# Mexican-Inspired Holiday Utensils The Day of the Dead Corkscrew is Stylish and Festive By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-corkscrew References: [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26232264&parentid=A_ENT_GAMES) Celebrate the upcoming Mexican festivities with the Day of the Dead Corkscrew. This awesome kitchen accessory will help to get the party going. Toast all your friends and family who have passed away with the help from this neat bottle opener. The Day of the Dead Corkscrew was designed by Stephanie Suárez, who created the piece as a part of the Mexican Design Challenge for Urban Outfitters. The bottle opener has an awesome [skeleton design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-skeleton-bottle). The head of the opener is printed like a [decorative Mexican skull](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-skull-shape-sugar-cookie-dough) and the arms of the opener look like actual skeleton arms -- it even has a cool rib cage design in the middle. Grab one of these if you want to celebrate the Day of the Dead in true style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Festive Kitchen Accessories:** The Day of the Dead Corkscrew is an example of a festive kitchen accessory that adds style and excitement to holiday celebrations. - **Cultural Design Challenges:** The Mexican Design Challenge for Urban Outfitters is an emerging trend that encourages artists to create innovative and unique products inspired by Mexican culture. - **Skeleton-themed Decor:** The skeleton design of the Day of the Dead Corkscrew showcases the growing trend of incorporating skeleton-themed decor into various products and accessories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** The Day of the Dead Corkscrew belongs to the kitchenware industry, which presents an opportunity for companies to create holiday-themed utensils that add a touch of festivity to culinary experiences. - **Art and Design:** The Mexican Design Challenge for Urban Outfitters highlights the potential for innovative collaborations between artists, designers, and retail brands to produce culturally-inspired products. - **Home Decor:** The popularity of skeleton-themed decor seen in the Day of the Dead Corkscrew indicates a growing demand for unique and artistic home decor items that reflect cultural celebrations and traditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mexican Holiday-Inspired Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-merito.md) - [Celebratory Tex-Mex Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-el-paso-day-of-the-dead.md) - [Festive Día de Muertos-Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-de-muertos-dolls.md) - [Celebrational Beer Can Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modelo.md) - [Culturally Celebratory Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distil-your-world-mexico.md) - [Mexican Holiday-Branded Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manzanita-sol.md) - [Luxurious Mexican Tequila Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-don-julio-70.md) - [Mexican Tradition-Inspired Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-day-of-the-dead-weekender.md) - [Collectible Mexican Holiday Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-2023-da-de-muertos-doll.md)