http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo160x40.gif http://www.trendhunter.com 160 40 angela's Latest Trends en Copyright 2008 2008-07-26T01:59:50-05:00 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc-hammer-dancejam-dance-jam ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Break out your Hammer pants because M.C. Hammer is set to launch a video dance website called DanceJam.com. Most of you probably remember MC Hammer so well that you're humming, "U Can't Touch This,"… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Celebrity News Celebrity Products Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc-hammer-dancejam-dance-jam Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:56:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/history-for-sale-draculas-castle-up-for-bids ]]> (TrendHunter.com) "Dracula's Castle" in Transylvania went up for sale on Monday by an heir of Romania's former royal family. The castle is perched on a cliff near Brasov in mountainous central Romania and was built in the… Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/history-for-sale-draculas-castle-up-for-bids Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:08:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-reality-7-11s-convert-to-kiwk-e-marts-across-the-us ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As part of the overall campaign for the upcoming The Simpsons movie, FOX converted 7-11 stores across the U.S into complete replications of the Simpsons' iconic Kwik-E-Mart. Apu, Homer, Marge, Bart, Millhouse… Marketing Strategy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-reality-7-11s-convert-to-kiwk-e-marts-across-the-us Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:01:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalisti-ballerina-gets-sporty-puma-vitta-metallic-slip-ons ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Puma's yoga lifestyle brand, Nuala, now offers a comfy flat shoe that can be used to get to the studio or dress up any outfit. It's much more versatile and cushioned than your regular flats. The iconic… Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalisti-ballerina-gets-sporty-puma-vitta-metallic-slip-ons Mon, 02 Jul 2007 23:35:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-business-cards-print-on-peanuts-pasta-and-more ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A year and half ago, Trend Hunter featured chocolate business cards... Now your options for edible business cards have increased. Arigatou Co., Ltd., a company that specializes in the sale of laser-etched… Marketing Strategy Print Ads http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-business-cards-print-on-peanuts-pasta-and-more Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:44:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatworld ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Fatworld, a web game designed to portray the harsh realities of nutrition and obesity, is set to launch this fall. It was created by Ian Bogost, a 30 year old Georgia Tech Professor, who has designed other… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatworld Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:22:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/children-themed-hotel-rooms-barbie-and-hot-wheels-take-over-hilton-toronto ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Mattel has partnered with Hilton Toronto to present Barbie and Hot Wheels themed hotel rooms for children. Toronto is the first North American site for these theme rooms. Similar rooms have been introduced… Shoe Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/children-themed-hotel-rooms-barbie-and-hot-wheels-take-over-hilton-toronto Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:25:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ass-billboard-european-toilet-company-promotes-their-products ]]> (TrendHunter.com) On July 1, people passing through New York's Times Square will be exposed to giant smiling asses. Toto Washlet has bought advertising space on a two-story, three sided billboard to promote their toilets,… Marketing Strategy Billboards and Out of Home http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ass-billboard-european-toilet-company-promotes-their-products Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:55:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/putiputi-digital-bubble-wrap ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Bandai has invented a toy called PutiPuti, which emulates the sensation you get from popping bubble wrap along with the sound. Bandai designed the toy in co-operation with the real maker of bubble wrap… Lifestyle Trends Toys and Stuff For Kids http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/putiputi-digital-bubble-wrap Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:02:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbqs-as-art-recycle-your-old-car-into-a-bbq ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Instead of taking your heap to the junk yard to rot, why not test out your artistic skills and turn it into a BBQ? One auto-enthusiast from Australia, turned his Classic Holden Monero GTS into just that. Auto and Motor Trends Lifestyle Trends Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbqs-as-art-recycle-your-old-car-into-a-bbq Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:59:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-your-pockets-project-submit-pictures-of-whats-in-your-pockets ]]> (TrendHunter.com) "Face Your Pockets" is a mass photo project that involves carefully arranging the contents of your pockets along with your face on a scanner and then submitting the photo to faceyourpockets@gmail.com.… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Market Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-your-pockets-project-submit-pictures-of-whats-in-your-pockets Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:31:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-electronics-magno-radio ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Magno portable radio, designed by Singgih Kartono, is almost made entirely of wood. It's carved from Indonesian ebony wood, including the knobs, handle and antenna topper. It's design is reminiscent… Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-electronics-magno-radio Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:17:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaia-hotel-reserve-paradise-in-manuel-antonio-costa-rica ]]> (TrendHunter.com) GAIA Hotel is an uber luxury escape that combines an eco-reserve with ultra chic european design. Perched on a hill overlooking the ocean, Gaia stands gleaming in the hot sunlight amidst a lowland coastal… Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaia-hotel-reserve-paradise-in-manuel-antonio-costa-rica Mon, 14 May 2007 03:01:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-flame-fire-tables ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Fuego, a UK based company, actually produces tables with flames sprouting up from them. Note avoid purchasing this if you have small children, pets or the occasional drunk in your house. They claim it’s… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-flame-fire-tables Mon, 30 Apr 2007 02:59:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ad-defacement-printable-cold-sores ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Remember when Trend Hunter featured Ad Tagging, where users express their opinions on ads with stickers? That concept just got a little bit more intense. Printable Cold Sores is a website that is dedicated… Marketing Strategy Print Ads Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ad-defacement-printable-cold-sores Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:03:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subliminal-auditising-audi-gets-logo-in-chevy-ad ]]> (TrendHunter.com) So this obviously was not intentional, but you do have to wonder how no one happened to notice that the interlocking metal rings in the top right hand of the page resemble a competitor's logo - Audi. This… Marketing Strategy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subliminal-auditising-audi-gets-logo-in-chevy-ad Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:54:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-watch-a-jack-of-all-trades ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Infinity Watch from Swatch, designed by Pierre Merlet, has a built-in mp3 player, videoplayer/recorder and a photo album all wrapped into a funky looking watch! (GUSH) Style and Fashion Trends Watches http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-watch-a-jack-of-all-trades Mon, 05 Feb 2007 07:49:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-tv-remote-control-bringing-simplicity-back ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Origami TV Remote Control, displayed at the Work in Progress Show of Design Interactions in London, was designed for kids and let's be honest most adults. It was designed by 1-week Electronics and… Technology Trends and Gadgets Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-tv-remote-control-bringing-simplicity-back Mon, 05 Feb 2007 07:46:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-cent-condoms ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Do you remember when Enrique Iglesias launched a range of 'small' condoms? Well 50 Cent is now making condoms too. 50 Cent has tried acting, writing, fashion and energy drinks so logically it would make… Celebrity News Celebrity Products Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-cent-condoms Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:27:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanoid-robot-hondas-asimo-revealed-at-ces ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Honda Motors revealed their humanoid new and improved robot, Asimo at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. It's human like movements are uncanny. It can now run at 4 mph, kick a ball,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanoid-robot-hondas-asimo-revealed-at-ces Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:55:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-show-massage-lexus-brings-luxury-to-the-naias ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Every automotive company at the North American International Auto Show had amazing vehicle displays that were really vibrant, cool and represented their brand. Lexus decided to have a section on their… Technology Trends and Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-show-massage-lexus-brings-luxury-to-the-naias Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:28:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-fashion-car-show-gm-style-event-at-naias ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In our interviews with top designers at GM and Ferrari, we've learned that the auto industry is looking closely at the fashion industry as a source of inspiration. As this link becomes more significant,… Auto and Motor Trends Marketing Strategy Celebrity News Luxury Trends Luxury Fashion Ultra Luxury Style and Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-fashion-car-show-gm-style-event-at-naias Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:39:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfallvertising-water-streamed-to-show-images-and-text ]]> (TrendHunter.com) At the press preview for the North American International Auto Show, I snapped these difficult-to-shoot pics of what I am calling waterfallvertising. At the Jeep display, the waterfall is actually streamed… Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Print Ads http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfallvertising-water-streamed-to-show-images-and-text Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:39:01 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-phone-calls-alec-baldwin-says-i-have-a-nice-ass ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Remember the Personalized Phone Calls from Samuel Jackson? Well, now Alec Baldwin is sending custom phone calls, only his are a little more creepy. In fact, he phone me and told me that I have a nice… Marketing Strategy Modern Art and Design Trends Customization http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-phone-calls-alec-baldwin-says-i-have-a-nice-ass Fri, 05 Jan 2007 04:16:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-bunker-protection-for-your-banana ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Well despite what this invention looks like, the real use for the Banana Bunker is to protect your poor banana from getting smashed on the way to the office or school. They come in different colours, but… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture and Internet Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-bunker-protection-for-your-banana Thu, 04 Jan 2007 02:13:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-water-10-thousand-bc-luxury-glacier-water ]]> (TrendHunter.com) 10 Thousand BC is a luxury bottled water from Canada that claims to be the best bottled glacial water in the world. The water comes from the Coastal Glacier Range in British Colombia and costs about $7… Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-water-10-thousand-bc-luxury-glacier-water Thu, 07 Dec 2006 01:28:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condom-couture-dress-made-of-condoms-for-aids-charity ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Brazilian artist Adriana Bertini, has designed fourteen garments for Dress Up Against AIDS, that are made entirely from condoms that were rejected by industry quality tests. She was inspired by HIV-positive… Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Social Trends Charity Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/condom-couture-dress-made-of-condoms-for-aids-charity Thu, 07 Dec 2006 01:26:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-lamborghini-cell-phone ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Nokia has teamed up with the Italian car maker Lamborghini for this limited edition 8800 Sirocco phone. The phone contains Lamborghini made ball bearings for the sliding mechanism and the logo is laser… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-lamborghini-cell-phone Wed, 29 Nov 2006 02:38:01 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-owners-fake-luxury ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Instead of actually paying for high performance vehicles, some people are faking it. They are going to dealers and eBay to buy emblems to embellish their cars' value. Not only do they increase the value… Auto and Motor Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-owners-fake-luxury Tue, 14 Nov 2006 00:42:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trump-makes-record-real-estate-sales-in-hawaii ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Trump International Hotel & Tower Waikiki Beach Walk has set a world record for the amount of residential property sold in a single day. The total was over $700 million and by the end of the day all… Business Trends Celebrity News Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trump-makes-record-real-estate-sales-in-hawaii Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:55:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taglines-that-get-lost-in-translation ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A few years ago, when Pepsi tried to translate its motto, "Come Alive: You're in the Pepsi Generation" into Chinese the direct translation resulted in, "Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the dead."… Marketing Strategy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taglines-that-get-lost-in-translation Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:53:00 -0500 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/write-a-commercial-for-the-nfl ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The NFL is recruiting creative minds from all over the US to design a commercial that will air during Super Bowl XLI. The winning idea, determined by fans will be professionally produced and the winner… Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/write-a-commercial-for-the-nfl Tue, 17 Oct 2006 02:22:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-pillow ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you're a fan of sushi get your own giant detailed sushi pillow for $48.00 - $58.00. The top of the shrimp is hand painted and has a cotton 'rice' bottom with a strip of emerald coloured 'seaweed'.… Lifestyle Trends Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-pillow Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:39:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-in-style ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Delta is the first U.S. Carrier to announce true lie-flat seats in international business class in early of 2008 The personal sleepers feature a leading entertainment system, digital video and music in… Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-in-style Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:48:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-camera-made-from-the-wheel-of-a-bus ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Great use of a medium! The wheel of the bus resembles a camera lens and the motion of the wheel mimics shutter action. It would be great if it could take pictures too. Marketing Strategy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-camera-made-from-the-wheel-of-a-bus Tue, 17 Oct 2006 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-bling-water ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Bling H2O has a limited edition bottle available in two sizes, that are frosted and have genuine Swarovski crystals that spell out the water's name. "Bling H2O is to bottled water what Rolls Royce is to… Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-bling-water Fri, 06 Oct 2006 02:27:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nzdating-buses ]]> (TrendHunter.com) NZDating is an internet dating site based in New Zealand. They chose to display their service on the back of buses, which ran in a loop together. The concept makes sense when the buses are together (Bus… Marketing Strategy Lifestyle Trends Romance and Dating http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nzdating-buses Fri, 06 Oct 2006 01:01:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-dress ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Day-for-Night solar-powered dress designed by Despina Papadopoulos , is made up of over 444 white circuit boards. It was unveiled at the recent SIGGRAPH conference and will be on display at Chicago's… Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-dress Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:49:07 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-music-bed ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Kaffe Matthews has designed “Sonic Bed”, a bed equipped with built-in loudspeakers. The purpose is to concentrate on making music to feel rather than just listen to. When you lie down on the bed an… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-music-bed Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:22:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neiman-marcus-takes-you-to-outerspace ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This year the luxury retailer Neiman Marcus is selling a space trip in their catalogue that includes a spectacular view of Earth and the chance to feel to experience weightlessness. The space charter for… Business Trends Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel Travel Hot Spots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neiman-marcus-takes-you-to-outerspace Thu, 05 Oct 2006 02:01:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-seniora-fork-chair ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Ignacio Ruiz Gutierrez H., who is only 20 years old from Mexico, is already winning awards for his industrial pieces. The Seniora Fork Chair is made from wood and is currently only available as a single… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-seniora-fork-chair Thu, 05 Oct 2006 01:21:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-geek-fitness-for-computer-users ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This is too funny! Can you imagine all of your office mates with these? Apparently physical activity while you work at your computer improves blood flow and increases oxygen to all parts of your body.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-geek-fitness-for-computer-users Tue, 03 Oct 2006 02:24:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goddess-of-love-jeans-in-support-of-breast-cancer ]]> (TrendHunter.com) With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, many retailers are donating percentages from the sales of their products to support the cause. This pair of Denim for Immortality Jeans come with pink… Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Social Trends Charity Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goddess-of-love-jeans-in-support-of-breast-cancer Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:52:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-bike-furniture ]]> (TrendHunter.com) After you trash your bike in a downhill mountain biking accident; turn it into a piece of furniture for your loft. Founder, Andy Gregg creates tables, chairs and bar stools out of old parts from bikes.… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-bike-furniture Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:24:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adwalkers-direct-messages ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Adwalkers or pseudo-cyborgs are interactive wearable media solutions that induce conversation through games, contests entries and special offers. The unique advertising and marketing platform is capable… Marketing Strategy Interactive Ads and Digital Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adwalkers-direct-messages Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:35:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/price-tags-on-clothing-street-campaign ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Usually you look like a complete fool when you accidently leave the price tag on your new threads, but Marshalls decided to make a street campaign out of the idea. The retailer sent a team out on the streets… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/price-tags-on-clothing-street-campaign Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:43:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-time-with-a-lamborghini ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The display outside of the William Ashley store in downtown Toronto features a bright green Lamborghini Gallardo balanced on top of four teacups. The display is to promote a contest for a 20 piece set… Marketing Strategy Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-time-with-a-lamborghini Tue, 19 Sep 2006 22:43:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madagascar-hissing-cockroaches-making-a-comeback ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Madagascar hissing cockroaches made a name for themselves in fashion circles this year by becoming all bejeweled and walking around on skinny models as live brooches. Now during the first weekend of the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Business Trends Marketing Strategy Lifestyle Trends Toys and Stuff For Kids http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madagascar-hissing-cockroaches-making-a-comeback Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:03:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vase-in-a-card ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The best card to go with a bouquet of flowers is the vase card. Inside the blank card is a flat, thin piece of plastic that turns into a vase and becomes malleable once you run it under hot water. It can… Technology Trends and Gadgets Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vase-in-a-card Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:34:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escalator-advertising ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Hopi Hari amusement park in São Paulo, Brazil hired the QG Propaganda agency to create a promotion for their roller-coasters. They chose escalators as their medium and did a great job of grabbing… Marketing Strategy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escalator-advertising Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:57:01 -0400