 Anti-Heel Wedgies - Kix by Katie::Heel wedgies are those annoying occasions when long pant bottoms get stuck in between the heel and the shoe as you walk. It is a fashion faux pas you could do without. So Kix by Katie has come up with… [MORE] |
 Collage Inspired Fashion Photography - Prada Autumn/Winter 2008 Look Book::Prada have outdone themselves with their new Lookbook for the fall. The highly original photographic artwork has the cut and paste look of collages.
Many of the photographs have shapes cut out of them… [MORE] |
 Sporran Inspired Skirts - Handbag Miniskirts::These miniskirts are not just hot, but functional too. They are just the ticket to forgo handbags.
Like Scottish sporrans for kilts, a small pouch-like bag is incorporated into the skirt design to carry… [MORE] |
 1930s Cartoon Fashion - Minnie Mouse in Vogue::She’s sickly cute and has been wearing the same outfit since the 1930’s, but this year Minnie Mouse has charmed her way into the pages of Vogue Russia.
Since that moment, we have seen her influence… [MORE] |
 Playboy As A Fashion Guide - Nick Adams in Fall Fashion Style Section::Playboy is trying to become more relevant and has had a monthly Playboy Style feature for a couple years.
Now they have added some star power - male variety - in the form of Nick Adams who was in Chorus… [MORE] |
 TV Show Fashion Sites - Buy the Gossip Girl Wardrobes::Psst, have you heard? Gossip Girl is back! The popular TV show about rich New York high school students comes back just as real life students return to their lockers.
Like last seasons, Gossip Girl is… [MORE] |
 Monster Sailboats - PUMA's 'Il Monstro' for the Volvo Ocean Race::Athletic brand PUMA has a menacing entry in the Volvo Ocean Race 2008-2009. The ultra modern racing boat named “Il Monstro” which means ‘The Monster’ was christened in May by actress Selma Hayek.
Il… [MORE] |
 48 Bizarre Lingerie Innovations::Between bras that glow in neon hues and a bra designed to be implanted under the skin's surface, lingerie manufacturers can't decide whether undergarments should be prominently displayed in glitzy ferocity… [MORE] |
 Patriotic Footwear - Alexander McQueen Union Jack Ankle Boots::These ultra-hip Union Jack ankle boots by Alexander McQueen are both patriotic and incredibly rock ‘n roll. Can’t you just see Kate Moss wearing a pair of these with skinny jeans?
The close-up images… [MORE] |
 Swarovski Contact Lenses - 'Sparkle' Crystal Vision Lenses::Designer Anthony Mallier from India has created 'Sparkle' contact lenses to make your eyes "Sparkle like they've never sparkled before." The 'Sparkle' contact lenses are fused with tiny Swarovski crystals… [MORE] |
 Political Fashion Icons - Sarah Palin in Vogue::Two years ago, Sarah Palin was relatively unknown when she posed for a high end fashion magazine.
Today, the photos of Sarah Palin from an old Vogue magazine shoot are back in circulation and fashion… [MORE] |
 3D Glasses Inspired Fashion - Blue/Red Anaglyph Style::The magical powers of blue/red 3D glasses never cease to amaze me. How DO those things make a movie stand off the screen?
This season designers remember the magic, and blue/red combos are turning up… [MORE] |
 Fashion Inspired by Disasters - Hurricane Gustav Pants::These Hurricane Gustav-inspired pants have to belong to some of the strangest fashion innovations I've seen. While natural disasters have long been the source of artistic products, like paintings of storms,… [MORE] |
 Functional Finger Fashion - Glove Pockets::When designers took out their pencils this year they realized that pockets didn’t need to be hidden and could be plopped really anywhere. These also aren’t normal pockets, but gloves that accommodate… [MORE] |
 Unisex Fashion to Fight AIDS - Julia Roberts and Armani for (Product) Red::Actress Julia Roberts has teamed up with designer Giorgio Armani to design a new T-shirt for Bono's (Product) Red line. The t-shirt is for both men and women and is sold for $125.
The Tree of Life inspired… [MORE] |
 Socks for Flip Flops - Olympia T-Tongs::The T-Tong socks by Olympia are meant to solve a problem I don't think exists: socks for tongs. Let me explain further.
The aim of these remarkable T-Tongs is to prevent you from getting blisters when… [MORE] |
 Fashionable Body Braces - ProAsthetics Support::The pain of a bad back or a very sore neck sometimes requires the sufferer to wear functional but pretty ugly braces. Not any more! Francesca Lanzavecchia (Italy)'s ProAsthetics Support offers not just… [MORE] |
 Archaeological Dig Fashions - Knitted Shreds by Graham Tabor::New York based knitwear designer Graham Tabor compares his work “to that of an archaeological dig.” His designs incorporate layers of knit fabrics, and translucent fabrics detailed with chain and hair… [MORE] |
 Accenting With Aubergine - Purple Fall Accessories::Direct from the streets of Paris to Trend Hunter readers: Purple is THE color. Not a bunch please, just a hint. A suggestion, a taste, a "smidgen" as Polly Vous Francais suggests.
Even a purple haze… [MORE] |
 Crocodile Coats - The Hermès $150,000 Peacoat::PETA supporters and animal lovers, close your eyes--the new custom $150,000 crocodile Hermès peacoat might induce a heart attack. This awe-inspiring (in all iterations of the word 'awe') coat is made entirely… [MORE] |
 Sartorial PDA - Co-Ed Matching Outfits in China::Living in China I see a lot of things that seem strange to my Western eyes, but one sight that still shocks me every time are matching couples. Most commonly seen are arrowed tees such as the “Falling… [MORE] |
 Ultrasonic Sewing - Sound Waves to Melt Fabric Together::The sophistication of machinery used in the apparel industry is growing exponentially. The use of ultrasonic “sewing” machines has made it possible to piece garments together without a trace of thread… [MORE] |
 Innovative Clothing Fasteners - The ButtonFly Zipper::Russian designer, Mikhail Stawsky has come up with a new type of clothing fastener, the ButtonFly Zipper. There hasn't been anything new in the way of fasteners for decades and even centuries. The velcro… [MORE] |
 Ping Pong Fashion Icons - Naomi Yotsumoto Wears Cosplay::Naomi Yotsumoto didn't belong with the world's elite ping pong players, but she created huge buzz with her cosplay inspired wardrobe at the Beijing Olympics. Thank goodness there is no dress code in ping… [MORE] |
 Black Baby Clothes - Punk Rock & Goth Baby Fashion::Don't want to dress your baby in powder blue and bubble gum pink? Just as there are styles to meet your personal fashion needs, there is alternative clothing for babies too.
BabyGoth.com offers a mean… [MORE] |
 35 Gothic Chic Designs::There's a dark fashion movement sweeping the catwalks, but it's nothing to be afraid of; in fact, let the slideshow below enlighten you.
Gothic fashion is high in demand, and to cater to that, ILORI… [MORE] |
 Pro Tennis Fashion - 2008 US Open “Glam Slam” Outfits::The 2008 US Ladies Open has turned into quite the “Glam Slam” event. Gracing the catwalk, err, tennis court, are tennis racket toting women dressed in an array of cocktail-like tennis attire, sporty short… [MORE] |
 Fashion Buying Technology - Ralph Lauren's QR Codes and Interactive Windows::While a lot of people still don't know it, Ralph Lauren is a fashion house that is really ahead of the curve, when it comes to integrating technology with fashion and shopping, as well as in the range… [MORE] |
 Anatomy Fashion - "Inside Out" Shirt::It's about wearing your heart, bones, muscles, and veins on your sleeve. When the graphic design world gets bored of the usual paisleys, florals and geometric lines, it moves to something more... human.… [MORE] |
 Gold Olympic Sneakers - The Nike Air Force Ones Closing Ceremony Shoes::The 29th Olympic Games have come to a colorful end, but the fashions will continue to roll for a few more weeks. Nike decided to make one more shoe to commemorate the end of the 2008 Beijing Olympic games.… [MORE] |
 Giraffe Jewellery - 'Animalier' Collection by Roberto Coin::Giraffe’s are indeed moving up the fashion social ladder. Luxury jewellery designer Roberto Coin has created these two stunning sets of giraffe print jewellery as part of his ‘Animalier’ collection. The… [MORE] |
 Convertible Hand Bag Trolley - Urban Troll by Gilli Kuchik::Israeli student designer, Gilli Kuchik came up with this ladies’ concept hand bag which can unfold and convert into a trolley. A compact design for the urban shopaholic! It is also environmentally friendly… [MORE] |
 Political Fashion Icons - Michelle Obama Style::Michelle Obama is the latest celebrity fashion icon. The wife of presidential candidate Barack Obama is being regarded as someone with an enviable sense of style, with plenty of blogs visually tracking… [MORE] |
 Fringes, Feathers , Faux Fur, and Folksy - Hot Fall '08 Fashions::Autumn, the time of year inevitably marked by the permutation of leaves and cooler air. The Fall is also when summer clothes are put to rest and we prepare and openly embrace a change of clothes to mark… [MORE] |
 Sticky and Sweet Fashion - Madonna's Latest Tour Couture::At the age of 50, Madonna kicked off her Sticky & Sweet world tour in Wales. The fashions Madonna wears during her shows are always a significant element of the 'Madonna experience'.
Arianne Phillips… [MORE] |
 Boyfriend Jeans - Celebs Fail at Making it Work::For some reason that I have yet to understand, a handful of celebrity women are trying to bring back the boyfriend jeans, some even with the peg rolled hem. Following Posh’s debut wearing this style of… [MORE] |
 Wedding Dress Trashing - The Art of Dress Destroying Photos::“TRASHING?” Maybe we should call it RECYCLING. I mean, we spend tons of our valuable time and even more money finding the perfect wedding dress. Then we wear it one day and put it away forever… Is that… [MORE] |
 Iconic Supermodel Biographies - 'Veruschka' the Book::Veruschka, the Russian born supermodel of the 6o’s, has teamed with author David Wills to write a book about her life and career. Veruschka, born Vera von Lehndorff, was born into a wealthy family in 1939.… [MORE] |
 "The New Black" for Fall 2008 - Royal Blue::It’s time we all aspire to be royal…: Royal Blue, that is. In case you haven’t discovered, Royal Blue was the hottest color to hit runways this summer season, and it is not yet ready to give up its reign,… [MORE] |
 Starving Artist Fashion - Paint Splattered Jeans::100 years ago, people did manual labor, and the lack of a tan was the sign of a person of leisure. Today, a good tan lets people know you have either the time or the money to earn it.
So what does… [MORE] |
 Designer Maternity Fashion - Christian Siriano for "Moody Mamas"::Project Runway season 4 winner, wee Christian Siriano, is channeling his inner baby by designing a maternity collection that will debut in Spring 2009. He has teamed up with the founders and designers… [MORE] |
 High Tech Hand Bags - Baglady 2.0::Fashion is one thing, and technology is another. An item can be fashionable but not hi-tech and vice versa, but what happens when the two characteristics are fused together? Would the result be impressive… [MORE] |
 Body Paint Sportswear - Emma-Jane Cammack's Art of Sport::British-based artist Emma-Jane Cammack’s remarkable body art has been featured before on Trend Hunter. Shown here is her amazing series on body paint masquerading as sportswear.
Many sports are featured… [MORE] |
 Fashion Leather Shackles - Haute Couture Bondage Jewelry::The fall collections of several top fashion designers such as Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Lacroix feature what was once relegated as fetish wear - leather wrist and ankle restraints. Trend… [MORE] |
 Transgender Contestants - Isis Tsunami in America's Next Top Model::The new season of “America’s Next Top Model” will feature Isis Tsunami, a transgender model amongst the 14 contestants. He/she is a 22-year-old from Maryland. Tsunami was born a male but says he/she has… [MORE] |
 Newspaper Couture - 'Wear the News' by Elena Gregusova::Newspaper fashion by Elena Gregusova is anything but ‘trashy’. In fact, the recycled fashion is extremely creative and sculptural. The designer and her photographer husband (Martin Gregus) and jewellery… [MORE] |
 Customizable Helmet Covers (Part 2) - Add Flowers and Skulls to Your Brain Bucket::Earlier, Trend Hunter featured customizable helmet covers for scooter helmets. Now, twe’re featuring full motorcycle helmet covers from the same company.
In addition to looking stylish, these covers… [MORE] |
 Platform Shoes as Flower Vases - Scherer Gonzales Spring 2009::The Scherer Gonzalez label is again creating some buzz on the runways; ‘buzz’ that could actually tempt the bees! The bright lime green and coral colours are lovely for spring, but it’s the extreme flower… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Head Hoodies - Headhoods::Want to turn heads? Then get the Headhoods which feature celebrity heads printed on both sides of these hoodies. Look cool and chic in the Audrey Hepburn hoodie. The Obama hoodie promises, "Finally a hood… [MORE] |
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