http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Trend Spotting, Cool Hunting and Innovation en Copyright 2009 2009-11-07T21:50:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-moon-house ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Plastic Moon House designed by architect Norisada Maeda Atelier all began as a series of molded plastic castings. The beginnings of this architectural marvel come out in the names Atelier gives the… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Customization Design Trends Home Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-moon-house 2009-11-07T21:50:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devani-weaver-bubblegum-dress ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This Devani Weaver Bubblegum Dress features a giant bubble gum machine applique on its side, with a transparent panel that puts a slice of your midsection on display. We've featured Devani Weaver's designs… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devani-weaver-bubblegum-dress 2009-11-07T21:40:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/book-and-magazine-covers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) We’ve all heard that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but it’s not such a bad thing. After all, illustrators and marketers go to great lengths to decorate book and magazine exteriors. Why should… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/book-and-magazine-covers 2009-11-07T20:10:17Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/granny-inspired-innovations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Grandma will always hold a special place in our hearts. She is like a neverending supply of hugs, knitting and funny smells. In honor of granny and all of her uplifting contributions to our cold society,… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/granny-inspired-innovations 2009-11-07T18:40:27Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/cage-fashions ]]> (TrendHunter.com) We’ve seen a massive rise in cage fashions. These pieces use cutout panels to give the illusion of containment and freedom—a curious juxtaposition of opposites. This slideshow features the most viral cage… Luxury Trends Style and Fashion Trends Fashion Photography Hip Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/cage-fashions 2009-11-07T18:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/modern-nomadic ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Nomads are known as loners and rebels. In today’s age, however, disconnecting yourself from the outside world is increasingly difficult. Even if you move 2,000 miles away, you can still talk to your family… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/modern-nomadic 2009-11-07T18:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-put-a-spell-on-you ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This black-and-white editorial for New Wave called 'I Put a Spell on You' showcases caged couture creations like birdcage skirts and caged-up sleeves in dramatic fashion. Photographer Billy Kidd and stylist… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Style and Fashion Trends Fashion Photography Hip Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-put-a-spell-on-you 2009-11-07T18:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niels-bendtsen-sleeper-sofa ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The term sleeper sofa doesn’t usually call to mind elegance, luxury or great design, but the Niels Bendtsen sleeper sofa does. The designer took a solution for the economical, and translated it into fine… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niels-bendtsen-sleeper-sofa 2009-11-07T18:00:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-collection ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Stone Dsgns, a Madrid-based design group, will be showcasing their Sake Collection at Tokyo Design Week 2009. The pieces look like perfectly wrapped holiday presents, with crisp colors and bright red details.… Modern Art and Design Trends Customization Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sake-collection 2009-11-07T17:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arielle-de-pinto-2010 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The lookbook for the Arielle de Pinto 2010 jewelry collection is an eclectic group of images, the first of which I've chosen to feature includes two hands, one black and one white, flipping off the camera.… Marketing Strategy Print Ads Style and Fashion Trends Fashion Photography Hip Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arielle-de-pinto-2010 2009-11-07T17:40:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Space elevators may seem like an invention for future generations, but the stellar lifts are already here. A team of engineers, called LaserMotive LLC, was rewarded a check for 900,000 dollars for their… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator 2009-11-07T17:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-for-the-mountain ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It’s rare to be surprised by strange stuff on the Internet anymore. If you’ve seen David after his dental appointment and those two girls and their glass, you’re probably ready for anything. After all… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-for-the-mountain 2009-11-07T17:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frost-clothing ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The eye-catching graphics featured in the Frost clothing line are unusual but awesome. Take the 3D baby shirt in the first image, for example. It looks like a baby--albeit a toy version--is ready to pop… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frost-clothing 2009-11-07T17:10:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-cup ]]> (TrendHunter.com) BIOS Design Collective gathered some of their closest companions to create a recycled cup canopy in San Francisco, California. The cups were gathered after a concert, and were then turned into this impressive… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-cup 2009-11-07T16:59:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikki-giling-hats ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Artist Nikki Giling goes wild with color in these unusual but stylish hats. None of these hats are subtle; they all say entertaining, flashy and interesting. Some of the Nikki Giling hats might not even… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikki-giling-hats 2009-11-07T16:49:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/female-form-creations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It seems as though the womanly figure is a beautiful thing to behold, or at least very popular. I mean, as any other members of the fairer sex can attest to, we all have our insecurities when it comes… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Modern Art Lifestyle Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/female-form-creations 2009-11-07T16:10:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayden-panettiere-elle-sweden ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This Hayden Panettiere Elle Sweden spread is hot. For one, the diminutive diva wears a number of skintight fashions like the body-hugging black minidress in the fourth image. For two, she's photographed… Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Style and Fashion Trends Fashion Photography http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayden-panettiere-elle-sweden 2009-11-07T16:00:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/disposable-fashions ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I’m not sure I agree with the disposable culture that is arising. To be able to throw out something after one use seems to be irresponsible, not to mention wasteful. Nevertheless, these throwaway innovations… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Style and Fashion Trends Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/disposable-fashions 2009-11-07T15:30:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-beard ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This Twitter Beard lets everyone have an instant illustrated mass of facial hair. After all, not everyone can grow a mustache in honor of Movember. Von R. Glitschka is the digital artist behind the first… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-beard 2009-11-07T15:20:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mpower-emergency-illuminator ]]> (TrendHunter.com) An ironic fact of life: when you actually need to use your emergency flashlight, the batteries die. But with the mPower Emergency Illuminator, you don’t have to worry. Created by mPhase Technologies and… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mpower-emergency-illuminator 2009-11-07T15:10:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-360-van ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Since when did Subaru make vans? Rumor has it, their van was the first import they brought to the U.S. And now the Subaru 360 van is getting a new life. This original beauty has been re-tooled, and given… Auto and Motor Trends Marketing Strategy Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subaru-360-van 2009-11-07T15:00:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/ironing-innovations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Although I hate to iron (thank goodness for Febreze!) I realize that it’s still a big part of many people’s days (and most probably nights). These ironing innovations are meant to make this time-honored… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Home Trends Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/ironing-innovations 2009-11-07T14:50:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/hairy-armpit-innovations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) For those of you who are either looking for hairy armpit innovations to solve that problem area or simply fascinated by the armpit, make sure to check out this cluster. It's packed with pit-loving features,… Marketing Strategy Style and Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/hairy-armpit-innovations 2009-11-07T14:40:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baron-and-missy-macabre ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Whenever I go to see burlesque performances, I’m always disappointed by the lack of fire eating. Looks like I have been going to the wrong shows! The Baron and Missy Macabre burlesque reviews incorporate… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baron-and-missy-macabre 2009-11-07T14:30:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointy-bra-economics ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Robust sales of retro undergarments may signal an upturn in the economy, say British retailers. Madonna donned pointy bras in the ‘80s but they were first made popular in the ‘50s by stars like Marilyn… Business Trends Market Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Underwear and Swimwear http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointy-bra-economics 2009-11-07T12:30:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goth-punk-tiaras ]]> (TrendHunter.com) When you think of darkness, death and alternative lifestyles, royalty doesn’t immediately follow. But it would, if you’ve been browsing the EJP Creations Etsy site. EJP Creations has created this line… Modern Art and Design Trends Customization Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hair Trends Jewelry and Accessories Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goth-punk-tiaras 2009-11-07T12:20:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-remodels ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Architects Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo took a neighborhood dump and turned it into their dream home. The lot was abandoned and trashy, but it was 15 minutes from downtown Seattle. When Han and Mihalyo… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Home Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-remodels 2009-11-07T12:10:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-r-1200-gs-motorcycle ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The newly updated 2010 model for the super popular BMW R 1200 GS motorcycle has been unleashed. This motorcycle sets the standard for off-road (and on the road) bikes. The new 2010 model boasts dual-overhead… Auto and Motor Trends Marketing Strategy Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-r-1200-gs-motorcycle 2009-11-07T12:00:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/cyclops-fixation ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Until Cyclops entered the world of Marvel comics and X-Men, I always associated one-eyed creatures with frightening fairytales and horror stories. The one-eyed wonders you'll read about below, however,… Modern Art and Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories Lifestyle Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/cyclops-fixation 2009-11-07T11:50:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flytrap-greeting-cards ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It’s early, but it’s once again time to start preparing for the holidays. Flytrap greeting cards provide a pleasantly snarky alternative to the usual holiday messages. Now all those Scrooges out there… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flytrap-greeting-cards 2009-11-07T11:40:03Z