Vintage innovations have gone from being things in your granny’s closet, to being chic must haves, even for those who can afford to wear haute couture. People want something different, unique, and not the same-old garb in every modern designer’s sketchbooks. Now with the credit crunch, however, shopping at vintage stores is more appealing than ever as people flock for sales and look for those items that let them seem stylish, fashionable and on the cutting edge.
This cluster of vintage innovations includes everything from real consignment fashion to faux antique furniture and vintage replica cars.
91 Vintage Inspired Innovations
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Underwear With Tails
Strumpet & Pink Vintage Lingerie
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Vintage Corset Reinventions
‘What Katie Did' Lingerie
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Burlesque Boutiques
Mint Siren Lingerie is Perfect for a Vintage Peep Show
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Bright Vintage Patterns
Fashion Designers Recall Classic Looks From the 50's and 60's
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Cut-Out Mustaches
Nike Vintage Shows Love for Retro Facial Hair
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Vintage Uniform Fashion
Dear Creatures Fall 2009 Campaign Inspired by 1960s Girl Scouts
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Retro Fantasy Wardrobes
Vintage Cartoon and Sci-Fi-Dresses
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Vintage Badvertising
Hilarious Dated Slogans to Inspire Contemporary Mad Men
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Interior Design Ideas for 2009
Gold, Vintage, Accessories and Minimalism
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Retro Magazine Purses
Momaboma's Paper Vintage Bags
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Vintage Furniture Transformations
Reupholstering Reuses Chairs and Sofas Destined for Destruction
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Retro Hollywood Salons
Vintage Glam 'Pimps & Pinups' Hair Salon in NYC
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Retro Knit Swimwear
Krelwear Resort Collection is Vintage Miami Chic
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Paper Dresses
Origami Fashion by Chris Nevin Dazzle in Toronto's Vintage Drake Hotel
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Modern ‘Vintage' Ads
Mel Ramos' Pin Up Series
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Chic Vintage Headpieces
Beautiful Feminine Headwear From Be Something New
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1960s Fever
From Vintage Burlesque to the Robert Wagner Barbara Stanwyck Affair
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Recycled Record Sculptures
10 Reinvented Vintage Vinyls
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Vintage Replica Supercars
2009 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing Panamericana Replica
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Modern Retro Clothing
Revamped Vintage Designs from Kate and Kass
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Shimmery Blouson Dresses
Angelina Jolie Rocks Vintage-Inspired Versace at 2009 Golden Globes
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Vintage African Fashion
The Fair Trade Fashions of Suno NY Began in Africa
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Retro-Glam Spreads
Kate Winslet Goes Vintage for Elle Magazine
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Vintage Recycled Rubber Bags
English Retreads
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Vintage-Styled Photo Shoots
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes for T Style Magazine
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$17,000 Denim
Vintage Levi's Jeans
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Vintage Hair Wear
Beautiful Accessories for Social Events From Enamore
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Futurized Vintage Hogs
'Million Dollar Motorcycles' Are Traveling Art
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Geeky Vintage Collections
The 'Nerd Watch Museum' For Appreciators of Old-School
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Retro Kitchen Fashion
Glamour Girl Vintage-Inspired Aprons by Carolyns Kitchen
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Vintage Watch Cufflinks
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Vintage Cereal Fashion
Get Your Kix With Boo Berrywear T-Shirts
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Elegant Vintage-Styled Spreads
Beyonce Channels Glamour of the Past for Ebony Magazine
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Vintage Ray-Ban Revivals
Iconic 'Clubmaster' Sunglasses to Be Re-Released
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Faux Vintage Totes
Paul Smith Laptop Case Features Antique Letter Board Print
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Vintage Foosball Tables
Swinnen Automatique Gaming Decor
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Vintage Subway Ads
Using Old London Underground Campaigns to Inspire New Creativity
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Vintage Luxury Sweets
Chocolove Delivers Quality Chocolate in Sweet Wrapper
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Philatelic Fashion Accessories
Recycled Vintage Postage Stamp Jewelry
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Naked Books Skins
Reproduction Vintage Dust Jackets to Delight Booklovers
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Vintage Books as Art Pieces
Budget-Friendly Beautiful Bindings
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Vandalized Vintage
Classic Dinnerware Hand Painted with Profanity
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Fashion Lines Inspired by Vintage Icons
Victor Carranza Designs ‘House of Monroe'
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Vintage Hygiene Packaging
Claus Porto Still Makes Soaps Like The Old Times
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Models as Retro Fashion Designers
Kate Moss For Vintage 'Topshop' Collection
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Vintage Zingara Fashion
Dark Carnival by Gypsy Moon F/W ‘08
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Vintage Chic Tiles
Sicis Pin-Ups
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Vintage Electronics
Urban Outfitters Retro Reproductions
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DIY Button Fashion Projects – Vintage Button Accessories and Ornaments You Can Make
Vintage Button Accessories and Ornaments You Can Make
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Vintage Fashion for Dogs
bentley B Recycled Tees
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DIY Retro Cinema
Pensioner Turns His Shed Into A Vintage Movie Theatre
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Hats Made from Vintage Coats
Recycled Textiles for Winter by ‘Lao Hats'
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Star Wars Holiday Cards
Vintage Season's Greetings from George Lucas
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Nouveau Vintage Camping Gear
Etsy Accessories Fit for Your Next Springtime Adventure
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Faux Animal Skin Rugs
Vintage Dutch Blanket Polar Bear Carpets
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Vintage Photo Makers
Wanokoto Labs
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Leather Jackets From Vintage Carseats
Platinum Dirt VIN Jackets
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Old New Furniture
Knoll's Vintage Style Barcelona Chair For Modern Lounging
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Faux Vintage USBs
Ornate Memory Sticks Mimic Victorian Era Keys
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Vintage-Inspired Luxe Luggage
Samsonite Black Label by Viktor & Rolf Channels the 50's a
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Vintage Photos in 3D
Remastered Old Photos
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Test Tube Wine
‘So Chic Wines' Comes in Box and Tubes in Vintage Design
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Masquerade Footwear
These Fantasy Vintage Sandals Are Perfect for a Costume Ball
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Unlocking Home Decor
Vintage Skeleton Keys Modernized for Innovative Interior Design
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Solar-Powered Parasols
Elena Corchero's Collection Blends Vintage Fabrics and Green Tech
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Saloon Girl Totes
Undercover Tribal Messenger Bag For Lovers of Femine Vintage
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Plane Crash Editorials
'Chocks Away' by Vogue UK Uses Vintage Aviation Theme
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Bringing Back Vintage Telephones
The Leather-Bound Rotary Phone
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Graphic Bibles
Wolverton Bible Has Vintage Cartoons Even The Non-Religious Will Like
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Vintage Turbine Furniture
The '747 Jet Liner Bed' Scores High Points in Recycling
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Vintage Trashy Lighting
Gilles Eichenbaum Recycles Kitchenware into Unusual Light Fixtures
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Retro Christmas TV Specials
Betamaxmas Features Rabbit Ears and Vintage Shows
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Vintage Anime Shopping
GlobalZoom Has All the Goodies From Your Childhood
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Retro Baby Pedal Cars
1930 Pink Ford & More Vintage Rides
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Vintage Mailouts
Telegram Stop Lets You Send Messages the Old-Fashioned Way
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Science-Fiction Scarevertising
Sci-Fi Channel Campaign Mimics Vintage Movie Posters
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Vintage Hand Signals
In the Days of Mad Men, the Stork Club Owner Ruled
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$5 Million Vintage Prototypes
Jaguar E2A at Bonhams & Butterfields Auction
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Blinking Eye Jewelry
Vicky T. Hunt's Vintage Dolls Eye Rings Blink When You Move
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Bedlinen from Vintage Scarves
Dream Psychedelic Dreams
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DIY Vintage Wallpaper
From Old Letters to Home Decor
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Rugs Made of Gloves
'A Proper Lady' Eco Mat Made From Vintage Accessories
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Plastic Purse
When Vintage Couture Meets Modern Material
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Craving Classic Films
Warner Bros is Shocked by Sudden Demand for Vintage Films
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Vintage Furniture for Stylish Children
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Vintage TV For Modern Education
'The Electric Company' Is Set to Zap A New Generation
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Retro-Style Headpieces
Sizzling Hot Pin-Up Style Fascinators Make A Fashion Comeback
Retro Revival
Modern Ways to Recreate the Past
Glamorized Editorial Violence
Vogue Hommes Int'l Gets into Shocktography With Lara St
27 Swimwear Innovations On and Off the Beach
31 Watches With More Than Time To Tell
Tasseled Sunglasses
Beyonce's Tinsel Shades
Aggressive Affair Editorials (NSFW)
‘All or Nothing' in Vogue Nippon Builds on Lesbian
Gigantic Galactic Necklaces
Avant-Garde Chunky Metal And Gem Jewelry for Lanvin 2009
Fur-Clad Superheroes
Naomi Campbell as Naughty Catwoman in Vogue Russia
The Return of Retro Watches
The Timex 80 Watch Brings Back Old-School Digital
20 Dramatic Headpieces and Hairstyles
From Butterflies to Roselyn Sanchez's Giant Bun
Vintage Badvertising
Hilarious Dated Slogans to Inspire Contemporary Mad Men
Spicy Burlesque Shows
Mel B Takes to the Stage at ‘Peepshow' in Las Vegas
30 Holiday Articles to Kick off the Christmas Countdown
Cyber Cabaret Fashion
The ‘After Show' Burlesque Editorial For Numero Magazine
Naughty Gaming Calendars
'Let's Play!' Has Sexy Workers as Game Characters
35 One-of-a-Kind Chocolates to Give On Valentine's Day
Retro Hollywood Salons
Vintage Glam 'Pimps & Pinups' Hair Salon in NYC
80's-Inspired Hairstyles
Braided Dreadlocks Are Topshop Unique Chic
22 Twists on Traditional Snail Mail
22 Stunning Fashion Watches of 2008
Wild Bouffant Hairstyles
Allure Magazine Gives Taylor Swift a Gigantic Frizzy 'Do
Modern ‘Vintage' Ads
Mel Ramos' Pin Up Series
Chic Vintage Headpieces
Beautiful Feminine Headwear From Be Something New
Head Armor Accessories
Alexander McQueen's Extreme Warrior Masks Make You A Chic Tinman
Glittery Metallic Fashion
‘Precious Metal' in Black and White for Vogue Nippon
Facial Hair for Infants
Mustaches On Babies Photographed By Alexander Crispin
Super-Sized Tribal Jewelry
Maria Mastori's Oversized Accessories Are Incredible
Party-Girl Editorials
‘Lara by Night' Makes Cigarettes Look Fashionable in Vogue Paris
Knitted Wigs
Meg Reardon's DIY Style Statement Signals the End of Bad Hair Days
Fashionista Music Videos
Beyonce is a Gareth Pugh ‘Diva'
11 Vibrant Africa-Inspired Fashions
Ballroom Chic
Dancing With The Stars Inspired Fashion
Stilettos Inspired by Snowboard Boots
Balenciaga's Bizarre Sportiletto Sandals
Outrageous Headwear
Magnificent Sculptural Millinery by Noel Stewart
Airbrush Arguments
Kate Winslet Protests Wrinkle Removal in Magazines
Quirky Recycled Fabric Jewelry
Eccentric and Eco-Marvelous Fiber Millefiori Accessories
'80s-Inspired Watches
Nixon Prototypes Channel Glory Days of Pong, Tetris and TV
Humanized Movie Characters
Everyday Darth Vader
Retro Kitchen Fashion
Glamour Girl Vintage-Inspired Aprons by Carolyns Kitchen
Pulp Magazine Covers
Will Comic Craze Revive Retro Pin-Ups?
Indian Palace Jewelry – Manju Jasty's Luxury Accessories Inspired by Her Heritage
Manju Jasty's Luxury Accessories Inspired by Her Heritage
Credit Crunch Costume Jewelry
Tom Binns 'Faux Real' Collection Is Made of Laminated Photos
Retro Footwear
Pin-Up Pumps and Cha Cha Heels Reign Supreme for Spring
Classic Covers on New Books
Penguin Gives "Harry Potter" Series a Retro Makeover
African Hunting Editorials
'As Twlight Falls in the Safari' by Vogue Nippon
Exotic Masked Models
‘Beauty' Editorial by Vogue Italia
Military Couture
Beyonce Rocks Alexander McQueen at World Music Awards
Tech-Friendly Laptop Bags
Futuristic Briefcases Feature Customizable Interiors
Elegant Vintage-Styled Spreads
Beyonce Channels Glamour of the Past for Ebony Magazine
All-Weather Anime Cosplay
Acos' Season-Appropriate 'Haruhi Suzumiya' Uniforms
Vases Made From Recycled Books
Novel Eco-Friendly Interior Design by Laura Cahill
Artsy Cutlery Cubes
Recycled Flatware Lighting and Other Shades of Invention
Retro Head Wraps
YSL, Madonna and Prada Present Bohemian Chic
Spoke-Wheeled Eco Cars
Retro Meets Eco in Joystick-Controlled Mercedes Hybrid F-Cell Roadster
Giant Feathery Dome Hats
Avant Garde Headwear and Statement Haberdashery
Over-Accessorizing Editorials
Nicole Richie Stacks Rings & Bracelets for Black Book
Quick Custom-Printed Books
The On-Demand EBM is a 7-Minute ATM for Bookworms
Space-Age Salon Equipment
Nutopia Teknowash Shampoo Station by Karim Rashid
Political Comedy Holiday Specials
Stephen Colbert's ‘A Colbert Christmas'
Theatrical Editorials
Vogue Paris Features One Model as Different Characters
Ruffled Cone Hats
Baum und Pferdgarten SS 2009
Classic Novel Revivals
In France, “Twilight” Books Boost Sales of "Wuthering Heights"
Laptop Backpacks
Is There Finally A Unisex Computer Bag to Be Excited About?
Retro Futuristic Art
Space Illustrations Show Visions Of The Future From The Past
Vintage Books as Art Pieces
Budget-Friendly Beautiful Bindings
Royal Jewelry
Look and Feel Like a Queen Without Paying the Price
Felted Hair Accessories
NifNaks' Prosthetic Moustachios and Wool Dreadlocks
Mobile Pod Kitchens
The Futuristic 'EGGo' Kitchen Survives Your Camping Trips
Solar LED Capsules
'Capsuli' Spreads Eco-Friendly Light In Case Of Emergency
Crucifix Flash Drives
Religious USB Necklaces Go From Church to Computer With Ease
Cake USB Hubs
Inedible Strawberry Storage
Recycled Paper Seating
The Shredded Paper and Pulp Chairs Showcase Ecovation
Space Age Hair Salons
GHD Headquarters Let You Prep Your Locks For The Future
Baby Clothes from Recycled Shirts
BeeBee
Jewelry Made of Cereal
Kali Arulpragasam Makes 'HUNGER' Jewelry from Grains and Legumes
Books From Dead Authors
‘Who Is Mark Twain?' Reveals 24 Previously Unpublished Works
6 Custom Cereals
From Personlized Mueslix to Breakfast Bars
Taking Flight with Branding
Bird Image Art on Wine Bottle Labels
Badass Female Accessories
The Knuckle-Comb Gives Punk Hairstyles Panache
Location-Inspired Photography
Scorching Freya Swimwear Captured in the Miami Heat
Vibrant Hair Editorials
Rainbow-Colored “Seasons Sensationals” in Tush Magazine
Super-Sized Televisions
Giant Home Theater Gift Ideas
Naughty Disposable Dresses
Washable Paper Fashion for Sale at the ModeMuseum
Eco-Educational Treats
The Climate Change Chocolate Bar
Vintage Ad Flashbacks
Learning From Dated & Mad Advertising That's Unacceptable Today
Wooden Laptop Cases
Rainer Spehl's Sleek, Natural Computer Sleeves
Old New Furniture
Knoll's Vintage Style Barcelona Chair For Modern Lounging
Lighting from Recycled Utensils
‘Gluttony'
Quirky USB Drives
Sperm-Shaped Storage
Masculine Mod
Military Jackets, Boyfriend Blazers and Fedoras at Paul Smith's Fall 2009 Show
Papercraft-Inspired Jewelry
Emi Brooch and Hair Clip Oozes Delicate Femininity
Scarecrow Couture
Chic Straw Hats And Mash-Up Layers At Marc Jacobs S/S RTW '09
Wine-Filled Swimming Pools
Beaujolais Nouveau Vintage Launch
Giant Independent Bookstores
Powell'S Color-Coded Rooms and In-Store Maps Defy Big Chains
Upscale Ponytail Holders
Are Di Manno's Designs The New Luxury In Hairstyles?
Mass-Produced Solar Power Grids
SunCatcher Systems Aim to Make America Energy-Independent
Prep School Blazers
Chloe Sevigny Turns Schoolgirl Staple Into Adult Must-Have
Solar Powered Messenger Bags
The Voltaic Generator Looks Surprisingly Ungeeky
Designer Fisheye Photography
Paul Smith Lomo Camera
Junktastic Interior Design
Discarded Beams and Blankets Transformed to Pleasing Decor
Feathered Fashion Comebacks
Look Like a Goth Birdbird With Hats by Fiori e Fiamme
Paper Art Politicians
Bert Simons 3D Photo Portraits
Retro Archived Images Online
LIFE Magazine Photos Indexed by Google
1950s Galactic Seating
The Saturn Armchair Makes An Out of This World Comeback
Flower Pot Gadget Chargers
Solar Concept Fuses Green Energy and Interior Decor
Retro Breakfast Exhibits
The Online Sugar Frosted Cereal Museum
Laptop Statement Bags
'Krusell Radical Messenger' Totes Your Laptop In Style
Solar-Powered Water Purifiers
Swedish 'Solvatten' Ensures Sipping Safety
Customized Chocolate Bars
Chocri Meine Schokolade
Melting Steel With Sunlight
Industrial Strength Solar Furnace Demonstrates the Power of Light
Presidential Newspaper Purses
The Obama Clutch Features Victory News Collage
Fashion Accessories as Flooring
Tiles Made From Recycled Belts
Valentine USBs
Heart Necklace Flash Drive Lets You Store Digital Love Letters
Solar Sunglasses
SIG Sunglasses Give You Free Energy
Charitable Gun Flower Shirts
Paul Smith Tees to Benefit Children in War Zones
Hairy Exhibitions
Innovative Art Exhibit Gets To The Root Of Ginger Hair
Symphonies of Noise
Pete Edwards Redefines Music With Talking Dolls and Watches
Obsessive Toy Collectors
Pikabellechu, The World's Biggest Pokemon Fan
Historic Film Memorabilia Auctions
Christie's Sells Vintage Movie Posters to the Highest Bidder
Innovative Edible Packaging
Cellar360 Chocolate-Dipped Wine Bottles Are Perfect for Valentine̵
Carbon Offsets for Wine Shipments
Clif Family Winery Introduces 'Green My Shipment'
$6,500 Blackwood Flash Drives
Gresso Enigma USB Stores A Whopping 192 Gb
Credit Crunch Chocolate
If You Can't Beat it, Eat it!
Framed Books as Home Decor
'Totally Novel Picturebook Frame' Lets You Display Your Fave Paperback
Buying Retro Family Portraits
Life Magazine's 70's Icons
Revivals of Secondhand Books
Used Book Sales Surge During Tough Economic Times
Airplane Postcards
Pop-Out Planes Put a New Spin on 'Air Mail'
Ceramic Postcards
Post Cup Allows You to Send Messages on Mugs
Creative Apparel for Kids
The Cute Crayon Apron Keeps Art Tools Handy
Fundraising for Creatives
Skeleton-Key Necklaces by 823KEYPROJECT Feed Starving Artists
Custom Photo Chocolates
Japanese DecoChoco Features Your Purikura
Undercover Glasses Ads
Ray-Ban Brings the Dance Floor to the Streets in 'Disco Ballers'
Market-Based Liquor Pricing
The Value of 'Bailout Wine' Fluctuates With the Dow
HD Movies on Demand
iTunes Adds the Ability to Buy High-Definition Movies