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Popular This Week1. Top 50 Hip Hotels in 2009 (COUNTDOWN)  If you know me well, or you read my book, it will become clear that I have a penchant for hip hotels. Accordingly, it is with great excitement that I reveal this year's countdown of the top 50 hip hotels.…2. 20 Pleasurable Parks - From Martial Art Parks to High-Rise Parks (CLUSTER)  With our new found appreciation for all things Mother Naturesque, it’s important to immerse ourselves more with our natural environment. Yet living in urban areas can make that near impossible, usually…3. Public Santa Burnings - Cremation of 50ft Santa in Santa Catarina Brazil (VIDEO)  This 50ft Santa is not laughing all the way, ho, ho, ho… instead he is burning all the way, no, no, no… to the ground! I must have a case of the Internet skepties because I thought for sure this was another…4. Fascinating Photo Competitions - The International Photography Contest 2009 is Bananas (GALLERY)  I can’t even stress how bananas National Geographic and The Big Picture photos are. How can any of these ridiculously amazing photographers compete in the International Photography Contest 2009? I mean,…5. 30 Librarian Features - From Library-Inspired Lights to Glow-in-the-Dark Libraries (CLUSTER)  If you love books, chances are you love the libraries that let you borrow them without cost (unless you keep the books past their due dates). Even in our technologically-enhanced society, there is still…6. Metacarpal Money - Ervin Esen Shows Us the Misuse of Our Finances (GALLERY)  Ervin Esen is a design artist out of London, and his latest project deals with the issue of our culture using money like it is toilet paper.
The title of the Kingston University student’s project is…7. 30 Green Skyscrapers - Some of the Most Creative Eco High Rises Seen on Trend Hunter (CLUSTER)  Around the world, architects are designing some pretty mind-boggling structures, including ultra modern green skyscrapers.
At Trend Hunter, we cover some of the most innovative architecture projects…8. Spelunking 3D Art - The Edgar Mueller London Cavescape Blows Your Mind (GALLERY)  It took only one or two glances at the work of Edgar Mueller to realize that he is one hell of a talented dude. The Edgar Mueller London Cavescape boggles the mind, and makes you wary of stepping onto…9. Asymmetrically Stacked Skyscrapers - The Urban Forest by Mad Architects in Chongqing, China (GALLERY)  When it’s complete, the Urban Forest by MAD Architects may look like a mountain in the middle of the city, but it will function as a 70-floor commercial and residential skyscraper in Chongqing, China.…10. Italian Hipster Fashions - Sympathy for the Unusual is Aimed at the Off-Beat (GALLERY)  Sympathy for the Unusual is a young Italian label that is making waves, and not just for the awesome name they have. Only two collections in, this season is showing us all that will be around for awhile.…11. 35 Stellar Stamps - From Soldier Support Stamps to Retro TV Stamps (CLUSTER)  Without stamps, all of those snail mail letters would have no chance of getting where they need to go. If I were a whimsical man, I would say that for 44 cents you can buy a personalized set of wings for…12. Handcuffed Belts - Turkan Arpaci Shows Us All How to Have 'Street Style' (GALLERY)  This belt designed by Turkan Arpaci features leather and handcuffs. Usually when combined, these two components find their way into the naughty category, but the handcuffed belts simply show us that Arpaci…13. 72 Innovative Public Buildings - From Giant Cheese Concert Halls to Underwater Museums (CLUSTER)  While Trend Hunter covers all types of architecture, from treehouse homes to elite eco skyscrapers, this cluster of innovative public buildings comes with its own appeal as it can be appreciated by the…14. Feline Screamtography - Yulia Cosmos Captures Startling Images in 'Collage' (GALLERY)  Yulia Cosmos is a design artist out of Moscow, Russia who has created a series of themed images which capture the eye and represent concepts such as reincarnation, dreams and death. My favorite is the…15. Story Book Stills - Ari Hallami Captures Little Red Riding Hood Style in 'Milla' (GALLERY)  I don’t know if Little Red Riding Hood would have been so sweet and innocent if she looked like this. Ari Hallami may have switched out the red for khaki, but the essence of the story book still shines… |
Popular This Month1. 6'8" Bikini Models - 'Amazon Eve' Poses for Zoo Weekly Magazine (VIDEO)  Some refer to the super-tall model who goes by the name, Amazon Eve as ‘Babezilla.’ She recently appeared in the Australian magazine Zoo Weekly in her first semi-clad shoot for a men’s magazine. No doubt…2. Top 50 Hip Hotels in 2009 (COUNTDOWN) If you know me well, or you read my book, it will become clear that I have a penchant for hip hotels. Accordingly, it is with great excitement that I reveal this year's countdown of the top 50 hip hotels.…3. Live Mermaid Shows - The Town of Weeki Wachee Puts on a Fantastical Underwater Performance (VIDEO)  Live mermaid shows?! Yes, in the 12 person town of Weeki Wachee in Florida, there is such a thing.
The tiny town promotes the only "live mermaid show" in the entire world that takes place at "the site…4. 95 Super Skyscrapers & Towers - From Dancing Dubai Towers to Solar-Powered Skyscrapers (CLUSTER)  This cluster of skyscrapers and towers isn't for those with a fear of heights. From towering designs that are just concepts to in-the-flesh architecture, these incredible feats of construction are eye-popping…5. Photoshopped Resignations - Disgruntled Employee Uses One the Most Creative Resignations Ever Seen  In what has to be one of the most unique and creative resignations ever, an American designer who had had just about enough of being strung along in a temporary position quit his job using this photoshopped…6. Bald Bears - A Hair Loss Epidemic Affects All Female Bears at a Leipzig Zoo (GALLERY)  A zoo in Leipzig has the dubious distinction of being known for its hairless bears. All the female bears at the zoo, including Dolores-the bear pictured above, are suffering from an unknown medical condition…7. Medusa Monster Fashion - The Outrageous Designs at the Spring 2010 China Fashion Week (GALLERY)  In fashion, ready-to-wear never really means what it should, and the designs featured at the Spring 2010 China Fashion Week shows in Beijing were everything but.
Rather than crafting toned-down styles…8. Dead Model Tributes - Websites Remember Daul Kim's Best Editorial Moments (GALLERY)  The fashion world is in mourning this week with the news of model Daul Kim’s death. In tribute, fashion websites are compiling Daul Kim’s best editorial moments.
The Pipeline Style on Tap blog features…9. 23 Boxed-In Buildings - From Cubist Architecture to Modern Simplicity (CLUSTER)  These boxed-in buildings show that architects can actually do a lot with a simple concept. Four wall, one floor, one roof…and all at 90 degree angles. The cube is a simple shape, which makes it especially…10. Mobile Hotel Pods - The SLEEPBOX Could Make Hotel Reservations Obsolete (GALLERY)  Picture the very near future, picture finding yourself in a city away from home, picture yourself without a hotel reservation. Now picture yourself not sweating it. This is a very real possibilty thanks…11. Rockin' Hotel Rooms - The Vegas Hard Rock Hotel Paradise Tower is a Rock 'n' Roll Haven (GALLERY)  The new and exclusive modern rooms of the Vegas Hard Rock Hotel’s Paradise Tower are designed to make you want to party hard. With features including a 3500 square foot penthouse, interactive digital pool…12. 70 Emirati Endeavors - Amazing Innovations from Before the Dubai Financial Crisis (CLUSTER)  If you have not heard about the Dubai financial crisis yet, then you better start reading an equally-as-screwed newspaper. Dubai has suffered greatly from the global economic problems of today, and now…13. Celeb Wedding Video Invites - Geoffrey Edelsten & Brynne Gordon Create a Star-Studded Invitation (VIDEO)  In the newest chapter in the storybook romance that captivated Australia, Geoffrey Edelsten and Brynne Gordon have unveiled their star-studded outlandish wedding invitation video. Footage of the unusual…14. 53 Berlinovations - 20 years after the Wall Falls Berlin is Hip and Happening (CLUSTER)  20 years after the Berlin wall was opened in November of 1989 I write my third Berlin-centric cluster at TrendHunter. Check out many incredible Berlin events like the 'Bread and butter' show, which made…15. 20 Pleasurable Parks - From Martial Art Parks to High-Rise Parks (CLUSTER) With our new found appreciation for all things Mother Naturesque, it’s important to immerse ourselves more with our natural environment. Yet living in urban areas can make that near impossible, usually… |
Popular Last Month1. Warning Sign Fails - These Signs Beg More Questions Than They Answer (GALLERY)  The Telegraph presents Week 70 of their ‘Sign Language’ series, which highlights public signage that either fails to explain the situation or presents an immediate oxymoron. Have a look at these warning…2. Plastic Surgery Pageants - Miss Plastic Hungary Contestants Flaunt Cosmetic Enhancements (VIDEO)  Miss Plastic Hungary is a beauty pageant that celebrates plastic surgery by honoring the contestant with the best cosmetic enhancements—those that, according to the organizers, display a “perfect harmony…3. 50 Impressive Airchitecture Designs - From Latticed Towers to Sinuous Papercraft Buildings (CLUSTER)  In curating this collection of airy, sinuous and cutout architecture, the single word I could think of to describe it all was airchitecture. About the only thing these incredible airchitecture designs…4. 61 Things You Can Rent - Rentable Innovations, from Wives to Celebrity Homes (CLUSTER)  There is a fascination in our society with things you can rent rather than purchase. Why? Maybe because we are just getting more bored, more quickly. Gone are the days when movies and motel rooms were…5. Tatted-Up Saints - Nicolle Clemetson Captures Inked Characters (GALLERY)  Nicolle Clemetson is a photographer out of Phoenix, Arizona who has masterfully captured regular people, who have tattoos, in a way that is visually striking. From the saintly man with the Jesus flask…6. Horns, Cages & Lace-Up Leggings - Marko Mitanovski Spring/Summer 2010 is Avant-Garde & Apocalyptic (GALLERY)  It was nearly impossible to pick a lead image for this gallery of photos from the Marko Mitanovski Spring/Summer 2010 collection. The series is an avant-garde, post-apocalyptic visual feast that has too…7. Invisible Lion Cages - Werribee Open Range Zoo in Austrailia Lets Visitors Get Up Close and Personal (GALLERY)  Werribee Open Range Zoo in Melbourne, Australia, has given visitors a very unique opportunity to get up close and personal with the zoo’s lions. The first picture in the gallery above looks as if the…8. 50 Real Estate Innovations - Unique Ways Properties are Being Sold Around the World (CLUSTER)  What are some of the biggest real estate trends for 2010? This cluster of real estate innovations is a great indicator of some of the unique happenings we’ve been spotting around the world. From abandoned…9. 40 Crazy Condiment Creations - From Deep-Fried Butter to Mayo Margaritas (CLUSTER)  If your stomach’s feeling a little queasy after reading the title, welcome to the club. These cuckoo condiment creations are crazy with innovation. So crazy that they should never ever have been considered…10. French Fall Fashions - The Sartorialist Finds Great Fall Street Style in Paris (GALLERY)  Paris (the city, not the hotel heiress) has always been known for its fashion, and here’s a roundup of this week’s Sartorialist fall style in Paris finds from famed photographer Scott Schuman.
If you’ve…11. Subway Floodvertising - Brazilian Advertising Campaign for the Movie 2012 Fakes Subway Flood (GALLERY)  As part of the Brazilian advertising campaign to promote the release of the film 2012, the subway Cantagalo, in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the recipient of a simulated flood. Graphics have…12. 42 Lovely Luxury Hotels - From Cobweb Architecture to Billion Dollar Hotels (CLUSTER)  Yes, we may still be in a recession, but that doesn’t mean that come the holiday season you can’t find ways to treat yourself to a deserved vacation away from reality. Perhaps you’ll skip out on Christmas…13. 28 Peculiar Prohibitions - Bans on Everything from Photoshop to Diaper Sales (CLUSTER)  Sometimes you think the government is doing a good job; other times you think the people in power are just trying to be mean. What other reason could there be for not allowing people to toss rice or buy…14. Lavish Lavatories - The Upper House Luxurious Bathrooms Impress on Many Levels (GALLERY)  The Upper House, Hong Kong’s newest boutique luxury hotel, impresses on many levels: high quality finishings, a free “maxi-bar,” and sweeping views. But in a city where 300 square foot rooms are expected,…15. Towering Tire Cars - Matus Prochaczka Designs Car With Large Hamster Wheel Tire (GALLERY)  The concept cars by Matus Prochaczka all feature cars with tires that seem way too big for the frame of the vehicle. I wonder what the turning radius is on this one...
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