# Barbie-Inspired Coaster Sets The Barbie™ x Dragon Glassware® Coasters Set is Ideal for Millennials By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-08-04 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbieinspired-coaster-set References: [dragonglassware](https://dragonglassware.com/products/barbie-x-dragon-glassware-coasters-set)  Barbie™ and [Dragon Glasswarear—a](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aura-collection) brand that specializes in [modern drinkware and home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters)—have collaborated to bring this striking Barbie-inspired coaster set to consumers. This set is ideal for Millennial hosts and/or hostesses that are feeling a bit nostalgic for their childhood. The Barbie™ x Dragon Glassware® Coasters Set features " iconic Barbie™ colors and patterns" that are unmistakable for long and short-term fans. Each unit is made of ultra-premium and lead-free crystal glass and features a "stunning pink diamond design." Aside from being eye-catching, the Barbie-inspired coaster set is also functional as it will protect your furniture from pesky water stains. To prioritize organization in the household, the brands have also included a stylish holder to gather the coasters when they are not in use. Image Credit: Barbie™ x Dragon Glassware® ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/branding) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgia-driven Homeware:** Collaborations between brands that resonate with a generation's nostalgia can create profitable products within the homeware industry. - **Functional Design:** Creating products that are not only visually appealing but also practical, such as the Barbie-inspired coaster set, can be disruptive to the home decor industry. - **Premium Drinkware:** Collaborations between high-end drinkware brands and beloved pop culture icons can lead to high-demand and costly collections within the drinkware industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Homeware:** The homeware industry can capitalize on nostalgia-driven collaborations such as the Barbie-inspired coaster set that appeal to the millennial demographic. - **Home Decor:** Functional home decor items, such as the Barbie-inspired coaster set, have the potential to disrupt the industry by appealing to both visual and practical demands. - **Drinkware:** Premium drinkware collections that are collaborations with beloved pop culture icons, such as the Barbie x Dragon Glassware Coasters Set, can generate substantial revenue and demand within the drinkware industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorized Drinkware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glamorized-drinkware-collections-the-barbie-x-stanley-collaboration-feature.md) - [Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-joybird.md) - [Pink-Hued Furniture Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-kartell-chairs.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Doll-Themed Washable Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-ruggable.md) - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Doll-Inspired Beach Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/path.md) - [Pink-Hued Bath Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-x-hewi.md) - [Barbie Paint Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backdrop-x-barbie.md)