http://www.trendhunter.com/ GoingLikeSixty's Latest Trends en Copyright 2008 2008-05-16T21:21:00-05:00 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showering-outside-without-nature-two-beautiful-showers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Whether you have just wandered in off the beach, just finished your run, or are done with the "honey-do" chores, how luxurious would it be to step into an outdoor shower? Here are a couple that are fantastic looking. The D'un jardin a l'Autre is forged iron in five parts and the Azure shower is made… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/showering-outside-without-nature-two-beautiful-showers Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:14:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-designers-shoe-fun-the-heels-you-foot-the-bill-is-there-enough-support ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The biggest names in shoe design often come up with some of the most unusual footwear designs. This gallery includes designs by recognizable luxury brand names like Prada, Chloe, Manolo-Blahnik, Pierre Hardy, and Versace. It's a shoe #####'s heaven! Some hits, some misses, but beauty is in the eye o… Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-designers-shoe-fun-the-heels-you-foot-the-bill-is-there-enough-support Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:02:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-art-now-programmable-no-more-depending-on-emotions ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Trendhunter readers know that tattoos may be able to react to emotions. Now scientists want to find a way to evolve body art from showing only emotional responses, to a display that can be pre-programmed to show a specific display when activated. This concept would be used for nano-medicine, allowin… Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-art-now-programmable-no-more-depending-on-emotions Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:49:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guy-geishas-50000-paid-by-women-just-for-a-guy-to-listen ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Japanese businesswomen have picked up on the Geisha concept and are paying up to $50,000 a night for male companionship. They meet their hosts in the hundreds of venues that have established themselves for this type of meeting around Tokyo. The only exchange between the individuals is compliments, n… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Business Trends Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Sex and Dating Naughty Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guy-geishas-50000-paid-by-women-just-for-a-guy-to-listen Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:03:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-watch-breguet-new-regal-haute-collection ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Baselworld 2008 is the place for Breguet to unwrap a modest *cough* example of their exquisite craftsmanship. This is the Les Plumes watch made of 18 carat white gold. There are rubies and 1200 diamonds. 18k gold dial with pearl overlay and the signature Breguet Arabic numerals finish off this dist… Style and Fashion Trends Watches Luxury Fashion http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-watch-breguet-new-regal-haute-collection Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:12:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-design-week-2008-peek-at-metallic-colors-on-furniture ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Design Week Milan 2008 is just around the corner; this sneak peek reveals that metallic colors are going to be just as popular for furniture as it has been for clothing. Although they look like it, these chairs aren't inflatable, but they still look fantastic. Designer Arik Ben Simhon used full cu… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Marketing Strategy Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-design-week-2008-peek-at-metallic-colors-on-furniture Sun, 06 Apr 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niche-apartment-dwellers-building-for-motorcyclists-only ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Japanese love their motorcycles, and property is at an ultr-apremium, so a huge percentage of the population lives in apartments. The small-space restrictions considered, it only makes sense to have an apartment designed for motorcyclists only. The JaThe NE complex consists of eight apartment … Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Marketing Strategy Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Auto and Motor Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niche-apartment-dwellers-building-for-motorcyclists-only Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:38:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-style-google-ads-scroll-for-more-ads ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Google wants to leverage the real estate publishers have allocated to display their ads by giving readers more ads at their option. Have you noticed the little < > arrows? They will let you scroll to get more contextually appropriate ads to click on. With click through rates falling rapidly, Google… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Business Trends Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Fun With Google Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-style-google-ads-scroll-for-more-ads Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:18:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-office-assitant-a-very-portable-office ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Instead of turning the nearest flat surface into your mobile office, Michael Kritzer designed this four-wheeled Digital Office Assistant so you can have a productive work environment that truly is mobile. This system is not only a great space for laptops, but also for accommodating a hard drive, a… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Business Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-office-assitant-a-very-portable-office Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:27:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-usb-designs-odd-ways-to-display-memory-used ]]> (TrendHunter.com) USB toys are all over the place and USB the size of storage is getting increasingly larger. Eventually it would be nice to know how much storage space is left on a USB, preferably before you start to download data. The designer, Mac Funamizu, a Tokyo-based web and graphic designer, needs an angel … Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-usb-designs-odd-ways-to-display-memory-used Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:19:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/improving-mug-utility-coffee-cup-may-prevent-spillage ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Designers have a lot of fun with coffee cups and mugs, weird shapes and handles - but none really try to improve the utility of the mug. Here's a design that takes into account that lips are used in the drinking of coffee. This design has a small indentation around the rim of the cup to prevent spil… Technology Trends and Gadgets Kitchen Gadgets Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/improving-mug-utility-coffee-cup-may-prevent-spillage Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:11:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myspace-music-itunes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The giant in social networks is taking on the giant in online music. MySpace Music officially launched to compete with Apple iTunes. MySpace has joined with three of the giant record labels to keep iTunes from getting to much control. Warner Music, Sony BMG and Universal Music will make music wit… Technology Trends and Gadgets Audio, Portable Music and Home Theater Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Business Trends Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myspace-music-itunes Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:05:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolls-royce-200000-hood-ornament ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Milady whines, "But Muffy's Rolls is exactly like mine. Daddy bear, you don't want me to be just like everybody else, do you?" So Daddy bear has her Rolls decorated with the Spirit of Ecstasy bonnet sculpture. This alone depletes her cookie jar money; it's $200,000. It's made of platinum and diamo… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Auto and Motor Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolls-royce-200000-hood-ornament Fri, 04 Apr 2008 17:51:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xo-move-scooter-concept ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The XO Move concept scooter looks cool and acts cool. When you're ready to park and disembark, the back folds forward to secure it from being wheeled away. It should easily be able to carry two people and has a wheelbase that can be adjusted to make it more stable at high speed. It was a group pro… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Auto and Motor Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xo-move-scooter-concept Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:03:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-sculpture-by-diem-chau ]]> (TrendHunter.com) While most of us were content to scribble our crayons to nubs, or melt them, or eat them, Diem Chau looked at the Crayola Crayon and saw something to sculpt into tiny pieces of art. Ms. Chau, a Vietnam native, loves to combine media. One of her projects was using crayons and sculptures of children… Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-sculpture-by-diem-chau Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:39:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspector-gadgets-umbrella-parasol-charges-your-electronical-devices ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Parasolar is the perfect name: it's a parasol, meant to be used during sunny days, and it captures solar energy to recharge your gadgetry. Oded Shoreer made this for the Greener Gadgets Competition The cloth has panels of photovoltaic cells that transfer power to a charger in the handle with a coup… Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique Inventions Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspector-gadgets-umbrella-parasol-charges-your-electronical-devices Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:48:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanstalk-plant-leaf-i-love-you ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you give your sweetheart a plant that can sprout a leaf that says, "I Love You", isn't that taking a big risk if the plant dies? Eh, not my problem. Some way, some how, this cute little beanstalk in a can will burst forth from the soil and search for the warming nourishing rays of the loving sun … Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique Inventions Environmental Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanstalk-plant-leaf-i-love-you Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:39:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liverpool-observatory ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The competition to make Liverpool a location known as something other than the birthplace of the Beatles is over, and Duggan Morris Architects won. 92 entries from around the world covet this opportunity. The Duggan Morris observatory consists of two distinct buildings: a visitor's center and an o… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Travel Hot Spots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liverpool-observatory Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:11:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioscleave-house-beats-death ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The owner of this home says it is "immoral" for people to have to die. Arakawa and his wife Madeline Gins designed this offbeat (understatement of the year) home. The undulating floor is like a 12 year old with acne -- it has a lot of bumps. But the owners believe the home, called Bioscleave House (… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends Lifestyle Trends Science Discovery Health and Environment Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioscleave-house-beats-death Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:57:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chair-by-drift-design ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Ghost Chair is an ethereal, other worldly looking chair not because of it's shape, but because it seems to have two shapes. DRIFT, an ultra cool design studio, is making a series of chairs using the three dimensions captured within the design of the chair. It provides for the existence of a cha… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chair-by-drift-design Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:37:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-cop-dust-mites-bacteria ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Brits have bugs in their beds. Mites actually, as does every single one of us with skin on our bodies that sleeps in a bed. Don't let the bed bugs bite -- blast them before they get a chance! Mites can cause real problems for allergies, so RayCop made a gadget to sterilize your bed and kill bacteri… Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique Inventions Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Marketing Strategy Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Home Trends Science Discovery Health and Environment Health and Fitness Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-cop-dust-mites-bacteria Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:39:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phones-special-features-for-mature-adults-only ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It's a geezer phone! Clarity, a company that makes stuff so older people can communicate better, introduced the ClarityLife, a new easier to use cell phone. It's a simple phone with a large display and prominent buttons. Sound is amplified, and it features a one button emergency response feature. … Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Unique Inventions Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends Science Discovery Health and Environment Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phones-special-features-for-mature-adults-only Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:20:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-helayel-london-black-cab ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Look closely at the cab drivers when in London because super model Kate Moss and Daniella Helayel, super star designer, are into the craze of owning their own London black cabs. Helayel's model won't be mistaken for a cab in service because of it's signature paint job, but if you could get inside … Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Auto and Motor Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-helayel-london-black-cab Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:34:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-young-fashion-designer-nahum-villasanas-mechanical-collection ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A 22 year old fashion designer, Nahum Villasana of Baja California, Mexico just released his version of Architectural Clothes. Mechanical Connection, Vol. II is the name of their new collection. Unusual to say the least, some very cool to say the most. I think there must be instructions on how to "i… Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-young-fashion-designer-nahum-villasanas-mechanical-collection Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:28:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-hot-dogs-weiners ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you are a fan of quick, hot, tubular food, Martin Zampach is your guy. He made the concept Bagetty microwave that is not a box. If you only microwave hot dogs, weinies, sausage, this is much more convenient and space conscience than the bigger traditional microwave. This could spawn a whole new p… Technology Trends and Gadgets Kitchen Gadgets Unique Inventions Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwave-hot-dogs-weiners Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:51:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamonds-everywhere-121000-thong-has-518-diamonds ]]> (TrendHunter.com) So these two guys pick up this girl... oh wait, different subject. At the Singapore Fashion Festival Viva La Eva (a stripper name if there ever was one) wore only a thong with 518 Diamonds totally! - 30 carats and valued at $121,000. I'm guessing she couldn't walk without the thong ending up around … Style and Fashion Trends Innovative Underwear, Lingerie and Bikinis Sex and Dating Naughty Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Ultra Luxury http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamonds-everywhere-121000-thong-has-518-diamonds Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:42:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gateshead-millenium-tilting-bridge ]]> (TrendHunter.com) One of the most striking designs for a drawbridge will also appear on the back of British Pound coins. The unique tilt pedestrian bridge is over the River Tyne and allows ships and large boats to pass under rather than parting in the middle. The design was chosen from over 150 entries and was done … Technology Trends and Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gateshead-millenium-tilting-bridge Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:33:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cgi-creepy-girl ]]> (TrendHunter.com) MotionPortrait launched a site featuring Creepy Girl, and OMG, she's not real. Really not real. But she will follow your mouse as if you were a maestro. This woman was created from computer generated images and then animated. This is one creepy chick. You must check out the video of her/it. "Mo… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cgi-creepy-girl Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:09:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thailand-attitudes-changing-boys-must-keep-balls ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Acceptance of the "third sex" in Thailand just took a hit from the health officials. Hospitals and clinics are prevented from removing the family jewels to make "ladyboys" or "katoey." Many docs are doing the surgery outside of formal sex-change operations because its quick and easy. Some clinics ch… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Lifestyle Trends Science Discovery Health and Environment Global Trends, Hip Travel and News Travel Hot Spots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thailand-attitudes-changing-boys-must-keep-balls Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:22:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashionable-raingear-funky-umbrellas-are-hot ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Guy de Jean for Jean Paul Gaultier, is having a ball designing extravagant umbrellas to represent various sexy women's outfits. From the sexy lingerie model to the inside out design, these water shedders are sure to turn heads - as well as keep you dry. These are not parasols, BTW: parasols are mean… Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashionable-raingear-funky-umbrellas-are-hot Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:30:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-adsense-for-conversation ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Google launched the "omega testing" of AdSense for Conversations. This new technology would allow users to make money from contextual ads that belong with the conversation in which you are currently engaged. The "unobtrusive" screen you wear above your head would work to teleport you to the place th… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Fun With Google Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-adsense-for-conversation Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:47:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-computers-mashup-using-standard-notebooks-as-quake-detectors ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Accelerometers are standard features on notebook computers. When they detect they are in free fall, they move the hard drive to "Oh Sh*t" mode. The Quake Catcher Network was born to collect data from volunteers who have laptops that are compatible to detect unusual movements. A special algorithm can… Technology Trends and Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notebook-computers-mashup-using-standard-notebooks-as-quake-detectors Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:54:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-enhanced-via-cool-trumpet ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This is the Phonofone II, designed by Tristan Zimmermann. I love it when somebody takes a high tech gadget and makes an accessory that is very low tech. There are no electronics for the phonophone, it depends entirely on the ceramic design and horn acoustics to amplify the sound of you iPod by con… Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique Inventions Audio, Portable Music and Home Theater http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-enhanced-via-cool-trumpet Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:18:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-food-for-good-cause-architects-get-jiggly-wit-it ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Normally architects don't like to deal with the jiggle factor when designing a structure. But when your raw material jelly, it is a prerequisite. Bompas & Parr are running a jelly design competition as part of this summer's London Festival of Architecture. The resulting molds and preparatory materia… Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-food-for-good-cause-architects-get-jiggly-wit-it Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:52:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-lofts-salt-lake-container ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The first container building in the U.S. is planned for downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. The development was designed by Adam Kalkin and will be called city Center Lofts. The ultra-modern totally green condo building will have eight units and an art gallery on the ground floor. It will be built with … Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-lofts-salt-lake-container Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:18:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-cams-in-funeral-homes-pay-per-view-last-rites ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Pay-per-view funerals will start in Britain soon. If you can't make the services, for a fee, you can log on and mourn. Wesley Music will offer the service to funeral parlors around the country for a one time payment of $150 for access to a funeral webcast. If the eulogy is half as good as John Clees… Technology Trends and Gadgets Digital Cameras and Photography Audio, Portable Music and Home Theater Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Business Trends Marketing Strategy Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-cams-in-funeral-homes-pay-per-view-last-rites Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:14:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/well-stocked-home-bars-jagermeister-3-liter-tap ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Here it is Jaegermeister fans, your very own home tap that dispenses the lovely brew at the perfect zero degrees Fahrenheit. When the three liter bottles get low, an energy-saving shut-off kicks in to help reduce your carbon footprint. Also featured is a low level signal, and LED lights. The break… Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Alcohol, Beer and Wine Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/well-stocked-home-bars-jagermeister-3-liter-tap Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:01:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/douglas-little-dinner-party-settings ]]> (TrendHunter.com) "Memento mori, carpe diem." You are mortal, seize the day. To remind you of that, Douglas Little has designed a whole dinner party setting with the skull theme: serving tray, place card holders, swizzle sticks, silver skull, skull stationery, skull porcelain plates, skull wax candle. Aside from the … Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Bizarre Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Food Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/douglas-little-dinner-party-settings Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:15:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forbes-life-executive-women-commits-to-2009 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Forbes tried an experiment and it seems to be paying off. Forbes Life Executive Woman published once last year and their most recent issue announces a commitment to 4 issues in 2009. The target audience is senior-level businesswomen. As you can imagine the content takes a very sophisticated female v… Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Business Trends Marketing Strategy Style and Fashion Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Ultra Luxury http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forbes-life-executive-women-commits-to-2009 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:32:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-prank-calendar-wake-up-feature ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Google thought you might like a morning wake up so they announced the Google Wake Up Kit integrated into Google Calendar. The wake up notification was to be "relentless" to rouse you from your sound sleeping. Wake Up would supposedly get more and more annoying. Wake yourself up with our new Google … Pop Culture, People and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Fun With Google Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-prank-calendar-wake-up-feature Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:02:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/april-fools-kicks-my-favorite-is-the-pii-pii ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There were a lot of lame attempts at April Fool's jokes, and some good ones. The Super Pii Pii, to me, qualifies as one of the great ones. It's not hard to believe that somebody would build this Wii spoof game. Thinkgeek better get their legal team working on the papers for the Wii Pii Pii Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/april-fools-kicks-my-favorite-is-the-pii-pii Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:10:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-better-place ]]> (TrendHunter.com) To give electric cars a jolt, Project Better Place proposes a plan like the cell phone launch. Their idea is to heavily subsidize the cost of the equipment, and charge only for the service. In this case, the car might be free, if you agree to buy the battery and recharge at specified vendor locati… Technology Trends and Gadgets Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Business Trends Environmental Trends Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Auto and Motor Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-better-place Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-beauty-treatment-on-horizon-evolence-approval-for-us-soon ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The permanent Botox smile may be on the way out. The FDA is expected to approve Evolence for use in the US this spring. Evolence lasts longer and studies have shown that the effects last longer and are "softer" than Botox. Already in use in Europe, Evolence treatments can last up to 12 months. Style and Fashion Trends Cosmetics and Beauty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-beauty-treatment-on-horizon-evolence-approval-for-us-soon Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:53:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-just-animal-print-furniture-actual-animal-look-alikes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) We love leather -- some even love the cow hide which still has hair -- but do we love animal prints enough to make furniture to look like animals? Rodolofo Rocchetti is going to find out the depth of this market. He made these wild pieces, using only faux fur, for the animal lovers... Or for the p… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-just-animal-print-furniture-actual-animal-look-alikes Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:03:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-vinyl-retains-funk-ideia-laser-cut-records-as-wall-fashion ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Vinyl records, when not being sought by afficianados or crafters are very cheap. Parents tend to have them hidden away afraid they might throw out that classic Abba LP. Ideia and Companhia saw something different. They saw art, and put their laser cutter to work making some very unusual but great de… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-vinyl-retains-funk-ideia-laser-cut-records-as-wall-fashion Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:50:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matsumotos-leather-sneaky-boots ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sneakers made of cow hide - patent and premium leather - are at once stunning and styling. Ato Matsumoto's brand was highlighted when Kanye West had a pair of boots. Now the Japanese designer has a new set consisting of black, and all silver. Two velcro straps keep things tight. They will be release… Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Luxury Fashion http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matsumotos-leather-sneaky-boots Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:03:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedal-pub-lets-you-pedal-til-you-puke ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Anytime I've been on a bike with four people pedaling, at least two are just loafing along. Add beer to the mix and this Pedal Pub isn't going to go far or fast. After starting in Germany and the Netherlands, it is now in the U.S. 16 people can ride, with five pedaling seats and the driver. Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique Inventions Lifestyle, Hobbies, Food and Sports Alcohol, Beer and Wine Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedal-pub-lets-you-pedal-til-you-puke Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:05:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-maloo-laptop-case-velcro ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Simple and stylish, can you ask anything more from your laptop case? In some wonderful bright colors this case is made of felt for a great feel and instead of other fasteners, it uses velcro to fold over your laptop. Once opened the case becomes a great place to mouse around. It's so light, it does… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-maloo-laptop-case-velcro Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:42:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utilizing-spaces-for-new-uses-office-in-a-crate ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As companies outgrow their original spaces, they find themselves needing temporary offices in a hurry. Dutch designer Jack Brandsma has a unique and attractive solution he will be showing at the design show next month in Milan. Any vacant building can be an office in 24 hours, and then gone just as … Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique Inventions Business Trends and Marketing Strategy Business Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Science Discovery Health and Environment Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utilizing-spaces-for-new-uses-office-in-a-crate Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:19:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-with-an-attitude-spine-drawers-and-cabinet ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Spine is the result of a project to make storage furniture with at least two drawers. A part of the challenge was to work with balance and make the furniture stand on just one leg and make the drawers almost look like they float in the air. It should make people stop and think about how it works. Th… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-with-an-attitude-spine-drawers-and-cabinet Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:01:00 -0400