# Colorful Modernized Cutlery The Couverts Old Fashion Collection Updates Antique Utensil Designs By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couverts-old-fashion-collection References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Couverts-Old-Fashion/6512921) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Couverts-Old-Fashion/6512921) In form, at least, the Couverts Old Fashion collection will look familiar. Perhaps you recognize the elegant, decorative handles from a vintage set of silverware. French designer Noelie Dubos has taken these beautiful and sculptural shapes and recreated them in a very contemporary material. Instead of using hard-wearing metal to make these [spoons, forks and knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jersey-cutlery), the designer made use of acrylic. It results in lightweight pieces that are quick, easy and cheap to produce and have a softness about them against the skin and lips. Another thing made possible by this material is the ability to give it color. The Couverts Old Fashion collection features a spectrum of blues, purples, maroons, pinks, oranges and reds. There is also a set in metallics of silver, gold, bronze and pewter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modernized Cutlery:** The use of contemporary materials and vibrant colors in cutlery design. - **Acrylic Utensils:** The use of lightweight and inexpensive acrylic material for utensil production. - **Colorful Tableware:** The introduction of vibrant and diverse color options in tableware collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to incorporate contemporary materials and vibrant colors into their cutlery and tableware products. - **Interior Design:** Disruption in the design of dining spaces through the use of modernized cutlery with vibrant colors. - **Event Planning:** Incorporating colorful and modernized cutlery into event catering for a unique and stylish dining experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Flatware Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-flatware.md) - [Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollo.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing Cutlery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set.md) - [Machine-Made Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gcode-flatware.md) - [Acrylic Multicolor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-side-tables.md) - [Flatpack Metal Utensil Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uphold-cutlery.md) - [Revived Mid-Century Serveware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tortugaware.md) - [Sustainable Kitchen Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legni-collection.md)