seeking one-of-a-kind gifts. - **Hospitality and Events:** Hotels, restaurants, and event planners can leverage the popularity of animal corkscrews by incorporating them in their wine service, providing a visually appealing and engaging experience for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bat-Shaped Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-beer-openers.md) - [Wine Bottle Cork Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwikcork.md) - [Corkscrew-Integrated Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-no10-corkscrew-knife.md) - [Flavor Preservation Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coravin-timeless-three-sl.md) - [Decorative Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-bottle-opener1.md) - [Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-opener.md) - [Bottle-Optimizing Wine Stoppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-stopper-1.md) - [Smart Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bottle-opener.md) - [Hidden Bottle Opener Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leverage-watch.md)