# Reversed Wine Glasses This Upside Down Red Wine Glass Offers an Unexpected Experience By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-wine-glass References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2016/02/05/41918/upside-down-wine-glass-brings-twist-and-humor-to-gatherings.html) & [red5](http://www.red5.co.uk/upside-down-wine-glass.aspx?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=aff&awc=3584_1454670936_4e3f283b20013c055e6a2b4cc015a6ad) Available for purchase from Red5, the Upside Down Red Wine Glass takes the [traditional design of a glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domain-glass) and turns it on its head (literally). Crafted from [soda-lime glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmm-design), the wine glass is capable of holding a similar amount of wine compared to other glasses. The wine glass looks and feels like a traditional glass, but it's only when it's used that the design is understood. The perceived base of the Upside Down Red Wine Glass transforms into a section for sipping, while the upper portion holds the wine. The stem acts as a transfer for the wine to move from the storage, to the sipping section. The wine glass is sold individually and retails for about $10 a piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upside-down Glassware:** Opportunities exist in creating innovative and unconventional designs of traditional glassware products. - **Multi-functional Drinkware:** There is a market for drinkware that offers a unique and unexpected experience, such as a glass that can hold and transfer wine in a non-traditional way. - **Sustainable Glassware:** Sustainability can be a key selling point for upcycled and eco-friendly glassware products that minimize waste and use eco-friendly materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Glassware Manufacturing:** Innovative glassware designs can offer a unique selling point and set apart manufacturers in an already crowded market. - **Event Planning:** Upside-down glassware can be a fun addition to event planning, offering a unique and memorable experience for guests. - **E-commerce Retail:** Sustainable and multi-functional glassware products can attract environmentally-conscious and design-savvy consumers through online marketplaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nesting Gem-Like Drinking Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedownside-glasses.md) - [Extra-Large Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xxl-wine.md) - [Unbreakable Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbreakable-wine-glass.md) - [Five-Sided Unique Whiskey Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-whiskey-glass.md) - [Hand-Blown Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handblown-glassware-collection.md) - [Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-table.md) - [Anatomy-Inspired Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-glasses.md) - [Stackable Chalice Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali.md) - [Miniature Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-wine-glass.md)