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Mary Van Puymbroeck

Research Advisor at Trend Hunter
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Mar 2017
After graduating with Honors from the University of Waterloo, I joined the Trend Hunter team as a member of the Editorial department. My insatiable curiosity and customer service experience then brought me to the Client Relations team where I now write custom trend reports for some of the worlds leading brands. Fashion and lifestyle trends are my jam but I'm a sucker for a good tech or marketing idea. I also love to run fast, mostly so I can eat more chips.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
Running the Scotiabank Waterfront Half Marathon with my best friend.
How do you define cool?
It's a social construct. The people have the power!
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Going out into the world, experiencing everything my community has to offer.
How do you reset to be creative?
I hang out with my dog and cat who hate one another but love me :)
Holiday Cooking Events
Holiday Cooking Events
Chef Clodagh McKenna and Guinness Hosted an Interactive Cooking Event
As we dive into the holiday season, Guinness Canada has partnered with cookbook author, lifestyle specialist and celebrity Chef Clodagh McKenna to share her expert tips on how to host a warm,... MORE
Millennial-Inspired Media Re-Brands
Millennial-Inspired Media Re-Brands
Heineken Releases Its New Millennial-Inspired Brand Strategy
It comes as no surprise that many consumer-facing brands have had to reassess their brand strategy when it comes to communication with socially-aware Millennials. After realizing that their brand... MORE
Customizable Mystic Phone Cases
Customizable Mystic Phone Cases
Google Has Partnered With the Broadbent Sisters for its Live Cases
Toronto-based artist duo, The Broadbent Sisters, have collaborated with Google to release a collection of 12 Live Cases featuring some of what is sure to be the pair’s most iconic works.... MORE
Contactless Ice Cream Trucks
Contactless Ice Cream Trucks
Barclaycard's 'Contactless Cones' Pay & Pour in 60 Seconds
Barclaycard has unveiled its ‘Contactless Cones’ promotion in celebration of ten years of contactless payment. Barclaycard has teamed up with ‘One Coronetto’ ice cream... MORE
Stockholm-Inspired Luggage
Stockholm-Inspired Luggage
The Away x Rashida Jones Collection is Inspired by Scandinavian Design
Hard-case luggage company ‘Away’ has teamed up with Rashida Jones to create a collection of Stockholm-inspired luggage. The collection features three new hues of the business-ready... MORE
Revived Victorian Interiors
Revived Victorian Interiors
The Cast Iron House by Shigeru Ban Seamlessly Blends Old and New
Tribeca’s ‘Cast Iron House’ comes to life with its revived Victorian interiors. Cast Iron House contains 11 duplex apartments and two penthouse suites. Designed by the Japanese... MORE
Vlogger-Created Fashion Lines
Vlogger-Created Fashion Lines
YouTuber Jenn Im Launched an Affordable Clothing Collection
YouTuber Jenn Im has officially launched her clothing collection, ‘Eggie.’ Im’s fans know and love the vlogger for her eclectic style and thrift store shopping hacks. After years... MORE
Inclusive Breastfeeding Apparel
Inclusive Breastfeeding Apparel
Leche Libre Creates Inclusive and Functional Clothes for Mothers
‘Leche Libre’ has launched a ‘Kickstarter’ campaign to fund its new inclusive breastfeeding apparel line. This body positive brand is known for working to empower women by... MORE
First Apartment Decor Collections
First Apartment Decor Collections
'apt by Dormify' Makes Decorating for Small Spaces Easy
‘apt by Dormify’ is the latest homewear collection from Dormify. Dormify is known for delivering affordable and hip decor pieces for college-bound young adults. In an effort to grow... MORE
Shabby Chic Home Collections
Shabby Chic Home Collections
The Pottery Barn Emily & Meritt Collection is Timeless and Versatile
The ‘Pottery Barn Emily & Meritt Collection’ is the latest homewear collaboration between the best friend/ stylist duo and Pottery Barn. Emily Current and Meritt Elliott are... MORE
Digital Airport Retailers
Digital Airport Retailers
Auckland Airport Unveiled Plans to Open a Multi-Retailer Digital Mall
Auckland Airport has unveiled plans for it to open a multi-retailer digital mall. This omni-channel commercial platform will launch in 2018 and will allow passengers to purchase goods from... MORE
Immersive IFE Headsets
Immersive IFE Headsets
Air France is Trialing Immersive In-Flight Entertainment Headsets
Air France partnered with tech start-up ‘SkyLights’ to bring passengers immersive in-flight entertainment headsets. SkyLights provided Air France with four immersive headsets that will... MORE
Clever Young Driver Apps
Clever Young Driver Apps
'Safe & Sound' Plays Embarrassing Music When a Teen Drives too Quickly
Toyota has unveiled a clever young driver app that plays embarrassing music when a teen drives poorly. ‘Safe & Sound’ is available on Android devices across Europe. To use it,... MORE
Anecdotal Gambling Commercials
Anecdotal Gambling Commercials
This Commercial for 'Kwiff' is Equal Parts Dark and Comical
The sports betting app ‘Kwiff’ has just unveiled a series of anecdotal gambling commercials that use dark humor to describe the feeling of being ‘Kwiffed.’ Kwiff has a... MORE
Gesture-Controlled VR Suits
Gesture-Controlled VR Suits
e-skin is a Flexible & Camera-Free Shirt for Mixed Reality Experiences
The ‘e-skin’ is a gesture-controlled VR suit that provides an immersive VR experience. Newly launched on Kickstarter, the e-skin shirt doesn’t require the use of a camera or... MORE
Vibrant Cast Editorials
Vibrant Cast Editorials
This Game of Thrones Photoshoot Shows the Cast in a Vivid New Light
Time Magazine has released images of this vibrant cast editorial shoot. These images depict the Game of Thrones cast in vibrant, baroque-inspired scenes. The photographs were shot by the British... MORE
Androgynous Celebrity Fragrances
Androgynous Celebrity Fragrances
Katy Perry's New Fragrance 'INDI' Embraces Individuality
This new androgynous celebrity fragrance from pop star Katy Perry aims to send a message of inclusivity and diversity. Lately, Perry has been experimenting with her public image by seeking out... MORE
Jukebox Juice Makers
Jukebox Juice Makers
Squeeze Box Lets Users Taste Music by Converting A Songs Mood into Taste
Japanese company ‘Nomura,’ has created the world’s first jukebox juice maker. This fancy device tracks the mood of a song and produces a juice with a flavor based on the mood of... MORE
Wedding Day Blowouts
Wedding Day Blowouts
Drybar & Zola Teamed Up to Bring Hairstyles to Wedding Registries
Drybar & Zola have teamed up to bring brides the option to register for a wedding day blowout. Drybar is known for its quick, affordable and consistent blowdry styling services. By partnering... MORE
3-in-1 Utility Hammocks
3-in-1 Utility Hammocks
'The Treeo' Can Convert Between a Hammock, Ground Blanket and Rain Tarp
The Treeo is a three-in-one utility hammock that easily converts from a hammock to a ground blanket and a rain tarp in minutes. Inspired by the drawstring backpacks of the early 2000s, the Treeo... MORE
Expressive Beauty Campaigns
Expressive Beauty Campaigns
Milk Makeup's 'Shades of Femininity' Campaign Promotes Self-Expression
Milk Makeup has unveiled ‘Shades of Femininity,’ a video campaign with Elle magazine that entourages women to be experimental and authentic with their makeup. Milk Makeup is known for... MORE
Built-In Smart Ovens
Built-In Smart Ovens
The June Oven Pro is a Built-In Version of the Intelligent Convection Oven
The ‘June Oven Pro’ is a built-in smart oven that intuitively cooks food. The June Oven Pro is able to identify 25 different kinds of foods and cook them to perfection. It also features... MORE
Film-Inspired STEM Programs
Film-Inspired STEM Programs
'Hidden Figures' Inspired #HiddenNoMore to Promote STEM Diversity
The United States State Department unveiled its plans to launch a film-inspired STEM program. The Fox 2000 film ‘Hidden Figures’ is an Oscar-nominated movie that highlights the heroic... MORE
Flamingo-Shaped Cocktail Cups
Flamingo-Shaped Cocktail Cups
NYC's Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar Serves Punch in a Giant Flamingo
New York City’s ‘Loopy Doopy Rooftop Bar’ is well-known for its fun and flirty cocktails. To elevate the experience, the NYC hot spot has unveiled the newest addition to its... MORE
Rocket-Shaped Bath Bombs
Rocket-Shaped Bath Bombs
The LUSH Rocket Science Bomb Shoots Stars & Conditioner from Its Tail
The all-new LUSH Rocket Science Bath Bomb delivers an out-of-this-world relaxation experience. This stress-relieving bath bomb features an uplifting mix of bergamot and lemon for an aromatic... MORE
Customizable Denim Designs
Customizable Denim Designs
Noble Denim is Bringing Custom Denim to the Masses with 'DYO Jeans'
‘Noble Denim’ is launching a feature that lets users create their own custom pair of jeans called ‘DYO Jeans.’ This initiative is based on the custom denim service its... MORE
Plumping Lip Primers
Plumping Lip Primers
The New Sara Happ Plump & Prime Lip Treatment Makes Lips Look Airbrushed
‘Sara Happ’ is the brand behind Hollywood’s softest lips and it has just released a new plumping lip primer so fans can achieve an airbrushed lip look at home. The all new ‘... MORE
Cannabis-Infused Waters
Cannabis-Infused Waters
'Pearl2o Creative Water' is a Liquid Edible with No Distinct Flavor
‘Pearl2o Creative Water’ is a cannabis-infused water that is one of the most versatile and marketable edibles on the market today. Pearl2o Creative Water has zero calories,  zero... MORE
Stark Windowless Facades
Stark Windowless Facades
This Seaside House Blocks the View of the Ocean With Concrete Walls
This seaside house in Kanagawa, Japan has been designed with a windowless facade. Its street facing facade consists of three concrete blocks with an a palm tree acting as the focal point. Parking... MORE
Ancient Relic-Inspired Chocolates
Ancient Relic-Inspired Chocolates
Salvatore Spataro's Line of Chocolate Replicates Ancient Tools
Italian architect Salvatore Spataro has created a line of relic-inspired chocolate to celebrate Sicilian culture. As a part of his ‘Design Meets Sicily’ collection, the chocolates have... MORE
Pop Star-Designed Handbags
Pop Star-Designed Handbags
The Easy to Wear Selena Grace Handbag Reflects Easy and Authentic Style
The star of the new Coach x Selena Gomez collection is the Selena Grace handbag. This limited edition collection is the first product release following last year’s announcement of Gomez’... MORE
Virtual Rock Concert Concepts
Virtual Rock Concert Concepts
T-Mobile Has Unveiled Its Plans on How It Will Use 5G Technology
T-Mobile has released a commercial laying out how it plans to use 5G technology in a virtual rock concert concept. The incredible speeds that 5G technology can bring means that mobile carriers... MORE
Living Cost Calculators
Living Cost Calculators
The Cheddar Counter Determines Discretionary Income for Developers
Many cost-of-living calculators can’t act as determinants of discretionary income for those in the tech industry. News headlines can describe inflated silicon valley salaries, but they... MORE
Graffiti-Painted Cars
Graffiti-Painted Cars
Graffiti Artist Rene Turrek Painted This BMW With a 'Joker' Motif
German graffiti artist, Rene Turrek, has reinterpreted this BMW i8 with a ‘Suicide Squad’ twist. Inspired by Jard Leto’s ‘Joker’ character in the blockbuster hit... MORE
Diversity-Promoting Football Iniatives
Diversity-Promoting Football Iniatives
The CFL Has Launched a 'Diversity is Strength' Campagin
These diversity-promoting football t-shirts from the ‘Canadian Football League’ aim to celebrate the contribution of players from different cultures and races. The CFL had plans to... MORE
Left-Handed Soaps
Left-Handed Soaps
'Soap for Lefties' Markets Itself to Excluded Left-Handed People
Whiskey River Soap Co. created a range of specialized soaps and one of those products is a ‘Soap for Lefties.’ This targeted product claims to “smell like the weird scissors”... MORE

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Luxurious Art-Focused Hotels
Luxurious Art-Focused Hotels
The Park Hyatt Bangkok is Attached to a Luxury Shopping Mall
The newly opened Park Hyatt Bangkok is the first of its kind in the Thai city. As with Park Hyatt hotels in other major cities, the hotel uses art as a focal point with two installations created... MORE
Naturalistic Laser-Cut Lamps
Naturalistic Laser-Cut Lamps
Marta Sansoni's Laser-Cut 'Maggio' Lamp Looks Like Woven Branches
Marta Sansoni’s ‘Maggio’ lamp was created for ‘Studio Italia Design.’ This laser-cut lamp is intended to remind the viewer of springtime with its woven branch motif.... MORE
Glowing Lavender Lemonades
Glowing Lavender Lemonades
Disneyland Now Serves a Glowing Infinity-Ade
Several Disney parks around the world are now serving a special, glowing drink for summer, named ‘Infinity-Ade.’ This glow-in-the-dark drink is made of a refreshing lavender lemonade... MORE
Color-Changing Gel Nail Polishes
Color-Changing Gel Nail Polishes
De Blangy's Transformative Gel Polish is Temperature-Activated
Nail Polish manufacturer, De Blangy, have created the worlds first color-changing gel polish. This soon-to-be-released polish functions in the same way as a gel polish would (it has long-lasting... MORE
Superhero Cosmetics Collections
Superhero Cosmetics Collections
The Face Shop X Marvel Avengers Cosmetics Collection is Extensive
Korean cosmetics company ‘The Face Shop’ has teamed up with ‘Marvel’ to create an Avengers cosmetics collection. The Face Shop is known for releasing huge collections of... MORE
Rideshare Ice Cream Giveaways
Rideshare Ice Cream Giveaways
Uber's 'Free Cone Fridays' Giveaway Lasts Until the End of Summer
Rideshare giant Uber is celebrating its sixth annual ‘Free Cone Fridays’ ice cream giveaway. For this year’s instalment, Uber has upped the ante by offering customers free ice... MORE
Smart Electric Scooters
Smart Electric Scooters
The Unu Electric Scooter Delivers Top Speed No Matter the Charge Level
The Unu Electric Scooter is one of the easiest and eco-friendly ways of getting around the city. In keeping with Unu’s promise to deliver a no-maintenance product, each Unu Electric Scooter... MORE
Wine-Themed Motels
Wine-Themed Motels
The June Motel Promotes Wine and Wellness
The June motel is a boutique motel making the most of its location in Prince Edward County, Ontario by celebrating good wine and great friends in a fun, feminine atmosphere. The June is a... MORE
Letter-Shaped Toy Blocks
Letter-Shaped Toy Blocks
Alphabuild Blocks are Unrestricted Magnetic Learning Toys
The Alphabuild blocks are unrestricted, magnetic learning toy that lets children build, learn and play. The set comes with 20 magnetic pieces that connect to make shapes, structures or letters.... MORE
Coated Bacon Chicken Sandwiches
Coated Bacon Chicken Sandwiches
Chick-fil-A's New Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich is Indulgent
For the first time in three years, Chick-fil-A has released a new version of a classic menu item: the Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich. Released as an exclusive product for summer, the Smokehouse BBQ... MORE
Maximalist Furniture Catalogs
Maximalist Furniture Catalogs
IKEA's Newest Catalog Fully Embraces a Maximalist Aesthetic
Swedish furniture brand ‘IKEA’ is known for its minimalist design, but its Fall-Winter 2018 catalog abandons this for a maximalist aesthetic. With rich jewel tones, luxurious fabrics... MORE
Wizard-Themed Pubs
Wizard-Themed Pubs
The Cauldron Hopes to Use Technology to Give Guests a Magical Experience
Mathew Cortland, a designer and former reading teacher is hoping to launch a wizard-themed pub with the help of Kickstarter backers. He hopes to bring the magic that happens in favorite fantasy... MORE
Nostalgic 90s Clothing
Nostalgic 90s Clothing
Club Monaco's '#ClubThrowback' Line Celebrates Canada's 150th Birthday
Club Monaco will be releasing a collection of nostalgic 90s clothing, inspired by its roots as an emerging clothing company in the 1990s. Inspired by its heritage as a Canadian company, the... MORE
Dessert-Inspired Designer Totes
Dessert-Inspired Designer Totes
Magnum & Moschino Released a Limited-Edition Bag Collection
At the Cannes Film Festival, Magnum & Moschino released a limited-edition handbag collaboration. This comes as an addition to an ad campaign with model Cara Delevigne for the indulgent new &#... MORE