 Geometric Fashion - Naomi Strikes Back in V Magazine::In addition to the outrageous Gisele Bundchen cover, the new issue of V Magazine features a 26-page, visually stunning photoshoot of supermodel Naomi Campbell.
Shot on the streets of Manhattan by Mario… [MORE] |
 Racing in Puffy Suits - The Aeolian Ride::These bikers are part of a wacky event called the Aeolian Ride.
Organized by Jessica Findley, 52 riders are decked out in handmade, white, rip-stop nylon suits in three different shapes. The suits are… [MORE] |
 Shoes Made of Old Truck Tires - Old Ho's Rubber Tire Sandals::Indulge in guilt-free summer fashion as you slip on these eco-friendly sandals that are made of 100% recycled truck tires.
A tough competition against your average flip flops, the tire sandals by Old… [MORE] |
 Redesigning Famous Shoes - The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Collection::Dorothy's ruby slippers are to be given a fashion makeover by chosen designers in time for The Wizard of Oz's 70th anniversary next year.
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, together with Swarovski, invited… [MORE] |
 Iran Pop Culture Fashion - Nimany::Nimany is a handmade fashion line launched by two friends who grew up in Tehran, Iran. Their brand, geared at men and women, is now gaining global recognition, including in New York City where the line… [MORE] |
 Holistic Libido Boosters - Citrulline Watermelon the New Viagra?::Watermelon is a favourite fruit for many people for it is refreshingly juicy. It is also has health benefits like being a very good source of vitamin C and A and has significant amounts of vitamin B1 and… [MORE] |
 Designer Super Yachts - Philippe Starck's “A” Destroyer::Apparently super yacht “A”, named after billionaire owner Andrey Melnichenko’s wife Alexandra, has been delivered.
According to a Times Online article, it sneaked to Norway to take three Monet Paintings… [MORE] |
 Design Inspiration from Sea Creatures - Marine Muses::Trend Hunter's regular readers know they can depend on this site to bring them creative inspiration. These odd sea creatures are just simply mesmerizing. These may trigger an idea for a new color combination,… [MORE] |
 Rainbows on Demand - The LED Rainbow Projector::This motion activated projector can conjure up a rainbow on demand via an LED light. It is sure to delight all of us when we're not lucky enough to see a real one. Children and those young at heart will… [MORE] |
 Braille Watches - The X-Watch::The X- Watch by Damian Kozlik is a sexy X shaped L.E.D. timepiece that is designed for both sighted and blind people.
Blind people can use the X-Watch by moving their fingers along the graduated watch… [MORE] |
 Transformer Shoes - 'Goodie 2 Shoes'::You really get much more than two shoes with this "Goodie 2 Shoes" design by British Natalie Thorne.
First of all, the cool pair easily switch between a sexy 9cm high heels and a more comfortable 4cm.… [MORE] |
 Hotel of Doom - 'Worst Building in the History of Mankind' to Resume Construction::The 'Hotel of Doom' is an iconic, desolate ghost building nestled in the hear of North Korea. Actually called the Ryugyong Hotel, the building is affectionately known as the 'Hotel of Doom' because it… [MORE] |
 11 Gas Price Trends + 126 Ways to AVOID Gas Prices::Gas prices are skyrocketing and that is having an impact on our pockets, our vehicle choices and our pop culture. However, even though gas prices are intimidating, they're driving consumers to be more… [MORE] |
 Jokerize Yourself - Free Dark Knight iPhone App::The Dark Knight gets released this weekend, and to generate even more buzz, Warner Brothers is combining the buzz of the iPhone 3G and the hype of The Dark Knight with an addictive free application that… [MORE] |
 Fruit Sushi - Unagi & Banana Rolls at the Bellagio::The newly opened Yellowtail Sushi Restaurant & Bar at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is serving up some creative menu dishes, such as the Unagi (eel) and Banana roll. I guess this is the Asian… [MORE] |
 Trend Hunter Face Lift - More Fun Than Ever?::I'm testing a new page layout for the trend pages, and I'd love your feedback. The new page design is much cleaner and made to be more magazine-like.
Let me know your thoughts, and also if the page… [MORE] |
 Creative Failures - The Telephone Tree::The "Telephone Tree" is an environmental art installation gone bad.
When Barry Robinson, 65, found three iconic red telephone booths in a British dump, he decided to take them home and recycle them for… [MORE] |
 Pink Dog Poo - Poop Scoop Awareness Campaign::Pink doggy doo is being spotted on streets in the UK thanks to a bizarre new poop scoop awareness campaign.
Oak Tree Heath nature reserve in Nottinghamshire has unleashed activists with pink spray paint,… [MORE] |
 Breakdancing Honey Bees - Haagen-Dazs Bee-Boys for Awareness::Colony collapse disorder is threatening honey bees with extinction and Haagen-Dazs wants to help. The ice cream company is debuting a video with break dancers dressed as honey bees for SaveTheHoneyBees.com.… [MORE] |
 Custom Shoes Based on Your Photos - Nike PhotoiD::We've featured Nike iD before, the service where the sportswear company allows users to customize their own shoes online, but Nike PhotoiD takes customization to the next level.
Whereas NikeiD allows… [MORE] |
 8 Children's Fantasies Made Real (SUPER GALLERY)::Children have the most incredible imaginations, and the ability to dream beyond adult comprehensive. While some artists attempt to try to infect their own work with the limitless creativity of children,… [MORE] |
 Subway Cafes - Subway Tries Espresso & Paninis::Subway Cafes? Maybe soon! Washington is testing five Subway Cafe concepts with an Italian theme, complete with fancy cappuccinos and Wi-Fi. Looks like Subway didn't want McDonald's to have all the success… [MORE] |
 Reborn Babies - Freakishly Real Fake Babies::"Reborn babies" are freakishly lifelike dolls in every respect, from their mohair hair and eyelashes to their realistic breathing and actual beating inside their chest. The act of caring for these dolls,… [MORE] |
 Eco Tattoo Removal - Green Skin Cooling::Removing tattoos with lasers is tricky business as surgeons be very cautious to ensure the skin is not overheated as that would result in scarring. The normal procedure involves using a coolant such as… [MORE] |
 Carbon Neutral Flying Cars - The Parajet Skycar::The Parajet Skycar, a biodiesel-powered, all-terrain dune buggy, doubles as a powered paraglider. It will be "the world’s first carbon neutral flying car," according to the company.
The Skycar Expedition… [MORE] |
 Living Paintings - Sasha Pivovarova is Collage Girl in Vogue UK::Russian model Sasha Pivovarova is featured inside the new August 2008 issue of Vogue UK in a beautiful editorial entitled, "Collage Girl." The artistic photographs by Paolo Roversi explore the relation… [MORE] |
 Virigin Imagery to Sell Used Cars - BMW: You're Not The First::Let's be realistic: getting a BMW for a good price is like scoring with a beautiful woman, "You know you're not the first." But hey, not everyone is lucky to get first dibs on something so gorgeous. I… [MORE] |
 Disappearing Celebrity Moles - Where is Sarah Jessica Parker’s Beauty Mark?::MOLE! Sarah Jessica Parker MOLE went to the Major League Baseball game and MOLEeee naturally got a lot MOLELY Mole of attention. Not for the fact that she was there, but for the fact that something was… [MORE] |
 Vintage Aspitrations - Megan Fox Wants to Recreate 1930s Cinema - Naked::Megan Fox, who topped Trend Hunter's chart for needing to get fat, has revealed that she would like to do a movie in the buff.
But not THAT kind of movie. Actually, Fox has aspirations to recreate a… [MORE] |
 Dramatic Car PR Stunts - BMW 7 Hidden in an Hourglass::“Never Stand Still” is BMW’s newest marketing gimmick for the European launch of the latest model of BMW 7 series. At the Red Square, Moscow, the 7-Series was hidden in 180,000 silver balls that… [MORE] |
 Face Down Pillows - The PODillow::Do you find sun tanning painful on your stomach? I sure do. I have always wondered how people can do it for hours without getting their necks and arms exhausted. The PODillow looks like the perfect solution… [MORE] |
 Melted Utensils - Exhausted Cutlery by Kathryn Hinton::Rough day at the office? Barely dragged yourself home? Then you need this Exhausted Cutlery for your dinner... that is if you can manage to cook one. This fluid-looking cutlery - fork, spoon and knife… [MORE] |
 Carved Crayons - Pete Goldlust's Creations::Not only does Pete Goldlust have the best name ever, he also produces some awesome works of art such as these carved crayons which are by far my favourite pieces of his. There are ten works in total, with… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Playlists - Kaley Cuoco Shares Her Tunes::Kaley Cuoco plays Penny, a hot girl living next door to two physics geeks in a sitcom called The Big Bang Theory. It sounds cheesy and like so many other movies, but because Kaley Cuoco's star is rising,… [MORE] |
 The Possibility of Real Superheroes - Becoming Batman::Neuroscientist, kinesiologist, and martial artist, E. Paul Zehr, has thought of a clever marketing slant for a book, appealing to the kid in each of us. The University of Victoria professor states that… [MORE] |
 Bringing Children's Drawings to Life - ‘Wonderland’ Photography by Yeondoo Jung::Korean artist Yeondoo Jung has made every child's dream come true by bringing their drawings to life! ‘Wonderland’ is a collection of photographs inspired by the drawings of South Korean children.… [MORE] |
 19 Creative Radiators - Haute Home Heaters (SUPER GALLERY)::Generally, heaters aren't the most glamorous element of a home, but a range of designers are hoping to change that with innovative radiator designs.
You're not going to skimp on heating your digs when… [MORE] |
 Enormous Futuristic Sunglasses - Maison Martin Margiela Incognito Eyewear::Summer is definitely the time to show off your awesome shades. On Trend hunter, many cool sunglasses were featured, whether they were over-sized, thick, or round frames, or with gradient lenses or no lenses… [MORE] |
 Belly Loungers for Laptop Users - The Lazy Geek's Cushion::Laptop computers are designed for, well, laptops. But after a hard day's work at a desk, the last thing some people want is to do is sit on a chair again. The back is aching and lying down on one's front… [MORE] |
 Designer Swimwear Fashion - Olympic Boy in Esquire::In anticipation of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics in China, the Olympics fascination is going strong in fashion magazines. The latest is in the July-August 2008 issue of Spanish Esquire which features… [MORE] |
 34 PR Stunts by The Original 6 Supermodels (SUPER GALLERY)::The Big 6 supermodels, as Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss have been called, are back and better than ever, proving that middle aged beauty can… [MORE] |
 Seniors Designing Moon Rockets - NASA Jupiter Project::NASA is hard at work designing the Ares moon rocket with the hopes of landing on the moon AGAIN in 2020.
Meanwhile, a bunch of NASA engineers, currently active, but many retired, are secretly working… [MORE] |
 Chess Boxing - Rocky Balboa Vs Bobby Fischer::You may soon see "My Chess Champion Child Kicked Your Kid's Ass" bumper stickers as an odd new hybrid sport gains momentum. Chess Boxing is a sport that combines chess, the sophisticated game of strategy,… [MORE] |
 Silly Photography Tricks - Upside Down Faces::It's amazing what people can come up with if given a lot of free time and a dash of creativity. The Internet never seizes to come up with those 'so stupid but utterly fun' concepts.
These upside down… [MORE] |
 Flying Humans - Series of Photographs from Kerry Skarbakka::This series of images by photographer Kerry Skarbakka really struck me. I love the thought of flying humans, the inspiration behind the project. These images form part of a collection called the "Struggle… [MORE] |
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 Get Fat - Megan Fox Ordered to Beef Up for Robots::Megan Fox has been ordered get fat for robots. More specifically, for the upcoming sequel to the Transfomers movie.
Director Michael Bay informed Megan Fox that he doesn’t like skinny girls. … [MORE] |
 Emmy Awards Nominees - John Adams Leads The List::Nominations for the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards will be revealed this morning, led by HBO series "John Adams" with 23 bids which was strengthened by the show's lead actor, Paul Giamatti, also receiving… [MORE] |
 Celebs Behaving Badly - Andy Dick Living Up to His Name::Andy Dick is living up to his name, adding to the trend of celebs behaving badly. In the category of, "I can't believe this is viral," he is one of the most searched items today because he pulled down… [MORE] |
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