# Taxi Ownership as Status Kate Moss' London Black Cab By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-04-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-helayel-london-black-cab References: [vogue](http://www.vogue.co.uk/vogue_daily/story/story.asp?stid=51798&date;=&sid;=) Look closely at the cab drivers when in London because super model Kate Moss and Daniella Helayel, [super star designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-past-ii-future), are into the craze of owning their own London black cabs. Helayel's model won't be mistaken for a cab in service because of it's [signature paint job](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elphaba-tx), but if you could get inside you would find and Champagne fridge and iPod sound system and [special dog bed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-showcats). "Since I moved to London I've always dreamt of having a 24-hour black taxi with a driver," Helayel explains. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized Transportation:** The trend of personalized transportation is growing as individuals seek unique and customized options for mobility. - **Luxury Taxi Experiences:** The luxury taxi experience trend is disrupting the traditional taxi industry by offering high-end amenities and services to passengers. - **Celebrity Ownership Influence:** The trend of celebrities owning taxis is leading to increased attention and interest in the taxi industry, presenting opportunities for partnerships and endorsements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can capitalize on the personalized transportation trend by offering customized services and vehicles to cater to individual preferences. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the luxury taxi experience trend by partnering with high-end taxi services to provide enhanced transportation options for their guests. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can leverage celebrity ownership influence in the taxi industry by creating strategic campaigns and collaborations with celebrity taxi owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bedazzled Sequin Luxe Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystique-allure.md) - [Pampering Rideshade Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bliss-x-alto.md) - [Designer Edition Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-paul-smith-edition.md) - [Athlete-Customized Luxe Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuoriserie-essentials.md) - [All-Pink Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-cadillac.md) - [Ultra-Femme Phone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildflower-cases.md) - [Taxi Driver-Centric Branded Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taxi-driver.md) - [Fashion-Branded Model Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-smith-and-land-rover.md) - [Supermodel-Backed Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-dare-to-be-you.md)