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Top 50 Trends of the Week (May 22)

From Darth Vader Cruisers to Wind-Powered Watches

— May 22, 2011 — Top Lists
For the week of May 22nd, these are the Top 50 trends, which include Darth Vader Cruisers, Spanish Senorita Photography and Sci-Fi Gangsters. The rankings are based on hundreds of thousands of views and 776 new trends today.

The top Trend Hunters this week were: Meghan Young (97 trends), Jamie Danielle Munro (64), Emily Evans (61), Jason Soy (61), Olivia Gissing (59), Leslie Chen (50), Michael Hines (49), Jaime neely (48), Carly Foy (46), and Jordan Sowunmi (42).

If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2011 Trend Reports and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Priceless Possession Photography
Priceless Possession Photography
The Burning House Asks What You'd Save from Your Burning Home
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49
Billowy Exotic Fashion
Billowy Exotic Fashion
The Zara May 2011 Lookbook is Vibrantly Relaxed and Flowing
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48
Computer Alert Artworks
Computer Alert Artworks
These 404 Errors Make Lost and Non-loading Web Pages a Bearable Experience
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47
Tribal Textured Womenswear
Tribal Textured Womenswear
The Tsolmandakh Munkhuu Fall 2011 Lookbook is Culturally Inspired
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46
Elegant Winged Rings
Elegant Winged Rings
The Pinky Wings Ring from Emily Rothschild is Subtly Beautiful
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45
Nerdy Java Photography
Nerdy Java Photography
Chrissy May Takes Pictures of Geeky and Creative Brews
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44
Unpleasant Alcohol Photography
Unpleasant Alcohol Photography
Chris Swainston Captures People Trying to Down Hard Liquor
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43
Da Vinci Smartphone Designs
Da Vinci Smartphone Designs
The iSteamPhone Steampunks Your Favorite Touchscreen
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42
Hypothetical World Pop Posters
Hypothetical World Pop Posters
World of 100 Posters Puts Significant Statistics into Your Head
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41
Stacked Paper Carvings
Stacked Paper Carvings
Noriko Ambe's Carvings are Delicately Beautiful
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40
Facial Hair Sculptures
Facial Hair Sculptures
Creative Facescaping at the 2011 Beard and Moustache Competition
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39
Revolutionary Animal Portraits
Revolutionary Animal Portraits
Panda Revolution Makes Propoganda Posters Cute and Cuddly
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38
Lying Down Web Games
Lying Down Web Games
Planking is the Latest Internet Dare Craze
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37
Retro Pink Swim Shoots
Retro Pink Swim Shoots
The NathanPaul Swimwear Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Goes Back in Time
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36
Wind-Powered Watches
Wind-Powered Watches
The Eole Watch Tells Time Only When the Wind Picks Up
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35
Punk Princess Photo Shoots
Punk Princess Photo Shoots
The Zara TRF May 2011 Lookbook Makes Girly Grunge Look Gorgeous
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34
Satirical Street Art
Satirical Street Art
Norweigian Street Artist Dolk Provides a Lampoon of Contemporary Society
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33
Artful Anti-Smoking Photography
Artful Anti-Smoking Photography
'Smoking Death' by Aki Quang Makes Smoking Unglamorous
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32
Dramatically Bold Footwear
Dramatically Bold Footwear
The Penelope and Coco FW11 Line is for Fiercely Fashionable Ladies
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31
High-Fashion Flip-Flops
High-Fashion Flip-Flops
Michael Bastian Havaianas Collection is this Summer's Hottest Sandal
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30
Sun-Kissed Country Club Lookbooks
Sun-Kissed Country Club Lookbooks
This Photo Shoot of Dree Hemingway by Tom Craig has a Stylish So
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29
Submerged Splash Photography
Submerged Splash Photography
Underwater Splashes by Ilse Moore is Playfully Tempting
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28
Radiant Rawtography
Radiant Rawtography
Laura Zalenga's Photography Captures Nature and Natural Emotion
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27
Open Urban Architecture
Open Urban Architecture
The Harrison Street Residences by Dawson&Clinton Are Spacious
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26
Flesh-Toned Fashion Spreads
Flesh-Toned Fashion Spreads
This Rose Smith by Steven Chee Photo Shoot Shows Natural Beauty
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25
Scary Surf Shots
Scary Surf Shots
Photographer Lee Kelly's Dramatic Surfing Photos Showcase Danger
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24
Boozin' Social Media Stunts
Boozin' Social Media Stunts
Heineken Bluetooth Bottle Opener Creates a Facebook Event for You
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23
Mesmerizing Metallic Models
Mesmerizing Metallic Models
Papercut Magazine Covers Alluring Models in Glitter and Gold
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22
Sultry Hipster Sketches
Sultry Hipster Sketches
Becca O'Shea Seduces With Her Sensually Hip Illustrations
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21
Modern Housewife Photography
Modern Housewife Photography
Carmen Rose's Winter Light Series is Sophisticated and Glamorous
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20
Geeky Classic Paintings
Geeky Classic Paintings
'Video Games Get Arty' Series Mashes Fine Arts with Digital World
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19
Contemporary Cubic Structures
Contemporary Cubic Structures
The Good Residence by Crone Partners is Geometrically Gorgeous
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18
Sci-Fi Steampunk Masks
Sci-Fi Steampunk Masks
Epic Leather Creates Star Wars-Inspired Riding Masks
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17
Boho Rocker Fashion
Boho Rocker Fashion
The Camilla AW11 Woodstock Collection is Both Feisty and Flirty
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16
Stunning Snappable Ceramics
Stunning Snappable Ceramics
Studiokahn's 'Fragile' Collection is Breakable and Beautiful
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15
Spanish Senorita Photography
Spanish Senorita Photography
The Bregje Heinen Tank Editorial is Hot and Sultry
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14
Sun-Soaked Snapshots
Sun-Soaked Snapshots
Gabriela Camerotti's Photography is Swathed in Sunlight
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13
Darth Vader Cruisers
Darth Vader Cruisers
The Empire Strikes Bike Presents Sci-Fi Transportation
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12
Simple Sultry Swimwear
Simple Sultry Swimwear
The Beachwear More is More Editorial Features Classic Poolside Styles
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11
Simplistic Dreamlike Imagery
Simplistic Dreamlike Imagery
Contemporary Art Photographer Sam Milbrath Captures Everyday Beauty
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10
Sci-Fi Gangsters
Sci-Fi Gangsters
Harshness Artist Nicholas Hyde Reinvents Star Wars' Most Original Mobsters
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9
Real-Life Street Kid Portraits
Real-Life Street Kid Portraits
Photographer Adam Taylor Takes Portraits of NYC Street Kids
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8
Foxy Fashion Illustrations
Foxy Fashion Illustrations
Judith van den Hoek's Drawings Embody Mystery and Sensuality
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7
Orchard Ornament Necklaces
Orchard Ornament Necklaces
The Rosita Bonita Orchard Collection is Sweet Elegance
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6
Friendly Food Packaging
Friendly Food Packaging
Amelie and Friends is Friendly with its Branding
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5
Eccentric Tribal Fashion
Eccentric Tribal Fashion
The Tribal Chic Harper's Bazaar Editorial is Full of Inspiration
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4
Outdoor Patio Pods
Outdoor Patio Pods
John Lewis' Garden Pods are "Podsitively" Pleasant
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3
Moulin Rouge Photography
Moulin Rouge Photography
The Dramatic Shoot from Silent-View is Darkly Refreshing
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2
Office Supply Sci-Fi Fighters
Office Supply Sci-Fi Fighters
Instructables Shows You How to Make a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter
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1
Impression-Leaving Rings
Impression-Leaving Rings
Jungyun Yoon's Inner Message Rings are for Romantics
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