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Trend Spotting - Trend spotting (a.k.a. trend watching) is the science of identifying emerging shifts in our social behavior and aspirations. The latest trends are driven by a range of factors, including fashion trends, pop culture, media, news, innovation, and the arts. Trend spotting is used by industry professionals to develop products, identify fashion trends, enhance idea generation, and inform marketing, media, design and strategic planning. By developing a systematic approach to trend spotting, individuals and organizations can better develop disruptive products and creations that dance the beat of cool.
Cool Hunting / Trend Hunting - Cool Hunting and Trend Hunting isn’t the search for what’s popular. It is the search for what’s NOT popular – yet. In fact, cool hunters and industry professionals typically refer to cool as the NEXT big thing. Once trends becomes mainstream, the novelty and appeal is lost. As a result, you must seek inspiration from the fringe. This means exposing yourself to the extremes of fashion trends, luxury, bizarre and excess. By construct, this means micro-trends have a lower probability of becoming mainstream. However, the purpose is to build a composite of trends for inspiration.
Trend Spotters / Cool Hunters - There are mavericks in the world who take trends seriously. Professionally, these driven individuals are referred to as Trend Spotters or Cool Hunters. Motivated by a fervent desire to discover tomorrow, Trend Spotters / Cool Hunters are constantly searching for the next big thing. Employed in fashion, design, art, media, strategy, and marketing Trend Spotters and Cool Hunters set the rhythm for the pulse of pop culture.
Micro-Trends? - Trend Hunter features a daily dose of micro-trends, viral news, fashion trends and pop culture. By combining these micro-trends into clusters of inspiration, one can stimulate creativity and develop breakthrough ideas...
Trend Spotting - Trend spotting (a.k.a. trend watching) is the science of identifying emerging shifts in our social behavior and aspirations. The latest trends are driven by a range of factors, including fashion trends, pop culture, media, news, innovation, and the arts. Trend spotting is used by industry professionals to develop products, identify fashion trends, enhance idea generation, and inform marketing, media, design and strategic planning. By developing a systematic approach to trend spotting, individuals and organizations can better develop disruptive products and creations that dance the beat of cool.
Cool Hunting / Trend Hunting - Cool Hunting and Trend Hunting isn’t the search for what’s popular. It is the search for what’s NOT popular – yet. In fact, cool hunters and industry professionals typically refer to cool as the NEXT big thing. Once trends becomes mainstream, the novelty and appeal is lost. As a result, you must seek inspiration from the fringe. This means exposing yourself to the extremes of fashion trends, luxury, bizarre and excess. By construct, this means micro-trends have a lower probability of becoming mainstream. However, the purpose is to build a composite of trends for inspiration.
Trend Spotters / Cool Hunters - There are mavericks in the world who take trends seriously. Professionally, these driven individuals are referred to as Trend Spotters or Cool Hunters. Motivated by a fervent desire to discover tomorrow, Trend Spotters / Cool Hunters are constantly searching for the next big thing. Employed in fashion, design, art, media, strategy, and marketing Trend Spotters and Cool Hunters set the rhythm for the pulse of pop culture.
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30 Badass SUVs (CLUSTER)
From Wagon-Wheeled Hummers to Futuristic Green SUV DesignBy Marissa Brassfield - Let's face it: With the rise of the green movement, the SUV got a pretty bad rap. Some of it was well-deserved--after all, many SUV drivers could easily do away with their gas-guzzling whips and drive…
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Bedroom-Ready Boots (GALLERY)
Lascivious Footwear That Begs to Be SeenBy Jacqueline Parrish - Several pairs of thigh-high leather boots were seen pounding the catwalk this season, seducing both the runway as well as the audience. Pure and unabated sex appeal was the message conveyed through this…
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35 Baby Clothing Innovations (CLUSTER)
From Temperature-Sensing Apparel to Moustaches for BabiesBy Marissa Brassfield - If you thought baby clothing was boring, you're in for a surprise. You won't find baby blue and pastel pink in this slideshow, but you will find rockstar baby fashion, moustaches, toupees, doctors' scrubs,…
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25 Hellacious Helicopter Innovations (CLUSTER)
From Futuristic Flying Vehicles to Flying HotelsBy Marissa Brassfield - If you've ever seen or been on a ride in a helicopter, you're well aware of how badass they are. These hellacious helicopter innovations showcase their great adaptability and design potential. I'm especially…
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90 Plastic Surgery Innovations (CLUSTER)
From Freaky Implants to Organic Botox AlternativesBy Marissa Brassfield - Whether you like it or not, plastic surgery is one of the hallmarks of Western culture. Botox, boob jobs and tummy tucks turn middle-aged women into twentysomethings again, effectively leveling out the…
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20 Ways Celebrities Use Twitter (CLUSTER)
From Shaq's Gauntlet-Throwing to Lenny Kravitz' Self-Leaked PicsBy Marissa Brassfield - We've all seen the lists of celebrities on Twitter, and the microblogging service makes it simple to keep tabs on your favorite actors, musicians and miscellaneous famous faces. This slideshow examines…
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30 Homeless Innovations (CLUSTER)
From Pop-Up Inflatable Shelters to BumvertisingBy Marissa Brassfield - According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about 3.5 million adults and children are homeless over the course of a year. This astonishing statistic has inspired a number…
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Technicolor Hair (GALLERY)
Amber Rose Channels a Chia Pet With New Bright Green 'DoBy Marissa Brassfield - Is hypercolor hair the hottest thing for Summer ‘09? Over the weekend, Amber Rose’s green hair was snapped by hungry paps outside a Hollywood club. The denim, green, turquoise, pink, and yellow of Amber…
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Charitable Sports Cars (GALLERY)
Romero Britto’s Painted Bentley Continental to Benefit MS ResearchBy Marissa Brassfield - Whether you think pop artist Romero Britto’s Bentley Continental is gorgeous or ghastly, you can’t deny that it’s charitable. The painted luxury sports car was created for Romero Britto’s ‘Come to My World’…
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45 Beautiful Body Paint Features (CLUSTER)
From Commercial Body Painting to Illusory Skin ArtBy Marissa Brassfield - Body paint is at once beautiful, titillating and extraordinary. Body painting turns human skin into a canvas, 'clothing' and moving art. These body paint features showcase body painting at its best.…
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Fairytale Home Decor (GALLERY)
Alice in Wonderland Singing Flowers, Painted Roses & 'Drink Me' BottlesBy Marissa Brassfield - 'Alice in Wonderland' fans will love the fairytale home decor from Geek Details. Their Etsy shop contains goodies that die-hard Alice fans will instantly recognize, from clay cookies that say 'Eat Me'…
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Elbow Wing Jackets (GALLERY)
Rick Owens Leather V-Front Crop Jacket for Fall 2009By Elsa Blaine - Rick Owens’ elbow wing leather jacket is hotter than hot. A v-shaped, cropped front opens with an angled zipper and a funnel collar flap which can be closed or left hanging partially open. The highlight…
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Social Networking Pillows (GALLERY)
Twitter, Facebook & MySpace Cushions for Internet AddictsBy Marissa Brassfield - These social networking pillows by Craftsquatch feature the instantly-recognizable icons from Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, MySpace, and FriendFeed in cushion form. These hand-crafted social networking pillows…
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25 Transparent Fashions (CLUSTER)
From See-Through Dresses to Clear Haute CoutureBy Marissa Brassfield - These transparent fashions aren't for wallflowers. From see-through and sheer dresses to clear haute couture, these styles leave little to the imagination. Click through the slideshow below to see transparent…
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Twitter Video Games (GALLERY)
DieFailWhale Lets You Shoot Errors, Carnival-StyleBy Marissa Brassfield - Carnival games and Twitter have joined forces for DieFailWhale, an easy and absolutely addicting online game that lets you shoot the infamous Twitter fail whale as many times as possible using your mouse.…
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Sustainable Houseboats (GALLERY)
MetroShip Revamps Living On Water With Prefab BoatsBy Marissa Brassfield - If you've always dreamed of living on a houseboat and drifting off to sleep in some faraway port of call, try these MetroShip prefab houseboats on for size. MetroShip sustainable houseboats are comprised…
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Goldfish Hotels
D-reizen Goudvissen Hotel at Amsterdam’s Schiphol AirportBy Elsa Blaine - Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport is the new home of a hotel for goldfish. Travel agent D-reizen, with the help of Olympic swimming champion Maarten van der Weijden, has opened the Goudvissen Hotel so travelers…
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30 Humorous Takes on Death (CLUSTER)
From Funny Funerals to Comical Caskets & HeadstonesBy Marissa Brassfield - Death isn’t funny in itself, but the innovations in this slideshow use humor to lighten up a very heavy subject. For some, these creations, celebrations and products will be offensive; for others, however,…
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20 Forest Getaways (CLUSTER)
Ways to Integrate Woodland Views Into Your WorldBy Marissa Brassfield - Whether you live in the wilderness or are an avowed city-dweller, these forest getaways are sure to inspire some wanderlust. We've included a wide range of forest getaways, from architecture located in…
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Urban Retrospectives (VIDEO)
The Mannahatta Project Compares 1609 Manhattan to 2009By Marissa Brassfield - The Mannahatta Project explores what Manhattan was like in 1609, well before the area became defined by manmade landmarks like the Empire State Building and Madison Square Garden. The Mannahatta Project…
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16 Glass Architecture Designs (CLUSTER)
From Clear Glass Houses to Transparent BridgesBy Marissa Brassfield - It’s said that people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, and I can’t help but wonder about the moral constitution of the inhabitants of these incredible glass architecture designs. From…
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Glass Restaurants
Nomiya Opens on the Roof of Palais de TokyoBy wang fangqing/ Frances Wang - Nomiya, a Japanese word for ‘little bars,’ is a chic new restaurant designed by the French artist Laurent Grasso and his brother that is located on the roof of one of the coolest landmarks in Paris—Palais…
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Steampunk Biker Jewelry (GALLERY)
Gear-Laden Wrist Cuff for Badass Fixed-Gear RidersBy Marissa Brassfield - This leather wrist cuff from Steampunk Sweet Shoppe is a fixed-gear bike rider’s dream. It’s essentially steampunked biker jewelry, with vintage-looking industrial gears adorning the face of the cuff and…
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15 Snake-Inspired Fashions (CLUSTER)
From Slithering Snakelaces to Medusa-Approved ApparelBy Marissa Brassfield - From Medusa to modern-day runway models, the snake has been a mainstay of fashion. These snake-inspired styles range from snakeskin apparel to slithering snakelaces and Medusa-approved jewelry. Click…
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45 Badass Backpacks (CLUSTER)
From Backpack Bikes to Bulletproof KnapsacksBy Marissa Brassfield - You may not have worn a backpack since your high school days, but these badass packpacks definitely are way too cool to be just rocked during school. From backpack bicycles to ones with built-in boomboxes,…
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Baked Shirt Designs (GALLERY)
Threadcakes Gallery Recreates Threadless T-Shirts in Edible FormBy Marissa Brassfield - If you thought Threadless t-shirts were great, check out this selection of Threadcakes--edible cakes created to mimic existing Threadless designs. I've selected ten of my favorite Threadcakes designs…
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Sinful Photo Shoots (GALLERY)
Fransisca Smith Captures the Seven Deadly SinsBy Marissa Brassfield - Fransisca Smith's 'Seven Deadly Sins' is a photographic representation of those infamous naughty behaviors--vanity, gluttony, envy, lust, greed, sloth, and wrath, respectively. Fransisca Smith captures…
866 Views
Vintage Housewife Shoots (GALLERY)
Natascha Zivadinovic Makes Staying at Home Look HotBy Marissa Brassfield - Natascha Zivadinovic’s ‘Die Unvollendete’ is a mix between pin-up glamour, burlesque and ‘Desperate Housewives.’ Natascha Zivadinovic’s model makes mundane household chores like brewing coffee, baking…
730 Views
Vintage-Inspired Aprons (GALLERY)
Rad Retro Kitchen Apparel Lets You Cook in Style This SummerBy Marissa Brassfield - These adorable handmade vintage-inspired aprons are enough to get any fashionista off the computer and into her kitchen to cook. While most of these were inspired by vintage aprons of the 1950s and 1960s,…
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Poorgeois People (GALLERY)
Exploring the Cultural Camouflage of Under-the-Radar-RichBy Allison Horner - A new style has emerged and redefined the status symbol of poor. Called, not simply, the Poorgeoisie, this group of wealthy hipsters spends luxurious amounts to look like hobos. Despite the recession,…
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