# Bikini Vending Machines Quicksilver Teams with Andre Balazs for Hotel Pool Convenience By Rachel | Published 2009-07-31 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bikini-vending-machines-quicksilver-andre-balazs References: [luckymag](http://www.luckymag.com/blogs/luckyrightnow/2009/07/genius-idea-bikini-vending-mac.html) & [blog.quiksilver](http://blog.quiksilver.com/?p=5295) [Quicksilver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jakks-pacific-1) is teaming up with the Standard Hotel for a vending machine that I love. The vending machines will offer up vintage patterned board shorts and bikinis. What’s more? The vending machines will also offer zines and artwork from local artists. The Quicksilver venture with [The Standard Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-out) is the perfect idea for these two companies, and it’s perfect for hotel goers, because if you’re anything like me, the chance you’ll forget your bathing suit is pretty high. With cute and convenient swimwear, not to mention some excellent art, what’s not to love!? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Vending Machines:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore partnerships between vending machine companies and local artists to offer unique and creative products. - **Convenient Swimwear Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with hotels or resorts to provide vending machines offering swimwear and beach essentials for guests without proper attire. - **Innovative Retail Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the shopping experience by introducing vending machines in unconventional locations, such as hotels, to provide quick and convenient access to products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Vending Machine Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate art and unique merchandise offerings in vending machines to attract and engage customers. - **Hospitality Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce vending machines with swimwear options at hotels and resorts to cater to guests' immediate needs and enhance their experience. - **Fashion and Retail Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore collaborations with vending machine companies to offer fashionable and convenient solutions for customers, providing a unique shopping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underwater Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-vending-machine.md) - [Men's Summer Swimwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilebrequin-x-joel-mesler.md) - [Luxe Whimsical Resort-Style Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-regis-x-vilbrequin.md) - [Inclusive Collaboration Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gillette-venus-and-the-saltwater-collective.md) - [Inclusive Collaborative Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gillette-venus-1.md) - [Streetwear Label Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksubi-unveils-kswim.md) - [Body-Positive Charm Bikinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billie-x-ian-charms.md) - [Luxury Fashion-Inspired Hospitality Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-and-the-standard-ibiza-hotel.md) - [Pop-Up Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-up-vending-machine.md)