These were the 20 most popular micro-trends in 2007 from ALL CATEGORIES, based on our traffic statistics. In other words, this is the grande finale of our contdown to 2008.
If you’re looking for more research based on our database of more than 10,000 trends, check out our 2008 Trend Report, CLUSTERS OF INSPIRATION.
Top 20 Posts on Trend Hunter
(Jeremy Gutsche) Britney Spears bald? That’s right. In a fit of anxiety, Britney Spears has shaved her own head completely bald. Will this start a new trend of teenage girls shaving their head? OR - more likely - will this mark the final chapter of the book titled, ‘The Downfall of Britney’.
If we rewind a fe… [More]
(jesterlove17) Well just as things couldn’t get any more gangsta….a new kind of urban, hip-hop, streetwear t-shirt is showing up in malls lately. These are the iced out, bling bling, gangsta version of your favorite- cartoon characters? As we’ve seen iced out shirts featuring Biggie, Tupac, and Scarface- cartoon… [More]
(Trendopoly) With another model dead from complications likely caused by anorexia, pressure is being put on the fashion industry to set minimum weight limits, in the cut-throat world of modelling.
The most recent death of a runway model followed a mere six months after her own sister dropped dead during a fashi… [More]
(Juan Carlos Bonilla) Yesterday, in Victorias Secret’s New York store, the firm presented its latest designs. The show included the participation of four noticeable models, ambassadors of this brand. Very smiling, Karolina Kurkova, Alessandra Ambrosio, Isabel Goulart and Selita Ebanks appeared in this place to show some … [More]
(Bianca Bartz) Five minute nose-job, eh? You betcha! Best of all, you won’t have to break the bank or your nose.
Stephen Mulholland, a Toronto plastic surgeon has gained widespread popularity for his “injectable rhinoplasty” – that means no more surgery to fix that schnozz. Anyone who has researched nose… [More]
(Juan Rodriguez Villa) Not too long ago we told you that Harry Potter’s Daniel Radcliffe was sexifying his image with his role in the play “Equis”. Well… the play has been launched and he gets fully naked on stage for at least 15 minutes.
Although there is nothing wrong with the naked body appearing naked on stage cre… [More]
(POPEYE) Last year, Trend Hunter featured a pair of $5,000 clear rims for your ride. Well, another innovator has followed suit. Only this time, the rims are 30 inches!
If you have to ask, “Why?” then ask, “How else you could make a junky old car eye catching?”
It happened when the owner put the the $30… [More]
(Trend Junky) We’ve all seen or even know people who are addicted to body modification - from multiple piercings to tattoos and much more. But it seems some folks are taking this trend much too far and inflicting it on their pets. You can find everything from people who paint their cats, to those who pierce their… [More]
(Bianca Bartz) Half a year ago Trend Hunter was delighted to see Mardid banning skinny models from their catwalk. However, reality TV does not appear to be following suit.
Specifically, Alice Burdeu is receiving a lot of media attention down under thanks to her emaciated appearance. At 18 years old and 6’1”,… [More]
(Rich) Giant aquatic creatures from the deep, snaking robots made from watches and one man submarines were among many other things never before seen on the catwalk, that stunned the audience in Florence, Italy last week as Diesel presented their show for the Spring Summer 2008 collection. The ‘liquid space… [More]
(TechnoGadget) Microsoft is now working in the new generation of xbox and they’re planning to release it on the market on 2011-2012.
“In an interview with Peter Moore, EGM grilled him about when the next one would come out, and questions about if they’d drop the X360 like a box of rocks like they did with the 36… [More]
(Juan Carlos Bonilla) David Beckham has a new hair style, and it is very similar to his wife’s. In short, it looks like the Beckhams are trying to start a co-ed hairstyle trend. Both Beckhams are now wearing an irregular cut hair style with blond highlights.
David and Victoria Beckham showed off their new look durin… [More]
(Bianca Bartz) An anonymous tipper informed Engadget of a few new Verizon phones that will be launching in a few weeks. The information was leaked yesterday and is rapidly spreading through the blogosphere. The new phones, from left to right, are the Samsung Juke, BlackBerry Pearl, LG Venus and LG Voyager which wi… [More]
(Juan Carlos Bonilla) Have you always wanted a tattoo but were afraid of what your boss will say? With glow in the dark tattoos you can cover yourself in body art and no one will be the wiser (unless they see you with the lights out).
The new technique uses black light reactive ink, which is reactive to UV light. As… [More]
(Mandie McFarlane) If your anything like me, the comeback of the 80’s high-waisted jean is a rather daunting trend. But here’s one pair of jeans that will make jumping on the bandwagon a little bit easier. NEWDIE’S! These slim fit denims are known for their “don’t wash” policy. The more you move in em, stuff the poc… [More]
(Chris Skleryk) Rock groups such as The prom kings and Open Air Stereo may be familiar to you through MTV shows 24/7 and Laguna Beach. Still both groups have not blown “main stream” as of yet but both have record deals, released debut albums and ROCK! They are defiantly something to look out for. I am sure bein… [More]
(POPEYE) This is one of the cool guerrilla marketing (the low cost unconventional kind) tactics I’ve seen. The Sex machine ads created by Agency “Leagas Delaney ” Milan, Italy. “A car parked outside of the Erotika sex shop, with all the windows covered by stickers representing hard scenes, looking careful… [More]
(Lauren G) MAC Cosmetics have collaborated with Mattel to develop a limited edition color collection called “Barbie Loves MAC” to be released in mid February 2007.
The classic Barbie iconic ponytail silhouette is embossed in pink on the classic black Mac packaging. The fun and feminine collection includes ve… [More]
(Ben Preiss) Lamborghini revealed its hottest new ride, the Reventon, at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Only 20 were built and have already been bought, so if you’re hoping to snag one, you’re out of luck!
“The virtual needle on that virtual speedometer moves from the number 0 to the number 62 in a scant 3.4 secon… [More]
(Anya Nikoulina) Using fake ID’s is so passé these days, now minors can buy alcohol guilt free and more importantly hassle free via Booz2Go. Dutch students from the Helicon Vocational Institute, which is not surprisingly only an hour’s drive from Amsterdam, have invented powdered alcohol that can be sold to m… [More]
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1. Britney Spears Shaves Her Head - Britney Spears Bald Pictures (VIDEO)
2. Cartoons Getting Gangsta - Latest Hip-Hop Streetwear (GALLERY)
3. Dead On The Catwalk - Models Fall Victim To Anorexia Trying To Slim Down (GALLERY)
4. Miniskirts Getting Shorter - Victoria’s Secret Unveils Spring / Summer Collection (GALLERY)
5. 5 Minute Nose Jobs – Surgery-Free Rhinoplasty in Canada
6. Harry Potter Bears His Butt, Controversy Ensues
7. $30,000 Clear 30 Inch Wheels - The Garfield Box (VIDEO)
8. Body Modifications For Pets - Cat Painting, Fish Piercing and Doggy Tattoos (GALLERY)
9. Australia’s Next Top Model Debate – Is Alice Burdeu Too Skinny to Compete? (VIDEO)
10. Holographic Fashion Show - Diesel’s Fashion Show Adds New Dimension (VIDEO)
11. Xbox 720 in 2011?
12. Matching Co-Ed Haircuts - Victoria and David Beckham’s New Look
13. New Phones Leaked - Verizon Voyager, Juke, Pearl, Venus (GALLERY)
14. Glow in the Dark Tattoos (GALLERY)
15. Nudie Jeans - Denim You Don’t Wash
16. Reality TV Making Bands Big - Open Air Stereo & The Prom Kings (VIDEO)
17. Fake Car Orgies - Erotika Sexy Shop Ads (VIDEO)
18. Barbie Cosmetics - Unleash Your Inner Doll with Barbie + MAC Cosmetics (GALLERY)
19. $1M Lamborghini Reventon - Only 20 Made (VIDEO)
20. Powdered Alcohol - Dutch Students Invent Powdered Booze to Sneak Into Clubs
CONGRATULATIONS to the following Trend Hunters who discovered 2007’s Top 20 trends: JesterLove17, Trendopoly, Juan Carlos Bonilla (x3), Bianca Bartz (x3), Juan Rodriguez Villa, Popeye (x2), Trend Junky, Rich, Mandy McFarlane, Chris Skleryk, Lauren G, Ben Preiss, and Anya Nikoulina. The Top 20 Overall List
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