# Corkxedo $40,000 Tux From Corks By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-05-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tux-from-corks-a-few-decades-late-for-titanic-party References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2007/05/25/the-corkxedo-old-corks-take-a-turn-as-formal-wear/) & [winespectator](http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Features/0,1197,3812,00.html) The Corkxedo is a $40,000 Tux made of corks. It was designed by Dave Hamilton, and LA desigbner who spent ten months putting the outfit together. Luxist reports, "The set contains the corks of more than 240 wineries and the oldest cork is a 1935 Chateau Lynch-Bages. Hamilton isn't averse to selling the Corkxedo either, he guesses the size 44 jacket would auction off in the $35,000 to $40,000 range." **Implications** - Creating highly priced items that are made from unusual materials is a fun and effective way to target consumers with money to spend. Companies that create expensive products should consider using strange materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-priced Unusual Materials:** Creating highly priced items that are made from unusual materials is a fun and effective way to target consumers with money to spend. Companies that create expensive products should consider using strange materials. - **Luxury Auctions:** Auctioning high-priced luxury items, such as the Corkxedo, can generate significant profits and attract wealthy consumers who are seeking unique and exclusive products. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Designers can explore the use of eco-friendly materials, like cork, to create innovative and sustainable fashion products that appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can incorporate high-priced unusual materials to create unique and luxury products that cater to affluent consumers. - **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry can capitalize on the trend of creating highly-priced items from unique materials to offer exclusive products and drive sales. - **Wine and Lifestyle:** The wine and lifestyle industry can explore partnerships with fashion designers to create custom products made from recycled corks, promoting sustainability and wine culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Cork-Producing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-as-a-material.md) - [Upcycled Cork Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-jasper-chukka.md) - [Extravagant Whiskey Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-bottle-design.md) - [Humorous Beer-Centric Formal Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-tux-and-brrrtie.md) - [Artful Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-cortex.md) - [Cork Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guillaume-delvigne.md) - [Ultra-Rare Whiskey Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dekant-acclaim-collection.md) - [Scotch Sipping Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scotch-sipping-jacket.md) - [Metallic Mixologist Case Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-robbe-berking-cocktail-case.md)