 Eco-Friendly Activist Totes - Peta2's Trollsen Twins Bag::How's this for an eco-friendly shopping tote? This beastly bag is branded with Peta2's now infamous cartoon of the "Trollsen Twins," their comedic take on the fur-donning Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
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 Retrospective Catwalk Style - Supermodels of the 1990’s::Most of us probably could not name a single top model of today. The era of the supermodel is long past. This video is a look back at the women who were at the top of their game in the 1990’s. People… [MORE] |
 Razor Blades as Accessories - Cutting Edge::When cocaine was just hitting the fashionable circles, it was chic to wear a razor blade to show that one was among the coke “elite." Now the goth/punk/emo crowd has adopted the double edge razor blade… [MORE] |
 Public Fixtures Made Phallic - Tom of Finland's Suggestive Perfume Campaign::It's all about the product placement in this extremely funny and naughty Tom of Finland Perfume campaign.
Created by the twisted minds at Ogilvy ad agency in Paris, the campaign attached images of "manly… [MORE] |
 Hollow Wedge Footwear - 6 Inch Tall Wood Wedges::These wedge sandals elevate six inches off the ground. They're absolutely perfect for women who are not very tall. The scooped out, open-toe, alder wood wedge platform feature leather upper and cushion-padded… [MORE] |
 $2 Million Dollar Sandals - Stuart Weitzman’s Tanzanite Shoes::These sandals from Stuart Weitzman are priced at $2 million dollars. The super expensive silver-leathered footwear are decorated with 185 carats of tanzanite which is a rare gemstone found only in Africa… [MORE] |
 DIY T-Shirt Underwear - How to Reinvent Your Old Shirts::No, not T-shirt AND underwear - but, a combo of the two. You can make your own underwear out of your old t-shirts. Just apply this pattern to your favorite, worn-out tee to make yourself a set of homemade,… [MORE] |
 iPod Fashion - The iSuit by Marks & Spencer::Personal electronics such as iPods and MP3’s have become such an integral part of our lives that the advent of the iSuit seems like a foregone conclusion. Launched by the English company Marks & Spencer,… [MORE] |
 Celebrity Fashion Lines - Michael Jackson x Christian Audigier Collection::If Perez Hilton can have a clothing line, then why can’t the King of Pop have one too? That’s right, Michael Jackson is collaborating with Christian Audigier, the designer of the popular Ed Hardy label… [MORE] |
 Swarovski Crystals Furniture - Diamond Collection by Edra::The Diamond Collection by Edra takes luxurious furniture into another level with its extravagant use of thousands of Swarovski crystals. The Diamond Sofa alone features more than 750,000 Swarovski crystals!… [MORE] |
 EEE & MacBook Air Killers - $299 Dell E + Dell E Slim Notebooks Revealed::Trend Hunter’s resident beauty, Bianca, gave us a glimpse into Dell’s much anticipated take on the Asus Eee, but now we have the full dirt on that sexy little notebook that could. Forget about the… [MORE] |
 Second Hand Sexy - Lindsay Lohan's Sizzling 2nd Hand Clothes Ads::I guess Lindsay Lohan was very committed to wearing only second hand clothes in these Visa fashion swapping photos. In fact, she insisted on not wearing a new bra. Trend Hunter's Lourdes Sanchez brought… [MORE] |
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 Dresses Made of Iron - Luana Jardim's Specular Collection::Fashion designer Luana Jardim showed a collection of dresses, Specular, made of iron at Fashion Rio. If these gowns needed alterations, would you need a welder or a blow torch? Using iron as a fabric… [MORE] |
 Stereotyping Ads - Are These VIP Magazine Ads Homophobic?::Let's get this straight. If you think "Brokeback Mountain" instead of "Once upon a time in the west" when you see two cowboys sharing a moment at sunset, you are not a real man. Well, that is what this… [MORE] |
 Classic Characters in Modern Couture - Przemek Sobocki's Fantasy Fashion::Przemek Sobocki combines fictional and fantasy characters with the fashion world’s hippest designer footwear and accessory pieces in these dazzling illustrations. The images are pieces from his most… [MORE] |
 Golf Fashion for Women - Golf Magazine Devotes Entire Issue to Fashion::Tiger Woods was quoted as saying, "Hockey is for white guys, basketball is for black guys, and golf is for white guys who dress like pimps."
Tiger is no fashion slouch, but women golfers are not leaving… [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] |
 Chain Link Neckties - Eric Glennie's Gothic Ties::Whether chain link neckties are fashionable is up for debate, but they definitely are an innovative take on the typical tie. Eric Glennie creates these gothic-inspired men’s chain link neckties in a… [MORE] |
 Shoes Made of Rice - The Secret to Olympic Gold?::The secret to winning Olympic gold may lie in an innovative new shoe made with grains of rice.
The Japanese sneakers, custom made by Hitoshi Mimura, will be put to the test by United State distance runners… [MORE] |
 Shredded Denim - Supermodels in Ripped Jeans::This season the distressed look has been taken to the level… barely there, shredded denim fashions. During the Seattle grunge scene in the 90’s, torn jeans were the fashion, but the look was symbolizing… [MORE] |
 Sending Your Hair to Celebrities - PETA's Birthday Idea for the Trollsen Twins::PETA is known for doing some pretty outrageous publicity stunts, but their birthday idea for the Olsen twins is more funny than disturbing, yet it still makes the point very clear: stop wearing fur, it… [MORE] |
 Ultra Thin Notebooks - Envy 133::The carbon-fiber Envy 133 by Voodoo will provide some serious competition for Apple’s MacBook Air and Lenovo’s X300. I have to say that even though I am a big Apple fanboy, I would surely go for the… [MORE] |
 Father Daughter Ads - Sophia & Francis Ford Coppola for Louis Vuitton::Fashion darling Sophia Coppola and her acclaimed Godfather director father Francis Ford Coppola star in the latest Louis Vuitton Journeys ads. The campaign is part of a series photographed by famous celebrity… [MORE] |
 Ancient Japanese Denim for Modern Times - Diesel Okayama Project::Diesel, the much-loved Italian fashion brand, has launched yet another phenomenal denim innovation. Seeking inspiration from Japan, the Okayama Project incorporates denim woven using ancient methods on… [MORE] |
 Weightloss Shoes - Chung Shi Footwear::Chung Shi is the maker of an innovative new footwear promising to aid in weight loss. The fitness shoes have a built-in "Pilates System," and promise to stimulate and build new muscles, thereby boosting… [MORE] |
 Handbag-Inspired Yoga Bags - The RoZCoo Ahimsa::RoZCoo LLC, (pronounced Rosie Ku) introduced luxury yoga mats back in 2005. Since then, they have continued to make stylish everyday accessories for men and women, including the yoga mats that made them… [MORE] |
 Van Gogh Inspired Fashion - Max Azria's Starry Night Gown::Unlike Lubov Azria's boudoir-inspired 2008 Fall Collection, there is an unspoken dreaminess in the recently released Max Azria 2009 Resort Collection, rumored to have been inspired during her desert isle… [MORE] |
 Sweat Stain Fashion - Armpit Shirt::Matt Fargo has created a very unique piece of fashion art in the form of a polo shirt made entirely from armpit stained fabric. The Armpit Shirt's stains were collected at the Manhattan Salvation Army… [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] |
 Hand-Carved Wood Glasses - Urban Spectacles::Made from such hardwoods as cocobolo, bloodwood, and purpleheart, the glasses from Urban Spectacles are made-to-order, being custom-designed and hand-carved. These pieces of art are real eyeware that will,… [MORE] |
 Guns as Ubiquitous Accessories - Open Carry Movement::Again, I find myself stunned by what I didn’t know. According to an article in the L.A. Times a number of gun owners in the U.S., "are part of a fledgling movement to make a firearm as common an accessory… [MORE] |
 Hollow Wedge Sandals - United Nude Mobius Shoes::These gold sandals from United Nude look like something one might image a princess to wear in an Indian palace. The closed-toe Mobius wedges have a hollow heel, yet their rounded shape makes them look… [MORE] |
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 Mega Flares - Prada's Checkered Atrocity::Several designers began rolling flared pants onto shelves, announcing the skinny-jean look of the last few seasons may finally be over. Prada, known for their oft eccentric extremes, really stretched the… [MORE] |
 Lipstick Digital Cameras - The Curventa Compact Fashion Camera::Commissioned by The Gadget Show, which is a British TV series focusing on the world of technology, the Compact Fashion Camera was created by British design studio Curventa . Their aim was to take an innovative,… [MORE] |
 Fashion Designers as Actors - Tom Ford Spoofs ‘In Treatment’::Fashion designer Tom Ford flaunts his acting skills and shows us a rare side of his personality in this spoof of HBO’s “In Treatment,” a parody created for the recent Council of Fashion Designers… [MORE] |
 Human Face Bags - Headstrong Hand Bags by Yael Mer::These bags, embossed with images of human faces, are more than a little creepy, yet somehow they ooze appeal. The quirky totes were created by Yael Mer who makes the mask-like bags in different shapes… [MORE] |
 Androgynous Perfume Models - Agyness Deyn for Jean Paul Gaultier's Ma Dame Perfume::Jean Paul Gaultier has chosen supermodel Agyness Deyn as the face for Ma Dame, his new fragrance which is described as a fresh floral scent that is electric & sensual. Ma Dame was developed by perfumer… [MORE] |
 Steampunk Jewelry - EDM Designs::Ricky Wolbrom of New York is the designer of steampunk jewelry. Her Etsy store is called EDM Designs. She collects vintage Swiss watch parts to make her jewelry. Some designs are so painstakingly put together,… [MORE] |
 Reusable Grocery Bags - Get Hip, Get Green::The shift from plastic grocery bags to reusable totes continues to spread into new regions, and it's the perfect excuse to buy a new accessory. You may not always be able to justify buying a new Dior purse,… [MORE] |
 Before & After Greasy Hair Photos - Hairwash Project::The Internet never seizes to amaze me. The latest quirky idea that grabbed my attention is a fun project called Hairwash that shows pictures of people before and after getting their hair washed.
The… [MORE] |
 MacBook Air Cases - The Shield::I am of the mindset that if you buy an ultra slim and beautiful gadget, you should enjoy its beauty and do not uglify it with a case. However, if you own a Macbook Air and MUST protect it, the MacBook… [MORE] |
 Naked Sculptures - The Great British Body Finale::Nudist culture is becoming increasingly popular, and in the UK, it's helped spur on a new TV show about-self acceptance. Rather than offer people self-esteem through makeovers, plastic surgery or extreme… [MORE] |
 Symbolic Business Gifts - Nidus Team Work Nest::Nest – Sammelstiftung, a Swiss independent pension fund company, is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and looked to the designers at BureaudeBank in the Netherlands to design this unusual gift for its… [MORE] |
 Top 30 Backpacks That Are Actually Cool (SUPER GALLERY)::We know you probably wrote backpacks off as fashion don'ts after middle school, but it's time to reconsider the back-slung bags. A range of designers are bringing them back as alternatives to big, bulky… [MORE] |
 Real Life Pinheads - Self-Piercing for Olympics::A Chinese man turned himself into a real life pinhead, not as a demonstration of mind over manner or some twisted form of acupuncture, but as a PR stunt to promote the upcoming Olympics. Dr Wei Sheng used… [MORE] |
 Insect Accessories - Princess Beatrice's Butterfly Bonnet::Ordinarily when you see an accessory as eccentric as Princess Beatrice's butterfly hat, you write it off as a very rare, albeit entertaining fashion faux pas. However, one could start to wonder that this… [MORE] |
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