# Extravagant Stain-Dripped China The Drip & Lip Cups are Designed to Fool at Classy Tea Parties By Carly Foy | Published 2011-06-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-lip-cups References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2011/05/31/drip-lip-cups/36640) & [lifestylebazaar](http://www.lifestylebazaar.com/tableware/cups_and_mugs/drip_and_lip_cups) The Drip & Lip Cups designed by Reiko Kaneko are truly chic. With their [24-carat rims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-holiday), the cups are uniquely attractive. The drip designs on each piece were created to appear as though gold was dribbling down the cups' sides. Once the cup is lifted from the saucer, a golden ring is seen, as if the mark was left behind by the cup's golden contents. The lip cup has a golden lip stain on the rim, giving it a used look. The Drip & Lip Cups are the perfect way to add some humor to your [chinaware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-collection1). The cup collections also have [matching teapots and saucers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set) that will complete your tea party set. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extravagant Chinaware:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing high-end, visually striking chinaware. - **Illusionary Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating products with optical illusion designs. - **Humorous Tableware:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating humor into the design of tableware. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Home Goods:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury home goods industry by offering unique and visually appealing chinaware. - **Tableware Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in tableware manufacturing by introducing illusionary designs and humor-infused products. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the event planning and catering industry by incorporating extravagant and whimsical tableware into parties and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Wabi-Sabi-Informed Green Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-glassware.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-doublewall-latte-mugs.md) - [Chinese Restaurant-Inspired Tablewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshservice-fresh-drink-service.md) - [Machined Aluminum Sake Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-cups.md) - [Playful Teapot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot-design1.md) - [High-End Ceramic Japanese Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-drinkware.md)