# Diamond-Covered Mercedes SL Too Much Bling? By Ian Cooke | Published 2006-05-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamond-covered-mercedes-sl-too-much-bling References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2006/05/16/diamond-covered-mercedes-sl/) In what looks like too much Bling, this [Mercedes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen) SL was spotted in a recent overseas autoshow. A few months ago, an [Audi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-a7l) A8 was made entirely out of [Silver](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydiamond) for the sheik in Dubai.. Is this something similar? I'd prefer mine in stealth black... **Implications** - While many were hit hard by the recession, there is still a luxury class existent in society. This developing trend of blinged-out, luxe products signals towards the fact that businesses that have traditionally aligned themselves to a high income consumer should continue to do so. People still crave extravagance and just because there has been a dip in the economy, it doesn't mean that luxury doesn't live on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Blinged-out Luxe Products:** There is a developing trend of blinged-out, luxe products that signals towards the fact that businesses that have traditionally aligned themselves to a high income consumer should continue to do so. - **Extravagant Luxury:** People still crave extravagance and businesses should take advantage of this, as luxury still lives on despite a dip in the economy. - **High Income Consumer Market:** The existence of a luxury class in society indicates that businesses should focus on targeting high-income consumers for their products and services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industry can tap into the trend of blinged-out, luxe products and cater to the high-income consumer market by offering extravagant and opulent offerings. - **Automotive:** Automotive industry can explore the opportunity of creating customized, high-end luxury vehicles with unique features and materials to cater to the demand for extravagant luxury. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Fashion and accessories industry can capitalize on the desire for blinged-out products by creating high-end, luxurious jewelry, clothing, and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Monochromatic Diamond-Like Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-800-xlp-superwhite.md) - [Rapper-Approved Molten Chrome Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cla.md) - [Romantic Luxury Vehicle Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-stronger-than-diamonds.md) - [Bedazzled Sequin Luxe Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystique-allure.md) - [Modified Luxury Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Dark-Themed Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Dark-Themed-Luxury-cars.md) - [L.A. Basketball-Themed G-Wagons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mansory.md)