# Designer Grille Badges Simon Carter for the Vauxhall Insignia By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-vehicle-trends-grille-badges-for-modern-motors References: [simoncarter.net](http://www.simoncarter.net) & [thisiscow](http://www.thisiscow.com) Simon Carter has reinvented the [classic British grille badge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-zero), most commonly seen on heritage vehicles, exclusively for the [Vauxhall Insignia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialedition-suv). Leading UK menswear designer Simon Carter has designed two limited edition car grille badges, bringing the iconic motoring accessory into the 21st century with a cool, contemporary twist. The designs, limited to 150 each, have been influenced by traditional British motoring club badges and can clip securely onto the front of car grilles, or stand alone as [stylish, collectible items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1). Anything to do with classic cars automatically rules in my book. Bring it on! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reinvented-grille-badges:** Opportunity for designers to bring a modern twist to traditional grille badges, appealing to both car enthusiasts and collectors. - **Limited-edition-collectibles:** Growing market for limited edition collectible items that appeal to niche audiences, such as car enthusiasts and collectors. - **Contemporary-car-accessories:** Demand for stylish and modern car accessories that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal, offering opportunities for innovative designers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive-accessories:** Innovative designers can capitalize on the demand for unique and stylish automotive accessories, such as grille badges, to cater to car enthusiasts. - **Fashion-design:** Collaborations between fashion designers and automotive brands present a chance to create limited edition collectibles that bridge the gap between fashion and cars. - **Collectibles-market:** The collectibles market offers opportunities for designers and manufacturers to create limited edition items, tapping into the demand from collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Updated Automaker Emblems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-emblem.md) - [Special-Edition Collab Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-of-ecstussy.md) - [Auto-Inspired Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/percival-x-ford.md) - [Stunning Special-Edition SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialedition-suv.md) - [Fashion-Branded Model Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-smith-and-land-rover.md) - [Auto-Inspired Luxury Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-hudson.md) - [Automotive Hood Ornament Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-spirit-of-ecstasy.md) - [Auto-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cameo-1.md) - [Collab Automotive Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-capsule.md)