These August 2015 unique trends range from meaty cotton candy treats to yoga classes that feature both human and canine participants. As the family member status of pets continues to rise, luxe animal restaurants and grooming treatments are being one-upped by pet-focused fitness programs and airport terminals that are designed to provide maximum comfort for man's best friend.
When it comes to food and beverage, a focus on extreme and unexpected flavor pairings is prevalent this month. These August 2015 unique trends range from meaty confections and faux watermelon cakes to potato bites that are infused with a blend of coffee and chocolate ingredients.
Moreover, the month's lifestyle trends include alpaca wedding rentals -- that make any commitment ceremony more memorable -- along with vegan cheese shops that defy expectation while adhering to patrons' dietary restrictions.
Top 55 Unique Trends in August
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Octopus-Inspired Stilettos
These Unusual High Heels Feature Intricate Octopus Tentacles
54
Hooked Ice Cream Cones
New York Food Truck Play J Ice Cream Offers Phallic-Looking J Cone Treats
53
Suspended Hot Tubs
The 'Hydro Hammock' is a Combination Between a Hammock and a Suspended Pool
52
Digital Exploding Flowers
This Artist Creates Vibrant Abstract Flowers Using Digital Tools
51
Produce-Based Leather
The Willem de Kooning Academie Turns Food Waste Into Usable Fruit Leather
50
Overflowing Dessert Milkshakes
These Mason Jar Milkshakes are Topped Sky High and Ooze Ice Cream
49
Unique Cascading Saunas
The Bands is a Spa Experience Designed by a Group of Design Students
48
Pet-Friendly Airport Terminals
New York's John F. Kennedy Airport is Adding a Luxury ARK Terminal
47
Balloon-Roofed Courtyards
This Courtyard in France is Filled with Pink Balloons That Act as a Roof
46
Chocolate Coffee Potatoes
This Recipe for Grilled Chocolate-Covered Potatoes is Highly Unusual
45
Manicure-Inspired Dresses
These Unconventional Dresses are Made from Plastic Fingernails
44
Competitive Intern Applicants
Cathrine Understrup Challenges Dream Workplace to a Ping Pong Game
43
Rainbow Rope Pavilions
This Rainbow Pavilion Sits in Ecuador for Milan's Universal Exposition
42
Stress-Reducing Coloring Books
These Adult Coloring Books are Designed to Fight High Stress Levels
41
Alpaca Wedding Rentals
This Hotel Allows Couples to Rent an Alpaca for Their Wedding Service
40
Ambient Yoga Classes
These Unique Yoga Classes are Set to the Sounds of Industrial Sludge
39
Drill-Powered Walking Aids
This Walking Machine Looks like a Mechanical Mystical Centaur
38
Psychedelic Simulation Glasses
Bence Agoston's Unique Glasses Mimic the Experience of a Drug Trip
37
Fish-Flavored Candies
This Unique Candy from UHA and Sanrio Looks and Tastes Like Salmon
36
Imitation Watermelon Cakes
The 'Suika Baumkuchen' Mimics the Look and Flavor of a Summer Fruit
35
Stuffed Pocket Pizzas
Nya Gul & Bla's Vulkan Pizza Provides Sections for Fries, Meat and Sauces
34
Nose-Ingested Alcohol Clouds
This Bar Combines Meteorology and Mixology for a Boozy Adventure
33
Fruit-Flavored Fried Chicken
This Bizarre Chicken Dish Comes in Three Different Fruit Flavors
32
Bulletproof Car Seats
Dartz Created a Gold-Plated Bulletproof Car Seat for Traveling with Kids
31
Brewery Yoga Classes
The Port City Brewing Co. Fuses Yoga and Alcohol in a Fun Envrionment
30
Wine Fight Festivals
This Annual Rioja Festival Wine Fight in Spain Sloshes 130,000 Liters of Wine
29
Reality-Bending Playing Cards
This Unusual Deck of Cards is Specifically Designed to Confuse Users
28
Meaty Cotton Candy Confections
This Bizarre Dish Combines Sweet Candy Floss with Savory Pork Belly
27
Sushi-Inspired Ice Cream
Japan's Iwasaka Serves Soft Sushi Ice Cream in a Cone
26
Glowing Cocktail Cans
These Glow in the Dark Labels Add a Playful Twist to the Nightlife Scene
25
Western Breakfast Sushi
Sushiro Reinvents the Traditional Egg Sushi with a Twist
24
Patriotic Hamster Parties
This Fourth of July Barbecue is Complete with Mini Burgers & Fireworks
23
Canine Yoga Classes
Tulsa's 'Be Love Studio' Teaches Special Yoga for Dogs Classes
22
Sun Protection Beverages
UVO Supplies Sun Protection in the Form of a Drink
21
Exotic Egg Menus
This Eatery Offers Massive Fried Ostrich Eggs Instead of 24 Regular Eggs
20
Water Awareness Toilets
This Year's Glastonbury Festival Will Feature a Transparent Toilet
19
Chip-Encrusted Fries
Burger King is Now Testing Cheesy Chips That are Coated in Doritos Crumbs
18
Sushi-Flavored Chips
Calbee's Sushi Snack Mimics the Flavor of O-Toro Tuna
17
Faux Fur Chokers
Dogbreath Apparel's Fur Choker Boasts a 90s Grunge Aesthetic
16
Risk Theme Parks
Architect Soon-min Hong Envisions a Death-Defying Amusement Park
15
Music-Infused Gin
This Rogue Society Bottle Combines Music and Gin by Including an EP Download
14
Caviar-Covered Snacks
This Odd Twinkie Combines Pricey Ingredients with a Classic Snack Cake
13
Ghoulish Hologram Pranks
This Daring Man Used Technology to Set Up an Epic Ghost Prank
12
Lobster-Infused Beers
This Seafood-Inspired Brew is Infused with a Dozen Boiled Lobsters
11
Cheesy Pizza Chicken Wings
These Hybrid Pizza Chicken Wings from KFC are Revealed on Japan Menus
10
Shrimp-Infused Pizzas
This Strange Pizza Features Dough Pockets with Various Unusual Fillings
9
Safe Fireworks Infographics
ForRent's Infographic Reveals Fourth of July Fireworks Regulations
8
Eel-Flavored Sodas
Kimura Inryou's 'Unagi Cola' Boasts a Unique Drink Flavor
7
French Fry Taco Shells
This Delicious Taco Brings Together a Hamburger and Fries in an Usual Way
6
Vegan Cheese Shops
Vtopia Artisan Cheese Sells Only Plant-Based, Cruelty-Free Products
5
Cricket-Laced Milkshakes
'Wayback Burgers' Launches an Insect-Infused Milkshake on its Menu
4
Ultra Lengthy Water Slides
This Slip and Slide Holds the World Record for Most Distance Traveled
3
Blue-Hued Wine
This Spanish Blue Wine is Best Served Cold Due to Its Sweet Aromatic Flavors
2
Multi-Pocket Shirts
This Shirt with Pockets Strives to Create Conversation
1
Speedy Toy-Made Portraits
This Artist Uses an Etch A Sketch to Create Portraits Under Five Minutes
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Holographic Pet Accessories
The Wild One Introduces Its First-Ever Holographic Print
Sour Candy Challenges
1UP Candy's Kit Challenges Sour Candy Fans to Keep a Straight Face
Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Summer-Centric Lifestyle Fashion
UNIQLO U Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Fruit-Forward Energy Beverages
V8 +ENERGY Unveils Limited-Edition Summer Flavors
Spring-Inspired Pet Collections
Diggs Launches a Series of Spring-Inspired Pet Items
Cheese-Themed Luxury Spas
The Wedgewater Spa Highlights the Best Cheeses of Wisconsin
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
Luxury Resort Wear
Wheat Aims to Elevate Hotel Boutiques with Luxury Resort Wear
Colorful Athleisure Essentials
Jill Yoga’s Athleisure Line is Colorful, Cozy, & Performance-Driven
Ice Cream Summer Activations
Halo Top Canada Kicks Off Summer with a Feel Good Summer Campaign
Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
Gousto's Popcorn Line Captures the Flavors or Curry, Roasts & Pizza
Vegan Collagen Tortilla Chips
Whale Sperm Tortillas Share the Benefits of Vegan Collagen
Tech-Fueled Alt Meats
Motif FoodWorks' Innovations Mimic Taste and Texture of Animal Meat
Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants
OpenTable's Dine London Shares the Taste of Global Destinations
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Experiential Mental Well-Being Events
Batiste's Refresh & Reflect Events Connect & Uplift Students
Pet-Inspired Culinary Celebrations
Fancy Feast is Marking International Cat Day with a "Feastival"
Unusual Food Tattoo Challenges
Omaha Steaks Offers Free Lifetime Burgers in Exchange for a Tattoo
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Playful Cafe Merch Collections
This Dunkin' Merch Celebrates the Summer Season
Cheeky Dog Birthday Kits
Lazy Dog Cookie Co. Enhances Its Product Range with New Additions
AI-Powered Pet Diets
Side by Side Pet Presents Innovative and Health-Conscious Choices
Cheese-Infused Dog Treats
Bocce's Bakery and Cheez-its Partnered for April Fool's Day
Ketchup-Flavored Candy Floss
French's and Treats for Us Collaborated on Ketchup Cotton Candy
Co-Branded Cat Podcasts
TEMPTATIONS & 'Crime Junkie' Co-Host for Unique Podcast Series
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Expansive Halloween Pet Collections
The Petco 'Bootique' Halloween Collection Has Options for All
Nostalgia-Inducing Candy Cocktails
Smokey Bones is Serving New Adventures in Candy Land Cocktails
Bespoke QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Debuted New Ways to Enjoy Summer Drinks
Fashionable Phygital Coats
Private Policy AW23 Took to the Metaverse
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Beer-Cooled Summer Jackets
Tiger Beer is Introducing the Beer-Infused 'Tiger Summer Puffer'
Pickle-Flavored Mochi Bites
My/Mochi Unveiled Pickle Mochi Ice Cream for National Pickle Day
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Captivating Cozy Fall Fashion
Aries' Fall/Winter 2023 Capsule is Playful and Unique
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Cat-Centric Culinary Collections
The Feastivities Collection by Fancy Feast Treats Cats & Owners
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Pickle-Themed Snack Kits
The HelloFresh Pickle Box is Packed with Tangy and Sweet Snacks
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
Indulgent Summertime Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' 2023 Summer Menu Has Sweet and Creamy Options
Candy-Flavored QSR Beverages
Burger King Celebrates Spring with a New Frozen Cotton Candy Beverage
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Glitter-Accented Luxe Menswear
LOEWE Presents its New Collection of Menswear for the SS24 Season
Custom Men's Footwear Services
Robert August Fuses 21st Century Technology with Craftsmanship
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Cotton Candy-Topped Shakes
The New Freddy's Birthday Cake Shake is a Sweet and Colorful Creation
Innovative Plant-Based Food Brands
Black Sheep Foods Adds More Flavor to the Plant-Based Diet
Dippable Pretzel Pizza Rolls
Cheesy Pizza Pretzel Bites Have Arrived at Pretzelmaker
Cotton Candy Cold Foams
Burger King Has Just Dropped a New Frozen Cotton Candy Cloud Drink
Animal-Themed Winter Apparel
HUMAN MADE Keeps Things Warm and Cozy for the Fall/Winter 2022 Season
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
Patterned Collaborative Apparel
Cactus Plant Flea Market x HUMAN MADE Debut 'Japan Made' Season 7
S'mores-Themed Dessert Ranges
Maud Borup is Launching New Desserts This Spring
Pride Month Pet Products
The 2023 PetSmart Pride Collection Encourages Expression Through Pets
Playful Cheese Slice Campaigns
Kraft Singles Unveils its New Cheese Tax Pack Marketing
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Bacon-Garnished Chocolate Shakes
Hat Creek is Offering a Sweet and Savoury New Nutella Bacon Shake
Summertime Americana Chip Branding
The Pringles Fourth of July Branding is Patriotic
Flavored Vegan Crisps
Walkers Launches a Collection of New Vegan Crisps in Three Flavors
Champagne-Paired Burger Tours
14 NYC Restaurants are Exploring Burger & Veuve Clicquot Pairings
Tie-Shaped Dog Treats
The KFC Bone Tie Safely Repurposes Bones from the Chicken Chain
Exquisite Canapé Menus
Pusateri’s Fine Foods Thoughtfully Crafts Canapés for TIFF
QSR-Inspired Graphic Merchandise
McDonald's and Cactus Plant Flea Market Drop a Capsule
BBQ Brisket-Topped Nachos
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Just Added New Hickory Brisket Nachos
Collaboration BBQ Hot Dogs
The Lexington Betty Smokehouse x Vander Famers Wagyu Dog is Tasty
Summer Food-Themed Protein Chips
WILDE Barbeque Protein Chips Have a Sweet, Smokey Flavor
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Future-Facing Hair Colors
The Aveda Vibe Collection is Arriving Ahead of Festival Season
Upcycled Summery Apparel
Grey Goose & Frankie Collective Teamed Up on an Upcycled Drop
Concentrated Customizable Drink Mixes
These New Water Enhancers are Arriving Ahead of the Summer
Co-Branded Inflatable Pools
The Canada Dry x Carrots Bundle Shares Stylish Summer Staples
Luxury Lunar Year Capsules
Burberry Releases a Maximalist Year of the Rabbit Collection
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Blended Frozen Treat Menus
The Dairy Queen Summer Blizzard Menu Was Unveiled for 2024
Low-Calorie Pet Treats
BONKERS Help Millennials and Gen Z Pamper Their Pets
Watermelon Lemonade Sorbets
Ygurtland’s Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Sorbet Launches for Summer
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Travel-Inspired Pretzel Packaging
Sabio's Snacking Passport Offers an Interactive Element
Collaborative Home Decor Collections
Sweet July by Ayesha Curry x Pottery Barn Celebrates Summer
All-Natural Meat Snack Ranges
These Greenridge Meat Snacks Come in Four Flavors
Meat-Free Deli Proteins
Quorn Launches the New Meat-Free Deli Products with Enhanced Flavors
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Dog-Friendly Tasting Menus
Dogue's Menu Offers Pastries for Pups, Dogguccinos & More
Dog-Friendly Food Ads
Natural Balance Pet Food Made a Marketing Campaign for Pets, Not People
Pet-and-Owner Salons
Short, Bark and Sides Pampers Pets and Their Owners at the Same Time
Summer-Ready Luxe Restaurants
Black+Blue in Toronto Was Designed by Navigate Design
Premium QSR Picnic Kits
Shake Shack Added Veg Out Picnic Kits for National Picnic Month
Brewery-Backed Dog Merchandise
BrewDog Launches a Dog Collection for International Dog Day
Flavor-Packed Vegan Meals
The Oumph! Chilled Vegan Foods are Arriving for Veganuary
Salad Dressing Cotton Candies
Chocolate Storybook Ranch Cotton Candy is Cool, Sweet and Tangy
Grande Shimmeering Runway Shows
Saint Laurent Presents its Summer 2024 Womenswear at PW
Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
Mr Jones Watches Debuts its First Line of Unisex T-Shirts
Pet-Inspired Proposal Initiatives
Chewy Celebrated Engaged Couples with Their Pets
Seasonally Shaped Springtime Treats
The Mars Wrigley 2023 Easter Range is Expansive
Cow-Themed QSR Campaigns
Chick-fil-A Debuts a New Virtual Game and Merchandise Collection
Barbecue-Themed Candy Products
Kraft Heinz and Frankford Candy Partnered for Halloween Candies
Rainbow Sprinkle-Studded Cakes
Baskin-robbins' New Confetti Crazy Cake Has Arrived
Animal-Themed Streetwear Styles
Come Tees Works with Cactus Plant Flea Market on a New Capsule
Expansive Vegan Candy Campaigns
This Swizzels Campaign Encourages Retailers to Stock Up
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Luxe Limited-Edition Baby Meals
Square Baby's Fancy Pants Wagyu Truffle Features Premium Beef
Halloween-Focused Menu Additions
'Krispy Skreme' Introduces a New Range of Halloween Treats
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Layered Cotton Candy Cakes
The Maud Borup Cotton Candy Layer Cake Has Four Servings
Collaborative Mustard-Flavored Candies
French's and Skittles Create an Ambiguous Yellow Skittle
Fizzy Vegan-Friendly Candies
These Bebeto Candies Come in Two Varieties in 150-Gram Packs
Picnic-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Has Unveiled Its Summer Picnic Series for August
Confectionary Candy Debuts
Hancocks Debuts a Series of Candies for the Autumn Season
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Light Colored Puffy Outerwear
Unknown Debuts New Drop, Featuring Puffer Jackets and Vests
Sushi-Themed Sneaker Silhouettes
Connecting Plots and Menulog Debut a New Sushi-Inspired Campaign
Four-Course Festival Feasts
Outstanding in the Field Brings a Plant-Based Dining to Coachella
Swirled Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Krispy Kreme is Adding a Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Swirl Doughnut
Vegan Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Native Foods' Latest Chef Special is a Vegan BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Dessert Graphic-Adorned Matching Sets
LOEWE Launches a Doughnuts Set for the FW22 Season
Nature-Inspired Vegan Burgers
The Next Level Summer Adventure Trio Has Landed at Next Level Burger
Vibrantly Tonal Dog Collars
Park's Best Creates a New Series of Dog Collars with Graphics
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Dog Treat Vending Machines
Purina is Sharing Free Pet Treats for the Holidays
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
Textural Travel Chocolate Products
The Ritter Sport Summer Selection Tower Has Five Bars
Retailer-Backed Yogurt Lines
AWG Brands Debuts a New Private Label Yogurt Line in Multiple Flavors
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Pet Nutrition Lineups
Wellness Pet Company Debuts Wellness® CORE+™ and its New Dental Products
Stylish Corduroy Shoe Designs
Clarks Originals Collaborates with Aleali May on a New Collection
Meat-Themed Brand Experiences
The Jack Link's Meat Retreat Celebrates National Jerky Day
Seasonal Summer Cobblers
Cotton Patch Cafe's Seasonal Cobbler is a Summer-Ready Dessert
Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels
Oscar Mayer Made a Mobile Wedding Chapel for Springtime Ceremonies
Autumnal Private Label Products
These SEG Seasonal Own Brands Products are Limited-Edition
Homestyle Chili Hot Dogs
Wayback Burgers Has Just Added a New Chili Cheese Dog for Summer 2023
Crispy Summertime Tacos
The Torchy's Taco Baja Fish Taco Has Arrived for Late Summer