# Footwear Coasters Carrie and Company Drinkwear By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footwear-coasters-drinkwear-by References: [inventorspot](http://inventorspot.com/articles/fashion_glassware_12315) These are really cute items! These [coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polka-coffee-table) are colorful, useful and they are sure to delight your guests; I particularly like the [platform shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals) variety but I would be cautious with those! These "Drinkwear" by tableware designer Carrie and Company, come in the form of different kinds of footwear and they are a lot of fun! **Implications** - When it's time to party, there's nothing more important than setting a good environment. In the past, parties were fairly formal and thus a tidy and clean environment was of utmost importance. The'Drinkwear' tableware demonstrates how over time, gatherings have transitioned into casual events that are about having fun, which has inspired [fun and playful products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hefty-party-cups) that are perfect for today's whimsical parties and soirees. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Playful Tableware:** The 'Drinkwear' tableware demonstrates the trend of fun and playful products for whimsical parties. - **Casual Gatherings:** The transition to casual events has inspired products like the 'Drinkwear' tableware for relaxed and fun parties. - **Colorful Coasters:** The colorful footwear coasters are a delightful addition to party décor and add a touch of whimsy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tableware:** The tableware industry can explore the opportunity to create more playful and themed products like the 'Drinkwear' coasters. - **Party Supplies:** The party supplies industry can incorporate fun and colorful coasters like the footwear coasters to enhance party décor. - **Home Décor:** The home décor industry can embrace the trend of whimsical and playful products by offering unique coasters like the 'Drinkwear' footwear coasters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aquatic Beverage Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crab-inspired-coasters.md) - [Footwear-Branded Holiday Dinner Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-dinner-set.md) - [Astrological Drinkware Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zodiac-constellation-coasters.md) - [Turntable-Inspired Coaster Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/needledrop-coaster-set.md) - [Citrus-Inspired Cocktail Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-cocktail-set.md) - [Vibrant Soda-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-collection.md) - [Warm-Toned Marble Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusine-coasters.md) - [Magnetic Drinkware Accents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drink-gems.md) - [Humorous Holiday Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-host-collection.md)