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Top 100 Trends in January 2011

From Island-Imitating Ships to Personality-Capturing Photography

— January 31, 2011 — Top Lists
For the month of January 2011, these are the Top 100 trends, which include Island-Imitating Ships, Awkward Coupletography and Intriguing Inktorials. The rankings are based on millions of views and 3371 new trends.

The top Trend Hunters this month were: Jordan Markowski (459 trends), Matt Ho (401), Meghan Young (391), Michael Hines (369), Amelia Roblin (266), Francis Tiangson (227), Summer Luu (227), chalaine (216), Peter Vallas (191), and Renee Ramsarran (176).

Also make sure to check out Top 20 Trends in 2011, our latest episode of Trend Hunter TV.

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Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
95
Computer-Lit Captures
Computer-Lit Captures
The Gabriela Herman Blogger Photo Series Sheds Light on the Recluse
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94
Personality-Capturing Photography
Personality-Capturing Photography
Sandy Nicholson Shoots Life's Precious Moments
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93
Heated Photo Sets
Heated Photo Sets
The Kamila Wawrzyniak Elle Poland Shoot Seduces the Photographer
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92
Pocket-Sized Gaming Devices
Pocket-Sized Gaming Devices
The Razor Switchblade is a 7-Inch Gaming Computer
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91
Maniacally Manipulated Photography
Maniacally Manipulated Photography
'Major Arcana' Series by Peter Wallebo is Freakishly Fantastic
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90
Second Skin Suits
Second Skin Suits
Alba Prat's Laser-cut Neoprene Collection is Synthetically Stunning
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89
Intricate Couture Illustrations
Intricate Couture Illustrations
Magda Antoniuk Recreates Some of Fashion's Best in Pencil
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88
Dainty Damsel Photography
Dainty Damsel Photography
Hernan Corera Captures Candid and Cinematic Images
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87
Industrial Eco Art
Industrial Eco Art
Cal Lane Turns Blue Collar Items into Green Art
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86
Killer Action Portraiture
Killer Action Portraiture
The 'Life Begins at 2AM' Photo Series by Kam Kahn
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85
People-Warming Ovens
People-Warming Ovens
Caribou Coffee Bus Shelters Promote 'Hot 'n Wholesome' Menu
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84
Dramatic Eyeliner Artwork
Dramatic Eyeliner Artwork
The Carsten Witte Eyeliner Photo Series is Artistically Inspirational
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83
Fiery Sunshine Shoots
Fiery Sunshine Shoots
Jaime Ibarra's Photography Sizzles with Beauty
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82
Unsexy Sci-Fi Pin-Ups
Unsexy Sci-Fi Pin-Ups
YayzusGraphics' Star Wars Characters in Seductive Poses
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81
Hidden Oasis Homes
Hidden Oasis Homes
Feel Like You're on Vacation Everyday in the Resort House
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80
Eccentric Bohemian Fashions
Eccentric Bohemian Fashions
The Topshop Spring 2011 Collection is Vibrantly Stylish
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79
Drawn-On Photography
Drawn-On Photography
The Whimsical Work of 17-Year-Old Ana Santl
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78
Bogus Tote Bags
Bogus Tote Bags
The Thursday Friday Together Bag Fakes You Out With its Hermes Design
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77
Binding Leather Bags
Binding Leather Bags
The 'Dancing Bags' Collection by Amalia Battaor is Ready for the Club
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76
Cute Canine Blogs
Cute Canine Blogs
A Place to Love Dogs is a Heartwarming Site
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75
Recycled Residences
Recycled Residences
The Eugenia House Makes a Big Impact with a Small Eco Footprint
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74
Transforming Unicycles
Transforming Unicycles
BPG Motors' UNO III Can Transform Itself into a Bike
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73
Urinating Constable Creations
Urinating Constable Creations
'Petra' by Marcel Walldorf is Pissing Off Police Officers
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72
Sultry Spectacle Spreads
Sultry Spectacle Spreads
The Tom Ford Spring 2011 Campaign is a Hot Feature
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71
Futuristic Fashion Shoots
Futuristic Fashion Shoots
L'Officiel Brazil January 2011 Features Fashion-Forward Looks
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70
Bed-Lounging Accessory Ads
Bed-Lounging Accessory Ads
The Guess Accessories Spring 2011 Campaign Spices Up the Bedroom
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69
Disturbing Daily Drawings
Disturbing Daily Drawings
Michal Dziekan Portrays Today's Society in a Series of Illustrations
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68
Sexy Eco Underwear
Sexy Eco Underwear
Enamore Undies Are Made from Soy and Bamboo
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67
Sandwiched Supermodel Spreads
Sandwiched Supermodel Spreads
A Party of Three in the Versace Spring 2011 Campaign
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66
Custom Sci-Fi Supercars
Custom Sci-Fi Supercars
The Tron Audi R8 by West Coast Customs is One Sleak Beast of a Ride
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65
Transparent Office Spaces
Transparent Office Spaces
The Awesome Interior of The SoundCloud Headquarters
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64
Intimidating Luxury Autos
Intimidating Luxury Autos
The Veritas RS III is A Lean Mean Machine
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63
Swan Lake Fashion
Swan Lake Fashion
The Denisa Dvorakova Ballet Shoot for Vogue Russia February 2011
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62
Morbid Makeover Portraits
Morbid Makeover Portraits
Smells Like Death is Full of Magazine Potraits Freakishly Redone
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61
Twisted Apartments
Twisted Apartments
Triptyque Studio Creates Some Disproportionate Walls
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60
Sensual Bedside Females
Sensual Bedside Females
Antony Nobilo Showcases Sultry Models
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59
Painfully Gruesome Posters
Painfully Gruesome Posters
The Soviet Union Work Safety Posters Will Make Your Stomach Churn
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58
Bugged-Out Furniture
Bugged-Out Furniture
Creepy Crawly Insect-Inspired Home Decor by Michel Haillard
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57
Preppy Campus Looks
Preppy Campus Looks
Esprit Spring Summer 2011 Campaign is Too Cool for School
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56
Reality-Bending Photography
Reality-Bending Photography
These Sven Prim Images Play Mischievously With Context
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55
Cavernous Shelving Units
Cavernous Shelving Units
The Cave-Like Wooden Installation is a Grand Retail Display
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54
Hyperreal Photography
Hyperreal Photography
These Intensely Vivid Images by Jaroslav Stehlik Will Blow Your Mind
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53
Idyllic Eco Chalets
Idyllic Eco Chalets
Cedar Haven is an Unbelievable Paradise Retreat
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52
Frigid Facial Hair Hats
Frigid Facial Hair Hats
Beardo Bearded Toques Will Keep You Warm and Cozy This Winter
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51
Bearded Pretty-Boy Shoots
Bearded Pretty-Boy Shoots
The Xoan Deluxx Magazine Spread Goes Hairy and Scruffy
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50
Subtly Evocative Photoshoots
Subtly Evocative Photoshoots
Olivia Graham Captures a Tender Side of Fashion Photography
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49
Mad Hatter Photography
Mad Hatter Photography
Dennis Ziliotto's 'Niky Hearts' is Dark and Slightly Disturbing
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48
Nearly Nude Celebs
Nearly Nude Celebs
The Brooklyn Decker Esquire Cover Shoot Leaves You Hot and Bothered
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47
Adult Worker Ads
Adult Worker Ads
These Stepping Stone Ads by Extreme Group are a Bit of a Shock
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46
Kindergarten Couture
Kindergarten Couture
The Controversial Carine Roitfeld Displays Her Last Work at Vogue
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45
Fiercely Feminine Photography
Fiercely Feminine Photography
Joshua Pestka Looks Through a Lens of Diverse Emotions
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44
Cliffhanger Hotels
Cliffhanger Hotels
The Hilton Pattaya Hotel Reaches to the Ends of the Earth in Luxury
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43
Suffocating Photography
Suffocating Photography
Mariell Amelie Self-Portraits Are Morbid, Introspective and Beautiful
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42
Playful Armpit Tattoos
Playful Armpit Tattoos
The Treasure Troll Tattoo is Creative, Clever and Cute
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41
Dark Victorian Spreads
Dark Victorian Spreads
Flair December 2010 Issue is Enchantingly Beautiful
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40
Idiosyncratic Swimsuits
Idiosyncratic Swimsuits
The Free People 2011 Swimwear Line is Caught Between Land and Water
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39
Vomiting Skullptures
Vomiting Skullptures
Confetti Death by Anonymous Graffiti Artist Typoe
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38
Suspended Backyard Sanctuaries
Suspended Backyard Sanctuaries
The Tea House by David Jameson Achieves Built Balance
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37
Humongous Hair Creations
Humongous Hair Creations
Avant Garde Hairstyles by Arnostyle are Awesomely Futuristic
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36
Sultry Sun-Drenched Spreads
Sultry Sun-Drenched Spreads
Sarah Louise Captures Delicacy and Independance
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35
Online Model Fail Sites
Online Model Fail Sites
The 'Girls of eBay' Blog Pokes Fun at Clothing Models
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34
Anti-Gravity Surreal Art
Anti-Gravity Surreal Art
IT Student Xetobyte has a Phenomenal Imagination
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33
Peculiar Playground Footwear (UPDATE)
Peculiar Playground Footwear (UPDATE)
The Kobi Levi Slide Shoe is a New Release
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32
Playful Pretty Boys
Playful Pretty Boys
Coitus Magazine Features Happy Shirtless Hotties
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31
70s-Inspired Seductresses
70s-Inspired Seductresses
The Blumarine Spring 2011 Campaign is a Blast from the Past
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30
Bizarre Vintage Fashiontography
Bizarre Vintage Fashiontography
This Peter Kemp Collection Revels in Awkward Situations
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29
Homicidal Dolls
Homicidal Dolls
Mariel Clayton Shows Barbie's Twisted Side
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28
Fresh Feminine Photography
Fresh Feminine Photography
Nika Shatova Focuses on Pure Portraits
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27
Retro Pin-Up Photography
Retro Pin-Up Photography
Maelle Andre Focuses on Vintage-Esque Portraits
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26
Sci-Fi-Inspired Cars
Sci-Fi-Inspired Cars
The TRON Legacy Mercedes Blackbird by Peter Vardai
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25
Deranged Domestic Editorials
Deranged Domestic Editorials
Home Works by Miles Aldridge is a House Fire Hazard
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24
Masculinized Apartments
Masculinized Apartments
Hom(m)e by K-Studios is a Decidedly Manly Bachelor Pad
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23
Treetop Suites
Treetop Suites
Lumber Lodging in a Tree House in the Hotel Hofgut Hafnerleiten
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22
Elegant Bad Girl Shoots
Elegant Bad Girl Shoots
The Kendra Spears Vogue Russia Spread Features Gothic-Glam Ensembles
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21
Honest Best Picture Posters
Honest Best Picture Posters
The Shiznit Makes Literal Posters for This Year's Nominees
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20
Reptilian Metal Gowns
Reptilian Metal Gowns
Shiny Scales and Chainmaille Mesh in Dress by Fannie Schiavoni
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19
Soul-Searching Portraiture
Soul-Searching Portraiture
Stunning Self Portraits by 17 Year Old Alex Stoddard
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18
Apple Fanatic Docks
Apple Fanatic Docks
Designer Bostjan Majcen Creates a Dock Based off MacBook Pro
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17
Nomadic Houses
Nomadic Houses
DRMM's DIY Eco-Friendly Naked House Also Dismantles for Transport
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16
Intriguing Inktorials
Intriguing Inktorials
L'Un Des Nombreux Captures Sultriness in Tattoo Photography
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15
Spoiled Rotten Yachts
Spoiled Rotten Yachts
Paradigm 180 Yacht has You Sailing the Seas in Ultra Luxury
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14
Burgeoning Baby Beds
Burgeoning Baby Beds
The Ubabub Pod Cot Sleeps Youngsters aged 0 to 4
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13
Branching Paperback Perches
Branching Paperback Perches
The Olivier Dolle Book Shelf Never Ceases to Be a Tree
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12
Nutty Eco Homes
Nutty Eco Homes
The Fab Lab House Roasts for Power in the Spanish Sun
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11
Second Skin Costumes
Second Skin Costumes
These Invisible Clothes Encouraged Dressed Up Nudes
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10
Aged Cartoon Illustrations
Aged Cartoon Illustrations
The Modern Renderings of Matthias Seifarth
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9
Awkward Prom Photos
Awkward Prom Photos
This Hilarious Collection Captures Some Truly Baffling Memories
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8
Modern Mafia Looks
Modern Mafia Looks
You Don't Want to Mess With the Carlo Pignatelli Spring 2011 Collection
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7
Cabinless Luxury Cars
Cabinless Luxury Cars
The Rolls-Royce Apparition is a Modern Roadster for Discerning Drivers
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6
Illusionary Swimming Pools
Illusionary Swimming Pools
The Fake Pool is Something Everyone Wants to Get Into
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5
Awkward Coupletography
Awkward Coupletography
'Hover Hands' Photoblog Showcases Hapless Guys with Hot Girls
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4
Luxurious Motorhomes
Luxurious Motorhomes
The Vario Alkoven 950 is the Ultimate Home on Wheels
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3
Anime Makeover Internet Memes
Anime Makeover Internet Memes
Before-and-After Makeup Shots Sweep Through the Online World
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2
Island-Imitating Ships
Island-Imitating Ships
The 'Streets of Monaco' Yacht Brings the Land to Sea
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1
Slamming Stiletto Sneaks
Slamming Stiletto Sneaks
These High Heel Nike Jordans are Fly Kicks for Courtside Chicks
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