http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 cowbag's Latest Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-12-08T18:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-film-competition ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Babelgum Metropolis Art Prize is an artistic film competition which artists enter by submitting videos of their work. Entries include performance art, painting, photography, sculpture, installation… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Videos Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-film-competition 2009-11-19T16:20:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subtlemob-flash-mobbing ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Flashmobs have had their day so what is next? Well, the next big thing is a polar opposite of that trend, and it is called a 'Subtlemob' flash mobbing. The experience of which has been likened to walking… Modern Art and Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subtlemob-flash-mobbing 2009-11-18T14:40:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jedward-hairstyle ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Some trends you see coming, others sneak up and take you by total surprise. I would say the frenzy over having a 'Jedward' hairstyle is very much in the latter category. For those not UK-based, 'Jedward'… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Viral Videos Style and Fashion Trends Hair Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jedward-hairstyle 2009-11-17T21:20:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-a-panto ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Panto time is here again and I really like this site from Robinsons--it allows children to ‘Plan a Panto’ online, which can then be acted out offline for their parents and any other friends and family.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Audio Visual and Home Theater Life Stages Youth Trends Toys and Stuff For Kids Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-a-panto 2009-11-06T14:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nude-noodle-ads ]]> (TrendHunter.com) When it comes to nude noodle ads, I have to say Nood Leon (Noodle On) is the most random and therefore the most effective. Put it this way, he is a lot funnier than he is sexy! Trust me, once you have… Marketing Strategy Branding Commercials and Videos Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nude-noodle-ads 2009-11-02T15:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oap-yoga-teacher ]]> (TrendHunter.com) They say that yoga can be inspirational and change your life, but when it comes to Bette Calman it is massively inspiring for a whole new reason. Bette Calman is an yoga teacher. Now at the age of 83,… Life Stages Trends for Seniors Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oap-yoga-teacher 2009-11-02T14:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amphibian-taxidermy-switzerlands-museum-of-stuffed-frogs-creates-tableaus ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I love the concept of this Frog museum located in Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland. The museum is brilliantly random and very strange, but that is what makes is so appealing. With 150-year-old satirical tableaus… Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amphibian-taxidermy-switzerlands-museum-of-stuffed-frogs-creates-tableaus 2009-10-14T13:30:52Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/switzerland ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I am lucky enough to be working on a project based around Switzerland at the moment. Naturally I came to this site for research which then meant I found all sorts of Swiss trends and just had to post this… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/switzerland 2009-10-12T15:39:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-the-wild-things-are-costumes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The iconic book 'Where the Wild Things Are' is one of the most celebrated novels for children and it is no surprise that they have created costumes inspired by the book (and upcoming blockbuster). Both… Life Stages Baby Trends Youth Trends Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/where-the-wild-things-are-costumes 2009-09-22T14:10:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-photoshop-contest ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Who would have thought the removal of a nose and eyebrows could have such a freaky effect on someone’s appearance? Does that sound strange? Let me explain. Freaking News is a site that operates much like… Technology Trends and Gadgets Celebrity News Style and Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-photoshop-contest 2009-08-25T23:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancient-automobiles ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There is argument that smaller vehicles are more environmentally friendly, so imagine how green these vintage cars must be! In the ‘In another Life’ gallery, there is a remarkable collection of images… Auto and Motor Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ancient-automobiles 2009-08-14T16:29:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-face-tattoos ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This is a collection of a most extreme form of tattooing which involves total face and neck designs. While I have touched on this in a previous article, it was not on such a hardcore level. These people… Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-face-tattoos 2009-08-11T04:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-painting-world-championships-2009 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The World Body Painting Championship 2009 in Austria just finished and the images resulting from the event are just stunning. The body paint canvases look glorious, almost as if a rainbow threw up over… Modern Art and Design Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-painting-world-championships-2009 2009-08-10T21:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explosive-body-art-tattoos-inked-with-a-bang ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This set of tattoos certainly makes a noise and includes the worst I have ever seen - the suicide bomber tattoo of course. I am not sure what drives people to have images of violence or explosions inked… Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/explosive-body-art-tattoos-inked-with-a-bang 2009-08-10T14:20:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vladimir-putin-macho-olympics ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Vladimir Putin has been in power in Russia for over nine years, and is known for being a bit nuts. He has released a video on Judo and seems to be permanently taking part in what I’m calling the Macho… Global Trends and Hip Travel Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vladimir-putin-macho-olympics 2009-08-09T17:09:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-magazine-baby-animals ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This gallery from Life Magazine captures together some of the ugliest baby animals in a remarkable series of photographs that would melt even those with stony hearts. Animals featured in the Life Magazine… Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-magazine-baby-animals 2009-08-09T16:59:07Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-jenkins-soft-smokes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Textile artist Kate Jenkins is best known for her knitted food, but she also has a range of items she calls ‘Soft Smokes.’ Sold online through her website, these knitted goods cost £600 each, which is… Modern Art and Design Trends DIY Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kate-jenkins-soft-smokes 2009-08-09T13:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-magazine-cheerleader-ronald-martinez ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This gallery from Ronald Martinez over at Life Magazine is all about cheerleaders. The result, as you might expect, is a large gallery of mainly blonde female cheerleaders. This awesomely sexist approach… Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-magazine-cheerleader-ronald-martinez 2009-08-09T13:40:30Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomb-raider-gardens-surreal-landscape-gardening ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These gardens are amazing--at first glance they are so perfect for a set of 'Tomb Raider' that you have to remind yourself these are real. The gardens in Las Pozas were built by eccentric Englishman Edward… Modern Art and Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Travel Hot Spots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomb-raider-gardens-surreal-landscape-gardening 2009-08-09T13:30:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-tattoos ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Burger me, these set of burger tattoos are just grilliant—‘owners’ can enjoy fast food all year round, 24/7. These burger tattoos are also very strange; the concept of a burger with legs and a singing… Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-tattoos 2009-08-09T13:20:46Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrating-bad-hair-horrible-haircuts-to-judge-online ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I love this new bad hair website, Don’t Judge My Hair! Of course we are going to judge it, that is why we are here. The concept for the bad hair website comes from the people behind, Look I Fixed It.… Style and Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrating-bad-hair-horrible-haircuts-to-judge-online 2009-08-04T23:59:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typtoo-two-more-badly-spelt-tattoos ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I will never ever get bored of badly spelled tattoos - surely it is one of the most unfortunate situations to be in. I am very concerned about receiving badly spelled tattoos and paranoia did set in… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typtoo-two-more-badly-spelt-tattoos 2009-08-04T19:58:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxim-ryazansky ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I have posted about a few photographers who document real life, but it has to be said that Maxim Ryazansky has tackled some of the most controversial subjects. Maxim Ryazansky literally travels the US… Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxim-ryazansky 2009-08-03T21:39:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-in-casts ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I have written about a lot of strange stuff in my time, but this site of women in casts has got to be right up there with some of the most strange. Cast Fetish is a website with a large following and centers… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-in-casts 2009-08-02T13:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diagram-tattoo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These instructional tattoo diagrams are super cool--I really like them, especially the camera and beetle. Working on the basis that you can’t really go wrong with a simple black and white line tattoo,… Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diagram-tattoo 2009-08-02T13:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missing-toes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This post is almost way too random even for Cowbag--it centers on Missing Toes, a community that gets its kicks out of pictures of amputated feet. Unlike the TMZ competition for ugly feet below, it is… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missing-toes 2009-08-01T20:09:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irene-anderson ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I really like this gallery of pictures taken of female bodybuilder Irene Andersen. Whether you like her style or not, you can’t deny that the pictures are compelling to look at. In its extremes, body building… Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irene-anderson 2009-08-01T13:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-parenting-how-not-to-bring-up-children ]]> (TrendHunter.com) No one is perfect, but this collection of parents shows some massively stupid mothers and fathers. These are extreme examples that you think must be made up, but are not. This makes me feel quite sad to… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-parenting-how-not-to-bring-up-children 2009-07-30T16:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-sunburn-epic-suntan-lotion-fails ]]> (TrendHunter.com) OUCH! Talk about epic tanning fails. Some of these sunburns must have really hurt, but honestly, you think people would be a little more aware of the whole skin damage issue by now. Thankfully, for the… Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-sunburn-epic-suntan-lotion-fails 2009-07-30T13:09:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-suspension ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Before I start, I think it’s important to say: don’t try this yourself! That said, I love this collection of images documenting outdoor suspensions - yes, the summer is finally here! Body suspension is… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-suspension 2009-07-21T15:49:58Z