# Army-Inspired Decor Tank U Vases By Bianca | Published 2008-03-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tank-u-vase References: [charlesandmarie](http://charlesandmarie.com/lifestyle-gems/quintessentials/modern-living/details/product/tank-u-editions/?tx_ttproducts_pi1) Flowers are generally considered a pretty, gentle item to bring into the home. They're usually displayed in [delicate vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torre-vases) which is why these army tank-inspired [flower holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navazi) are extremely bizarre. The **Tank U** vases were created by Parisian design group, La Tete Au Cube and come in White and Platinum or, even stranger, a Traditional French Floral Pattern. Each hand made vase is available for $90 at Charles & Marie. **Implications** - Youth consumers have a strong penchant for ironic humor. By juxtaposing [flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kill-them-with-kindness) with a tank, the artist creates a humorous tension. To engage with this group, companies ought to consider implementing irony in their marketing campaigns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Youth Irony:** Companies should consider implementing irony in their marketing campaigns to engage with youth consumers who have a strong penchant for ironic humor. - **Bizarre Home Decor:** The army tank-inspired flower holders highlight a trend towards bizarre and unconventional home decor items. - **Humorous Tension:** The juxtaposition of flowers with a tank creates a humorous tension that resonates with consumers seeking unconventional and unexpected design elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The army tank-inspired flower holders represent a disruptive innovation opportunity within the home decor industry, tapping into the demand for unique and unconventional design pieces. - **Art and Design:** The incorporation of ironic and humorous elements in art and design presents disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and designers looking to attract youth consumers. - **Youth Marketing:** The trend towards youth irony creates opportunities for marketers to develop campaigns that appeal to the strong penchant for ironic humor among young consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Packaging-Inspired Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-milk-vase.md) - [Elegant Ivory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivory-vase.md) - [Greenery-Inspired Textured Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-textured-ceramic-vase.md) - [Ocean-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-coralshaped-vase.md) - [Minimalist Illusory Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaso-gota-vase.md) - [Personalized Floral Grid Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-vase.md) - [Connection-Inspired X-Shaped Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaax.md) - [Miniature Cylindrical Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanakubari.md) - [Multifunctional Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iza-vase.md)