# Opulent Victorian-Inspired Helicopters Artist Joana Vasconcelos Pays Tribute to Marie Antoinette By Ariel Weber | Published 2013-02-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-joana-vasconcelos References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/bright-pink-helicopter-beautiful-homage-to-french-queen-marie-antoinette.php) & [luxurylaunches](http://www.luxurylaunches.com/travel/a-bejeweled-pink-helicopter-pays-homage-to-marie-antoinette.php) The late french Queen Marie Antoinette may no longer be alive to appreciate the incredible creation that artist Joana Vasconcelos made but spectators can still appreciate the incredible craftsmanship and creativity that went into the making of this helicopter. This bright pink ride entitled the Lilicoptère is the epitome of [opulence and lavishness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reine-de-naples). According to the artist, this extravagant ride would be what Queen Antoinette would have opted for if she was still alive today. The helicopter is embellished with hot pink ostrich feathers, gold leaf, dyed leather upholstery and [Swarovski crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-extraleganza). If that does not embody luxury then I do not know what does. The creation of artist Joana Vasconcelos is appropriately on display at the [Palace of Versailles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chteau-la-banquire) for onlookers to explore the Lilicoptère among the other equally lavish and beautiful pieces of furniture and art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Design:** The trend of creating luxury products that are visually opulent. - **Extravagant Transportation:** A trend in creating lavish transportation designs from helicopters to cars. - **Historical Inspiration:** Using historical figures and styles to inspire modern designs. ### Where This Applies - **Aviation:** The aviation industry can tap into the luxury design trend by developing visually opulent and extravagant helicopters. - **Automobile:** The automobile industry can create custom designs that incorporate extravagance and luxury inspired by historical figures and styles. - **Interior Design:** The industry can create lavish home decor inspired by the historical figure and style featured in this article. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exquisite AI-Designed Thrones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-design.md) - [Nature-Inspired High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-jewelry-collection.md) - [Royal Carriage Replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-drawn-carriage-rides.md) - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Majestic High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanels-new-high-jewelry-collection.md) - [Opulent Hotel-Like Jumbo Jets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lufthansa-technik-explorer.md) - [Luxury Time Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airways-diamond-edition.md) - [Aviation-Inspired Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-pilots-pendant.md) - [Maximalist Chandelier Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baccarat-x-harry-nuriev.md)