# Trippy Mini Coopers The 'Wash Me' Lookbook is Auto-Eclectic By TopDog | Published 2009-11-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-wash-me References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/11/high-octane-high-art-from-mini/) & [washme.ch](http://www.washme.ch/?cat=48) The brand new Mini lookbook titled: ‘Wash Me’ is a psychedelic look at the famous subcompact auto. Ten Swiss artists, who had absolutely no experience painting cars before, put their brushes to work creating [high end graphics and amazing murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3000gt-vr4). The Mini ‘Wash Me’ lookbook should be available in time for the holidays, but with only 2,000 volumes available they are bound to sell out fast. Mini’s parent company [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe) first merged [art with automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cao-fei-art-car) in their ‘Art Cars’ collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 99% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Psychedelic Car Art:** Opportunity for artists and auto companies to collaborate in creating unique and visually striking car designs. - **Limited Edition Lookbooks:** Creating limited edition lookbooks can generate excitement and exclusivity around a brand's product or collection. - **Art Cars:** Exploring the intersection of art and automobiles can result in innovative and eye-catching vehicle designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Automobile companies can embrace the trend of psychedelic car art to create limited edition models or collaborate with artists for unique designs. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can take inspiration from limited edition lookbooks and create exclusive collections that generate hype and demand. - **Art:** The art industry can explore the potential of art cars as a new medium for artistic expression and collaboration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spaceship-Like Mini Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-concept-aceman.md) - [Special Edition Small Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untold-edition.md) - [Surf and Track Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-and-deus-ex-machin.md) - [Special Edition Seaside Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-convertible-seaside-edition.md) - [Miniature Designer Collectible Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-car-1.md) - [Compact Classically Inspired Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-spaceman-hatchback.md) - [Celebratory Miniature Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-20-years-edition.md) - [Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe.md) - [Artful Car-Themed Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cao-fei-art-car.md)