# Derelict Chic Fireplaces The Philadelphia Fire Barrel is Just Like Being Homeless By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-11-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philadelphia-fire-barrel References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2009/11/john-briscellas-philly-fire-barrell.html) & [johnbriscella.blogspot](http://johnbriscella.blogspot.com/2009/11/barrel-fire.html) Homeless people have all the luck, what with not having to work, or clean a house, they really have it all and by all (just joking!). Anyway, inspired by the chic look many homeless people have, comes the [Philadelphia Fire Barrel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sounds-of-philadelphia). Because the look of homeless people gathered around a fire to stay warm in something you may want to emulate, artist John Briscella was inspired by just that vision. Now you can have a Philadelphia Fire Barrel in your life, and have a [fire wherever you want](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-fireside360). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Homeless-inspired Design:** Opportunity for designers to create products with a unique aesthetic inspired by the homeless lifestyle. - **Chic Reappropriation:** Potential for brands to repurpose and recontextualize elements of marginalized communities to create edgy, unconventional products. - **Provocative Artistic Expression:** Artists can push boundaries by creating thought-provoking pieces that challenge societal norms and perceptions of homelessness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** Designers can integrate homeless-inspired elements into home decor to create an avant-garde, urban look. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate elements of homeless fashion and street style to create bold and unconventional designs. - **Visual Arts:** Artists can explore the concept of homelessness and social inequality through mixed media and installation art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixed-Material Tabletop Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brasscene-harmony-flame-fireplace.md) - [Cooking-Friendly Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regg-surprise.md) - [Tent-Safe DIY Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heater-bloc.md) - [Portable Cylindrical Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecosmart-fire-pillar-3t.md) - [Communal Fireplace Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearth-coffee-table.md) - [Compact Portable Campfire Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecan.md) - [Smoke-Free Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-smokeless-fire-pit.md) - [Ultra-Stylish Fireplace Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireplace-accessories.md) - [Grill-Topped Portable Firepits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-firepit.md)