 Tattoo Bikinis - Ed Hardy Brightens Up Miami Swim Week::Ed Hardy knows design, and he knows how to make sexy swimwear. As the Mercedes Benz Swimwear event wound to a close in Miami, the American designer tattoo artist dazzled with fun and colorful designs.… [MORE] |
 Curvalinear Luxury Carpentry - The Pearwood Writing Desk::Carpenters always strive to combine art and utility. Some achieve it, some reach a pinnacle and get both those attributes and add superior beauty.
Furniture makers brag about worksmanship, but Ritter… [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] |
 Black Hygiene - Stylish Daishowa Tissues::Just when I thought the “Snot Pocket” technology was a bit too silly as a functional luxury item, the idea of buying these stylish tissues from Daishowa just astounded me.
They sell for $149.00… [MORE] |
 Social Justice Bracelets - The 46664 Nelson Mandela Bangle by Montblanc::A bangle of hope is a new addition to Nelson Mandela's innovative 46664 HIV/Aids campaign. These classy bracelets were launched by Montblanc and the Mandela Foundation from South Africa.
Nelson Mandela's… [MORE] |
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 Original Supermodels Still Hot - Claudia, Christy, Naomi and Linda for Fall 08::In the spring Trend Hunter readers learned that top fashion houses were dumping celebrities in favor of proven supermodels like Claudia Schiffer, Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell who were being featured… [MORE] |
 Murano Glass Eyeballs - Delifina Delettre Fendi's Beasties::Delifina Delettrez Fendi made her fashion debut at 19 during the Paris Fashion week at which she showed a stunning collection of animals and skull sculptures. Growing up, her grandmother told spooky wartime… [MORE] |
 Fashion With Strong Structures - Vicente Villarin Luxury Fall 2008::Joanne Cordero Reyes honors her grandfather, Vicente Villarin Cordero in her latest luxury fashion collection by drawing inspiration from his work as a composer in the early 1900's. A native of Seattle,… [MORE] |
 Dubai and Sydney the Next Milan and Paris - Top 15 Fashion Cities (Research)::According to research by Global Language Monitor, Sydney, Dubai and Las Vegas are stepping up as top global fashion centers. Move over New York, Paris, Milan, Rome and London!
GLM tracks word usage on… [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] |
 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] |
 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] |
 Exuberant Couture Stages - Chanel at the Grand Palais::Karl Lagerfeld needed a dramatic space to show his Chanel collection for the fall, so he chose the Grand Palais. The huge space made the enormous gathering of the fashion elite seem insignificant when… [MORE] |
 Ear Tattoos::Subtle, discrete, and classy. Contrary to the flamboyant, tattoos that fit the shock value stereotype, the ear tattoo is a rather unique tattoo location.
Compared to other more subtle tattoo locations… [MORE] |
 Islamic Red Carpet Fashion - World’s Most Expensive Abaya Costs $350,000::The Abaya, a traditional Islamic outfit for females, gets the "world's most expesnive" treatment on the hands of British designer Bruce Oldfield, a favorite of the late Princess Diana.
“This is the… [MORE] |
 Outrageous Spectator Hats - The Royal Ascot Ladies Horse Racing Hats::The Ascot Racecourse is an English race track, located in the village of Ascot, Berkshire used for thoroughbred horse racing. The Royal Ascot is a prestigious horse race following traditions from its first… [MORE] |
 Faux Louis Vuitton Guitar Strap - Dave Navarro Asked to "Take It Off"::Even though rocker Dave Navarro is on vacation he felt compelled to share his latest news with his fans this week. Writing on his blog ‘6767’, Dave claims he has received a letter from French design… [MORE] |
 Luxury Olympic Fashion - 8-8-2008 GUCCI Limited edition::In celebration of the Beijing Olympics,, Gucci has launched a full line of red luxury goods. In total, Gucci has produced 8 accessories, each inspired by competitive sports. The entire line plays a numbers… [MORE] |
 Bloody Photoshoots - Blood is the New Black::Proving once again that the fashion world can be a bloody place, this collection of photoshoot inclusdes blood and miscellaneous mayhem.
Personally, I think the graphic of the Olsen twin with the saying… [MORE] |
 Couture Angling - Chanel Fishing Rod::Looking for a gift for Dad? Couture fashion house Chanel has just reviled the newest addition to their luxury sporting goods line...an ultra-lavish fishing rod. According to the Guardian, “for a mere… [MORE] |
 Crystal Figurine Purses - Leiber’s Luxury Evening Bags::American luxury brand Leiber hand crafts these extravagant Austrian crystal encrusted handbags in the United States. Talk about a statement piece. The snake bag, called the Rattle minaudière, is 4 1/2”… [MORE] |
 Multi-Time Zone Luxury Watches - The Icelink Bikini::The watch brand Icelink makes luxury timepieces. One of their coolest collections are their six time zone watches for trendsetters who jet all over the world. Wealthy trendsetters who can afford the $8,500… [MORE] |
 $26,000 Crocodile Skin Phones - "Lady Dior" Mobile::In case the $5,000 My Dior phone was too cheap for your taste, Christian Dior has unveiled a $26,000 mobile model that's even more high end. The upscale version features crocodile skin and a whopping 640… [MORE] |
 Hydrogen Powered Exotic Cars - The Scorpion by Ronn Motor::The Ronn Motor Company is on the leading edge of fuel efficiency and exotic performance automotive design. The ‘Scorpion’ is the Texas based company’s first design and they hope to have the beauty… [MORE] |
 Safari Prints - Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2008/09 Campaign::If Roberto Cavalli's designs had to be summed up in two words, they'd be "wildy feminine." Regardless of the year or season, his collections are always heavy on animal prints, while still continuing to… [MORE] |
 Breaking: Loss of a Legend - Yves Saint Laurent Dead at 71::Today, Trend Hunter pays hommage to Yves Saint Laurent, a legendary trend setter who has now passed away.
Born in 1936, Yves Saint Laurent moved to Paris in 1954 to take design courses, he caught the… [MORE] |
 Invite-Only Luxury Shopping Sites - Ideeli::I have never hoped to be invited to be a member of a site more than I have for ideeli. The website is an ultra-exclusive site that offers up to 90% discounts on high end designer fashions -- it's like… [MORE] |
 Childish Luxury Watches - Cartier Animarie::Cartier getting cute with its ultra sophisticated, high-end jewelry is really something to behold, but the results are very pleasant in my opinion. Just take a look at their pretty, animal-inspired Animarie… [MORE] |
 2 in 1 Luxury Mobiles - Dior Phone::Not to be outdone by Prada, Giorgio Armani or Dolce & Gabbana who recently had their own branded phones, Christian Dior unveiled a line of fashion mobile phones targeting the brand-obsessed consumers with… [MORE] |
 Luxury Friendship Bracelets - Scosha NYC::Remember those friendship bracelets your made as a kid? The ones you made by knotting colourful string or pulling beads through your hemp creations? It's time to relive your youth, but this time, with… [MORE] |
 Million Dollar Dresses - Alberta Ferretti Gown for AIDS::I Cannes not stop dreaming of the French Riviera, especially with all the media coverage. Now on top of celebrity siting and movies reviews comes news of a million dollar gown that will be sold in Cannes,… [MORE] |
 33 lb Gowns - Blake Lively in Christian Dior::Blake Lively, seen in the photo, is the actress who plays Serena van der Woodsen, the beautiful protagonist, on the CW’s salacious hit series, Gossip Girl. She is posing for a Vanity Fair shoot with… [MORE] |
 Flannel Shirts Return - Dolce & Gabbana Pre-Fall 2008::While we're just starting to warm up to the Spring and waiting for the Summer, Dolce & Gabbana are already over it. The uber stylish fashion brand are wetting our appetite for the cold season with these… [MORE] |
 $445,00 Shirts - Eton 80th Anniversary Shirt::Although this crisp, white Eton shirt looks like it's in nestled in a coffin, the black case is actually more of a safe... or should be, considering it's "The World’s Most Expensive Shirt," costing about… [MORE] |
 Exotic Flower Fashion - Christian Dior-Chids::John Galliano, the creative genius behind the Christian Dior label, sought his inspiration for the the fall/winter 2008 collection from 1961, the year the Dior house declared: "Never forget the woman."… [MORE] |
 Imperfect Luxury Pendants - Karyn Chopik Designs::These beautiful, metal hearts are elegantly contrasted by glittering gem hoops dangling off each pendant. The creative talent behind this line of jewelry is Karyn Chopik, a Vancouver artist who truly understands… [MORE] |
 UbiKitty - Hello Kitty & Victoria Couture::Is it me, or Hello Kitty has become more ubiquitous than naked pictures of famous celebs? Sanrio of Japan has teamed with French brand Victoria Couture to create high-end clothes and accessories such as… [MORE] |
 Fashion Inspired by Architecture - Marchesa For Spires and Pagodas::Although Marchesa's fall/winter 2008 collection paid subtle tribute to Queen Elizabeth I, the complex detailing and pronounced structure of the collection reminded Trendinista of tapering spires and tiered… [MORE] |
 Racing Watches - F1/Carbon GMT::John Pszeniczny has designed the fastest watch on Earth dubbed the F1/Carbon GMT.
The designer sough inspiration from the world of F1 race cars, leading to the construction of carbon fiber, Swarovski… [MORE] |
 Haute Celebrity Fashion - Herve Ledger Bandage Dress::The Herve Ledger, by Max Azaria, bandage dresses are the “it” fashion garment of the season, the rich and famous are going crazy for it. These bandage dresses hug the bodies of Lindsay Lohan, Victoria… [MORE] |
 Crystal Cross Overs - Randomly Crystallised Swarovski::Swedish designers Front created Randomly Crystallised which is a collection of vases and lights for the Swarovski Crystal Palace, a high-end crystal and glass store.
The pieces were made by combining… [MORE] |
 Superhero Fashion - Fantasy Exhibit at the Met::The Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art spring exhibit called Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy kicks off on May 7th. The exhibit, spearheaded by the work of young super model, Coco Rocha,… [MORE] |
 Tribal Fashion - A|X Escapes to Ibiza::The new Armani Exchange Spring Summer 2008 campaign “Style Tribe” exudes an intense mood of sensuality and style with a theme of escapism to exotic locations with your friends or "tribe".
Shot in… [MORE] |
 Total Design White Out - Porsche Design Goes Bright White::Porsche Design Studios has long been designing objects inspired by the Porsche automobile, a god in terms of luxury car brands.
Breaking from the traditional use of black for the first time in 30 years,… [MORE] |
 White Hot Fashion II - GAP White Design Editions::GAP has released its 2008 GAP Design Editions born of a partnership with the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund (CVFF), which feature designs done exclusively for Gap by 3.1 Phillip Lim, Band of Outsiders, Michael… [MORE] |
 Haute Couture House Calls - Direct Fashion Sales::A growing number of clothing labels are making "house calls". They new services are being refered to as direct fashion sales, and they're already turning into a booming business. Essentially, it lets anyone… [MORE] |
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