The top trends this week were, for the most part, twists on existing characters and artistic conventions, including some amazing street art.
One of the most encouraging trends to come out this week was the debut of the first ever gay kiss in an Archie comic. Reflecting how progressive the Archie franchise has become, and timed perfectly given the events of the past week.
One of the most shocking street art trends to be covered on the site made a splash this week, and featured Disney princesses acting violently, lurking behind street corners. Subversive, and making a clear subversive statement about popular culture, this work by Herr Nilsson is exemplary.
For more information on leading trends influencing a wide range of industries, check out Trend Hunter's Trend Reports.
Top Trends of the Week
From Amazing Street Art to LGBT Comic Book Characters:
Courtney Scharf — Jul 11, 2013 — Art & Design
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Hyper-Realistic Doll Portrayals
This Doll is the Iconic Barbie Doll Properly Proportioned
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Unusable Everyday Item Photography
These Shots Make Everyday Objects Useless by Changing Designs
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Violent Princess Street Art
Herr Nilsson's 'Dark Princesses' Depicts Gun-Toting Disney Princesses
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Godly Fashion Photography
This Fashion Series Portrays a Woman as a God or Goddess
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Rugged Refinement Editorials
The Ricki Hall CLIENT 9 Image Series Shows Distinguished Masculinity
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Famously Fashionable Youngsters
The Stylish Alonso Mateo is and Adorable Instagram Sensation
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Sci-Fi Engagement Photos
This Couple Staged a 'Doctor Who' Wedding Shoot
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Secluded Sanctuary Hotels
The Songjiang Hotel is Built Straight into an Abandoned Quarry
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Comically Repetitive Yearbook Photos
This GIF Complies 40 Years of Yearbook Photos of a Teacher
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Miniature Car Captures
This Series Features Toy Cars Photographed Off the Beaten Path
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LGBT Comic Book Characters
Archie Comics' Character Kevin Got His First Kiss
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Futuristically Regal Editorials
'Thornfield in Flame' Blends Old World Charm With Modern Accents
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Leather-Strapped Ledges
This DIY Shelf Tutorial Makes it Easy to Create Stylish Storage Solutions
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Animal Mash-Up Art
These Bright and Unusual Animal Art Works Combine Different Species
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Anxiety-Themed Photography
It's Hardly Noticeable by John William Keedy Questions Normalcy
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Lion Dog Costumes
Confuse Your Friends and Neighbours With this Hilarious Costume for Your Canine
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Woodland Creature Rings
This Adorable Fox Ring Wraps Around Your Finger
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Neon-Printed Postmodern Fashion
The Antidote Street Style Issue Stars ColorfulPostmodern Styles
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Furniture Part Bottle Openers
This One-Piece Bottle Opener is a Removed Steel Part of a Stool
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Hot Heroine Photo Shoots
Ian Reyes Captures Lusty Models Dressed as Female Superheroes
20s-Inspired Cartoon Princesses
Hannah Alexander's Disney Princess Art is Art Nouveau-Styled
Pantyhose Pooch Portraits
Stockings on Pets Make for Some Seriously Funny Dog Pictures
Revealing Iconic Doll Realities
Mexico Artist Eddi Aguirre Shows Barbie Without Makeup
Enhanced Princess Illustrations
These Disney Princess Warriors Will Please Any Disney Fan
Unrealistic Body Charts
This Graphic Explores Whether a Barbie Doll Body is Realistic
Luxurious Hill-Covered Houses
The Villa Vals Switzerland Vacation Homes are Inside the Alps
Debonair Playboy Captures
The British GQ Style Gucci Mane Editorial Shows the Label's Latest Looks
Bearded Woodsmen Editorials
The Wild Man Chaos Magazine Fashion Story Showcases Savage Styling
Mischievous Fashion Series
This Series is Full of Sultry Poses and Flirty Stylish Dresses
Winter Viking Editorials
The Invert Menswear Ad Campaign Showcases Fiercely Frozen Styles
Metallic Body Paint Captures
These Body Paint Photos Turn the Model into a Beautiful Canvas
Twistable Timber Ledges
The Fusillo Storage Shelf Can Hold Practically Anything at All
DIY Lavishly Bold Rings
Make Your Own OZ-Inspired Crystal Ball Ring with This Easy Do it Yourself
Life-Sized Barbie Houses
Berlin's Life-Sized Barbie Dream House is Set to Travel Europe
Dramatic Dessert Photography
This Ice Cream Photography by Diaz Wichmann is Shockingly Luxe
Angelic Fashion Photography
This Stunning Fashion Series Features Beautiful White Lighting
Feathered Fashion Photography
'The Hunt' is a Fashion Photo Series Focused on a Red-Headed Beauty
High Contrast Editorials
The Vogue Italia April 2013 Photoshoot Stars a Sleek Steffi Soede
Dapper Dog Photoshoots
These Dog Photos Capture Man's Best Friends at Their Most Handsome
Lavish Dog Fashion Photography
William Wegman Dresses Weimaraners in Luxury Clothing
Ghastly Gothic Fashion Photography
This Series Includes Pale Girls Wearing Spikes and Leather
Exotic Festival Photography
Indian Photographer Rakesh JV Captures Maha Shivaratri Festivities
Stratified Garden Hotels
The Parkroyal Singapore by Woha Architects is Luxuriously Lush
Purple Punk Editorials
This Spread for Pulp Magazine Features Purple Hair and Black Attire
Wrapped-Up Wanderer Portraits
The Lana Pesante Editorial Features Bearded Model Sasha Marini
Noir Comic Book Designs
Marco Manev's Superhero Noir Illustrations Will Please Comic Book Fans
Gypsy-Inspired Kids Apparel
The Children of the Tribe Clothing Line Offers Kids Bohemian Couture
Animal-Shaped Crate Storage
The Sending Animals Furniture Collection was Made Using Crates
Beard Pride Posters
These Hilarious Posters Promote Beard Growth with Funny Quotes
Striking Avian Street Art
These Bird Murals by Artist L7M Depict a Wide Range of Beautiful Birds
Flashy Floral-Infused Editorials
This Floral-Focused Editorial Features Colorful Makeup
Wilderness Hipster Photoshoots
The SLVDR FW13 Lookbook is for Laid-Back Dudes
Magnified Postmodern Dollhouses
Haus E17 Charms with Abstractness, Simplicity and Iconic Quality
Avant-Garde Architecture Editorials
The Vogue Italia Suggestions Photoshoot is Mostly Geometric
Surreal Monochromatic Photography
These Lovely Surreal Photos are Done in Black and White
Time-Travelling Fairy Tales
Fairy Tale Characters Receive a Visit from the Doctor
Vintage-Inspired Children's Fashion
The Fleur + Dot SS13 Collection is Timelessly Adorable
Monochromatic Mermaid Editorials
The Vogue Italia So Much Chic Photoshoot is Whimsical
Sci-Fi Nail Designs
These Sci-Fi Nails Showcase Characters from The Doctor Who Series
Playful Macro Wildlife Photography
These Wildlife Close-Ups Show Critters in an Interesting Light
Cinematic Car Captures
Tim Wallace Dramatically Photographs European Automobiles
Surreal Female-Focused Shots
These Fantasy Pictures Feature Women Doing Peculiar Things
Mischievous Mannequin Photography
The Secret Life of a Wooden Artist Mannequin is Exposed
Shy Baroque Photoshoots
The Vogue Italia Couture Allure Editorial Echoes Decades Past
Facial Hair-Focused Photography
'Beard' by Jamo Best Puts Scruffy Gentlemen Front and Center
Hot Pursuit Editorials
The Vogue Italia Vincent Peters Photoshoot is Highly Mysterious
Imagined Hover Car Photography
Air Drive by Renaud Marion Depicts Floating Vintage Vehicles
DIY Punk Rock Bracelets
These Spiked Wristbands are Perfect for Any Hardcore Rocker
Metal-Dipped Doughnut Jewelry
This Miniature Food Jewelry by Etsy Shop 'Tadam' is Decadent
Archaic Barbarian Editorials
The Sasha Tape Fashion Story Features Bearded Model Sasha Marini
Barrel-Inspired Hotel Bars
The Prahran Melbourne Hotel Takes Inspiration From Liquor Barrels
Elegant Colorless Fashion Photography
This Fashion Series Features Beautiful White Satin Attire
Toy Leg Bookmarks
These Yellow Rain Boots Look Like Mini Floating Legs
Cap-Launching Bottle Openers
The Cap Zappa is a Keychain Bottle Opener That Shoots Out Caps
Animal Hybrid Pin-Ups
These Strange Pin-Up Style Pictures Blend Animals with Female Bodies
Languorous Denim Lookbooks
The Natural Selection Denim 2013 Collection is Relaxed
Disney Princess Running Outfits
These iGlow Running Ensembles Channel Fairytale Princess Charm
Manly Meditation Editorials
These Stefan Giftthaler Images are Influenced by Indian Culture
Surreal Bible-Influenced Art
Artist Jeffrey Smith Creates Beautiful Religiously Influenced Art
Stark Minimalist Homes
This New Addition to Spanish Architecture is by Alcolea+Tárrago Arquit
Sleek Double-Exposure Captures
This Double Exposure Series Blends Men's Fashion with Nature
Geometrically Shaped Shelving
Chiaozza's Creative Shelf Design Styles Become Beautiful Wall Art
Scantily Clad Princess Depictions
Artist MADHANZ Turns Disney Princesses into Moulin Rouge Dancers
Dictionary Canvas Art
Peter Hamilton Uses Dictionary Pages as Canvas for His Iconic Paintings
Cottage-Like Tropical Villas
The Casa Caleta is On a Tropical Beach But Has a Quaint Cottage Feel
DIY Honeycomb Shelves
A Beautiful Mess Blog Shares Easy To Follow Instructions For Modern Shelves
Canine Glamour Shots
The Best Groomed Come out to the Westminster Best of Breed Show
Ocean-Cleaning Eco Towers
The Grand Cancun Aims to Clean up the Mexican Resort Town
Clip-On Shelving Cubes
Increase the Usuage of Your Storage with the Clipshelf Shelf Add-Ons
Prismatic Gemstone Jewelry
These Purple Aura Jewels Feature Purple Gemstones
Awkward Figurine Photography
JD Hancock's Pop Culture Dolls are Captured in Strange Situations
Scrumptious Oversized Necklaces
These Cute Handmade Pendants Look Delicious
Spanish Spaceman Hotels
The Barcelona Space Hotel Aims to Bring Space Tourism to Spain
Stranger-Filled Family Portraits
This Family Photography Series has Strangers Posing as Relatives
Redefined Classic Comics
These Pixar Style Renderings of Classic Comic Books are Fantastic
Eerily Smeared Urban Portraits
Mike Carr's Works Invoke an Uneasy Sense of Urban Chaos and Decay
Pearly Punk Photoshoots
The Vogue Italia 'White Mischief' Editorial Stars a Pallid Edie Campbell
Heroic Sneaker Prints
These DC Comics Shoes by Converse Feature Batman, Joker & Superman
Puppet-Inspired Childrenswear
The Tommy Hilfiger/Muppets Childrenswear is Charming and Chic
Flirty Domestic Fashion Photography
This Fashion Series Features a Model Doing Domestic Chores
Galaxy-Painted Floor Designs
This Bedroom Floor Has Been Spray Painted to Look Like Space
Majestic Mermaid Costumes
These Fabric Tail Mermaid Costumes Let You Channel Your Inner Mermaid
Luxury Carbon Fibre Jewelry
The RINGL Fine Carbon Fibre Collection is a New Approach to Luxury
Simple Bookshelf Space-Savers
The Letter Holder Bookend Makes Use of an Otherwise Wasted Space
Prison-Simulating Hotels
The Karosta Prison Hotel Immerses You in the Life of a Prisoner
Sculptural Deity Portraits
The Mask Sasha Marini Editorial is Artfully Dramatic
Short Stay Luxury Accomodations
The High-End Rooms of Dayuse Hotels are Rented by the Hour
Faux On-Set Editorials
The Vogue Italia Like A Star Photoshoot is Highly Cinematic
Foldable Origami Furniture
The T.SHELF Modular Shelving System Contorts to Decor Needs
Refurbished Antique Jewelry
Erica Weiner’s Creations Give New Life to Old Accessories
Offbeat Lumberjack Lookbooks
The Franziska Eichhorn Catalog Exudes a Rugged Masculinity
Vibrant Cinematic Paintings
These Stunning Paintings by Alixce X. Zhang Focus on Popular Movies
Vintage Revolver Bottle Openers
These Cast Iron Accessories Will Pop Your Brews in Style
Vibrant Abstract Mountain Murals
Hannah Stouffer's Murals Include Elements of Space and Scenery
Adventurous Pup Photography
These Digital Puppy Photos Humanize Dogs
Meta Sci-Fi Timepieces
This Dr. Who Watch Mimics TARDIS Transporting Through Time
Personified Pet Purchase Commercials
This Subaru Ad Features Driving Dogs Looking for a New Car
Moisture-Releasing Pet Refreshers
The Swamp Cooler Dog Vest Cools Overheated Pups on Hot Hikes
Bike Chain Bottle Openers
These Lid Poppers are all Made from Recycled Bicycle Materials
Personifed Canine Campaigns
The Acne Studios Spring/Summer 2013 Advert Stars Fashionable Animals
Graphic Beauty Critique Photography
The Luxury Editorial for Vogue Italia Stars Gisele Bundchen
Colorful Canine Tail Hangers
The '6 Dog Tail Wall Hooks' Adds Humor to Your Wall Decor
Simulated Snapped Shelving
The Frame Work Bookshelf Appears to Abstractly Encase Books as Art
Surreal Bohemian Portraits
Glenn Barr's 'Rooms' Exhibit is Decadent and Electrifying
Minimalist Key Shackles
A Stylish and Simple Device Made From Hot Rolled Steel
Seafaring Kid Fashion
The Mini Rodini Spring 2013 Collection is Aptly Titled Bon Voyage
Shocked Shrink Plastic Brooches
Dana Damki's Shrink Plastic Jewelry Creatures are Cute and Funny
Princess-Inspired Makeup
Sephora's Reigning Beauties Collection Channels Disney Characters
Gender Equality-Advocating Collections
These Nike Collections Celebrate Gender Equality
Runway Fashion Doll Cakes
This Doll-Shaped Cake Replicates Proenza Shouler's Runway Design
Piled Panel Sideboards
The Asymmetrical Stack Buffet Has a False Heaped Structure
Wall-Mounted Bottle Openers
The Wooden DropCatch Opener Catches Bottle Caps to Avoid Mess
Eerie Abandoned Dress Photography
Meg Cowell's Body-Less Dresses are Both Serene and Otherworldly
DIY Sci-Fi Pinatas
Mostlymade’s Novelty Pinata is the Geeky Way to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Skeleton Key Bottle Openers
These Special Accessories Have Been Traditionally Hand Forged
Bare Skin Celebrity Covers
Gisele Bundchen for Vogue Italia June 2013 Showcases Her Natural Beauty
Cozy Time-Traveling Blankets
This TARDIS Throw Blanket is a Perfect Gift for Any Doctor Who Addict
Time-Travelling Soda Machines
EPIC Comics Turned a Vending Machine into a Tardis Telephone Box
Comical Luchador Bottle Openers
These Mexican Wrestlers Remove Even the Stubbornest Bottle Caps
Macho Booze-Opening Wallets
The Brew Clip Will Put All Other Wallet Clips to Shame
Stereotypical Pooch Tees
This French Bulldog Shirt is Quirky, Eclectic and Hilariously Proper
Seafaring Backpacker Abodes
The Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects Hostel is Inspired by Life at Sea
Lifetime Quality Titanium Tags
The Titanium Tag by Veleno Designs is a Super Sleek Embellishment
Combustible Princess Videos
The Exploding Disney Princesses Video Will Definitely Ensue Laughter
Time-Traveller Computer Cases
This Doctor Who TARDIS PC Case is a Must-Have for Any Who Junkie
Durable Metallic Wallets
The Wallet Design of the Trayvax Makes it Long-Lasting
Racy Footwear Ads
The Youngwon Kim Graduate Collection Campaign is Stylishly Sensual
Ice Cream Earrings
These Orange Popsicle Ice Cream Stud Earrings are a Poolside Fashion Treat
British Sci-Fi Stamps
The Doctor Who Stamps Celebrate the Show's 50th Birthday
Vibrant Traveler Paintings
This Colorful Painting is Multi-Dimensional and Focuses on a Man
Fence-Inspired Storage Units
These Wall Storage Units Look Like Traditional White Picket Fences
Wine Crate Art Installations
These Crate Paintings by David Choe are for Winery Cave Fin Bec
Lactation-Based Candy Suckers
These Breast Milk Lollipops from Lollyphile Will Please Children
Time Travel Strategy Games
The Doctor Who Lenticular Animated Chess Set Features 3D Pieces
Comic Book-Inspired Colognes
Stan Lee's Cologne Allows Fans to Smell Like Their Comic Book Heroes
Temperature Cooling Dog Clothing
Dog Vests by Ruffwear Will Keep Your Pet Cool and Comfortable
Mini Pop Star Music Videos
Sophia Grace's 'Girls Just Gotta Have Fun' Depicts Some Fierce Tweens