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Upscaling Ordinary

Traditionally simple products get a luxurious overhaul for the status-obsessed

Implications - As the population of nouveau riche consumers rises, a want for luxury products that still carry a semblance of middle-class life are satiating demand for lifestyle accommodation. The utilization of precious materials to upgrade traditional goods augments the concept of everyday luxury for consumers who continue to demand the further integration of an upscale lifestyle.
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Upgrade - Traditional goods are being upgraded with precious materials to satiate demand for everyday luxury among consumers.
2. Minimalism - Sleek and streamlined designs are making use of high-quality materials such as leather to create simple yet luxurious products.
3. Hybrid Designs - Products are taking on elements of other items, for example, the combination of handbags and sneakers
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Goods - Companies can capitalize on the trend towards everyday luxury by upgrading traditional goods with precious materials.
2. Fashion and Accessories - Designers can explore hybrid designs by taking elements from different products and creating unique pieces.
3. Home and Decor - People are looking for lavish upgrades to practical items such as ping pong tables and tents, creating opportunities for those in the luxury home decor market.
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Handbag-Inspired Sneakers
Handbag-Inspired Sneakers
The En Noir x Buscemi 125mm Sneakers Hit New Levels of Lavish
Taking on a luggage or purse-like design aesthetic, the En Noir x Buscemi 125mm sneakers push boundaries with a variety of stylings that are simply over the top. The custom designed shoes were... MORE
Couture Basketball Sneakers
Couture Basketball Sneakers
Dank Customs Get a Slam Dunk with These Louis Vuitton Sneakers
These custom Louis Vuitton sneakers will get a lot more action on the court than on the runway. Louis Vuitton generally gears its shoe designs to fancier tastes, so Dank Customs took it upon itself... MORE
Luxurious Multi-Person Tents
Luxurious Multi-Person Tents
Go Camping in Style with This Deluxe Luxury and Comfortable Tent
When you go camping, a comfortable tent is an absolute must. The Cabela Ultimate Alaknak Tent is the epitome of luxury camping tents. It’s understandable that when you go camping you may want... MORE
Transparent Table Tennis
Transparent Table Tennis
The Lungolinea Ping Pong Table Elevates a Casual Game to Crystal Luxury
You will recognize immediately that the Lungolinea Ping Pong Table is not the sort of item that you’ll want to situate in a dark and under-utilized basement. Replacing your typical painted... MORE
Minimalist Leather Knapsacks
Minimalist Leather Knapsacks
The Simple Backpack by Jakob Lukosch Boast Basic Seams
Everything about the Simple Backpack by Jakob Lukosch, an industrial designer based in Hannover, Germany, is sleek and streamlined, which is not surprising considering its succinct name. It is a... MORE
Pocket-Pinching Socks
Pocket-Pinching Socks
The Falke Vicuna Socks Will Keep Your Feet Warm But Your Wallet Cold
German hosiery company Falke has invented a way to way to make receiving socks for Christmas not seem like a sucky deal. The Falke Vicuna Socks are made out of rare vicuna wool, set at the most... MORE

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