# Luxury CARafes 'Auto Vessels' by Manuel Estrada Blend Hot Cars and Housewares By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-01-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-vessels-by-manuel-estrada References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Auto-vessels/385845) & [manuelestrada](http://www.manuelestrada.com/) If you love luxury cars, you'll appreciate 'Auto Vessels' by Manuel Estrada, a series of carafes that feature logos from [Citroen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under), Ferrari and, um... [Mitsubishi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3000gt-vr4). I would have loved to see a [Lamborghini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taron-wine-bottle-designs) bull or the overlapping circles of an Audi, but beggars can't be choosers, I suppose. Check out more shots of 'Auto Vessels' by Manuel Estrada above, and keep clicking for more housewares that are gearhead and car lover-approved. **Implications** - As the recession slowly comes to an end, consumers are looking for ways to integrate more luxury into their lifestyles. Products featuring a prestigious aspect are appealing to those who desire some sort of exclusivity. Companies trying to increase their appeal could focus on this desire when coming out with their newest designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Integration:** Opportunity for companies to integrate luxury aspects into their products to appeal to consumers looking for exclusivity. - **Brand Collaboration:** Opportunity for luxury car brands to collaborate with housewares companies to create unique and stylish products. - **Recession Recovery:** As the recession ends, consumers are seeking ways to incorporate more luxury into their lifestyles, creating a market for high-end products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Car Brands:** Luxury car brands can explore collaborations with housewares companies to create unique luxury products. - **Housewares:** Housewares industry has a potential market for luxury products that appeal to consumers seeking exclusivity. - **Design Companies:** Design companies can cater to the demand for luxury integration by developing high-end products with prestigious aspects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supercar-Inspired Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taron-wine-bottle-designs.md) - [Automobile-Focused Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-lauren-modern-driver.md) - [Luxe Car-Inspired Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-macallan-horizon.md) - [Automotive-Enthused Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-smeg.md) - [Automotive Brand Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bugatti-home.md) - [Auto-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameo-1.md) - [Opulent Automotive Espresso Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-x-la-marzocco-linea-micra.md) - [Sports Car-Inspired Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-design-nair.md) - [Beautiful Automotive Design Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benecict-redrove-auto-photo-manual.md)