# $51 Plastic Cups Wine Glasses For The Upper-Middle Class By Alex Covert | Published 2007-08-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-cup-wine-glass-for-the-upper-middle-class References: [uberreview](http://www.uberreview.com/2007/08/plastic-cup-wine-glasses.htm) & [thorstenvanelten](http://www.thorstenvanelten.com/products/?category_id=8&product_id=139) No, these are not plastic cups made to look like wine glasses. These are wine glasses made to look like plastic cups. Made in the Czech Republic and priced at around $51, these delicate vessels differ markedly from their keg-pumping cousins - the plastic cup. **Implications** - The humor of today's consumer has changed drastically, with a heightened demand for products that serve a function but bear a [quirky, ironic aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schneaky-espresso-martini) like that of these $52 plastic cups. Deception is a selling point for products marketed towards a demographic of young adults with a great sense of humor. Ultimately, these consumers are looking for ways to infuse their daily existence with an element of fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 47% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Ironic Aesthetics:** Aesthetic designs that are quirky and ironic but still functional to serve a purpose. - **Deceptive Products:** Products that are marketed with a twist or deception, that catch the humorous attention of young adults. - **Infusing Fun in Daily Lives:** Consumers looking for ways to incorporate fun elements in their daily routines. ### Who This Affects Most - **Houseware:** Houseware industry can innovate by highlighting products with quirky, aesthetic designs and use of materials outside of norm such as delicate vessels in place of typical glassware. - **Packaging:** Packaging industry can explore designs that are deceptive and catch consumers attention like plastic cups designed as wine glasses. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods industry can incorporate humorous designs or elements into their products to appeal to young adult demographics who seek fun and unconventional approaches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Blown Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handblown-glassware-collection.md) - [Travel-Ready Cocktail Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-camp-tumbler-set.md) - [Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design.md) - [Nesting Gem-Like Drinking Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedownside-glasses.md) - [Transparent Crystal Glasswares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novaz-crystal-glass.md) - [Space-Saving Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-splitglass.md) - [Brightly Colored Party Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hefty-party-cups.md) - [Modern Sippy Cup Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-sippy-cup.md) - [Minimalist Glassware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-glassware.md)