http://www.trendhunter.com/ Cowbag's Latest Trends en Copyright 2008 2008-05-16T21:21:00-05:00 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-outdoor-festivals-bringing-the-outside-in ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Corsa Bandstand Steered by Sunday Best was truly the best example of bringing an outdoor festival inside. There was one in London on Saturday, and another in Liverpool which takes place next Sunday. The idea was from Rob Da Bank, the same man behind the UK festival Bestival, and was basically a conc… Technology Trends and Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-outdoor-festivals-bringing-the-outside-in Mon, 05 May 2008 08:30:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabba-the-hut-british-beach-huts-radical-makeover ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Beach huts on the Lincolnshire coast of the UK have had radical makeovers as part of the Bathing Beauties festival, the first part of which was in 2007. The festival makes beach huts truly for the 21st century. In addition to Jabba the Hut (pictured) there is one titled Eyes Wide Shut which featur… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabba-the-hut-british-beach-huts-radical-makeover Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:13:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblically-correct-tours-christians-rewriting-history ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Oh for the love of God, this is just ridiculous! Biblically Correct Tours aim to explain that scientists are liars and to prove their point, conducts tours of museums correcting the science and explaining how it all really happened. Ie., the Earth is only 6,000 years old and people used to live unt… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Icons and Leaders Science Discovery Health and Environment Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblically-correct-tours-christians-rewriting-history Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:23:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-cone-bulb-fittings-a-solution-for-ugly-lightbulbs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) First Aunt Bessie introduces cones with mashed potatoes, and now there are these ice cream lamps! No question about it, wafers are HOT at the moment. Even if you're not massively into kitsch, there's no denying the Whippy light fixtures are kind of cool. Best of all, they support eco friendly CFL b… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-cone-bulb-fittings-a-solution-for-ugly-lightbulbs Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:56:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-toy-corsas-festival-keepsakes-get-posh ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This toy car is an interesting UK festival trinket that would be difficult not to cherish as a keepsake of the event! The Bandstand festival is a joint project between Sunday Best Records and Vauxhall Corsa that takes place in London and Liverpool in May. To launch the event, they have produced lim… Technology Trends and Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-toy-corsas-festival-keepsakes-get-posh Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:12:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-blogs-banned-online-police-get-heavy ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sony, Wal-Mart and McDonalds are amongst companies who could soon find themselves subject to criminal prosecution under a new UK law that bans fake blogs. Specifically, the law would ban the use of 'fake consumer blogs' which mislead real consumers. Several examples have been observed in the past… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Marketing Strategy Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-blogs-banned-online-police-get-heavy Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:48:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dig-at-cctv-new-banksy-artwork-appears ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Here are some pictures of the new Banksy art which appeared on a Post Office RIGHT NEXT to a CCTV security camera. The work appeared this week-end, in Newman Street, London. It is his largest work in London to date and uses the theme of the fact we are a nation being watched by CCTV. As you can see… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dig-at-cctv-new-banksy-artwork-appears Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:07:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apprentice-in-animated-lego-lego-recreation-one ]]> (TrendHunter.com) We are loving the latest version of the UK Apprentice, especially as a lot of the cast is attractive, so I love the animated lego recreation of the firing-moment. These guys looked like prats the first time round but in LEGO, they look a million times worse. Please rest assured these are not the cr… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-apprentice-in-animated-lego-lego-recreation-one Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:53:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerry-free-birthday-ice-cream-you-cone-forget-their-birthday ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Ice cream company Ben and Jerry is turning 30 on April 29th and to celebrate, they are giving away free ice cream. Simple, but nice. And it is good to know that big companies so somethings give you something for nothing just because its their birthday and they can. They are even being extra nice … Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Business Trends Marketing Strategy Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerry-free-birthday-ice-cream-you-cone-forget-their-birthday Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:40:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-free-pub-uks-first-islamic-pub ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Halal Inn, in Oldham UK, is the UK's only Islamic pub. Inside is everything you would expect from a pub except there is no booze... Of course in addition to the range of expected pub snacks there are also specific Asian foods and rather than pop songs Islamic songs are played over the radio. Ot… Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Alcohol, Beer and Wine Trends Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Regional Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-free-pub-uks-first-islamic-pub Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:50:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorian-mason-jewellery-designed-inspired-by-domesticity ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I adore this range of "domestic" jewelry from Australian designer Victoria Mason, especially the pencil sharpener as I remember trying to keep the shavings perfect too. The chair and paper plane are equally glorious and random. And that is just the necklace... Earrings come in the form of Nice Bisc… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorian-mason-jewellery-designed-inspired-by-domesticity Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-bandages-mariah-carey-sets-off-old-trend ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Mariah Carey has been all over the UK papers with Hello Kitty band aids on her fingers. Like happens to many products endorsed by celebrities, the old designer bandage trend is kicking off again. I hate Hello Kitty but it did get my thinking about what I would want stuck on me. Lets face it, "flesh… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Style and Fashion Trends Cosmetics and Beauty Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-bandages-mariah-carey-sets-off-old-trend Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:05:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-kittens-for-hire-in-tokyo-coffee-shop ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A cafe in Tokyo, called the Cat Cafe Calico, has 14 felines in residence which people can hire to play with whilst they relax over a cup of tea! Sound odd? The shop is not alone in offering this service, there are at least two other cafes offering the same thing. It costs 2,000 yen to rent the ki… Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Regional Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-cafe-kittens-for-hire-in-tokyo-coffee-shop Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:39:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadburys-take-on-terminal-5-perfect-timing-for-new-advert ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A bit like last year's viral Gorilla commercial, I don't see what this latest Cadbury advert has to do with chocolate. However, it is a great ad and one that everyone is talking about... although I don't think it will be as big as the Gorilla one. With timing sent from heaven, for the advertising p… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Marketing Strategy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadburys-take-on-terminal-5-perfect-timing-for-new-advert Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-biscuiteers-saying-it-with-icing ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Cupcakes are so last year; biscuits are the baked good for 2008. The concept of Biscuiteers is very simple: choose the biscuit collection you want to send, fill in the message details and off they go after being hand-made in the kitchen. Basically, they are party rings with knobs on. They are real… Technology Trends and Gadgets Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-biscuiteers-saying-it-with-icing Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:42:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizzacom-multi-millon-domain-name ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A man has just sold the domain name "pizza.com" for over $2 million after an online auction. Purchasing the name had to have been one of the best modern investments made; it costs only $20 a year to keep ownership of the domain. The sale was inspired by vodka.com which sold for $3 million two year… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Business Trends Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizzacom-multi-millon-domain-name Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:45:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patron-saint-of-butchers-arms-dealers-and-prison-guards-saints-for-2008 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) We all need additional help from time to time and thanks to Archie McPhee there is now a Patron Saint (and matching action figure) for almost every occasion. For example Saint Anthony, the Patron Saint of Bacon, comes with a Prayer to Assist with the Enjoyment of Quality Bacon. GENIUS! Other exam… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patron-saint-of-butchers-arms-dealers-and-prison-guards-saints-for-2008 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historical-lollipops-suck-the-head-off-sigmund-freud ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you've tried to get your kids interested in history, but can't get them excited about it, then surely you haven't tried these historical lollipops called Head Pops. I think they rock, as they look pretty great and are a lot more effective than some of the uber-crappy "shaped" lollipops where you… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Celebrity Products Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historical-lollipops-suck-the-head-off-sigmund-freud Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:28:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangers-and-mash-in-a-cone-uk-seaside-treat-adapts-to-miserable-weather ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Aunt Bessie's has launched the "banger & mash in a cone" the all-weather alternative to the 99 Flake. It may look like a 99 Flake from afar, but it’s just the latest sign of the British adapting eating habits due to increasingly cold summers. Aunt Bessie’s is breathing new life into the fortune… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangers-and-mash-in-a-cone-uk-seaside-treat-adapts-to-miserable-weather Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:35:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shazam-amazing-music-identifier-on-your-mobile ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I have addicted to Shazam which is one of those rare text services that works BRILLIANTLY. Basically you text 2580 and hold the phone to the speakers for 15 seconds. You then get a text saying what the tune it is within one minute.. The service is amazing as it really does work and pick up the most… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shazam-amazing-music-identifier-on-your-mobile Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:34:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-idol-pandas-get-hyped-up-for-olympic-games ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Make a panda (specifically one called Jingjing) an Olympic mascot and it goes straight to their huge black and white heads. There is no doubt, Panda's are everywhere at the moment - a fact cemented in my mind by the panda website - panda fix - which is dedicated these furry beauties... ...with even… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Sports and Hobbies Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Regional Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-idol-pandas-get-hyped-up-for-olympic-games Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:33:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photorealist-sweet-art-is-it-a-painting-or-is-it-a-photograph ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I have just discovered this artist Sarah Graham whose painting are just amazing. They look so real, unless you look closer, you could mistake them for photographs. Her work is based on the pop culture and inspired by her working in Woolworths at the age of 16. Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photorealist-sweet-art-is-it-a-painting-or-is-it-a-photograph Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:38:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funky-wedding-cake-toppers-argumentative-bride-groom ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Not a fan of brideszillas? (Get over it, girls) These non-traditional cake toppers really tickled my fancy. I love the idea of having an arguing couple on top of a cake. Lets face it, that will be a million times more realistic than a couple kissing, entwined with doves or other such nonsense! In t… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funky-wedding-cake-toppers-argumentative-bride-groom Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:35:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-was-raped-t-shirt-i-was-raped-project-sells-t-shirts ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Rape survivor - Heather Corinna - has turned her terrible experience into something positive and set up a support group for fellow survivors. But it is the "I was raped" shirts which people were talking about. Designed to try and break down the stigma many people is attached to this crime. I will l… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Marketing Strategy Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-was-raped-t-shirt-i-was-raped-project-sells-t-shirts Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:41:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joao-sabino-is-this-portugese-designer-the-next-big-thing ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I found out about Joao Sabino whilst looking at the keyboard bag (shown below) which led me to his website and in turn, a large section of some of his awesome designs. I think the way he reinvents objects, such as the wine glasses, is really fresh and actually different, for once showing you can re… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Modern Art Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joao-sabino-is-this-portugese-designer-the-next-big-thing Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:20:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eurovision-horror-worst-eurovision-songs-of-all-time ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It's all going Eurovision Crazy at the moment (Ireland is entering a Turkey called Dustin) so I thought I would have some Monday fun to cheer everyone up. Thanking the lord for wifi, I took a look some of the top Eurovision "car crashes" of late. I mean, who can forget a heavily-pregnant Jordon in p… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eurovision-horror-worst-eurovision-songs-of-all-time Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:23:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-evil-miss-bugs-collaboration-street-artists-do-mash-up ]]> (TrendHunter.com) OK so we have all heard about DJ 'mashups' - but two London street art artists are doing a mashup collaboration style thing too - and the result ROCKS. MISS BUGS & PURE EVIL (whose kick ass 'Pearly Kings & Queens' have already featured on TH) are both releasing a print on the 10th April - then th… Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-evil-miss-bugs-collaboration-street-artists-do-mash-up Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:37:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-instruments-get-hip-stylophone-goes-all-mp3 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Awesome news - the 1970's "organ in your pocket," AKA the Stylophone, is back with a bang and it is awesome. Are you too young to know what this is? It's a battery-operated instrument with metal keys that you press to close the circuit, which in turn generates a unique and annoying noise. On the … Technology Trends and Gadgets Audio, Portable Music and Home Theater http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-instruments-get-hip-stylophone-goes-all-mp3 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 08:33:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-theft-coke-grand-theft-gets-coked-up ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There have been a lot of posts on here about marketing for Grand Theft Auto - it was interesting to discover how Coke have been using them to market their own product. I love the idea behind this video (but don't know why I have only just found it). It kind of rocks and is a great example of think … Technology Trends and Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-theft-coke-grand-theft-gets-coked-up Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:53:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smile-manner-squadron-japense-etiquette-police ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Hot on the tail of their Minister of Animation, "etiquette police" are set to enforce manners on a Japanese metros where the bulk of bad etiquette can be seen. People travelling on Yokohama's, a port city south of Tokyo, metro transport will soon be told to behave properly in public. Behaving prop… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smile-manner-squadron-japense-etiquette-police Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:41:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashes-to-moon-dust-firm-offers-to-scatter-ashes-on-moon ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A US company, Celestis, is offering the ultimate in the scattering ashes: they drop them onto the moon! The company has already sent the ashes of 100 people into orbit but it now upping the ante and offering to drop them onto the lunar service. A geologist who picked the site for the 1969 Apollo 1… Technology Trends and Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ashes-to-moon-dust-firm-offers-to-scatter-ashes-on-moon Fri, 28 Mar 2008 15:33:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condom-fashion-show-safe-sex-made-fashionable ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This is a bit of a strange one I was forwarded at work. The images are from a condom fashion show in China. I don't know a lot more than that, but the pictures are AMAZING. If I was to guess, I would say it is about promoting safe sex. Condom Couture - Guilin Fashion Show (GALLERY) (TREND HUN… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Sex and Dating Naughty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condom-fashion-show-safe-sex-made-fashionable Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:42:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-evil-pearly-kings-history-represented-in-street-art ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I love these Pearly Kings & Queens which are popping up all over London - and are by a street artist known as Pure Evil. This work, found on a church hoarding, infuses the London tradition of the Pearly Kings and Queens (started in 1875) alongside stencil sprayed butterflies whose wings spell out Pu… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-evil-pearly-kings-history-represented-in-street-art Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:01:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-glowing-rugs-flooring-goes-high-tech ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Now it's time flooring got really cool with a new range of prototype rugs which glow when you step on it. I really want one right this instant. Invented by Leona Dean of London's South Bank University I think it it one of the coolest things I have seen in AGES. The light up rug is called Footlume a… Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique Inventions Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-glowing-rugs-flooring-goes-high-tech Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choccywoccyboudoir-the-ultimate-chocolate-room ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A company called Choccywoccydoodah has set up an intimate boudoir of sheer chocolate for dacadent self indulgence. A bit like the chocolate room except that was a PR stunt and this is the real deal. I really love this idea though essentially it is just a tasting experience with knobs on. Up to 12 g… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choccywoccyboudoir-the-ultimate-chocolate-room Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:45:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/permanent-crumbs-biscuit-decorated-plates ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I love the simple design of these crumbs plates. Kind of stylish, kind of kitsch but it works. Sorry can't think of a lot else to say so will let the series of pictures speak for themselves. They come from Soop china and the biscuits featured included the malted milk, rich tea, nice, shortbread and… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/permanent-crumbs-biscuit-decorated-plates Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:39:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallpaper-by-numbers-artistic-walls ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Once again the simple things are the best - this is a series of wallpapers that you colour in by following the numbers. Just like the books you have when little. Designs include the bugs, space and animals. These designs are similar in feel to those done by Jenny Wilkinson who in 2003 to created he… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallpaper-by-numbers-artistic-walls Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:22:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelina-growlie-celebrity-dog-toys ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I have been trawling thought all sorts of rubbish for dog yours and when I found these they really made me laugh - so somewhat of my holy grail after weeks of fruitless google searches! I need to buy one for the Angelina Growlie name alone. Basically just a funny dog toy with other names including;… Technology Trends and Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelina-growlie-celebrity-dog-toys Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:16:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-easter-eggs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Thornton's have come up trumps again with egg-cellent Easter PR Story. They have created five Easter eggs bearing the faces of Gordon Brown, Victoria Beckham, David Beckham, Lily Allen and Prince Harry. These people were chosen as they "represent a spectrum of British culture." Yeah, yeah but we ar… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Marketing Strategy Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-easter-eggs Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:59:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sexy-toilets-shopping-centre-uses-sex-to-encourage-toilet-trips ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you going into the toilets at the Eight Avenida center in Sao Joao da Madeira, Portugal, you're in for a big surprise. Lingerie clad ladies and men await you in the bathrooms. It is not a "sexy" design, unlike some of the other toilet postings on here, if anything, the ideas is a bit tacky. But … Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Sex and Dating Naughty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sexy-toilets-shopping-centre-uses-sex-to-encourage-toilet-trips Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:13:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-st-patricks-day-uk-church-cancels-st-patricks-day ]]> (TrendHunter.com) According to the Catholic Church in the UK, if you are celebrating St Patrick's Day as usual today, you're making a BIG mistake. Normally marked by a giant celebration on the 17th of March, St Patrick's Day is actually an opportunity for Christians to remember the patron saint of Ireland. A certai… Global Trends, Hip Travel and News News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-st-patricks-day-uk-church-cancels-st-patricks-day Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:39:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-st-patricks-day ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Nice to see Playboy TV supporting St Patrick's day - a traditionally religious festival - by making their own film using strategically placed shamrocks. Not sure if this technically counts as porn but it's not far off. "Playboy model Sasha Singleton looks great in green, has the luck of the Irish, … Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Sex and Dating Naughty Trends Global Trends, Hip Travel and News News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-st-patricks-day Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:54:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-guantanamo-bay-bath-bomb ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Knowing Lush and their ethics as I do, I honestly believe this was NOT a PR stunt, but that the beauty and soap company was simply trying to raise money and awareness for a good charity. Lush Cosmetics have started making bath bombs to raise money for Reprieve which campaigns to raise awareness of … Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Style and Fashion Trends Cosmetics and Beauty Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends Global Trends, Hip Travel and News News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lush-guantanamo-bay-bath-bomb Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:04:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/criminal-hamsters-hamsters-made-illegal-in-vietnam ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Hamsters have been made illegal in Vietnam and anyone caught with one of the little devil's can be fined almost double the average Vietnam ANNUAL wage. It is feared the little fellows are a potential source of disease. Unlike the UK's small furries, fish are traditional pets in the Far East. Howev… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Regional Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/criminal-hamsters-hamsters-made-illegal-in-vietnam Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:46:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eurovision-mickey-taking-eurovision-2008-full-of-gimmicks ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I have already posted about Dustin the Turkey - Ireland's entry to the Eurovision song contest - but this one from Spain is just awesome. So awesome it has been taking over all the viral video charts. This in turn means it's all kicking off already with the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest sporting shed… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eurovision-mickey-taking-eurovision-2008-full-of-gimmicks Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:21:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobs-your-uncle-geldofs-designer-bag-aid-for-mulbuerry ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This is a trend which I don't really understand how it happened. Sir Bob Gelfof, has teamed up with Mulberry, a leading designer of leather goods, to create the 'Bob Bag'. The press released touts it as the ultimate man bag it is said to "have lot of compartments". POA so I can't imagine it is that… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Celebrity Products Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Charity Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobs-your-uncle-geldofs-designer-bag-aid-for-mulbuerry Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:11:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acid-house-childrens-faces-has-uk-school-gone-too-far ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A UK school has disguised children in online photographs with acid house-style smiley faces. The move was to protect the children from unwanted attention but as the school used a popular symbol of the acid house raving scene in the late 1980s it has just attracted attention. Even the National Societ… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acid-house-childrens-faces-has-uk-school-gone-too-far Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:05:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ear-plugs-sensible-new-fashion-trend ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A deaf charity in the UK, the RNID, has asked launched a competition for budding designers aiming to find a fashionable ear plug. Will such thing ever exist I can't help but wonder? The statistic that started the campaign came from their research that showed 90 percent of young clubbers have experi… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Science Discovery Health and Environment Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-ear-plugs-sensible-new-fashion-trend Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:25:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-man-crazy-person-or-environmentalist-artist ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Well they say one man's trash is another man's treasure as the "Can Man" demonstrates this admirably with his extreme recycled fashion. He simply views trash as the raw materials for his art. You have to see it to believe it so check out the video - I like the cork suit the best personally! Environmental Trends Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-man-crazy-person-or-environmentalist-artist Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-fleshed-apples-swiss-breed-a-new-fruit ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Swiss experts have 'bred' a yet un-named species of apple with a vibrant red flesh. It was discovered in the quest for healthier fruit (healthier fruit?) and earlier tests do indeed suggest this apple is high in antioxidants. Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-fleshed-apples-swiss-breed-a-new-fruit Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:54:01 -0500