http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 thelevy's Latest Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-12-17T15:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrap-house-recycled-materials-architecture ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Built entirely of recycled materials, the ScrapHouse was designed and constructed by a team of San Francisco architects, artists, contractors, city officials and engineers using only scrap and salvaged… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Customization Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrap-house-recycled-materials-architecture 2009-02-25T19:39:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-economic-crisis-video-graphics-jonathan-jarvis ]]> (TrendHunter.com) LA-based graphic designed Jonathan Jarvis created this smart and aesthetically pleasing video on the current economic ‘crisis.’ This project was done as part of his thesis work in the Media Design Program… Business Trends Market Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Social Trends Education Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credit-economic-crisis-video-graphics-jonathan-jarvis 2009-02-23T15:59:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-bag-handmade-leather-india ]]> (TrendHunter.com) ‘My Paper Bag’ was designed by Ramon Middelkoop of Rotterdam. It is made from 100% leather, is vegetable tanned and produced by the Fair Trade Certified Crafts Resource Center in Calcutta. The bag is… Environmental Trends Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-bag-handmade-leather-india 2009-02-22T15:58:28Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faux-wood-house-wares-dishes-bedding ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Wood is a beautiful accent for the home, but with new awareness for trees and logging, people are thinking twice about purchasing wood. Thankfully, there are plenty of faux wood alternatives. Seen in… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faux-wood-house-wares-dishes-bedding 2009-02-21T22:59:34Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-luxury-chocolate-packaging ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Chocolove Belgian chocolate bars come in eleven different flavors that range from creamy Milk Chocolate (33% cocoa) to Extra Strong Dark (77% cocoa). I love the packaging of these bars, each one looking… Marketing Strategy Branding Environmental Trends Luxury Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Romance and Dating http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-luxury-chocolate-packaging 2009-02-21T17:19:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zevia-natural-stevia-soda ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Zevia is a natural soda free of chemicals, processed artificial sugar substitutes, flavors or colors found in regular diet soda. Zevia contains stevia, a herb native to the South and Central America rainforests… Marketing Strategy Branding Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zevia-natural-stevia-soda 2009-02-20T18:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-made-travel-pillow-suitcase-postcard ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Fallon Akers designs and sews these fantastic travel pillows from her Las Vegas home. The Postcard Pillow is made of eco-friendly bamboo white cotton. You can personalize your pillow to feature your address… Modern Art and Design Trends Customization Design Trends Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-made-travel-pillow-suitcase-postcard 2009-02-20T17:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-houlston-illustration-dishware-plates ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This series of English bone china plates was inspired by the scenes of the Harrow Ladies Luncheon Club from John Betjemen’s film “Metroland” (1970). I adore the sketchbook-like illustrations and comical… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Kitchen Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-houlston-illustration-dishware-plates 2009-02-19T16:19:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerd-old-school-watches ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The online Nerd Watch Museum is a fun visual guide to hundreds of old school ‘nerdy’ watches, like the classic Casio calculator watch. Also featured is a forum of watch hunters and collectors who you can… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Style and Fashion Trends Watches http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerd-old-school-watches 2009-02-18T03:39:52Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-home-save-energy-money ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Video Jug shares tips and how-tos on living environmentally and financially efficiently through a series of videos. We all have the ability to do much more to help the environment by wasting less water… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Science and Discovery Social Trends Education Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-home-save-energy-money 2009-02-18T01:59:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-graphics-video ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This video documentary offers the tale of the internet for all of us internet-junkies who are interested in truly understanding what the World Wide Web is all about. This mini documentary is not only informative… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-graphics-video 2009-02-17T17:59:56Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-books-home-decor-furniture-design-inspired-by-books ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Whether it’s a friend’s personal home library or a small book-store overflowing with old books, I always appreciate the aesthetic of a pile of stacked books. These home decorations and pieces of furniture… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-books-home-decor-furniture-design-inspired-by-books 2009-02-15T04:19:52Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-vault-peacoat-lx-sneakers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Vans Vault 2009 “Peacock” LX is a classier version of the Vans Chukka Boot and is available in three colors (grey, black, and navy). The use of wool for the exterior was inspired by—what else—a traditional… Style and Fashion Trends Fashion for Men Shoe Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-vault-peacoat-lx-sneakers 2009-02-14T23:19:52Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logo-lawrence-yang-pepsi-advertisement ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Lawrence Yang works as a interaction designer and visual artist in San Francisco. You can buy his Pepsi-graphic T-shirt for $26 at Printfection.com. Yang’s DIY ad ‘modification’ was inspired by Pepsi’s… Marketing Strategy Branding Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends DIY http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logo-lawrence-yang-pepsi-advertisement 2009-02-14T15:59:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movies ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Matthew Baldwin of The Morning News has put together a list of the films that have totally blew his mind. For any of you film buffs, I’m sure you will be able to relate! Three of the films Baldwin chose,… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movies 2009-02-14T14:59:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-laptop-case-rainer-spehl ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Berlin-based Rainer Spehl is the designer of this beautiful wooden laptop case. Lined with leather and fastened with with a magnetic device, this 15-inch case is the right fit for your Apple MacBook or… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Environmental Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-laptop-case-rainer-spehl 2009-02-14T00:59:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamie-oliver-food-kitchen-ware-cooking1 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Recipease is celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s most recent project. Recipease shops will soon be hitting London’s neighborhoods, offering people the opportunity to buy good quality food and learn how to cook!… Celebrity News Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Food Trends Social Trends Education Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamie-oliver-food-kitchen-ware-cooking1 2009-02-12T13:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-fast-food-zenburger ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A new veggie-fast food chain Zen Burger that has set-up shop in Manhattan and LA, has got people talking! It is changing the fast food industry by serving natural, wholesome vegetarian fast-food, without… Marketing Strategy Branding Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-fast-food-zenburger 2009-02-11T13:19:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-packaging-fruta-del-diablo-illustration-day-of-the-dead-skeleton ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Moxie Sozo, a Boulder, Colorado-based design and advertising company, created this rad packaging for Fruta del Diablo salsa. The illustrations were inspired by the work of the Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe… Marketing Strategy Branding Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salsa-packaging-fruta-del-diablo-illustration-day-of-the-dead-skeleton 2009-02-09T23:39:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mjoelk-fall-winter-09-australia-mens-wear-fashion ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Mjölk is the creation of designers Lars Stoten from Denmark and John Clarke of England. The company began in Japan but is now made mostly in Australia. I’ve been excitedly following this company for… Style and Fashion Trends Fashion for Men http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mjoelk-fall-winter-09-australia-mens-wear-fashion 2009-02-09T14:39:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-shopping-bags ]]> (TrendHunter.com) ‘Taste the Seasons’ is a campaign proposal by Shaz Madani for Sainsbury’s grocery store chain. These reusable bags highlight and encourage the importance and benefits of eating seasonal food. These designs… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-friendly-shopping-bags 2009-02-09T11:20:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-cards ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Laurie and Carrie are the duo behind Two Trick Pony. They make screen-printed cards and stationary by hand using water-based inks on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. This indie graphic design and production… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends DIY Special Features Holiday Gift Guide http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-cards 2009-02-08T17:39:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-mirror ]]> (TrendHunter.com) London based designer Colin O’Dowd has created ‘Click,’ a mirror inspired by the shape of Polaroid film. You can see O’Dowd in the product images above. Polaroid photography has been beloved since its… Technology Trends and Gadgets Digital Cameras and Photography Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-mirror 2009-02-08T14:59:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swedish-record-labels-and-music ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Swedish Model is an organization of 7 Swedish independent record labels with a common agenda: To restore focus on the music, to invest in the future of music, and to promote a creative and positive… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swedish-record-labels-and-music 2009-02-07T20:39:56Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-style-video ]]> (TrendHunter.com) New York Magazine’s Video Look Book is a regular online feature that interviews stylish passersby. They’ve scouted yet another wonderful fashion inspiration for us all to adore in Hassan Luwalira, a student/fashion… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Style and Fashion Trends Fashion for Men Hip Fashion Trends Shoe Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-style-video 2009-02-07T16:59:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-zoom-toki ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Nike has come out with the Nike Zoom Toki Lux, a sort of fusion of the Nike Sabaku and Blazer sneaker models. The colors chosen (Black, Medium Brown, Blur) are definitely for everyday to wear with just… Luxury Trends Luxury Fashion Style and Fashion Trends Fashion for Men Shoe Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-zoom-toki 2009-02-07T16:39:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steve-powers-espo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Steve Powers’ new, fantastic work is being exhibited at the Alice Gallery in Brussels. The show is titled ‘Semaphores of the Soul’ and is running until March 7th, 2009. I adore the color theme used in… Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steve-powers-espo 2009-02-06T16:38:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umit-benan-mens-wear ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Umit Benan’s Fall/Winter 2009 collection was certainly inspired by Benan’s recent move from New York to Milan. My first attraction is the use of an older looking, scruffy-looking male model. This is… Style and Fashion Trends Fashion for Men Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umit-benan-mens-wear 2009-02-06T15:19:04Z