# Athlete-Backed Bottle Carriers Rimowa Teams Up with Lebron James to Develop a 12-Bottle Wine Case By Kanesa D | Published 2022-10-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-3 References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/10/lebron-james-rimowa-12-bottle-wine-case-info) & [rimowa](https://www.rimowa.com/hk/en/stories/rimowa-bottle-case-napa-valley.html)  Lebron James has [collaborated with RIMOWA in the past](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-8), and for the duo’s latest team-up they are focusing on producing a chic multi-bottle carrier case inspired by an archival model from the latter’s collection. The completed product features a glossy finish, black leather handles, and RIMOWA's anodized grooved metal on the exterior. Cutouts and specially made cushions within the case allow it to accommodate types of bottles, including [red wine and champagne](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kosher-champagne). A microfiber lining and TSA-friendly clasps and locks provide this case with additional security during air travel. The retail price for the RIMOWA Twelve Bottle Wine Case is $9,900 USD, and it will be made available soon. In honor of the release, [Wine Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-airlines-polaris-business-class) has produced a unique selection of wines for distribution in accompaniment with the case. Image Credit: Lmr Ventures ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Wine Carriers:** Opportunity to disrupt the high-end wine accessories market by producing more stylish and functional wine carriers. - **Customizable Bottle Cushions:** Innovation opportunity to create customizable bottle cushions, catering to a broader range of bottle sizes and shapes while still providing sufficient protection. - **Collaboration with Celebrities:** Opportunity to collaborate with athletes, celebrities, and prominent figures in different fields, producing unique and exclusive accessory items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods:** Creating luxury wine carriers may be a lucrative business for those working on luxury goods production. - **Wine and Spirits:** Wine and spirits producers can work on producing innovative wine carriers, tapping into the high-end market. - **Fashion and Sports:** An opportunity for fashion and sports industries to collaborate on accessory items like the wine carrier designed by LeBron James and Rimowa. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Suitcase-Like Bottle Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rimowa-one-bottle-case.md) - [Luxury Silver Card Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poker-attache.md) - [Metallic Mixologist Case Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-robbe-berking-cocktail-case.md) - [Sleek Aluminum Trumpet Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gewa.md) - [Chic Statuesque Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-rick-owens-original-cabin-bronze.md) - [Limited-Edition Winery Luggage Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-oak-wines-x-paravel-aviator-trunk.md) - [Luxurious Wine Storage Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinaluminum-wine-suitcase.md) - [Exclusive Basketball Star Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jharden-wine.md) - [Luxury BMX Bike Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-bike-case.md)