 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] |
 Open Celebrity Critique - Victoria Beckham Analyzes Herself::Victoria Beckham is featured on the cover of the new issue of Allure magazine and in an editorial entitled, “Through the Looking Glass.” Unlike her usual robotic poses, Beckham looks incredibly natural… [MORE] |
 Cutting Up Dresses in Fancy Patterns - Robert Ryan's Creations::Robert Ryan is the Edward Scissor Hand's of today, snipping and cutting intricate patterns into everything from paper to leather for bags to long evening gowns. Ryan has cut his way through Vogue Japan… [MORE] |
 Geisha Mice - Mickey Mouse Headdresses by Piers Atkinson::Piers Atkinson toyed with Mickey Mouse's ears for his headdress series.
Someone's childhood memories might be destroyed if they see what Atkinson did to Disney's most loved mouse. The mouse character… [MORE] |
 Retro Print Swimwear - b. swim Bathing Suits::B. swim beachwear pushes the edginess of swimwear fashion. With such names as Shake Ya Tail Feather, Miss Daisy, and Queen's Rhyche, it's obvious that they are appealing to a very special bunch that shop… [MORE] |
 Barbie Doll Parts Made Into Jewelry - Margaux Lange Designs::You can relive your childhood with this fabulous range of jewelry made from old Barbie doll parts. Margaux Lange says, " Barbie was immensely important in fueling my creative life as a child, and ironically… [MORE] |
 Recycled Kiddie Hairbands- Agatha Ruiz de la Prada’s Spring 2009 Kidswear::Recycled materials adorned the heads of cute little girls in Agatha Ruiz de la Prada’s Spring/Summer 2009 fashion show.
Expressing her concern for mother nature’s current condition, the designer transformed… [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] |
 Print Ad Reincarnation - 55DSL Ad Photos Traced for Manga Illustrations::A Japanese manga artist has been a subject of controversy over her latest illustrations that closely resemble one of 55DSL’s Fall/Winter 2006 ad photos.
Based on her illustration in “Stand Vessel”… [MORE] |
 Scandalous Covers - V Magazine Pushes Limits With Gisele Bundchen::Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen is featured on the scorching cover of the Fall 2008 issue of V Magazine. The renowned Mario Testino captured the beauty (and her booty) in a ‘too hot to even look… [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] |
 Interrogation Photoshoots - Steven Klein Captures Christian Bale, Batman::The super-talented Steven Klein has captured The Dark Knight himself, Christian Bale in an arresting photoshoot for the recent July 2008 issue of Details magazine.
The photographs showcase the intensity… [MORE] |
 Superhero Belts - Fleet Ilya for Anna Sekularac::Accessory label Fleet Ilya fused leather with bizarre ideas to create this radical belt collection for Ana Sekularac's Autumn/Winter 2008 show.
Functioning as stylish complements to Ana Sekularac's geometric… [MORE] |
 Body Modifcations With Lasers - It's Painless on Nails::If you really like the idea of using a laser to etch something on your body, but are too chicken to do it on your skin, try your the technique on your dead fingernails. The images are created by etching… [MORE] |
 Badass Breast Support - Tacky Jacket Chaps::These absolutely tacky Jacket Chaps might just be what Christina Aquilera needs to re-invent herself. Think of them as her Dirrty era bum chaps, but for breasts.
You can now ride your bike in style with… [MORE] |
 Fashionable Beach Soccer for Men - Dolce & Gabbana's Milano Hot Shoot::Dolce & Gabbana reinforce their love relationship with the world of sports via a new partnership with Milano Beach Soccer, Italy's champion team for the past two years.
Already a Gold sponsor for A.C… [MORE] |
 Partying With Lizards - Naomi Campbell for Hot SoBe Life Water::Supermodel Naomi Campell is a black magic woman in the new SoBe Life Water commercial.
After the success of the Superbowl 2008 ad, in which she danced alongside lizards to Michael Jackson's Thriller,… [MORE] |
 Rockstar Hairdressers - Charlie Le Mindu: King of Big Hair::Charlie Le Mindu, apart from being a nice guy to have hanging out in your flat, is also a bouffant wizard who uses a comb as his wand of choice. Sculpting the most beautiful yet bizarre heads of hair you've… [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] |
 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] |
 Massive Shoes - Petros Chrisostomou Giant Collection::Check out this giant shoe installation from Petros Chrisostomou. I enjoy the giant shoes as much as I love shoes in general.
The artist, Petros Chrisostomo, also creates GIANT cheese, cakes, corsets… [MORE] |
 Wear Your Sexual Preference & Status - Orientation Cufflinks::In this era of metrosexuality, it’s often hard to tell someone’s sexual orientation. Hell, sometimes it’s hard to tell someone’s gender. Leave all this confusion and awkwardness behind by wearing… [MORE] |
 Leather Reusable Bags - The Ultimate in Reusable?::"I must have one!" That was my first reaction when I saw the collection of these bags from Natalie Thakur.
Everyone is so anti plastic bag at the moment I love the fact that reusable bags are being made… [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] |
 Floral Men's Shoes - Gucci Spring 2009 Menswear::The Gucci Spring 2009 menswear show was full of flowers, fringes and even ‘shoe shirts’ for men! TrendHunter previously showcased the clothing of the show, but this time we are taking note of the footwear… [MORE] |
 8 Fashionable Gas Mask Designs (SUPER GALLERY)::Gas masks as fashions statements... as our society becomes increasingly paranoid, could this safety accessory become a ubiquitously worn trend in the future? While we don't see full on gas masks worn on… [MORE] |
 Fashion Helmets for Runways - Protection for Next Miss USA?::Since the contestants for Miss Universe from the USA have a hard time staying upright when wearing dresses, perhaps it’s time for the organizers to consider the health and welfare of the contestants… [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] |
 Falling at Miss Universe - Miss USA 2008 Stumbles, Miss Venezuela Wins::While Miss Venezuela, Dayana Mendoza won the Miss Universe 2008 Pageant title, it is Miss USA Crystle Stewart who’s buzzing around the web with her fall.
Stewart followed in last year’s Miss USA… [MORE] |
 Insects as Jewelry - Cape Cod Cicada Swarms made into Insect Jewelry::Two Cape Cod teenagers, Katheryn Maloney and Brady Cullinan, both 17, deserve to be acknowledged for their enterprising savvy and their unusual jewelry. They took advantage of swarms of cicada beetles… [MORE] |
 Seducing The Knight in Armor - Gucci Hysteria Campaign::Gucci has unveiled a rather unique ad campaign for its Hysteria Collection. The ads feature British model Lily Donaldson embracing and flirting with a knight in golden Gucci armor.
While getting busy… [MORE] |
 T-Shirt Subscriptions - Special Delivery from T-Post in Sweden::Many people, including me, love to get packages in the mail. By subscribing to T-Post, every six weeks a new exclusively designed t-shirt ‘magically’ appears in your mailbox.
T-Post, based in Sweden,… [MORE] |
 Supercar Skateboards - The Ferrari Skateboard::Most people cannot afford a Ferrari, but for about $200, you can own a Ferrari skateboard. With the increasing gas prices, it might not be such a bad alternative.
The Ferrari skateboard features a seven-layer… [MORE] |
 15 Body Paint Innovations - From Models Wearing Nothing to Social Activism (SUPER GALLERY)::Recently, body paint art has been very popular in magazine photo shoots, advertising, and even as a medium to raise social awareness about rainforests.
Trend Hunter has been tracking many trends and innovations… [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] |
 Photoshoot Recycling - Megan Fox's FHM UK July 2008 Spread is FHM US 2005::Did FHM US send these sizzling Megan Fox images to FHM UK on a manually peddled boat? That would explain the three year gap. Not that anyone would mind seeing these superbly foxy takes again.
The white… [MORE] |
 Top 22 Unique Bikinis - Uniquinis? (SUPER GALLERY)::It's summer time, and you know what that means: bathing suit season! This contains some pretty outrageous swimwear, so while we don't encourage you to wear a bikini made of fish skills, we do hope you'll… [MORE] |
 28 Tropical Ideas (SUPER GALLERY)::There's nothing like a tropical theme to get you in the mood for summer. This cluster of ideas features designs based around cliched tropical imagery, inspired by paradises like lush jungles and pirate-inhabited… [MORE] |
 Sophisticated Tarpaulin Eco Bags - Vaho Black Collection::A bag made out of recycled material is not something new. A number of companies have already jumped into the trend and released their own versions of “upcycled bags”.
However, almost all of these… [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] |
 Rebellious Technology Ads - Kingston Uses Piercings & Tattoos Sell Memory::This campaign from Kingston, India tries to promote flash drives, SD cards, USB drives and computer memory through the notion that you need your own space. Rebel against the, 'don't wear a mini', 'don't… [MORE] |
 Taming Las Vegas Dress Codes - Showing Underboob is Now Illegal::Nevada has declared “underboobs”, the exposure of the lower half of female breasts, illegal. The Gaming Commission prevented the Palms from having burlesque performers reveal the lower part of their… [MORE] |
 Fashion Statement Against Oil Prices - Alphanumeric Gassed Tee::The ever increasing gas prices have crossed the line from ridiculous to unbearable. Well known for their socially aware and witty t-shirts, fashion brand Alphanumeric depicts this sad situation on their… [MORE] |
 Seniors in Fashion Ads - Lauren Hutton, 65, for Mango::Old is definitely in! In the world of the pretty young things, some fashion revolutionaries have managed to cry out, "Old is in!"
And, indeed it is. Previously, we've seen grandpas strut their stuff… [MORE] |
 Fake Lesbian Fashion Ads - Versace Fall-Winter '08 Campaign::Never one to produce boring shots, uber fashion photographer Mario Testino injected the new Versace Fall/ Winter 2008-2009 women's ad campaign with a mysterious faux-lesbian vibe between two of the most… [MORE] |
 Fashion Bunny Ears - Raquel Zimmermann Channels Playboy for Hercules Magazine::The stunning Raquel Zimmermann channels Playboy bunnies and showgirls in a photo shoot for men's magazine, Hercules.
The styling of the shoot is reminiscent of the 70’s glamor, decadence and femme… [MORE] |
 Cheeky Swimwear Ads - Wonderbra Gets The Attention of Sea Creatures::Wonderbra has been coming up with cheeky, fun ads that downplay the sexual image of their brand, instead opting for witty concepts that could even be printed in children's magazines.
For the new Wonderbra… [MORE] |
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