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Unique Vending Machines
Unique Vending Machines
These Futuristic Vending Machines Might Revolutionize the Service Industry
While traditional vending machines might not be the most interesting way to grab a snack, Trend Hunter editor Jaime Neely has found five unique vending machines that are on their way to completely... MORE
Vacation-Enhancing Products
Vacation-Enhancing Products
These Convenient Travel Items Will Make Your Holiday Entirely Carefree
Over the course of her many travels, Trend Hunter Editor Jamie Munro has discovered that a few convenient travel items can completely transform a stressful trip into a relaxing vacation. In order... MORE
Interactive Furniture Lookbooks
Interactive Furniture Lookbooks
The Ikea 2014 Catalogue Lets You Digitally Interact With Furniture
It’s no surprise that the new IKEA 2014 catalog kept Trend Hunter editor Courtney Scharf up until 3am the other night. Its technological innovations allow users to interact virtually with IKEA... MORE
Ocean Predator Earbuds
Ocean Predator Earbuds
These Perpetual Kid Shark Earbuds Add a Little Bite to Your Jam Sessions
Shark week might be over, but you can still pay tribute to the predators of the sea with these cute and colorful shark earbuds. Available from Perpetual Kid, these aquamarine headphones are... MORE
Surreal Oversized Floor Lamps
Surreal Oversized Floor Lamps
The Diana Lamp from Delightfull is Magically Large
Home design company Delightfull has just released some gorgeously oversized floor lamps that will make you feel like Alice falling down the rabbit hole. Each of these Diana floor lamps reaches 2.3... MORE
Intrusive Accessories
Intrusive Accessories
Inject Your Outfits with Artistic Flair by Adding Some Haute Couture Jewelry
Adding a piece of haute couture jewelry to an otherwise bland outfit can instantly transform you from a drab, department store-haunting everyman to a runway-ready fashionista. Trend Hunter editor... MORE
Safety-Conscious Backpacks
Safety-Conscious Backpacks
This Reflective Bag is the Perfect Nighttime Backpack for Adventurers
Traveling alone at night is a risky activity at the best of times, made all the more dangerous by remaining invisible to drivers on the darkened roads; this nighttime backpack, however, ensures that... MORE
Revolutionary Nature Documentaries
Revolutionary Nature Documentaries
Rob Stewart's Nature Documentary Predicts a Devastating Future
Rob Stewart’s latest nature documentary, the powerfully titled ‘Revolution,’ explores the devastating destruction of the environment in countries all over the world. While his... MORE
Superhero-Inspired Bathrobes
Superhero-Inspired Bathrobes
The Batgirl Bathrobe from ThinkGeek Channels Your Inner Superhero
When you’re Batgirl, it’s hard to keep your identity a secret at all times. This new Batgirl Bathrobe from ThinkGeek, however, makes sure that as soon as Batgirl steps out of the shower,... MORE
Self-Deprecating Flirt Flowcharts
Self-Deprecating Flirt Flowcharts
The 'How I Flirt' Flowchart Pokes Fun at Social Anxieties
‘How I Flirt,’ a flowchart from the hilarious and useful ‘I Love Charts: the Book,’ by Jason Oberholtzer, exposes a social awkwardness that effects every single person who... MORE
Character-Filled Balloon Festivals
Character-Filled Balloon Festivals
The Bristol Balloon Fiesta Saw 150 Hot Air Balloons Hit the Sky
The international Bristol Balloon Fiesta is an annual European event that draws hot air balloon fanatics from all over the world for three days of solid balloon flying. This year’s festival... MORE
Comically Mabacre Voodoo Sculptures
Comically Mabacre Voodoo Sculptures
KreatureKid's Shrunken Head Creations are Cartoonishly Dark
Adam Dougherty, better known as the KreatureKid is an artist obsessed with the darkly humorous, so it’s no surprise that his most recent collection features a ton of shrunken head sculptures,... MORE
Gummy Bear Beer Cans
Gummy Bear Beer Cans
This BYOB Gummy Bear Can is Perfect for Kid-Friendly Parties
While BYOB traditionally stands for “Bring Your Own Booze,” candy company It’Sugar has twisted this saying into a more candy lover-friendly one: “Bring Your Own Bears.”... MORE
Booze-Testing Thermometers
Booze-Testing Thermometers
This Digital Wine Thermometer Ensures Your Wine is Perfect Every Time
Ensuring that your wine is chilled to its optimal temperature isn’t an easy feat, but with this digital wine thermometer from Crate and Barrel, measuring your wine’s temperature has... MORE
Moisturizing Razor Sprays
Moisturizing Razor Sprays
The Razor Shield Spray from HYD for Men Saves Both Your Blade and Face
HYD for Men’s latest product, the Razor Shield Spray, is an incredibly useful and inexpensive beauty product that both protects razor blades from corrosion while moisturizing the shaver’... MORE
Retro Cola Coolers
Retro Cola Coolers
This Vintage Coke Cooler is Perfect for Nostalgic Soda Lovers
Nothing channels a happy-go-lucky 1950s vibe better than vintage coke products, like this gorgeous retro Coca-Cola cooler. Modeled after the original Westinghouse Junior Coke Machine, this cooler... MORE
Portable French Fry Cones
Portable French Fry Cones
Perpetual Kid's French Fry Cone Makes for Easy Dipping and Snacking
Gift designer Perpetual Kid has created an awesome new product that answers the age-old question of how to drive and snack at the same time: the French Fry Cone. This portable product consists of... MORE
City Rivalry Infographics
City Rivalry Infographics
The London vs. Paris Infographic Puts Two Iconic Cities Head to Head
Never has there been a greater city rivalry in Europe than that between London and Paris. Both cities have roots in the foundation of the Western world, and yet both differ completely in culture,... MORE
Futuristic Flip Books
Futuristic Flip Books
Preserve Your Favorite Memories Using an Avant-Garde Flip Book Maker
While flip books might seem passe and pre-technology, some exciting and sleek new flip book makers have been recently released, bringing flip books into the present in a big way. Trend Hunter’... MORE
Pop Artist-Inspired Cases
Pop Artist-Inspired Cases
These Pop Art Cases for the iPhone 5 Pay Tribute to Andy Warhol
Hypebeast has just released a seriously cool new line of pop art cases for the iPhone 5, which simultaneously protect phones from being damaged, and display some of Andy Warhol’s greatest works.... MORE
Surreally Altered Sci-Fi Portraits
Surreally Altered Sci-Fi Portraits
Mark Bryan Transforms Iconic Paintings into Sci-Fi Paintings
California-based artist Mark Bryan has found a cool way of modernizing some of pop culture’s most iconic characters by transforming them into the subjects of surreal futuristic, sci-fi... MORE
Animal-Inspired Children's Chairs
Animal-Inspired Children's Chairs
The Elephant Chair from Paloma's Nest is Wonderfully Imaginative
Paloma’s Nest is a clever business with a beautiful concept. The owner and designers make handmade heirlooms for every occasion, from weddings to baby showers to birthdays. The Elephant... MORE
Luminescent Smartphone Cases
Luminescent Smartphone Cases
This iPhone 5 Glow-in-the-Dark Case from iGlow Makes Your Phone Shine
iGlow, a company known for its unusually bright products, has just released a cool new glow in the dark case for the iPhone 5. While acting more like a wrap than a case, in that it adheres to the... MORE
Desnobbing Wine
Desnobbing Wine
These Glorious Wine Products Encourage Excessive Vino Drinking
Traditional wine glasses, with their sleek stems and delicate structure, often exude an attitude of extreme wealth and high snobbery; with these hilarious wine products however, wine drinkers can... MORE
Fantastical Carousel Photography
Fantastical Carousel Photography
Takeshi Suga's Series Depicts Whimsical Living Merry-Go-Rounds
For many people, merry-go-rounds represent childhood visits to fairs and carnivals, evoking memories of sticky cotton candy fingers gripping brass poles as fairy tale horses move up and down in time... MORE
Beer-Infused Cupcakes
Beer-Infused Cupcakes
PubCakes Combine Scrumptious Cupcakes with a Delicious Craft Beer Recipe
KickStarter project PubCakes has garnered a ton of attention for their ingenious dessert creation that combines all the splendor of a soft and fluffy cupcake with the deliciousness of a solid craft... MORE
Personality-Specific Fragrances
Personality-Specific Fragrances
These Bath and Body Works Products are Bought Based on Personality
A line of Bath and Body Works products, consisting of the company’s favorite fragrances, has been divided into sections based on personality traits, making it easy and fun for women to find... MORE
Patriotic Children's Sleepwear
Patriotic Children's Sleepwear
Hatley's Canadiana Pajamas are Perfect for the Whole Family
While Canada Day has come and gone, kids of all ages can still celebrate Canada by wearing some of Hatley’s fun and quirky Canadiana children’s sleepwear. A family-owned company,... MORE
Abandoned Animal Photography
Abandoned Animal Photography
Kai Fagerstrom Photographs Abandoned Animals in Decrepit Houses
While it might sound strange to say that photographs of abandoned animals could be made beautiful, Kai Fagerstrom’s new photo series, titled ‘The House in the Woods,’ proves that... MORE
Body-Shaping Floral Collections
Body-Shaping Floral Collections
The New Melanie Lyne Collection Features Hidden Body Shapers
Every woman longs for perfect, proportionate, Marilyn Monroe-esque curves that fill out a dress without looking infirm, and now with the new Melanie Lyne collection and its hidden body shapers,... MORE
Anti-Social Welcome Mats
Anti-Social Welcome Mats
The 'Go Away' Doormat from Fancy Says it Like it Is
Sometimes it’s hard to turn away house guests who overstay their welcome, but with these hilariously anti-social welcome mats from Fancy, introverted homebodies can make it clear to potential... MORE
Sound-Wave Tubs
Sound-Wave Tubs
The 'VibrAcoustic' Bath from Fancy Uses Sound Waves to Calm Your Nerves
Hydrotherapy is a classic means of achieving a state of relaxation through a warm and bubbling bathtub. The new Underscore ‘VibrAcoustic’ tub by Kohler, available on Fancy, takes this... MORE
Infant Opulence
Infant Opulence
Armida Ascano Reveals the Finest Luxury Baby Products on the Market
With some seriously wealthy babies gracing tabloid covers all over the world right now, from the royal baby to Blue Ivy, it’s no wonder parents are looking for the best luxury baby products to... MORE
Punny Pie Pans
Punny Pie Pans
Garrett Heath's Pi-Shaped Pie Pan Lets Math Lovers Create Physical Pi
Dessert lover Garrett Heath has found a way to successfully combine sweets with numbers with his new Pi-Shaped pie pans. These pans are awesomely punny, as they are used to bake pies, while being... MORE
Effort-Saving Suitcases
Effort-Saving Suitcases
These Smart Travel Bags are Perfect for Non-Punctual Travellers
As an avid traveller, Trend Hunter editor Jamie Munro knows just how useful some smart travel bags can be when rushing to catch your flight. To spread her advice around, she’s picked out her... MORE
Literal Social Drinking
Literal Social Drinking
Armida Ascano Explains Why Social Drinking is Transforming Bars
Social drinking might seem like a hazy concept right now, but it’s quickly becoming a staple of bars and parties all over the world. Trend Hunter Editor Armida Ascano noticed the increasing... MORE

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Futuristic Slinky-Inspired Shoes
Futuristic Slinky-Inspired Shoes
The Nova Shoe by Zahad Hadid is Bizarrely Sleek and Mysterious
Designer Zahad Hadid recently teamed up with United Nude to create the Nova Shoe, a bizarre and barely wearable futuristic design that acts as both a shoe and a piece of art. The Nova Shoe is made... MORE
Eclectic Cinema Tribute Art
Eclectic Cinema Tribute Art
The 'Where is My Mind?' Exhibition Honors Obscure Films
A new exhibition is about to open at Bottleneck Gallery in Brooklyn, featuring a ton of cinema tribute art. Titled ‘Where is My Mind?’ after the Pixies’ song of the same name, this... MORE
Zany Bearded Viking Portraits
Zany Bearded Viking Portraits
These Works by Mulga the Artist are Surreally Hairy
Australia-based illustrator Mulga the Artist, or Joel Moore, is a wacky visionary who loves drawing strange and unpredictable characters. He’s tackled everything from zombies to frogs and now... MORE
Bamboo Birdhouse Lamps
Bamboo Birdhouse Lamps
'Baby Birdhouse Lamps' from Modern Treetop are Soothing for All Ages
Modern Treetops, a company specializing in products for the modern infant, has created a baby birdhouse lamp to help soothe infants and parents alike. The ‘Baby Birdhouse Lamp’ offered... MORE
Soothing Pillow Speakers
Soothing Pillow Speakers
The Soft Sound Speakers are Perfect for Watching TV in Bed
For people who enjoy staying up late to watch television or to listen to music, the perfect invention has hit the market: pillow speakers. These creations provide late-night TV watchers with small... MORE
Vibrantly Patterned Wrist Watches
Vibrantly Patterned Wrist Watches
The New AÃRK Collective Collection Features Eye-Catching Pi
The latest collection from luxury watch design company AÃRK Collective features some of the brand’s most colorfully patterned wrist watches yet. One watch in particular grabs the eyes and... MORE
Kitchen Appliance Cowboy Fashion
Kitchen Appliance Cowboy Fashion
This Cowboy Hat was Created Entirely from an Upcycled Toaster
While toasters are useful for a lot of tasks, creating wearable cowboy fashion isn’t the first function that comes to mind. DeviantARTish Blue Fox, however, saw differently. By melting and re-... MORE
Vibrantly Crude Street Art
Vibrantly Crude Street Art
The Etam Cru Collective Produces Brilliant Four-Story Murals in Poland
The Etam Cru is a collective artistic movement in Poland that decorates buildings as tall as four stories with elaborate and colorful murals. These decorative additions are brilliantly rendered... MORE
Luxury Pet Vacations
Luxury Pet Vacations
The Paw Seasons Hotel Offers Luxury Vacations for Pampered Pooches
Even the most pampered of pooches won’t be able to complain about the luxury pet vacation offered by www.VeryFirstTo.com at the famous Paw Seasons Hotel in Bristol, England. Each stay at the... MORE
Sensually Violent Smartphone Ads
Sensually Violent Smartphone Ads
Blackberry's 'Two Scoops' Ad was Directed by Robert Rodriguez
Smartphone company Blackberry has released a short film called ‘Two Scoops’ in an effort to increase sails and garner interest from fans of darkly sensual action movies. To achieve this,... MORE
Gastro-Inspired Getaways
Gastro-Inspired Getaways
These Food Holidays are Perfect for Luxury-Loving Vacationers
Trend Hunter editor Jaime Neely has picked out a few food holidays that combine two of the greatest joys in life: cuisine and vacations. Each of these gastro getaways brings something new to the... MORE
Asylum-Inspired Editorials
Asylum-Inspired Editorials
The Pulp Magazine 'Girl, Interrupted' Editorial Channels Mental Illness
The latest editorial for Pulp Magazine is a stunning combination of photography and mental illness. The photo shoot was inspired by the film, ‘Girl, Interrupted,’ starring Winona Ryder... MORE
Disciplinary Toilet Accessories
Disciplinary Toilet Accessories
The Potty Mouth Yells at Toilet Users to Put the Toilet Seat Down
If you’re getting annoyed with men constantly leaving the toilet seat up instead of replacing it respectfully in its proper place, then The Potty Mouth might be the perfect bathroom accessory... MORE
Obscene Sign Language Gestures
Obscene Sign Language Gestures
This Buzzfeed Video Exposes Rude Hand Signs from Around the World
There are some rude hand gestures native only to the country of their creation but they are so fantastically hilarious and offensive that they should definitely be shown to the world. In its new... MORE