Gracie Passette, Trend Hunter

Fake Friend Furnishings - The Loneliness Trend (GALLERY)

For those who are desperate for the feel of warm arm around their shoulders, there's the Buddy Throw. The Buddy Throw promises couch cuddles with it's chalkoutline-esqe stick figure. (Is it just me, or does this look a lot like a Steven Colbert pose?) Designed by La Tete Au Cube and the guys surrounding Jérome Fischbach, this throw promises cuddly softness with it's construction of 85% wool and 15% polyamide. Measures 53" (135 cm) by 73" (185 cm). [More]

Sex Toys That Climax - Honey Doll Moans When Pleasured (GALLERY)

Just because you're alone and living in mom's basement, doesn't mean you aren't a sensitive guy. You want to give pleasure to your partner -- even if she's a sex doll. New love dolls have built-in sensors… [More]

Creative Vulgarism - Artist Makes Porcelain Figures Offend (GALLERY)

While some complain that the current offerings in art and design are uninteresting and uninspired, too kitschy and commercial to be deemed true art and design, there are artists, like Barnaby Barford,… [More]

Latex Love Doll Suit - People Dressing Like Dolls That Look Like People?

Usually blow-up dolls or other love dolls are thought of as 'the next best thing' or even 'the last resort' but now those who prefer the permanently surprised look and instant access can dress their partner… [More]

Green Meets Mean - Environmental Handbag Mocks Fashionistas

Anya Hindmarch's "I'm Not A Plastic Bag" (used to tote home groceries, as well as send the message to others to skip the plastic bags) has become the hip way to announce the world that you care about the… [More]

Internet Panhandeling - Ask And It Will Be Given (GALLERY)

You've paid off their credit card debt, bought them boob jobs, and now you can pay for anything they want. No, these aren't your kids you're taking care of; these are complete strangers. Donating to… [More]

Bedrooms Are The New Bordellos - Sexy Boudoir Decor (GALLERY)

And God Created Woman is a new company creating bedroom decor and accessories for couples. Made from the finest textiles and tactile treats -- silk, Egyptian cotton, ostrich feathers -- in a rich but… [More]

Parental Equality - New Daddy Fashion Dont's (GALLERY)

First women were blamed for letting themselves go in the name of motherhood. Vices like Mom Jeans and "Mommy Knots" (for the functional pony-tails held to the top of their heads with clips) topped the… [More]

Raunchy Decor - Undy Rug For Your Dorm Floor

Surely John and Sue aren't expected to leave their own undies laying about, so send them off to college with a large pair of tidy-whities for the floor. (No mention of skid marks ~ I suppose the kids will have to do somethings for themselves.) [More]

Media Outlets Play Piggy - Trojan Evolve Ads Rejected (VIDEO)

Both CBS and FOX rejected Evolve ads by Trojan, despite the fact that the ads try to move past old sterotypes, such as "it's not cool to be prepared for safe sex" and "leave that here birth control to… [More]