# Space-Age Storage Cases Louis Vuitton ‘Malle Mars' Trunk Honors Apollo 11 By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-malle-mars-trunk References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/07/louis-vuitton-malle-mars-apollo-11-commemoration-trunk/) & [louisvuitton](http://www.louisvuitton.com/) To commemorate Apollo 11's first lunar landing 40 years ago, the luxury fashion house has designed a “Malle Mars” custom trunk. It opens in multiple places and has several compartments and drawers. The “Malle Mars” custom trunk is just another example of the fine forward thinking at [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-trunk1). To see it in person, visit the Rose Center for Earth and Space at the [American Museum of Natural History](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-moon-colorway) on Monday, where it'll be exhibited alongside [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-x-startalk) memorabilia. **Implications** - The acceptance of geek culture has led to a resurgence of the science fiction genre. Even the luxury fashion niche is releasing sci-fi accessories to appeal to upwardly mobile nerds with a passion for opulent design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Space Fashion:** As fashion trends continue to embrace science fiction influences, there is an opportunity for brands to create clothing and accessories that blend space-age design with high-end luxury. - **Multi-functional Storage:** As consumers continue to seek products that serve multiple purposes and offer innovative storage solutions, there is an opportunity to develop unique storage products for home and travel. - **Customization Culture:** As personalization and customization continue to gain popularity, there is an opportunity to create high-end, customizable travel trunks for luxury brands and consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Fashion:** As Louis Vuitton's 'Malle Mars' trunk demonstrates, there is an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to create high-end products that appeal to science fiction and space enthusiasts. - **Travel and Hospitality:** As consumers increasingly seek unique and innovative travel experiences, there is an opportunity for hotels and travel companies to offer customized, multi-functional storage solutions that enhance the travel experience. - **Museums and Exhibitions:** As the intersection of science and culture becomes more mainstream, there is an opportunity for museums and exhibitions to showcase innovative and luxury products that merge technology with design like the 'Malle Mars' trunk at the American Museum of Natural History. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architecturally Reimagined Luggage Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-trunk1.md) - [Luxurious Motorsport-Inspired Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trophy-trunk.md) - [Luxury Race Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-trophy-trunk.md) - [Revamped Modernized Bed Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malle-lit.md) - [Opulent Brass Travel Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-courrier-lozine-110-lv-brass.md) - [Space-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solgaard-x-startalk.md) - [Luxury Exhibition Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-louis.md) - [Golf-Themed Oversized Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-5.md) - [Luggage-Honoring Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-flight-mode-collection.md)