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Top 100 Trends in January 2012

From Beautiful Bottle Art (SPONSORED) to Affectionate Couple Captur

— January 31, 2012 — Top Lists
For the month of January 2012, these are the Top 100 trends, which include Beautiful Bottle Art (SPONSORED), Happening Hipster Earmuffs and Controversial Curvy Catwalks. The rankings are based on millions of views and 3852 new trends.

The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (393 trends), Katherine Vong (361), Jana Pijak (266), Amelia Roblin (229), Michael Hines (226), John Ibbitson (211), Souzan Michael (199), Susan Keefe (180), Jason Soy (168), and Harris Jay Rosenberg Alterman (161).

If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2012 Trend Reports and Trend Hunter Pro.
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Hilariously Hurtful Doodles
Hilariously Hurtful Doodles
Hannah Richards Shows Off Her Wicked Wit with these Renderings
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95
Strikingly Sophisticated Smartphones
Strikingly Sophisticated Smartphones
The Porsche & BlackBerry P'9981 Model at CES 2012 is Revamped
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94
Rough Rainbow-Hued Portraits
Rough Rainbow-Hued Portraits
Marta Nael Paints Beautiful Ladies with Smears and Splotches
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93
Famous Face Makeover Videos
Famous Face Makeover Videos
The Promise Tamang Phan YouTube Tutorials Recreate Celebrities
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92
Toys as Accessories
Toys as Accessories
The Ones 2 Watch New Hue Editorial is Electric
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91
Comical Tourism Slogans
Comical Tourism Slogans
'It's More Fun in the Philippines' Campaign Goes Viral
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90
Face-Down Furniture
Face-Down Furniture
Liogy Aims for Comfort with New Designs
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89
Foolish Circus Illustrations
Foolish Circus Illustrations
'Stupid as Me' by Nicola Ferrarese is an Ode to Dimness
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88
Unlikely Bathing Beauties
Unlikely Bathing Beauties
Mariko Sakaguchi Photographs Herself in a Series of Scenarios
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87
Gritty Infatuation Photography
Gritty Infatuation Photography
The Vision China 'First Love Mark' Shoot is Playful and Carefree
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86
Parallel Life PSAs
Parallel Life PSAs
The 'Drugs Set Your Timeline' Campaign Appeals to Impressionable Facebook Users
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85
Warrior Princess Wardrobes
Warrior Princess Wardrobes
The Herve Leger Pre-Fall 2012 Collection is Sharp and Chic
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84
Scarlet-Cloaked Photography
Scarlet-Cloaked Photography
Veils & Roses by Magdalena Zych is Enchanting
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83
Rustic Warehouse Editorials
Rustic Warehouse Editorials
The Mehr Rampal Vogue India Photo Shoot is Stunning
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82
Gorgeous Grecian Beachside Spreads
Gorgeous Grecian Beachside Spreads
The Tayane Leao for Vogue Brazil Photo Shoot is Beautiful
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81
Affectionate Couple Captures (UPDATE)
Affectionate Couple Captures (UPDATE)
'True Love In Pictures' is Romantic and Endearing
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80
Classy Continental Couples
Classy Continental Couples
The Kooples Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign Features Real-Life Lovers
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79
Abstract Expressionist Editorials
Abstract Expressionist Editorials
Get Sharp Contrasts White Clothes with Multicolor Murals
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78
Masculine Short Shorts
Masculine Short Shorts
The Topman Spring/Summer Lookbook Shows Some Leg
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77
Vintage Oriental Artwork
Vintage Oriental Artwork
Don Hong-Oai Echoes the Traditional Asian Art
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76
Mormon Model Captures
Mormon Model Captures
Anthony Goicolea Explores Religious Rituals in This Surreal Imagery
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75
Bright Color-Blocked Looks
Bright Color-Blocked Looks
The Kenneth Cole Spring 2012 Collection is Elegant and Charming
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74
Freakish Makeup Date-Keepers
Freakish Makeup Date-Keepers
The Maybelline 2012 Calendar is Psychedelically Bold
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73
Amorous Aviator Photography
Amorous Aviator Photography
The Airplane Bridal Story Series is Romantically Adventurous
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72
Creepily Charming Accessories
Creepily Charming Accessories
Kika Mishto's Winter 2012 Line is Endearingly Eery
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71
Life Lesson Fashion Ads
Life Lesson Fashion Ads
Catherine McNeil in Diesel 'Portraits for Successful Living' Campaign
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70
Dream-Inspired Captures (UPDATE)
Dream-Inspired Captures (UPDATE)
The Martin Stranka Captures Blend Fantasy and Reality
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69
Seaside Gymnast Captures
Seaside Gymnast Captures
The Chanel Spring 2012 Ad Campaign Stars Joan Smalls and Saskia de Bra
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68
Circular Cheek Portraits
Circular Cheek Portraits
Artist yourPorcelainDoll Illustrates Darling Dotted Females
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67
Chic Shaded Photo Shoots
Chic Shaded Photo Shoots
The Monika Sawicka for Vogue Germany Shoot is Grunge-Glam
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66
Casual Attitude Ensembles
Casual Attitude Ensembles
Laid-Back Menswear in Antony Morato Spring Summer Collection
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65
Reality Star Supermodel Shoots
Reality Star Supermodel Shoots
The Cynthia Bailey Denim Magazine Editorial Features a Housewife
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64
Rocker-Chic Celeb Campaigns
Rocker-Chic Celeb Campaigns
Platinum-Haired Scarlett Johnson for Mango 2012
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63
Hipster Polaroid-Inspired Shoots
Hipster Polaroid-Inspired Shoots
The Vice 'Less is a Bore' Editorial Offers Wild & Youthful Prints
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62
Chic Parisian Mass Fashion (UPDATE)
Chic Parisian Mass Fashion (UPDATE)
Check Out the Full Jason Wu for Target Lookbook
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61
Peregrine Pop Art
Peregrine Pop Art
Mr. Brainwash Art Show 2011 Brings Mainstream Culture to Mindblowing Colors
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60
Social Media Sleepers
Social Media Sleepers
The FBed Concept is Inspired by the Facebook Logo
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59
Sophisticated Schoolgirl Style
Sophisticated Schoolgirl Style
The Tao Okamoto for Vogue Japan Photo Shoot is Innocently Sweet
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58
Interchangable Lookbooks
Interchangable Lookbooks
The McQ Spring/Summer Lookbook Features Multi-Functional Staples
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57
Dual Personality Catalogs
Dual Personality Catalogs
The MaxMara Spring 2012 Lookbook Caters to Two Personalities
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56
Fresh Fruity Collections (UPDATE)
Fresh Fruity Collections (UPDATE)
Abbey Lee Kershaw for Versace for H&M Cruise 2012 Lookbook
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55
Starry Shoe Shelving
Starry Shoe Shelving
Sergio Rossi Store in Casablanca is a Remarkable Space
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54
Finger-Flashing Editorials
Finger-Flashing Editorials
The Foam Magazine February 2012 Shoot is Sun-Drenched
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53
Deconstructed Nature Designs
Deconstructed Nature Designs
The Walter Mason Land Art Series Puts Things Back Together Perfectly
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52
Eccentric Pin-Up Calendars
Eccentric Pin-Up Calendars
The 'Kittens of 2012' by Lovecat Magazine is Seductive and Sassy
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51
Colorful Cosmopolitan Captures
Colorful Cosmopolitan Captures
Arizona Muse Stars in Massimo Dutti Spring Sumer 2012 Campaign
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50
Tattooed Asian Female Artistry
Tattooed Asian Female Artistry
Hoang Nguyen Renders Badass Beautiful Women with Body Art
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49
Daring Desert Shoots
Daring Desert Shoots
The 'Beaches &Cream' Shoot by Mazen Abusrour is Beautiful
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48
Prismatic Child Fantasy Scenes
Prismatic Child Fantasy Scenes
Cyril Rolando Renders Colorfully Imaginative Illustrations
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47
Carefree Parisian Styles
Carefree Parisian Styles
Arizona Muse Looks Lovely & Chic in Louis Vuitton Cruise 2012 Catalog
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46
Evocative Cinematic Captures
Evocative Cinematic Captures
The Vogue Espana January 2012 Issue Drives Back to the 20s
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45
Vibrant Vintage Photography
Vibrant Vintage Photography
The Vogue UK 'Little Miss Sunshine' Editorial Stars Model Arizona Muse
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44
Whimsical Witchcraft Photography
Whimsical Witchcraft Photography
Claire Oring Conjures Up Magic Through Her Hypnotizing Lens
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43
Posh Rocket-Packed Pumps
Posh Rocket-Packed Pumps
The Prada Spring 2012 Footwear is Fierce and Futuristic
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42
Custom Social Media Selfvertising
Custom Social Media Selfvertising
Facebook Cards Lets Users Enhance Offline Business Networking
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41
Pop-Out Plywood Bands
Pop-Out Plywood Bands
Les Ouvrieres Wooden Rings Come in Their Original Stenciled Panels
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40
Spec-Tacular Menswear Campaigns
Spec-Tacular Menswear Campaigns
The Dolce & Gabbana Summer Precollection is Suited Up
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39
Remixed Corporate Logos (UPDATE)
Remixed Corporate Logos (UPDATE)
Viktor Hertz Transforms Apple Inc.'s Emblem in Dozens of Ways
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38
Surreal Scandinavian Snapshots
Surreal Scandinavian Snapshots
These Photos by Billy Bonkers will Make You Look Twice
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37
Vertigo-Inducing Photography
Vertigo-Inducing Photography
Photographer Dennis Maitland Isn't Afraid of Heights
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36
Illustrated Typography Treats
Illustrated Typography Treats
Sugar Daddy's Cupcakes Packaging Animates Each Sweet in a Word
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35
Crisp Color-Blocked Campaigns
Crisp Color-Blocked Campaigns
The United Colors of Benetton Spring/Summer Lookbook is Preppy
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34
Football Playmate Poses
Football Playmate Poses
These Photos Present Playboy Models Tebowing
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33
Photoreal Silver Screen Portraits (UPDATE)
Photoreal Silver Screen Portraits (UPDATE)
Dan LuVisi Illustrates Memorable Movie Characters
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32
Print Overload Maxidresses
Print Overload Maxidresses
The Bianca Balti Vogue Mexico Photo Shoot is 70s Chic
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31
Candid Metropolitan Captures
Candid Metropolitan Captures
The 'Free People January 2012' Shoot is Based in NYC
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30
Happening Hipster Earmuffs
Happening Hipster Earmuffs
The 'Hipstormossan' Ear Caps Keep Your Extremities Warm and Stylish
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29
Controversial Curvy Catwalks
Controversial Curvy Catwalks
Full Figured Fashion Show in New York Straddles Obesity & Empowerment
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28
Naive Mom Memes
Naive Mom Memes
The Oblivious Suburban Mom is Blind to the Actions of Teenagers
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27
Lingerie-Clad Icon Shoots
Lingerie-Clad Icon Shoots
The Michelle Williams GQ Editorial is a Tribute to Marilyn Monroe
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26
Colorfully Chic Poolside Captures
Colorfully Chic Poolside Captures
Guess by Marciano Spring Summer 2012 by Hunter & Gatti
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25
Fashionable Rebellion Photography
Fashionable Rebellion Photography
Fashion Gone Rogue's 'The Protest of Venus' Series is Dramatic
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24
Retro Re-Casted Movie Posters
Retro Re-Casted Movie Posters
Peter Stults Puts Classic Hollywood Stars in New Film Titles
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23
Blunt Designer Truths
Blunt Designer Truths
Anneke Short Uses Simple Prints to Set the Record Straight About Design
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22
Concealed Compartment Phone Covers
Concealed Compartment Phone Covers
The iLID MK-1 iPhone Wallet Declutters Your Pants Pockets
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21
Patriotic Pink-Haired Lookbooks (UPDATE)
Patriotic Pink-Haired Lookbooks (UPDATE)
The Wildfox White Label Spring Campaign is Retro
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20
Man-Made Waterfall Architecture
Man-Made Waterfall Architecture
The Shore Vista Boat Dock is Serenely Sweeping
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19
Greased Hair Editorials
Greased Hair Editorials
The Angela Lindvall for Marie Claire Photo Shoot is Stunning
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18
Innocuous Youth Illustrations
Innocuous Youth Illustrations
Ana Bagayan Paints Wide-Eyed Children in Dream-Like Depictions
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17
Glamorous 70s Shoots
Glamorous 70s Shoots
The Chloe Lecareux Grazia France is Richly Retro
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16
Body-Painted Beverage Ambassadors
Body-Painted Beverage Ambassadors
Yvonne Strahovski is the New SoBe Skinsuit Model
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15
Earthy DIY Eateries
Earthy DIY Eateries
Viet Hoa Mess Offers Patrons an Underground Dining Experience
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14
Sequined Seaside Ensembles
Sequined Seaside Ensembles
The Martha Streck for Elle Brazil Shoot is Bright and Sparkly
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13
Lingerie-Clad Hotel Heiresses
Lingerie-Clad Hotel Heiresses
The Paris Hilton for FHM Photo Shoot is Insanely Hot
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12
Beautiful Bottle Art (SPONSORED)
Beautiful Bottle Art (SPONSORED)
Turning Soda Bottles Into Quirky Works of Art
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11
Gothic Femme Fatale Editorials
Gothic Femme Fatale Editorials
The Emily DiDonato Vogue Mexico Photo Shoot is Dark and Mysterious
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10
Transformed Iconic Images
Transformed Iconic Images
These Historic Color Photos Get an Outstanding Makeover
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9
Punk Fashion Pictorials
Punk Fashion Pictorials
Carbon Copy Magazine's Latest Shoot Will Rock Your World
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8
Offensively Remixed Cartoons
Offensively Remixed Cartoons
'If Life Was Like a Disney Movie' by Jeff Wysaski is Hilarious
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7
Text-Infused Hipster Renderings
Text-Infused Hipster Renderings
Mr.Frivolous Pairs Cryptic Messages with Cool Female Drawings
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6
Flora-Infused Female Paintings
Flora-Infused Female Paintings
Jennifer Healy Renders Women with Flowery and Fishy Anatomy
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5
Cowgirl Couture Fashion
Cowgirl Couture Fashion
The Spring/Summer Wildfox Couture Lookbook is Wild & Western
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4
Haute Hippie Shoots
Haute Hippie Shoots
The Vogue Australia February 2012 Issue is Stunning
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3
Cardboard Box Pop-Up Shops
Cardboard Box Pop-Up Shops
Naver App Square is a Cool Temporary Store by Urbantainer
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2
DIY Paper Speakers
DIY Paper Speakers
The Plywood iVictrola Design for iPhones is a Fun Project
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1
Hybrid RV Conversions
Hybrid RV Conversions
The Prius Camper Van Makes the Four-Door Green Machine Habitable
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