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1. 50 Unique Geek Accessories - from Lab Glasses to Nerdy Jewelry (CLUSTER)
This cluster of unique geek accessories points to the glamorization of all things nerdy, encompassing a love for computers, the reign of the uncool and an obsession with gadgets. This slideshow takes a…
2. 40 Tomboy Fashions - Tuxedos, Vests, Boyfriend Jeans & Manly Haircuts for Women (CLUSTER)
Pantsuits, sports-inspired designs and any clothing item you could append “boyfriend” to are among the tomboy fashions making their way into the wardrobes of fast-adopting fashionistas.
This cluster…
3. 72 Untraditional Holiday Ideas - From Spiral Christmas Trees to Holiday Mundies (CLUSTER)
‘Tis the season for ornaments, presents, greeting cards, and decorated trees. Year to year, most people treat the holiday season with robotic tendencies—buying the same holiday cards, re-using ornaments,…
4. 33 Romantic Photo Shoots - Passionate Photography, from Vampire Love Editorials to Bromance Ads (CLUSTER)
Romance in photography is always an effective way to capture attention. Romantic photo shoots will inevitably tug on heart strings—whether it’s elation they evoke or cathartic feelings of depression (hopefully…
5. 45 iPhone Accessories - From iPhone Lingerie to Rocking Multimedia Docks (CLUSTER)
Now that the iPhone has revolutionized the cell phone as we know it, it’s important that the iPhone accessories are just as innovative. Although it may feel as though the iPhone requires no additions,…
6. 30 Eccentric Pumps - From Feathers and Spikes to Mohawks and Zombie Print (CLUSTER)
It's fair to say that almost every woman owns a pair of pumps, but how many people can say they own a really eccentric pumps? I'm not talking about a bold color, I'm talking about heels with spikes, shoes…
7. 53 Unique Store Displays - From Bolshevik Retail Windows to Piled Tennis Ball Storefronts (CLUSTER)
In our world of passive browsing, tight wallets, and short attention spans, sometimes a cool window or store display can make the difference between a shopper continuing on their way and actually entering…
8. 40 Slice-Worthy Pizza Innovations - From Car-Made Cuisine to Precision Pizza Cutters (CLUSTER)
Universal in its appeal, pizza is a can’t-miss for feeding a large group of people. It is round, divided evenly and usually carries a consistent collection of toppings for all to enjoy. You find me a person…
9. 70 Credit Crunch Retail Promotions - Clever Store Promotions for Black Friday 2009 (CLUSTER)
In 2009, Black Friday retailers will attempt to woo budget-crunched holiday shoppers into brick-and-mortar stores like never before. We’ve seen a number of innovative approaches in advance of Black Friday…
10. 25 Walmart Finds - From Insightful Subculture Studies to Cheap High Fashion (CLUSTER)
If there has ever been a revolutionary superstore chain, these Walmart finds will surely solidify Walmart's claim to fame. With America’s Black Friday just around the corner, and Christmas sales right…
11. 32 Absurd Action Figures - From You as An Action Figure to Remote Controlled Zombies (CLUSTER)
If you’re trying to think of an interesting and unique gift for that oddball friend, or even your son, nephew or tomboy niece, these absurd action figures are absolutely perfect. It’s always hard to find…
12. 50 Edgy Hipster Shoots - Lookbooks & Photo Shoots That Channel the Hipster's Ironic Lifestyle (CLUSTER)
2009 was the year of the mainstream hipster, and this cluster of hipster shoots proves how pervasive this former subculture has been. With their carefree attitude towards life, emphasis on individualism…
13. 45 Statement Rings - from Mangagement Rings to Face Contour Rings (CLUSTER)
Statement rings are more in demand than ever, largely due to the glamorization of lavish weddings in the media and exuberant celebrity engagement rocks. To have your digits stand out now takes more than…
14. 100 Hairovations - Hair Styles of the Rich, Famous, and Totally Weird (CLUSTER)
A great haircut is an important part of a successful look. Some of these would qualify as great haircuts, but most would not. Hair styles are always a source of innovation because they’re (usually) temporary.…
15. 28 Eco Wall Innovations - From Outlandishly Large Living Walls to Eco-Friendly Wall Decor (CLUSTER)
Eco wall innovations are gaining momentum in society’s green movement, to the point where seeing massive vertical gardens or grass-growing walls is no longer surprising.
For some, going green means dedicating…
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1. 50 Unique Geek Accessories - from Lab Glasses to Nerdy Jewelry (CLUSTER)
This cluster of unique geek accessories points to the glamorization of all things nerdy, encompassing a love for computers, the reign of the uncool and an obsession with gadgets. This slideshow takes a…
2. 32 Riveting Retail Spaces - Businesses With Unique Storefronts and Innovative Interiors (CLUSTER)
Now more than ever, a retail business can’t rely solely on its brand identify to sell. No, it takes much more inventiveness—a memorable experience, if you will—to engage customers, which is why many retailers…
3. 50 Full Body Tattoos - Inked Devotees Take Body Art to the Limit (CLUSTER)
There are some people who just can't get enough of tattooing, and we've got 50 examples of them right here. The pain and the price were no obstacles to these full body tattoos.
As you click through the…
4. 100 Leather Innovations - From Leather Origami Animals to Aged Leather Transformer Bags (CLUSTER)
Leather is nearly synonymous with fashion. Shoes, jackets and accessories made of leather are as popular today as they ever were. Made from cows and capable of making someone look extremely hot or extremely…
5. 100 Origami and Papercraft Finds - From Origami Internet Logos to Paper Dragons (CLUSTER)
I have never been very crafty, but have always been fascinated by what some people can create with nothing but paper. To those who are skilled in the area, the papercraft possibilities and origami options…
6. 50 Minimalist Innovations - From Bare-Bone Christmas Decor to Minimalist Timepieces (CLUSTER)
Minimalists enjoy their life stripped of all the unnecessities. A minimalist does not need all the things you offer him or her to get through life, only what is most essential. FYI: Do not confuse a minimalist…
7. 95 Spectacular Rings - From Landmarks to Gardens Worn on Your Fingers (CLUSTER)
I am a big fan of spectacular rings-especially the cocktail variety. These accessories add the perfect amount of eye-popping flash without over-powering an outfit. It seems that almost anything can come…
8. 73 Must-Have iPhone Apps - From Restroom Noise Disguisers to Mobile Date Stalking (CLUSTER)
If there is one company that has revolutionized technology as we know it, it's Apple. One of the most revolutionary devices to date is the iPhone. If you don’t yet own one, not to worry, because eventually…
9. 54 Interactive Marketing Campaigns - From Graphic Novel Advergames to Interactive Digital Billboards (CLUSTER)
Marketers are trying to get your attention. When it comes down to it, the effort companies put behind their engaging and interactive marketing campaigns is for your attention. They want you focused on…
10. 60 Freaky Fauxttoos - From Temporary Tattoos for Tots to Jewelry That Tattoos You (CLUSTER)
These temporary tattoos provide an option for people who want to get into the body modification scene but for some reason can't take the plunge into permanent ink. Whether you've a restrictive family,…
11. 50 Digital Art Developments - Digitized Design, from Glitchography to Animated Canvases (CLUSTER)
When it comes to art, the sky’s the limit, but especially when digital imaging devices come into play. With technical skill and an imaginative mind, computer graphic artists create digitized artworks that…
12. 100 Top-of-the-Line Tees - From Kiddie Chest Hair Tees to Puppet Bling T-Shirts (CLUSTER)
T-shirts are comfortable and common, but also provide a clothing canvas for some of the most clever and innovative designs people can come up with. If you want to get noticed for your talent, don’t paint…
13. 35 Movember Mustache Ideas - Creative Ways Even Ladies Can Play With Facial Hair (CLUSTER)
We’re almost a week into Movember so if you don’t have a mustache of some sort, you’d better get on it! This cluster has a collection of Movember mustache ideas for anyone (yes, ladies, even you). Movember…
14. 35 Unique Urinals - From Arboreal Bathroom Fixtures to Sculptural Urinals (CLUSTER)
Men’s washrooms themselves are dingy alien planets, which house strange contraptions like urinals that (to my knowledge) are not that welcoming. Urinals are known to be eyesores, but this slideshow seeks…
15. 72 Sweet Stickers and Decals - From Geeky Laptop Decals to Scatterbrain Helper Stickers (CLUSTER)
Stickers and decals are an easy way to express yourself without any permanence. Like tattooing your possessions, stickers but a personal spin your personal effects. I know of one Trend Hunter with a sweet…
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1. 94 Halloween Costume Ideas - From Punky Princess Gowns to Aggressive Ninja Fashion (CLUSTER)
Halloween is fast approaching and you may still be stuck on what you want to be. The sky is the limit -- the more creative you are, the more fun you are guaranteed to have. So here is a cluster filled…
2. 40 Unusual Ways to Interact With Strangers - From Kissing Projects to Anonymous Baby-Naming (CLUSTER)
As children, we were taught about the horrors of stranger danger, but these unusual ways to interact with strangers are significantly less scary. From silly innovations like guerrilla public dances to…
3. 91 Bizarre Shoes - Seriously Strange Footwear, From Winged Sandals to Staple Heels (CLUSTER)
Over the years, shoes have become the ultimate statement-maker, with designers and innovators creating some seriously strange footwear. While we want our clothing to be versatile and understated, our shoes…
4. 20 Frightening Masks - From Grotesque Surreal Masks to Scary Shielded Styles (CLUSTER)
As we gear up for Halloween, I thought it a perfect time to round up all of the frightening masks we’ve featured at Trend Hunter. And boy, are there plenty to choose from. In the slideshow below, you’ll…
5. 45 Disturbing Adult-Only Toys - Freakish Nightmare-Inducing Dolls and Plushies (CLUSTER)
From the weird and wacky to the creepy and disgusting, some toys just weren’t meant for tots. We aren’t talking about those ‘special’ toys that grown-ups might keep in their pleasure chests. These toys…
6. 60 Alice in Wonderland Fantasies - From Surreal Fairytale Photography to Mini Mad Hatter Hats (CLUSTER)
In anticipation of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland movie, I recently re-read the classic children’s tale and was once again taken aback by master storyteller Lewis Caroll and his vivid imagination. It…
7. 95 Reality Alternatives - Living Our Lives Through Alterations and Surrogates (CLUSTER)
The movie, Surrogates is set in a futuristic world where humans live isolated from one another and interact through cyber-connected surrogate robots. It’s full of adept observations and social commentary,…
8. 28 Ground-Breaking Beverage Boxes - Drink Packaging is as Refreshing as the Liquid Inside (CLUSTER)
Liquid refreshments can be found in almost any and every flavor to suit almost any need or whim so it seems only fitting that drink packaging be as innovative. Playing on form and function as well as the…
9. 99 Retro 80s Revival Fashions - From Architectural Bodysuits to Funky Scrunchies (CLUSTER)
It’s nice to look back and appreciate other fashion eras, but being nostalgic can take on a life of its own and before you know it you have retro takeover on your hands. This cluster is devoted to such…
10. 100 Crazy Cakes and Cupcakes - From Famous Painter Pastries to Humiliation Cakes (CLUSTER)
Why can’t we have our cake and eat it too? I’ll give you 100 reasons why you can. At least, this cluster filled with the craziest of cakes and cupcakes will. You may not have a birthday on the horizon,…
11. 23 Eccentric Barbie Doll Designs - From Cougar Barbie to Overweight Barbie (CLUSTER)
The iconic blonde-haired, long-limbed doll named Barbie has been around for decades and the idol of little girls all over the globe, however, this cluster represents eccentric Barbie doll designs -- the…
12. 57 Ingenious Earbuds and Headphones - From Jewel Earbuds to Psychedelic Headphones (CLUSTER)
Who isn’t tired of the same old earbuds that have been coming with the iPod for years? When I want to listen to my music and not bother anyone, I better be able to stand out visually since I can’t stand…
13. 55 Creative Junkfood Marketing Ideas - Selling Fast Food With Bikinis, Presidents & Luxury Appeal (CLUSTER)
We know it’s bad for us but we keep buying it: why does creative junkfood marketing work so well? Ads range from those that convince health conscious customers that there are “smart” menu choices to those…
14. 29 Positive Plus-Size Spins - From Curve-Celebrating Catwalks to Costumes for the Curvy (CLUSTER)
There used to be a large disconnect between the plus-size population and the rest of the world. People judged, people ridiculed and people ignored the growing problems faced by many overweight individuals…
15. 85 Disembodied Innovations - From Hand-Shaped Soap to Decapitated Pinatas & Leggy Ceramics (CLUSTER)
These disembodied innovations took me quite some time to curate, and illustrate a shocking fascination pop culture seems to have with disembodied body parts. Do you think the "leg men" in your life would…
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