<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyle-bean-for-hermes -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Newspaper Instruments
Kyle Bean for Hermes UK 2010 Window Displays

By Bianca | Published 2010-01-04 | Business
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyle-bean-for-hermes
References: [worldfamousdesignjunkies](http://worldfamousdesignjunkies.com/music/paper-covered-instruments-by-bean/) & [kylebean](http://www.kylebean.co.uk/portfolio/)

When you get Kyle Bean for [Hermes UK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herms-1), you know the end result will be something drastically creative, and these New Year's window displays are case in point.

The Kyle Bean for Hermes UK display consists of [instruments adorned](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unwrap-expression) with [printed paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti), specifically what looks like antique newspaper. The installation includes an accordion, brass instruments, two guitars (including an electric one), an entire drum set and even a bango, all plastered to the point that none of the original surface is showing through.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Printed Paper Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new ways to incorporate printed paper as decorative elements in various industries, such as interior design, fashion, and event planning.
- **Reimagined Musical Instruments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the possibilities of transforming traditional musical instruments into visually striking art pieces, opening up new markets for musical instrument design and collectors.
- **Creative Window Displays:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative and attention-grabbing window display concepts to enhance branding and attract customers for retail and luxury brands.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unconventional materials, like printed paper, into interior design projects to create unique and visually appealing spaces.
- **Music Instrument Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine artistry and functionality to design visually stunning and unconventional musical instruments that cater to collectors and musicians seeking unique and distinctive instruments.
- **Retail and Luxury Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace creative and captivating window display concepts to enhance brand image, drive foot traffic, and engage customers in unique retail experiences.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Performance-Driven Designer Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-of-hermes.md)
- [Sculptural Holiday Window Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-window-display1.md)
- [Luxury Fashion Craftsmanship Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermes-celebrates.md)
- [Caged Luxury Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-homeware-collection.md)
- [Speaker Part-Garnered Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-craftmanship-a-new-world.md)
- [Earth-Connecting Luxe Floor Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-pelota.md)
- [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md)
- [Building Block Window Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-lego-christmas-display.md)
- [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md)
