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Top Trends of the Week

From Watermelon Kids to Menstruation Parties

— August 22, 2013 — Pop Culture
This week's top trends were nothing short of bizarre, from the now viral watermelon kids of China to parties dedicating to celebrating that time of the month.

The watermelon kids, as they're now known, were toddlers who were suffering from the heat during the summer. To remedy the situation, they were lovingly put into watermelon-made outfits to keep them cool and looking adorable. Undeniably odd but incredibly cute, it's no wonder these photos performed so well.

In terms of other offbeat phenomena that made an impression on viewers this week, parties dedicated to celebrating menstruation caught the eyes of many. Certainly a different and personal reason to celebrate, this was by far one of the strangest party ideas we've ever covered.

For more information on these innovatively odd trends and other insights, check out Trend Hunter's Trend Reports.
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Life-Lasting Apparel
Life-Lasting Apparel
Flint and Tinder Offer a Hoodie to Last a Lifetime
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19
Broomstick-Inspired Shelving
Broomstick-Inspired Shelving
The LivingBlock Collection by Antonio Serrano Bulnes is Playful
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18
Futuristic Model-Musician Captures
Futuristic Model-Musician Captures
Daft Punk & Milla Jovovich Shoot for CR Fashion Book
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17
Theatrical Warehouse Captures
Theatrical Warehouse Captures
This Fashion Series Contains Theatrical Costumes and Dramatic Poses
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16
Adult Comedy-Inspired Photoshoots
Adult Comedy-Inspired Photoshoots
The ELLE Ukraine September 2013 Editorial Stars Milly Simmonds
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15
Fresh Fruit Cooling Outfits
Fresh Fruit Cooling Outfits
These Dapper Chinese Watermelon Babies Creatively Beat the Heat
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14
Menstruation Celebration Parties
Menstruation Celebration Parties
The Period Party by the Period Store Honors the Time of the Month
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13
Stunning Snow-Filled Editorials
Stunning Snow-Filled Editorials
Soo Joo Park Shines in the US Harper's Bazaar September 2013 Issue
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12
Chromatic Cave Lavatories
Chromatic Cave Lavatories
GAD Architecture Bathroom Designs Incorporate Curved Ceilings and Walls
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11
Eclectic Autumn Fashion
Eclectic Autumn Fashion
The Vogue Spain August 2013 Issue Stars Diana Moldovan
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10
Paint-Splattered 90s Lookbooks
Paint-Splattered 90s Lookbooks
The Volcom 2013 Campaign Perfectly Embodies a Decade
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9
Sleek Compartmentalized Tables
Sleek Compartmentalized Tables
This Remix Collection Table is Stunning and Saves Space
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8
Feudal Mutant Art
Feudal Mutant Art
Nate Hallinan's 'Medieval X-Men' Brings the Mutants Back to the Castle Age
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7
Sour-Faced Babe Photography
Sour-Faced Babe Photography
This Series by April Maciborka Shows Babies Eating Lemons
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6
Attractive Beer Dispensers
Attractive Beer Dispensers
This Beer Keg Dispenser Allows You to Keep the Drinks Flowing
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5
Collaged Pop-Culture Street Art
Collaged Pop-Culture Street Art
The Lisa Project Mural by Tristan Eaton Celebrates Comic Books
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4
Couture Princess Dresses
Couture Princess Dresses
Harrods is Auctioning Off Disney Princess Couture Dresses
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3
Anime-Inspired Apparel
Anime-Inspired Apparel
The Anne Sofie Madsen SS14 Collection is Dynamic
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2
Humanized Anthropomorphic Photography
Humanized Anthropomorphic Photography
Photographer Miguel Vallinas Creates Odd Animal Pieces
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1
Witch Finger Grapes
Witch Finger Grapes
These Peculiar-Shaped Hybrid Grapes Look Like Creepy Fingers
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