# Textile-Cloaked Cars The Orla Kiely Citroen DS3 Makes Eco Vehicles Fashionable By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orla-kiely-citroen-ds3 References: [fashion.elle](http://fashion.elle.com/fashion/insider/2011/01/05/orla-kiely-goes-green-with-citroen/) & [orlakiely](http://www.orlakiely.com/uk/) Orla Kiely is a gifted graphic artist with a hand in everything from clothing to electronics, with the Orla Kiely Citroen DS3 as the newest addition. Taking her organically-derived designs to the body and interior of the CO2-efficient vehicle, the Irish textile artist has outfitted acorn, floral and wheat patterns over the small French coupe. The Orla Kiely Citroen DS3 exists in as a mere 500 automobiles, each equipped with cutesy details such as a reading lamp in the front seat. Photo Credits: [Creative-Idle](http://creative-idle.blogspot.com/2010/09/lfw-ss11-diary-orla-kiely.html) | [eBay](http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRAND-NEW-GENUINE-NOREV-CITROEN-DS3-MODEL-ORLA-KIELY-W-/270671897944) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Organic-designed Vehicles:** Opportunity for automotive companies to collaborate with artists and designers to create visually appealing and eco-friendly vehicles. - **Limited Edition Automobiles:** The popularity of limited edition vehicles presents an opportunity for car manufacturers to collaborate with fashion designers and create exclusive, highly sought-after models. - **Fashion-inspired Car Interiors:** The integration of fashion patterns and designs into car interiors opens up possibilities for collaborations between fashion and automotive industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automotive manufacturers can explore partnerships with fashion designers to create unique and stylish limited edition vehicles. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can venture into the automotive industry by designing exclusive car interiors and collaborating with car manufacturers. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can find opportunities in creating customized or limited edition designs for automobiles, merging their expertise with the automotive industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Fashion Designer Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-aygo-x-undercover.md) - [Fashion Designer City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiat-500e-x-giorgio-armani.md) - [Semi-Transparent Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renault-twingo-concept.md) - [Designer Edition Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-paul-smith-edition.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Collaborative Custom Car Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/model-a7l.md) - [Electric License-Free City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-la-2-deuche-concept.md) - [Auto-Inspired Luxury Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sergio-hudson.md) - [Electric Mini Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2cv.md)