# Lighter Cuff Links Torch Powered Tuxedo Gear is a Spark of Innovation By Alex Scott | Published 2011-09-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighter-cuff-links References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30378999&ref=sr_gallery_16) & [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/266640243/Lighter-Cufflinks) You may not have the nicest tux, but when you show up to that [cocktail party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cocktail-smoker) with Lighter Cuff Links, you guaranteed to be a sure fire hit. Pun intended. Created by YOUgNeek, the Lighter Cuff Links are [old vintage cuff links](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elsa-peretti1) that have simply been infused with a [flint and some other spare parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot). Looking more like something out of a 60’s era Bond film, the Lighter Cuff Links don’t have a lot of practical applications, but really who cares? You get to shoot flames out of your sleeves! Just remember to take them off when you kiss your date goodnight. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-inspired Accessories:** Creating innovative products by infusing vintage style with modern functionality. - **Novelty Fashion Accessories:** Tapping into consumer desire for unique and eye-catching fashion pieces. - **Functional Fashion Gadgets:** Combining fashion and utility to create multipurpose wearable gadgets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Exploring new designs and technologies to create unique and desirable fashion accessories. - **Retro-inspired Fashion:** Reviving vintage styles and incorporating them into contemporary fashion trends. - **Smart Fashion:** Integrating technology into fashion items for added functionality and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energizing Gold-Plated Cufflinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-hour-energy-cufflinks.md) - [Inflation-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter.md) - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md) - [Premium Windproof Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-flame-butane.md) - [Pea-Inspired Whimsical Lighter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-lighter.md) - [Humorous Beer-Centric Formal Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie.md) - [Breath-Activated Flameless Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-torch.md) - [Witty Workshop Lighter Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-shop-talk-lighter-series.md) - [Playful Pickle-Themed Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grillos-pickles-x-zippo.md)