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  Top 20 Trends of the Day (Feb 9) - From Soccerific Skin Art to Interactive Graphic Designs::For the day of February 9th, these are the Top 20 trends, which include Soccerific Skin Art, Suggestive Gamer T-Shirts and Romantically Racy Editorials. The rankings are based on hundreds of thousands… [More] |
  Mixed Source Handbags - Woven Vinyl, Burlap & Leather Bags by Jo::These new bags from upstart fashion house Jo are a wonderful and fashionable blend of woven vinyl, natural burlap and leather. They make a real statement about how mixed source materials can work together… [More] |
  Patterned Cardboard Furniture - Roberto Giacomucci Adds to the Recyclable Movement::If you’re still digging the whole cardboard furniture phase, I suggest you take a quick look at the Roberto Giacomucci’s collection. Keeping alive this prevalent fad, it offers rather interesting designs… [More] |
  Stainless Steel Stilettos - Joana Vasconcelos ‘Marilyn’ Shoe Structure is Gigantic::The Joana Vasconcelos ‘Marilyn’ shoe sculpture is made out of hundreds of stainless steel pots, pans and covers. The work of art is dubbed ‘Marilyn’ since it's heavily inspired by the sexy heels worn by… [More] |
  Vintage Cabs Swaps - Tomkinson and Gallego Do a Trans-Atlantic Taxi Trade::Tomkinson and Gallego are two cabbies that regularly swap their signature vintage vehicles from their homelands. Ray Tomkinson of Manchester, England and Alvaro Gallego of Queens, New York are taxi entrepreneurs… [More] |
  Messy Buns - The Charles Anastase Spring Line Features Amorous Buns::The Charles Anastase spring line features messy yet romantic buns for his runway. There is something so romantic about hair that is heavily textured and messy, like the hairstyles the Charles Anastase… [More] |
  Layered Electric Supercars - The Maserati Tramontane by Ondrej Jirec::Designed by a Czech designer Ondrej Jirec, the Maserati Tramontane is a luxurious lightweight electric supercar formed with different layers that connect interior and exterior of the car.
The key idea… [More] |
  Ironic Eco-Architecture - The King Abudullah Petroleum Research Center Goes for LEED Platinum::Seems like everyone is jumping on the environmentally friendly waggon, even if it is incredibly contradictory and ironic, to say the very least--just take the King Abudullah Petroleum Research Center,… [More] |
  Multifunctional Kitchen Counters - The Miele 'Nexus' by Claire Regan::Considering the kitchen is probably one of the most communal areas of the home (for obvious reasons), I think the Miele ‘Nexus’ kitchen counter will not only be beneficial, but also well received.
Although… [More] |
  Fanny Pack Revivals - The 80's Bum Bag is Cool Again::Bum Bags, fanny packs, whatever you want to call them, are back with a vengeance this coming season!
Just when you thought you’d seen every fashion trend that the 80’s revival had to offer, out pops this… [More] |
  Shovel-Front Supercars - The Student-Designed E-Sphyra Prototype Racing Sportscars::The E-Sphyra is a prototype sportscar that will integrate new technologies to achieve maximum performance. Designed by a team of students from Belfort-Montbéliard University of Technology in France, the… [More] |
  Laser Cut Leather Pants - Maison Martin Margiela Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2010::Clean, crisp shades of highlighting white filtered through nude tones at Maison Martin Margiela. These lattice effect high-waisted leather pants had notions of scales and metaphysical fantasy, whilst subtly… [More] |
  Abstract Paint Fashion - Sven Hoppe London College of Fashion MA 2010::Influenced by the fate of the Jews taken from Paris to the Buchenwald Concentration Camp, London College of Fashion MA Graduate Sven Hoppe utilized sleek latex panels, juxtaposed with abstract flourishes… [More] |
  Traumatized Toystrations - The Yenifer Cano 'House Things' Portfolio Binds Childhood Playthings::At first glance (and even the second and third), I couldn’t quite believe that the Yenifer Cano ‘House Things’ collection was illustrated. So detailed the images are, I thought they were simply vintage… [More] |
  Aviation-Inspired Fashions - The Acne SS10 Collection Takes Notes for Amelia Earhart::Seems the Amelia Earhart fashion phase is not at an end, at least not yet, considering the latest Acne SS10 collection. Inspired by this formidable female aviator, their loose interpretation is actually… [More] |
  MJ Action Figures - The Michael Jackson ‘Thriller’ Figurine::For those of you still mourning the iconic King of Pop, the Michael Jackson Thriller Figurine is for you. Gone are the long lonely nights where you tossed and turned in bed, wondering how you were going… [More] |
  100 Unique Theme Restaurants - The Most Offbeat Places to Eat and Drink Around the World::Over the last few years, I’ve seen some very unique theme restaurants from around the world; that an hotels belong to my favourite topics to cover, which is why I’m so excited to have some of the most… [More] |
  Saucy Wordvertising - Cheeky Valentines Day Ads by RobertRedd.com::Anti-Valentines day parties are all the rage. Or maybe you are one of those romantic types who can’t wait to be showered in chocolate, flowers and red foil (maybe massage oil)? This ad for RobertRedd.com… [More] |
  32 Animal Print Fashions - From Leopard Print Tasers to Giraffe Print Jewelry & Spotted Rolexes::Forget every negative stereotype you ever associated with animal print fashion, and prepare to embrace it, like a cuddly animal that just wants affection. If you haven't seen it on the runways or in magazines,… [More] |
  36 Zipper Fashions - Spunk Up Your Wardrobe With This Zanny Embellishment::One of the biggest trends to hit wardrobes recently is metallic embellishment, like zipper fashions -- not just clothes with zippers for functional purposes, but often for pure aesthetics. From hair accessories… [More] |
  Paper Leather Totes - Be Styling at the Grocery Shop With KIMKIM Bags::KIMKIM bags are stylish totes that add the right amount of sophistication to your persona. This particular collection, Sixr, Papr and Papr II is a great way to upgrade that old office bag you’ve been carrying.… [More] |
  Charitable Corsets - Lady Gaga Auctions Costume for Haiti::The amazing artist we all know and love, Lady Gaga, auctions her bedazzled costume for charity. Her Gary Card-designed skeleton corset will be auctioned off on the website Charity Buzz. The money raised… [More] |
  Flexible Shavers - The Folding Razor is a Sharp Invention::The Folding razor is pretty awesome. Packed into a small pill-shaped pod, the folding razor can go wherever you go. Similar to a Fruit rollup, this razor rolls up and when it’s finally rolled out, let… [More] |
  Beer Pong Dunking - Because Beer Pong Wasn't Extreme Enough::Have you ever wished that your favorite sport of beer pong could share some of the hang time found in basketball? No? Well too bad because beer pong dunking has arrived and it’s the only way real men finish… [More] |
  Solar Electric Cars - The Sun-Powered Minilux Leisure Car::The Minilux is a solar powered leisure car designed by Finnish designer Jukka Rautiainen. Minilux was made mainly for leisure purposes and is powered by Gallium Arsenide solar cells installed on the roof.… [More] |
  Technicolor Worm Art - The Cengiz Bodur Paintings are Warped::The Cengiz Bodur paintings are strange and colorful. The common theme among them is a peculiar looking worm that entangles itself in the center of the paintings. The worm is many colors as it slithers… [More] |
  String Art-Inspired Legs - The Geo Cocktail Table by Vito Selma::Although I may have never been a string art guru, I dabbled (as did every little girl) with this tricky, thread art form in elementary school days; yet my triumphs never reached the level of perfection… [More] |
  Epic Planetary Posters - Ross Berens Designs Posters for Space Geeks::If I still put posters up in my room, these planetary ones by Ross Berens would have been sticky-tacked instantly. Oh yes, my fellow space cadets. Just take a look at four of the eight that he has created,… [More] |
  Shock Jock Replacements - Howard Stern as an American Idol Judge::Could Howard Stern be the next judge on American Idol? According to sources, it’s true that Howard Stern is the next American Idol judge. Howard Stern told his satellite radio listeners that he might leave… [More] |
  Foreign Star Endorsements - The Brad Pitt SoftBank Commercial is a Hearty Serving of Hilarity::I heard A list celebrities are known for doing foreign commercials since: a) they will never be seen by anyone in the North American movie goer market and b) they are meant to be very lucrative. Still,… [More] |
  Classy Crystal Candleholders - The Valencia Collection by Jaime Hayon for Gaia & Gino::I haven’t seen many delicate crystal creations on Trend Hunter lately, but after stumbling upon the Valencia collection, perhaps this will be the first of many. I mean, reflecting upon this stunning collection,… [More] |
  3-Legged Fireplaces - The Invicta 'Tipi' Brings the Cottage Life Home::I used to have a very similar (albeit, not as classy) fireplace in my basement, and if it had been as appealing as the Invicta ‘Tipi,’ we would never have rid ourselves of it.
Bringing rustic home, the… [More] |
  Random Moment Celebtography - F Scott Schafer Puts Celebs in Hilarious Situations::Now this is a way to start a morning, laughing at the amazing work of photographic/comedic genius F. Scott Schafer. Yes, genius. You’ll get it ]as soon as you browse through the images above—and make sure… [More] |
  Recycled Billboards - BestBuy 'Greener Together' Ad in Times Square::Bestbuy has put a recycled billboard in New York’s Times Square as a part of its e-recycle program known as Greener Together. Any electronic televisions, VCR, DVD players, cell phones, desktops, laptops… [More] |
  Electric Vans - The Ford 2011 Transit Connect Electric Van::Ford has unveiled its first electric van that will hit the road in 2011. The Ford 2011 Transit Connect Electric Van is powered by a 135-KW electric motor with a powerful lithium-ion battery.
There is… [More] |
  DIY Victory Garden - 'Eleanor's Garden' is the Ultimate Locavore Growing Kit::Eleanor’s Garden is a unique container gardening system inspired by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s 1943 White House Victory Garden.
During hard economic times, planting a little something for your own… [More] |
  Soccerific Skin Art - SI Swimsuit 2010 Features Body Painted Soccer Sweethearts::As a treat for skin art aficionados, Sports Illustrated 2010 Swimsuit Edition has got a pictorial of soccer themed skin art masterfully done by body paint artist Joanne Gair, and featuring soccer hero… [More] |
  Heroin Stamp Art - Liza Vadnai and the Stamp Collective Exhibit the World of Drug Use::I have to admit, I never really thinking about any possible connection between Heroin users and art. But that didn’t stop Liza Vadnai and the Stamp Collective from producing poster sized Heroin stamps… [More] |
  Provocative Pulp Covers - The Robert Lesser Collection at UCONN is Sci-Fi-Sassy::For all you pulp magazine cover fans out there, the University of Connecticut is hosting one of the largest collections of Pulp Fiction art in the world. The Robert Lesser Collection at UCONN showcases… [More] |
  Hangable Hip-Hop Quotes - Paper Jam Press Suggests Decorating With Classic Rap Lyrics::The Beastie Boys. Ice Cube. Wu-Tang Clan. All classic names in hip-hop who have brought us unforgettable songs.
So why not remember these classics by hanging a reminder of their lyrical brilliance on… [More] |