# Cute Clothier Cars The Citroen Lacoste Concept Vehicle is Full-Throttle Fashionable By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen-lacoste-concept References: [netcarshow](http://www.netcarshow.com/citroen/2010-lacoste_concept/) & [citroen.fr](http://www.citroen.fr/home/#/home/) A clothing company is working with an auto manufacturer to produce none other than the [Citroen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-la-2-deuche-concept) [Lacoste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-swimwear-collection) concept car. It may be surprising to see a car branded as French apparel, but the duo has worked hard to design a car that upholds the values of lifestyle, sports and leisure, where it's normally marketed in polo shirts. At the apex of fashion, sports and technology, the Citroen Lacoste concept suggests a modest luxury while maintaining economy and affordability. Photo Credits: [Auto Blog](http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/20/paris-preview-citroen-puts-un-peu-dair-sur-terre-with-l/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fashion-auto Collaboration:** Collaboration between apparel industry and the automotive industry in producing stylish vehicles. - **Lifestyle-inspired Cars:** Design of automobiles that upholds the values of lifestyle, sports, and leisure. - **Luxury Economy Cars:** Production of affordable and economical cars that maintain luxury appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Apparel Industry:** Opportunities for fashion brands to extend brand value by getting into the automobile industry. - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunities for auto manufacturers to explore new design frontiers through collaborations with lifestyle brands. - **Luxury Car Market:** Opportunities for the production of luxury model cars that are affordable and economical. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric License-Free City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-la-2-deuche-concept.md) - [Dynamic Silhouette Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-dresscode-concept.md) - [Collaboration Fashion Designer Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-aygo-x-undercover.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Luxury Auto-Branded Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-x-automobili-lamborghini.md) - [Haute Auto Pattern Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-car-couture.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Elegant Sporty Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-swimwear-collection.md) - [Porcelain-Inspired Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-x-clot.md)