# Water-Resistant Paper Vases These Sleeves Offer a Unique Way to Dress Up Plain Water Vessels By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-02-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-vases References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/paper-vase/) & [store.moma.org](https://store.moma.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Paper-Vase_10451_10001_255516_-1_26707_26707_253588) Through [MoMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-vessels), consumers with an eye for design are able to purchase unique paper vases that give them the chance to dress up their floral arrangements in a new way. Any vessel that is capable of holding water could potentially serve as a vase, but most people prefer to accent the beauty of a bouquet with a vase that's equally as eye-catching. These vase designs sold through the [Museum of Modern Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst) build off of this notion, making it possible for consumers to use plain bottles to hold flowers, while simultaneously dressing them up for aesthetic appeal. The curved, die-cut and water-resistant [paper sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake) in blue and pink are designed to be able to fit around a slim glass or plastic vessel, offering a lightweight and easy-to-store alternative to heavy floral vases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water-resistant Paper Vases:** The trend of using water-resistant paper sleeves as vases offers a unique and sustainable way to dress up plain water vessels. - **Floral Arrangement Creativity:** The trend of using unique vase designs encourages consumers to get creative with their floral arrangements and explore new aesthetic possibilities. - **Lightweight and Portable Vase Alternatives:** The trend of using water-resistant paper sleeves as vase alternatives provides a lightweight and easy-to-store option for those who prefer not to use traditional heavy floral vases. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore disruptive innovation by creating new designs and materials for water-resistant paper vases, catering to consumers looking for unique and sustainable ways to decorate their homes. - **Floral and Gift Retail:** The floral and gift retail industry can tap into the trend of using unique vase designs to offer customers a wider range of options for showcasing and presenting their floral arrangements. - **Packaging and Printing:** The packaging and printing industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities in creating customizable and eco-friendly water-resistant paper sleeves for various applications, including vases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Packaging-Inspired Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-milk-vase.md) - [Unusual Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-brown-paper-bag-vase.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Greenery-Inspired Textured Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-textured-ceramic-vase.md) - [Eco Abstract Vase Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-vase.md) - [Delicate Colorful Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delicate-colorful-vase.md) - [Floating Stem Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-effect-vase.md) - [Nature-Inspired Colorful Glass Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anemona.md) - [Copper Tubular Minimal Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroyuki-yuasa.md)