# Strange Mexican Malls Fabrica La Aurora is a Warehouse of Unusual Oddities By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-05-26 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabrica-la-aurora References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/05/24/unusual-shopping-fabrica-la-aurora-in-san-miguel-de-allende/) Fabrica La Aurora, located in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, is a one-stop shopping center for all your weird needs. Sure, it has pretty jewelry shops as well, but we all want to go where the weird stuff is. Looking for a 100-year-old bloody crucifix? Go to Fabrica La Aurora. Filled with art galleries and cafes, and located in a pretty, old textile factory, this place will have what you are looking for. **Implications** - The desire to own something that is completely different and one-of-a-kind is something that most consumers experience on a regular basis. Rather than conforming to conventional interpretations of what is appealing to people, businesses would be surprised to find out that consumers are often attracted to quirky finds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Weird Shopping Experiences:** By offering unique and unusual products, businesses can tap into consumers' desire for one-of-a-kind items. - **Artistic Retail Spaces:** Creating shopping centers that double as creative hubs, like Fabrica La Aurora, can attract consumers looking for a unique and immersive shopping experience. - **Quirky Consumer Appeal:** Businesses that embrace eccentricity and cater to consumers' desire for unconventional products can tap into a niche market and stand out from competitors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Retailers can create curated spaces and offer unique products to appeal to consumers seeking one-of-a-kind shopping experiences. - **Art and Design:** Art galleries and creative spaces can explore opportunities to host retail spaces and attract consumers interested in artistic and unconventional products. - **Hospitality:** Cafes and restaurants in shopping centers can benefit from partnering with retailers offering unique and quirky products, creating a destination for consumers seeking both food and distinct shopping experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community Market Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercado-nicols-bravo.md) - [Brightly Designed Studio Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mestiz.md) - [Inconspicuous Interactive Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omega-mart.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Cave-Like Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-interior.md) - [Dynamic Organic Store Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-manso.md) - [Red-Hued Store Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/road-to-awe.md) - [Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-goodness.md) - [Artfully Abstract Tequilas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-obsidiana.md)