 Pin-Up Lingerie - Fifi Chachnil's Topshop Capsule Collection::London's Topshop debuted a capsule collection of Parisian, retro glamour pin-up fashion lingerie by Fifi Chachnil on July 20.
Thankfully, the pieces sell for about half the price of Chachnil's standard… [MORE] |
 Emerging Fashion Designers - Council of Fashion Designers Finalists::Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced the ten designers that will get financial aid and mentorship from some of the top names in the fashion world.
The nominees will be visited… [MORE] |
 Fast Food Jewelry - Gold Burger Necklaces::This gold necklace from the "2008 Burger Series" jewelry line is remarkable; there is clearly no accounting for taste. This bad boy is basically just a gold burger buns necklace... from Japan, of course.… [MORE] |
 Virgin Fashion - 10 Virgin Mary Style Items::The Virgin Mary iconography has always had a big influence on fashion and pop culture. However, we are seeing a big resurgence and surge in popularity of the Virgin’s image in the world of fashion. From… [MORE] |
 Fashion in Iran - Masih Designs::Iran born fashion designer Masih Zad may be in his early twenties, but his youthful designs don't neglect his Persian culture. In fact, they honor some of the best cultural art traditions of Iran, including… [MORE] |
 Hippy Cowboy Fashion - Ashton Kutcher for Pepe Jeans Fall 2008::Ashton Kutcher stars in the Fall / Winter 2008 campaign for Pepe Jeans alongside beautiful model, Isabeli Fontana.
The campaign was styled by Katy England and photographed by David Sims on location… [MORE] |
 Warrior-Goddess Fashion - Christy Turlington for W Magazine::The supermodels of the eighties and nineties such as Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Elle MacPherson and Claudia Schiffer are making a powerful return with a number of magazine shoots… [MORE] |
 Video Game Fashion - Cosplay Imitates Anime and Video Game Characters::Today we revisit Cosplay (or Cos-Play), which is short for "costume play" in Japan. An entire subculture centers around dressing up like anime and video game characters, or from live action television,… [MORE] |
 Prancing Ostrich Fashion - Gisele Kisses The Sky in W Magazine::A new W Magazine fashion shoot showed Gisele Bundchen emulating an ostrich, proving that puffy, ruffled blouses and dresses are back in. Gisele flies away in clouds of tulle, satin, and organza, that almost… [MORE] |
 China Fashion to Hype Beijing Olympics - China International Fashion Week::China International Fashion Week looked like one big publicity preview for all the glitz that will surround the Beijing Olympics next month.
Nearly 40 fashion shows took place from 30 different brands.… [MORE] |
 DIY Custom Flip-Flops - Switchflops::Flip-flop sandals are clearly a summer staple, and since you wear them just about every day, why not change it up a bit with customizable Switchflops?
Switchflops let you change up the style of your… [MORE] |
 Granny Underwear Made Chic - Kiki Cashmere Bloomers::Dreamy soft cashmere has made its way into undergarment fashions - bloomers to be exact. Luxury intimate wear brand Kiki de Montparnasse has added a modern twist to the styling of vintage bloomers, and… [MORE] |
 Latex Pod Hats - Joop! At Berlin Fashion Week::Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week transforms the German city into a whirling sea of fashion and design, filling the days with sartorial shows to flaunt elaborate new collections and the evenings with entertainment… [MORE] |
 Eccentric Clown Gowns - Basso & Brooke At Berlin Fashion Week::Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week has kicked off at Bebelplatz, showcasing some incredibly wild fashion for the new season.
The gallery shows the eccentric collection by Basso & Brooke, which could be… [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] |
 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] |
 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] |
 Hats Made of Upcycled Coffee Sacks - Trilby Hat by Ataahua::Once again I am dumbfounded by the outrageous price tags of eco-friendly items that are made by recycling CHEAP material.
A very good example is this traditional Cuban coffee roasters' Trilby hat by Ataahua.… [MORE] |
 Underwater Advertising - Cool Insight Surf Campaign::I'm loving this series of adverts from leading Australian-based surf label, Insight.
The brief was that the photographs had come aim to encompass all that is surf, skate, street, art, music, fashion,… [MORE] |
 Stiletto Socks - Emilio Cavallini Hosiery::These adorable little socks could be the perfect accessory to add some flash to your white stilettos or black pumps. The ‘sockettes’ from Emilio Cavallini Hosiery available only in black and white,… [MORE] |
 Cheap High Fashion - The 'Truly Madly Deeply Karl' Tee::If you love Karl Lagerfeld but can't afford his Chanel creations, your best next thing is this cool Truly Madly Deeply Karl Roll Cuff Tee from Urban Outfitters.
The 100% Cotton tee features a fun cartoon… [MORE] |
 Toyko Fashion Scene - Takeshita-Dori Area Rocks::Takeshita-dori is the cutting edge of Tokyo fashion - the Asian center for the trendy. If you are a tourist, you may not find this in the guidebooks, but what a great place to people watch - fashion magazine… [MORE] |
 Messenger Bag + Instant Pillow - Hood Air::The Hood Air by designer Laura Jaeger takes into account that messengers can feel pretty tired sometimes and need a lil nap. The funky design conveniently transforms from a messenger bag into a 'travel… [MORE] |
 DIY Shoe Design Tutorials - Bobsmade Colors You World::German artist 'Bobsmade' has been selling her DIY-like shoes, belt bags, tees, and hats for years. Recently, due to popular demand, she made a tutorial video for those wanting to follow in her footsteps.… [MORE] |
 Google Wrap Dresses - The Ooogle Sari::Slowly but surely, Google has become so much a part of our lives that we often find we are "wrapped" up with their services. So why not a Google wrap like this sari or saree? This one has the familiar… [MORE] |
 Bell Bottom Boots - Givenchy Autumn/Winter 2008-9::Has the bell bottom trend swung into footwear? These heavy-bottomed boots were recently seen on many of the models of the Givenchy couture collection for Autumn/Winter 2008-9, during Paris Fashion Week.… [MORE] |
 Sweaty Couture - No AC at Curiel Fashion Show in Rome::The Curiel catwalk show in AltaRoma was held where there was no air conditioning, making the Roman couture show haute hot. It wasn't a problem for the models, because they don't sweat, but the ticket holders… [MORE] |
 Gypsy Dresses - Gucci Resort 2009 Collection::The Gucci Resort 2009 collection has been unveiled, and as always with the Italian fashion house, it was a dramatic show of sartorial splendor. Each piece was fit for a luxurious suitcase en route to the… [MORE] |
 Contact Lens Jewelry (UPDATE) - Eric Klarenbeek's Eye Jewelry::Dutch designer Eric Klarenbeek has an great eye for jewelry. While we featured his contact lens jewelery before, the update was worth it now that we can add an extensive gallery.
The designer says his… [MORE] |
 Kids Fashion Week - Dubai Puts Children on the Catwalk::Fashion week isn't just to showcase new looks for adults; we've seen shows for pets, so the fact that Dubai held a Kids Fashion Week doesn't really come as much of a shock. The event was part of the week-long… [MORE] |
 Butch Man Bags - The Koffski is Badass!::I face a dilemma when it comes to men bags (aka murse, man purse). I think they are utterly useful and necessary in this age of multi-gadget possessions, which usually stuff my pockets. Yet, I can not… [MORE] |
 Fashionable NYC Boroughs - Louis Vuitton Ads Shot at Queens Unisphere::We wouldn't normally associate luxury brand Louis Vuitton with the borough of Queens, NYC. However, the new Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2008-2009 ad Campaign uses the iconic Unisphere of Queens as its backdrop.… [MORE] |
 Metal Handbags - Steel Purses by Wendy Stevens::If you’re looking to make a strong fashion statement and your environmental concerns don’t keep you awake at night, these steel handbags and clutches are absolutely ideal for that purpose.
A product… [MORE] |
 Dresses Made from Phonebooks - The Paper Dress by Jolis Paons::Jolis Paons is an amazing artist, as evident by the many talents displayed in her flickr profile. One of the projects that caught my attention is an artistic dress that she handmade purely out of phonebook… [MORE] |
 Torturous Fashion - 10 Tie-Up Designs::Torturous and painful-looking designs are slowly creeping into mainstream fashion. Such designs are not limited to high fashion and eccentric designer runways. Nowadays, we are seeing more and more of… [MORE] |
 Juvenile Fashion - Miharayasuhiro’s Ankle Length Trousers::Miharayasuhiro’s Spring/Summer 2009 collection consisted of high-waisted, ankle length trousers in shades of cool grays, denim jeans and cargo vests layered over longer button downs.
The Spring/Summer… [MORE] |
 Adjustable Fashion - Peekabo 'Venetian Blind' Tee::While a sexy midriff-bearing t-shirt might be cool in the eyes of teenage girls, it might not be so hot in their parents' eyes. This funky 'Venetian Blind' t-shirt ensures everyone is happy by switching… [MORE] |
 Islamic High Fashion - Amal Al Ra’aes’ Collection::A fashion show in Bahrain earlier this month was an extravagant showcase of beautiful, Islamic designs. There were collections from a range of top designers from the Gulf including Amal Al Ra’aes and… [MORE] |
 Shoes Inspired by Failure - The Reebok Struccess Sneaker::When creating the Reebok Struccess, graphic designer John Maeda was inspired by Failure.
His last two Reebok collections were also inspired by elements of life, including the 'Reebok Timetanium' (inspired… [MORE] |
 Fantasy Menswear - Orschel-Read's 'Mourning for Orlando'::Cutting edge fashions by luxury menswear designer Stefán Orschel-Read cross over many styles including Goth, Dandy, Punk, Geisha, and Leisure. Orschel-Read has also integrated numerous current high-fashion… [MORE] |
 Gothic Beautiful Couture - Christian Lacroix Fall 2008::Christian Lacroix's Fall 2008 Couture show was a tremendous sensory experience, especially with the dramatic dark fashions set against the brilliant plum-colored catwalk.
The collection was dominated… [MORE] |
 Cage Dresses - Jean Paul Gaultier A/W 2008-9::Jean Paul Gaultier, known for his flamboyant styles, featured models in ‘cage’ dresses strutting down the catwalk during the recent Paris Haute Couture Week. As part his Autumn/Winter collection for… [MORE] |
 Killer Heels IV - Torture Pumps::This is another installment in our “killer heels” series. Designed by Patricia Field, these ridiculously high heeled, S & M-themed black stilettos look super sexy on singing sensation Rihanna. At a… [MORE] |
 Lip-Shaped Handbags - Kiss Your Old Purse Good Bye::This Lip Purse is definitely not for the faint of heart. Designed by Tommy Woods, the pouty lip-shaped, fuschia handbag is handcrafted from acacia wood and is 9’’ tall, 6’’ wide and 4” deep.… [MORE] |
 Ridiculously High Waist Lines - Full-Cover Body Pants::Society for Rational Dress has released its Fall 2008 collection and you may want to go ahead and sprint for the hills while you still can.
In its repertoire, the Fall collection designed by Corrine… [MORE] |
 See-Through Fashion - Celebs Show their Underwear::Showing one’s underwear by wearing see-through garments has gone from the catwalks to the sidewalks and that can only mean one thing: the fad is creeping its way into the mainstream, becoming somewhat… [MORE] |
 Illuminated Garments - Rhyme & Reason LED Clothes::Rhyme & Reason designer Mary Huang makes illuminated dresses and scarfs. The scarfs are made from machine-knit material while the dresses are a combination of woven cotton jersey and hand-crocheted flowers.… [MORE] |
 Packing Tape as a Beauty Accessory - The Body Tape::This has got to be the mother of all multi-purpose tapes!
The Body Tape is 100% vinyl packing tape that can be worn as an accessory. The quaint tape is printed black on white and there are four different… [MORE] |
 Goldplated Jeans - Kohzo Denim Disco Pants::What's better than buns of steal? Why, a derriere made of gold, of course! John Galliano had gold pants in his latest menswear collection, so why let fashionable men have all the fun? It's time to get… [MORE] |
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