The top trends this week were filled with unusual, creative pieces from Barbie makeovers to sculptures made to look like they're covered in flesh.
Whether these disturbing trends impressed or disgusted you, there's no denying the intrigue that unusual creations like these have. On the lighter side of things, however, animal portraits by artist Yago Partal appealed to those with more whimsical taste. Personifying animals like koalas, bears and horses, this unusual set of portraits was as charming as it was odd.
In terms of the fashion world, two editorials performed exceptionally well this week, both with slightly offbeat themes. One, featured in Vogue China, featured a striking model posing in front of what looked like plastic wrap. The other, from US Vogue, was a paparazzi style editorial with hints of a Japanese aesthetic.
For more information on cutting-edge trends, be sure to check out Trend Hunter's Trend Reports.
Top Trends of the Week
From Unexpected Barbie Makeovers to Neon Beauty Photoshoots:
Courtney Scharf — Apr 10, 2013 — Fashion
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Sci-Fi Royal Cartoons
The Star Wars Disney Princess Project Turns Them into Jedis and Siths
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Revealing Iconic Doll Realities
Mexico Artist Eddi Aguirre Shows Barbie Without Makeup
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Personified Animal Depictions
These Zoo Portraits by Yago Partal Plays With Perception
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Fragmented Plywood Furnishings
The Mate Chair and Table Are Versatile and Customizable
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Flesh-Covered Furniture Sculptures
Jessica Harrison Covers Household Objects with Human Flesh
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Stackable Table Concepts
The Colors' Cartesia Desk Incorporates a Series of Compact Drawers
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Kaleidoscopic Pop-Art Captures
The WOW Design Scene Exclusive Displays a Spectrum of Electric Hues
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Eco Urban Tree Houses
These High-Tech Tree Houses Bring Green Shelter to Urban Areas
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Neon Beauty Photoshoots
Tara by 35mm Fashion Photography is Made Up with Bright Pink Eyeshadow
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Submerged Model Editorials
Flora Borsi's Grim Photos Displays a Captivating Darkness
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Debonair Playboy Captures
The British GQ Style Gucci Mane Editorial Shows the Label's Latest Looks
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Neo-Oriental Fashion
The Vogue Taiwan 'New East' Editorial Stars an Exotic So Young Kang
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Stunning Sci-Fi Fantasy Costumes
This Korean Starcraft Cosplay is a Video Game Costume Marvel
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Avant-Garde Fashion Collages
Dash Magazine by Ashkan Honarvar Showcases 'Excess in Minimalism'
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Subdued Samurai Photoshoots
The US Vogue The Emperor's New Clothes Features Asian Themes
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Facial Hair Personality Portraits
Joseph D. R. Oleary Photographs the Types of Men with Beards
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Surreal Experimental Furniture
Designer Edward Slater Creates Mind-Boggling Furnishings
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Lightheartedly Fused Furnishings
Bed'nTable Merges the Primary Pieces of the Bedroom and Kitchen
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Reflective Cling Wrap Editorials
The Garden of Earthly Delights Photoshoot is Entirely Reflective
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Topless Beer Can Designs
Sly Fox's Unconvential Packaging Turns Beer Cans into Cups
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Surrealist Fashion Collages
These Anton Bundenko and Jenya Vyguzov Artworks Merge Two Mediums
Lavish Hanging Human Abodes
Experience the Beauty of Nature from the Air with the Cocoon Tree
Reflective Sixties Fashion
The Costume Norway March 2013 Editorial Stars Siri Tollerod
Haute Disney Princesses
Famed Fashion Houses Design Gowns for Iconic Characters
Scandalously Scanty Cosplay Getups
Jacqueline Goehner Dresses as Sara Pezzini from Witchblade
Enormous All-Encompassing Couches
Luna by Claesson Koivisto Rune Makes a Comfy Room Inside a Room
Psychedelic Sci-Fi Streetwear
The Roberto Piqueras Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Electric Hued
Avant-Garde Fashion Collages
Dash Magazine by Ashkan Honarvar Showcases 'Excess in Minimalism'
Obese Fleshy Figurines
The Mu Boyan Fat Man Sculpture Series is Seriously Overweight
$30,000 Doll Collections
Stanley Colorite is the Barbie Man with Tons of Selection
Inked Bearded Man Portraits
The Josh Dane by Justin Ruhl Editorial is Hipster Chic
Classy Video Game Costumes
This BioShock Infinite Cosplay by Ormeli is Right Out of the Video Game
Avent-Garde Collage Ediorials
The Sander Male Model Scene Exclusive is Fearlessly Edgy
Cling Wrap Exhibits
Tomas Saracino's 'On Space Time Foam' Includes Clear Sheets of Film
Vintage Debonair Menswear
Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2013 Features Unexpected Pieces for Jetsetters
Two-Level Treehouses
The Hechtel-Eksel Tree House by Baumraum is Environmentally Conscious
Pop Art Knitwear Catalogs
The Rebel Yuths Lookbook Features Eccentric Eyewear Accents
Gruesomely Slashed Furniture
Cao Hui's Victimized Chair Spews Organs Like a Human Being
Curvaceous Modular Furnishings
'Made In Ratio' Launches a Contemporary Furniture Collection
Contemporary 20s Beauty Editorial
ELLE Vietnam September 2012 Stars Sung Hee Kim and Ma Jing
Girly Doll Restaurants
The First Official Barbie Cafe is Completely Hot Pink
Pop Art Beauty Editorials
The Playing with Color Vogue Japan Photoshoot Tributes Roy Lichtenstein
Bearded Character Portraits
Photographer Brock Elbank Demonstrates that Any Trait Can be Beautiful
Spiked Image Editorials
The Used Magazine 'Lights On' Photoshoot Shows Image Manipulation
Paint-Plastered Beauty Editorials
Wonderland September/October 2012 Issue Stars Julia Valimaki
Enigmatic Contemporary Menswear
Pierre Balmain Spring Summer 2013 Line Offers Sophisticated Flare
Cubist Storage Systems
The Fold Bookcase's Cubbies Face Two Directions Simultaneously
Blossoming Animal Art Installations
Kristi Malakoff Flower Installations Create an Ethereal Nature
Dapper Skater Campaigns
The Baldessarini Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Sharply Suited
Debonair Menswear Collaborations
The 'Acne x Mr Porter Collection' Reinvents Men's Staple Items
Roof-Retracting Mattresses
The Up Down Bed Draws Up into the Ceiling to Increase Usable Space
Sword-Fighting Photoshoots
The Stolnick Magazine February 2013 Editorial Stars Yulia Kharlapanova
Pop-Up Productivity Cabinets
The Envelope Mobile Workstation is Supplementary Classroom Furniture
Fantasy Game Costume Competitions
This Skyrim Cosplay Brings the Elder Scrolls World to Life
Pop Culture Painted Pumps
These Charlotte Olympia Custom Shoes are Inspired by Iconic Art
Ripped Warrior Pictorials
The Florian Wowretzko Lookbook is Samurai-Chic
Girly Metallic Fashion
The Sunday Times Style 'Oh Babe' Editorial Stars Daphne Groeneveld
Endearingly Expressive Editorials
The ELLE Czech March 2013 Photoshoot Stars Karolina Kurkova
Reflective Three-Way Photoshoots
The Salt Magazine The A Team Editorial Showcases Multiple Images
Convertible Couch Tables
The Day Bed One Acts as Two Charming Pieces of Furniture, One at a Time
Insanely Accurate Gamer Costumes
Dead Space Fans Recreate Character Costumes
Parrot-Like Beauty Looks
The French Revue De Modes 'Double Face' Editorial is Vibrantly Colorful
Cutting-Edge Caterpillar Perches
The Feelchair Combines a Kooky Form with Hi-Tech Features
Flamboyant Lumberjack Editorials
The Princelet F****** Young! Exclusive Exudes Eccentric Elegance
Punkish Pop Art Attire
The Naco-Paris Summer 2013 Collection is For the Futuristic Urban Rebel
Arboreal Abode Publications
Philip Jodidio Focuses on Fantasy Tree Houses in His New Book
Textured Beauty Editorials
The Interview Russia 'Bobbi Brown' Photoshoot Stars Anna Speckhart
Alabaster Hippie Fashion
The Magpie Darling Issue 47 Editorial is Chicly Free-Spirited
Contemporary Samurai Fashion
The SnC Magazine 'Asia' Editorial Stars an Exotic Sasha Luss
Sci-Fi Geisha Editorials
The Flare Magazine 'Japanic Organic' Photoshoot is Asian-Influenced
Electrifying Warhol-Inspired Portraits
The Pop Spring Reece Sanders Editorial
Bejeweled Beauty Editorials
Harper’s Bazaar Ukraine 'Eternal Values' Stars Alla Kostromichov
Cartoon Princess-Conversion Videos
The Hispter Disney Princess Musical is a Nice Pairing
Edgy Gatsby Editorials
The Nikola Jovanovic Tendencias Photoshoot Embraces Excess
Suave Millionaire Fashions
The Scapa Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook is Elegantly Debonair
Sizzling Lingerie-Inspired Fashion
The Flaunt Magazine Spring 2013 Editorial Stars Teresa Palmer
Practical Protective Furniture
The Self Defense Night Stand Keeps People Safe in the Bedroom
Ambiguous Barbie Captures
These Doll Portraits by Jon Shireman Hide the Iconic Doll's Identity
Archaic Barbarian Editorials
The Sasha Tape Fashion Story Features Bearded Model Sasha Marini
Aerodynamically Angled Furniture
The Bordus Table is Inspired by Stealth Fighter Jets
Crass Cosmetic Portraits
Diego Beyro Takes Face Makeup Looks to the Extreme with ‘Make Up'
Futuristic Backyard Garden Shoots
The Vogue Turkey March 2013 Shoot is Minimalistic and Chic
Ambiguous Collage Catalogs
The Oki-Ni Autumn/Winter 2013 Editorial Shows Faceless Models
Elaborate Couture Clown Cosmetics
The Vivienne Westwood Red Label Fall 2013 Line is Jester-Themed
Languorous Denim Lookbooks
The Natural Selection Denim 2013 Collection is Relaxed
Vibrant Scandinavian Seating
The Scoop Chair by KiBiSi is a Mishmash of Everyday Inspiration
Barren In-Office Photoshoots
The Lula Magazine You Can Call For Editorial is Professional
Sparkling Fashion Dolls (UPDATE)
The Pink Diamond Barbie Doll is Dazzling
Iconic Diva Vacation Packages
The Barbie Premium Experience is Perfect for Pampered Princesses
Abstractly Sculptural Furniture
The Deus Ex Machina Collection by Michael Young is Industrial
Androgynous Forested Pictorials
The Hypebeast Magazine Reverie Editorial Breaks Fashion Rules
Festive Beauty Editorials
Harper’s Bazaar en Español Features Different Looks
Severed Anatomical Cleansers
Lick Your Fingers Clean Using Tongue Soap
Skull-Shaped Seating
The Jolly Roger Chair by Favio Novembre is Dark Macabre Decor
Ambigiously Faceless Collages
Olof Svenblad's Subject Matter is Incomplete and Intruiging
Modular Every-Room Movables
The Tavoletto Collection Can Furnish a Bedroom, a Lounge and a Kitchen
Luxury Modern Tree Houses
The E’terra Samara Resort is a Canadian Gem
Funky Doll-Like Photoshoots
The Vogue Italia 'Mannequin Thriller' Editorial Stars Kinga Rajzak
Jam Jar Booze Branding
Super Beer Packaging Serves Up a Quirky and Casual Impression
Beach Tent Canopy Beds
The Pause Indoor Hut is a Whimsical Refuge Within Your Very Own Home
Tree Inhabited Homes
The Palm Tree House Features a Full-Size Tree Growing Up from the Basement
Glaring Beauty Editorials
The Vogue Taiwan 'Classic Matte' Photoshoot Stars Josefien Rodermans
Elegant Gangster Catalogs (UPDATE)
The Berluti Fall/Winter 2013 Catalog is Dangerously Dapper
Compact Communal Ottomans
Gaming Table Separates to Reveal Four Seats and a Recreational Surface
Fighting Fashion Samurai Photoshoots
The V Magazine Asia Major Editorial Depicts Fighting Scenes
iPad-Ready Escritoires
The Desk for Apple Devices Establishes a Clever Setup for Electronic Toys
Eccentric Nerdy Pop Art
These Artworks by Jack Hudson Create a 3D World
Airplane Landing Editorials
The US Harper's Bazaar Off The Runway Photoshoot is Aerial
Clutter-Concealing Caches
The Stash Office Storage Solution Keeps Messes Tucked Away
Internet Imagery Collages (UPDATE)
The Daniel Gordon Collages Layer Printed Internet Images
Samurai-Inspired Winterwear
The Hao Yunxiang GQ Style China Editorial is Tightly Wrapped
Stunted Body Part Sculptures
The PayneSculptures Fleshlette Series is Simply Grotesque
Artistic Angular Collections
The Helmut Lang Fall 2013 Line Displays Geometric Patterns
Metallic Seating Sheaths
The unZIP Chair Cover Set Protects Chairs with Stylish Shine
Solemn Summery Editorials
The Dansk Magazine Lost in Space Photoshoot is Mostly Sullen
Cord-Concealing Consoles
The Hub Table is Gadget-Compatible Wire Storage Furniture
Charitable Booze Rebuttal Campaigns
Budwiser Beer Ad Takes a Stand Against Critics During Trial
Disneyfied Sci-Fi Musicals
The Disney Star Wars Deal Results in a New Princess Leia
Recycled Keyboard Animal Art
The Hedonism(y) Trojaner by Babis Uses the Internet as a Medium
Faceted Organ Papercrafts
The SPLASH Dubai 2013 Calendar is Cold and Surreal
Spontaneity-Inspired Office Furniture
Activity Spaces for Knoll is Made for Modern Workers
Two-Limbed Illuminators
The SplitLamp Lights Up in Two Directions with Adjustable Intensity
Debonair Millionaire Editorials
The Gentleman's Club Vogue Hommes Japan Fashion Story is Excessive
Rapid Assembly Desks
The ‘+++Table’ by Dutch Designers Fraaiheid Can Be Assemble
Transforming Productivity Trays
Envol Portable Desk Offers Storage and Surface for Mobile Offices
Glamorous Galactic Collections
The Reed Krakoff Fall 2013 Line Channels Outer Space Couture
Weaved Twig Architecture
Artist Patrick Dougherty Creates ‘Ballroom’ Structure
Primping Beauty Editorials
Samantha Basalari by Jeff Tse Poses with Classic Makeup Tools
Anatomy-Showing Dolls
The Jason Freeny Dissecting Barbie Collection Reveals the Doll's Insides
Quirky Pop Art Pictorials
The Technicolor-a-billy! Fashion Story Embraces Color and Print
Tonal Beverage Branding
South Lawn Beer Packaging Appeals with its Sophistication and Variety
Comic Book-Inspired Collages
The Cityabyss Fashion Collage Illustrations are Mind-Blowing
Couture Cling Wrap Editorials
The Interview Magazine For Sale Photoshoot Features Plastic
Location-Based Brew Branding
Budweiswer Project 12 Lets Individual Brewers Switch Up the Recipe
Facial Hair-Infused Booze
The Beard Beer Brings a New Ingredient to the Brew
Barreled Ale Coolers
The Kegzie Turns a Can into the Tiniest Beer Keg of All Time
Glass Supported Furnishings
The Rauma Furniture Collection by Max Ptk Appears Unbalanced
LED Doll Accessories
The Barbie Digital Dress Brings Doll Fashion into the 21st Century
Animal-Inspired Sci-Fi Costumes
This Stormtrooper Costume Has an Easter Spin
Cut and Paste Editorials
The CR Fashion Book Blood & Roses Photoshoot Displays Spliced Images
Flesh-Encrusted Jewelry
Sruli Recht Puts His Blood, Sweat and Skin into This Weird Jewelry Piece
Pop-Referenced Editorial Illustrations
Bobby Doherty's Editorial Work Quotes Mass Production
Collaged Junk Yard Captures
The Duncan Pyke x Gadir Rajab Portrait Series is Youthfully Edgy
Medieval Drink-Shielding Cozies
DougFungus' Novelty Beer Koozie Defends Your Drink
Furled Felt Partitions
The Tiipii Space Divider Acts as a Soft Separation Between Parts of a Room
Infant Facial Hair Apps
The Beard My Baby 2.0 Cures all Cases of Baby Beardlessness
Minimalist Beer Branding
The Wild Winter Ale Graphics by Bedow for Mikkeler Embrace Simplicity
Pop Art Revival Covers
The Scarlet Johansson Interview Russia Editorial is Marilyn-Inspired
Youthful Swaying Seating
Children Chairs Become Invigorating with the Hiya Rocker Series
Drawer-Style Side Tables
Bedside by Miguel Mestre is a Clever Space-Saving Bedroom Solution
Playfully Versatile Seating
The Poke Stool by Kyuhyung Cho Interacts with Others Unexpectedly
Underwater Animal Rights Ads
The Joaquin Phoenix PETA Ad Relates Drowning to Killing Fish
Beer-Displaying Boxes
The Brew-K is a Clever Way to Gift Your Alcoholic Beverages
Rounded Colorful Seating
The Kelly Collection by Claesson Koivisto Rune is Vibrantly Cozy
Superhero Mimicked Beards
Chad Robert's Intricately Weird Beard Imitates the Spiderman Logo
Vacuum-Sealed Ale Tankards
These Drink Tanks Do the Work of a Beer Mug and a Personal Keg
Bendable Wood Seating
JC Karich's Rombo Chair is Made with Just Wood and Polymer