# Midas Touch Artillery Peter Gronquist Strikes Again with Designer Gold Guns By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-11-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-gronquist References: [thejailbreak](http://thejailbreak.com/2010/11/02/designer-weapons/) & [petergronquist](http://www.petergronquist.com/) Peter Gronquist is a well-known designer whose work is somewhere between the runway and rambo. His series of gold guns and other heavy artillery is sprinkled with couture names such as [Gucci](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gucci-generation) and [Prada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-fine-jewelry). The disabled arms are tricked-out to boast [shiny gold coatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-in-gold) in a way that most models are adorned with accessories. Ultimately, the work of Peter Gronquist is perfect for the badass fashionista in you. Check out the gallery for the latest work by Peter Gronquist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Firearms:** Creating firearms with high-end designer aesthetics to cater to fashion-conscious gun enthusiasts. - **Weapon Art:** Transforming guns into art pieces by mixing classic and modern styles. - **Weapon Accessories as Fashion:** Turning gun accessories into fashion accessories to expand designer portfolios. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Combining fashion with weapons to create a new style and a new market. - **Art:** Creating art out of weapons to encourage discussion and advocacy. - **Firearms:** Introducing high-end designer aesthetics to the firearms industry by catering to new markets and promoting distinction through style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Fashion Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-fashion-sculpture.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Modern Design-Exploring Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratone-chair.md) - [Exquisitely Artistic Vase Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-many-dreams.md) - [Gold-Tinted Luxe Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-edition-gwagen.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections.md)