If you're bored with generic products, then the August 2019 unique trends round-up is sure to spike your interest. The examples here are quite outlandish — some too progressive to try, others too enticing not to. Everything is dependent on personal preference, however.
Some of the spotlighted trends include smoked Atlantic salmon candy from the Acme Smoked Fish Corporation, as well as a collaboration between the Coolhaus & French's who launch a condiment-inspired ice cream in honor of National Mustard Day.
Aside from food, the August 2019 unique category calls attention to Iris Van Herpen's kinetic fashion debut for Paris Haute Couture Week, which stunned audiences with hypnotic sculptural wear, as well as the Nissan Altima Bio-Color which determined the color of a car, based on the genetics of the driver.
Top 35 Unique Trends in August
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Stunningly Hypnotic Couture
Iris Van Herpen Boasts Kinetic Fashion for Paris Haute Couture Week
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Industrially Psychedelic Furniture Designs
Studio Buzao Utilizes a Unique Electroplating Technique
37
Uninspired Vibrant Posters
Alex + Hugo Launch Colorful 'Demotivational Posters' with Cynical Words
36
Double-Compression Packing Cubes
Qubix 2 is a Compression Packing Cube That Hangs for Easy Travel
35
Cockpit-Themed Hotel Rooms
Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu's 'Superior Cockpit Room' is a Cockpit Replica
34
Bespoke Lost Love Museums
The Museum of Broken Relationships Launched in Toronto
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Grand Canyon-Themed Whiskey Glasses
Whiskey Peaks' New Grand Canyon Whiskey Glass is Handblown
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Runaway Alarm Clocks
Clocky Wheels Itself Away and Hides to Make Sure Users Wake Up
31
Water-Based Ice Creams
Gelbi Makes Innovative Ice Cream Without Milk or Plant-Based Milk
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Seaweed-Based Prefab Panels
Kathryn Larsen is Interesting in Utilizing Seaweed for Construction
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Eternal Musical Desert Installations
The Sound Installation 'Toto Forever' Debuted in the Desert
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Smoked Salmon Candies
Acme Smoked Fish Corporation Created a Sweet & Savory Fish Candy
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Male-Targeted Toilet Hygiene Accessories
Tinkle Topper is a Hygienic Bathroom Solution
26
Condiment-Inspired Ice Creams
Coolhaus & French's Created a Unique Ice Cream Based on Mustard
25
Vegan Cartoon-Themed Makeup
Vegan Beauty Brand HipDot Released Its HipDot x SpongeBob Collection
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Novelty Shark-Inspired Socks
Sock Fancy Launched the Shark Week 2019 Collection
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Birthdate-Specific Candles
Birthdate Candles Use Scents for Every Birthday in the Calendar
22
Style-Mixing Mural Prints
Belin Completes a Mural in Paris & Limited Run Prints are Availble
21
Luxurious Diamond-Embroidered Jackets
Farrah Gray & Peter Marco Launch a 460 Carats Diamond Jacket
20
Human Sewage-Derived Pens
Garrett Benisch Presents the Sum Waste Pen Which Relies on Biosolids Use
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Mixed Media Nature-Inspired Posters
Calethia DeConto Launches Prints Using Historical Techniques
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Pill-Sized Portable Knives
The Microblade Pill is a Super-Compact Portable Cutting Tool
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Animal-Free Dairy Products
Perfect Day's Lactose-Free Vegan Ice Cream Uses Real Cow Milk Proteins
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Nationalist Avant-Garde Jewelry
Max Machaidze Boasts a Mix of Soviet and American Symbolism
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Coffee-Enhancing Glassware
The Avensi Cup Was Engineered to Maximize the Taste of Coffee
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Connected Community Review Apps
VyB App Provides Real-Time Insight into Social Experiences
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Emotion-Detecting Gait Technology
This New Deep Learning Software Can Detect Moods Based on Gait
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Driver-Friendly Car Waste Bins
Snapbag Car Waste System is Built for Drivers with Magnetic Closure
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Self-Adhesive Shipping Rolls
3M's Scotch Flex & Seal Helps to Reduce Packaging Waste
10
DNA-Determined Car Colors
The Nissan Altima Bio-Color is an "Exclusive Genetic Color" Based on DNA
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Taco-Flavored Coffee Beans
CoffeeAM Offers an Unusual Spicy Taco-Flavored Coffee
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Mars-Themed Dust Globes
The Creator of 'Yoga Joes' Launched a Snow Globe of a Martian Dust Storm
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Multipurpose Bucket Hats
The KFC Russia x Mam Cupy Bucket Hat Doubles as a Chicken Container
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Bespoke Video-Embedded Greeting Cards
Lalaframe Greeting Cards Speak for You with Embedded Videos
5
Sleep-Enabling Luggage Accessories
Trollaby Attaches to Luggage to Allow Users to Rest Anywhere
4
Chore Payment Taxi Apps
The ŠKoda Parent Taxi App Charges Kids for Drives in Chores
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Archaeologist-Backed Beers
Travis Rupp Has the Title of Beer Archaeologist at Avery Brewing
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Moon Landing-Themed Pens
Mark One: Apollo 11 Edition is a Commemorative Writing Utensil
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Authentic Flame-Grilled Burger Stunts
This Burger King Marketing Campaign Embraces Slinningsbålet
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High Fashion Clog Collabs
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Functional Sauce Brands
She’s The Sauce Brings Clean, Nostalgic Condiments With a Boost to Market
Flavor-Forward Lip Treatments
Sweet July Skin's Lip Treatments are Fruity & Antioxidant-Rich
Iconic Stylish Bag Campaigns
Fendi's Summer 2025 Campaign is Cohesive and Contemporary
Chef-Crafted Ice Creams
The Chef Series by Salt & Straw Plays with Novel Flavor Pairings
Unconventionally Categorized Drinks
Smirnoff ICE Drops a Global Campaign to Celebrate 25 Years
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Early Autumnal Chocolate Products
These Mars Chocolate Products are Arriving for Summerween
Candy-Inspired Sodas
Candy Lips Recreates Childhood Flavors Without Artificial Sweeteners
Elevated Kitchen Appliance Collections
SMEG Launches New Kitchen Appliances for the Summer Season
Close-Wearing Fragrances
BORNTOSTANDOUT's EAU INTIMITÉ Collection Explores Creative Skin Scents
Next-Gen Niche Perfumes
Top Scents Collection Spotlights Up-and-Coming Perfumers
Private Culinary Installations
ACACIA Brings Hawaiian Spirit to NYFW with Spring ’26 Showcase
Grocery-Inspired Beauty Pop-Ups
The Markup Marché by The Ordinary Challenges Industry Buzzwords
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus
Starbucks' Summer Menu Revives Seasonal Favorites and Adds New Items
Vegetal Ice Cream Collections
The Farmer's Market Series by Salt & Straw Has Fresh-Picked Flavors
Summer Fragrance-Inspired Pop-Ups
Maison Margiela Launched a Pop-Up Café in Amsterdam
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
Ice Pop-Inspired Lip Stains
Fun, Fruity Popsicle Pouts Recreate the Look of Popsicle-Stained Lips
Major Fan-Centric Candy Campaigns
Skittles Debuts the Playful Skittles Obsessed Initiative
Snackable Frozen Appetizers
TAST!EZ's New Products Bring Restaurant-Quality Snacks Home
Ice Cream Press-On Nails
Magnum x Naomi Yasuda Partner for Delectable 3D Press-On Nails
Artisanal Ice Cream Pop-Ups
HYPE Chocolate Brings Flavor to Fairmont Waterfront’s ARC Restaurant
Sensorial Candy-Inspired Cosmetics
Swedish Candy Culture Inspired the H&M Beauty and BUBS Collab
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Vision-Based AI Fridges
Samsung Will Unveil the Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub at CES 2026
Multi-Sensory Nail Polish Activations
Beetles Gel Polish Runs the Taste of Spring Event
Chic Cream-Colored Appliance Collections
SMEG USA Embraces Its 2026 Color of the Year — Moonlight
Scent-Inspired Cookies
Monday Haircare and Crème London Made Signature Scents an Edible Experience
Dynamic Scent-Inspired Fashion Presentations
Startup Fashion Week 2026 Concluded Its Program
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Floral Ice Cream Collections
The May Flowers Series by Salt & Straw Takes Cues from Blooms
Flavor Mashup Snacks
Mad Genius Snack Lab Makes Globally Inspired Bites for Gen Z & Millennials
Nutrient-Infused Ice Cubes
Roxii Supercube Shares Functional Ingredients in a Chilled Format
Smoky Seafood Boxes
Fishwife and Edie Parker Dropped a Smoky, Savory 4/20 Bundle
Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs
Iris Van Herpen Debuts the Fall 2025 Haute Couture Capsule
Innovative Snack Launches
Utz Brands, Inc. Unveils a Variety of Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Internationally Inspired Bodycare
The Native Global Flavors Collection Takes After Clean Treats
Summery Gummy Candy Collections
These New Mondelēz International Candies Have Exotic Flavors
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Trendy Angel Hair Treats
Aldi UK and Gamberina Unveil a New Angel Hair Ice Cream
Versatile Chef-Style Condiments
Minor's Kitchen is a New At-Home Condiment Brand by Nestlé USA
Co-Branded Saucy Lip Balms
Revlon Launched an Exclusive Glass Shine Lip Balm Shade with Guy Fieri
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Restaurant-Inspired Ice Creams
Ottolenghi Has a New Strawberries & Cream with Sumac Flavor
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Remixed Flavor Snack Products
These PepsiCo Flavor Swap Snacks Intermix Familiar Products
Richly Toned Fall Apparel
The Psycho Bunny Fall 2025 Collection Boasts Florals
Nail Polish-Inspired Cupcakes
The Gourmet Grocery Collection Inspired Baked by Melissa and essie
Jet-Black Ice Creams
Jeni's and Cj Hendry Created OPAQUE to Explore Flavor and Color
Fruit-Inspired Cosmetics Collections
Fenty Beauty + Fenty Skin Unveil the Fresh N Icy Fruitz Line
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Tinned Fish Snack Bars
A Fishwife Snack Bar & Shop Pop-Up is Taking Over NYC's Wildair
Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations
Van Holten's and Pringles Unveiled an Unconventional Product
3D Animal Gummies
Bazooka Brands Launches the Juicy Drop® Gummy Mystery Cube
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
70s Allure-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Yves Salomon's Fall 2026 Collection is Elegant and Playful
Blueberry-Themed Ice Cream Ranges
Häagen-Dazs Shops Summer Blueberry Collection Has Three Treats
Collaborative Curated Fashion Capsules
SHEIN Taps Cultural Tastemaker Scot Louie
Eating Ritual Campaigns
Müller You Know How You Like It Celebrates Unique Snacking Methods
Absurd Gummy Ads
Skittles Gummies' "Uncomfortably Soft" Ads Were Shot Without AI and CGI
Mix-and-Match Candies
Juicy Drop MashUps Feature Sour Crunchy Candies for Wrapping in Sweet Sheets
Dubai-Style Ice Cream Creations
A Viral Treat Inspired Baskin-Robbins' Dubai Chocolate Collection
Sensorial Pretzel Snack Experiences
Auntie Anne’s Unveiled 'The Flavor Blast Challenge'
Experimental Fragrance Collections
Snif Secret Menu Scents are Now Available Through Ulta Beauty
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Flavorful Mayo-Style Sauces
Heinz's Mayonnaise-Style Sauces Satisfy Adventurous Tastes
Birthday Beauty Capsules
The Rhode Birthday Edit 2025 Brings Scented Tints and New Accessories
Mystery Candy Pop-Ups
The HI-CHEW House of Mystery Challenges Fans' Taste Buds
Butter-Flavored Toothpastes
Salt Oral Care Teased Its First-Ever Edible Butter Toothpaste
Textured Gourmand Fragrances
New Perfumes Feature Creamy, Buttery, and Edible-Inspired Notes
Color-In Fish Packaging
Fishwife's Limited-Edition Summertime Art Box Comes with Colored Pencils
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Food Packaging Refreshes
Higgidy Gets New Visual Identity on the Idea of Bursting with Abundance
Confection-Inspired Ice Creams
A Viral Chocolate Bar Inspired Gamberina Angel Hair Ice Cream
Late-Summer Statement Home Sprays
MALIN+GOETZ and Rocco Join on the Tomato home spray
Nostalgic Restaurant Ice Creams
Jeni's Ice Cream Spring Collection is Arriving with Three Flavors
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Beauty-Inspired Sorbets
Van Leeuwen's Peach Mango Sorbet Celebrated a New Kylie Skin Launch
Summer-Ready High Fashion Collections
Brunello Cucinelli Emphasizes Luxury and Effortless Ease
Globally-Inspired Frozen Treat Promotions
The Carvel Passport to Flavor Promotion is Tasty
Restaurant-Inspired Mayonnaise Condiments
These New Heinz Mayo Products Come in There Options
Social-First Gameshows
This Year's Walkers' Do Us a Flavour Campaign Was Reimagined for TikTok
Pickled Fruit-Flavored Tortilla Chips
Late July Chamoy Tortilla Chips are Sweet, Tangy and Spicy
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Sport-Infused Shoe Capsules
June Ambrose x Naturalizer Fuses Fashion Aesthetics & Athletic Codes
Branded Frozen Desserts
Nutella Launches Premium Hazelnut-Cocoa Ice Cream Products
Divergent Chewing Gum Campaigns
Trident's TriDifferent Inspired Gen Z to Break Away from Sameness
Refreshed Barbecue Sauce Identities
Bachan's Initiated an Update to Its Brand's Visual Identity
Peach-Inspired Makeup Series
ColourPop Launches the ‘Sweet Peach’ Collection as Color of the Month
Flavor-Fueled Fan Experiences
Auntie Anne's Flavor Blast Challenge Celebrates New Flavors
Ice Cream Popsicle Campaigns
Häagen Dazs’ Devoured Campaign Sparks Craving Through Absence
Strawberry-Themed Ice Cream Menus
Baskin-Robbins National Strawberry Month Offers Sweet Treats
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Summer-Forward Beverage Syrups
Monin Spotlights Fruity Summer Flavors
Limited-Edition Designer-Forward Collaborations
Black Market Debuts the Highly Anticipated Capsule
Jet Black Dessert Concept
An OPAQUE ice cream collaboration is turning flavor into art
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Truffle-Infused Condiment Packaging Refreshes
TRUFF Undergoes a Packaging Refresh to Stand Out
Fair Food-Inspired Chocolate Ranges
Maeve Debut the Fantastical Fair Foods Capsule This Summer
Celebratory Ice Cream Contests
Hudsonville Ice Cream Runs the Ultimate Ice Cream Fan Contest
Sensory Recalibration Desserts
Opaque Ice Cream Strips Color to Focus on Depth of Flavor & Texture
Experiential Flavor Campaigns
McCormick Launches a Multi-Sensory Black Currant Dining Experience
All-American Ice Creams
Kroger Launched Limited-Time Flavors Inspired by Iconic Moments
Culinary Tradition Food Campaigns
The Merchant Gourmet 'Yes Chef!' Campaign is Running Now
Supermarket Temporary Tattoos
Aldi's Specialbuy Temporary Tattoos Take After Favorite Items
Culinary Nail Polish Collections
The DND Yes Chef! Kits Pay Homage to the Heat of the Kitchen
Globally-Inspired Tropical Food Flavors
These New Wixon Flavors Offer a Taste of the Tropics
Black Garlic Mayonnaise
The Heinz Halloween Mayo Turns a Classic Condiment into a Seasonal Twist
Summerween-Themed Retail Ranges
These ALDI Summerween Products Embrace Warm Weather Autumn Vibes
Condiment Portfolio Campaigns
Kraft Heinz Debuts Its United Tastes of America Campaign
Mystery Cheese Spreads
Alpenhain's Camembert Creme Mystery Edition Leaves Flavor a Surprise
Convenience-Focused Bold-Flavored Products
Summer Fresh® Introduces Three New Flavorful Products
Spring-Inspired Nail Polish Kits
Beetles Gel Polish Debuts Its Taste of Spring 2026 Collection
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Spring-Themed Japanese Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Introduces the Summer in Hokkaido Box
Curated Condiment Sets
Fischer & Wieser's Case's Case Will Pique the Interest of Foodies
Festival-Themed Retail Snack Campaigns
Kellanova Announced Flavour Fest ’25 in the UK
Multi-Layered Maximalist Treats
Cornetto Max Appeals to Gen Z's Love of Indulgence
Swicy Smoked Salmons
Ducktrap's Hot Honey Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon Balances Sweet Heat
Jammy Ice Cream Collections
The Berries Series by Salt & Straw Features Huckleberries & More
Boldly Flavored Dairy Dips
Good Foods Announces Three Summer-Ready Offerings
Seasonal Summer Donut Flavors
DonutNV Creates Buzz Through Limited-Time Offerings
Foodservice Product Showcases
McLane Company is Unveiling New Products at the 2025 NACS Show
Summer Mexican QSR Offerings
Quesada Burritos & Tacos Heats Up Summer with New Menu Releases
Cost-Effective Confectionery Items
World of Sweets Highlights Key Easter Trends Amid Rising Costs
Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
August Sandgren & Origin Made Presented the Maker's Gallery
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Floating Nordic Design Exhibitions
The Finnish Design Export & Midsummer Solstice Event is Unique
Seasonal Summer Foodservice Menus
The Delice de France 2026 Spring/Summer Catalogue Has 47 Items
Spiced Autumnal Cheeses
Hollandic Gouda Pumpkin Spice Will Debut in July
Experimental Soup Varieties
Crosse & Blackwell Surveyed Consumers for Product Feedback
Unique Artistic Books
Melanie Dunea Unveils 'Amuse-Bouche,' a Fashion-Food Photo Book
Limited-Edition US-Only Tomatoes
SUNSET® Flavor Bombs® Debuted Summertime Branding
Celebratory Artisanal Pizzas
The California Pizza Kitchen National Pizza Month Promotion is Tasty