This collection of the most popular July 2014 unique trends proves that even the most niche demand can be met. There is no shortage of wildly unusual products and services here.
A recurring theme among these trends is that many of them satisfy a demand that many would argue serves absolutely no purpose. It is these products, however, that gain massive popularity. Some notable ones included here are the luxury leather lollipop holders, human hair dioramas and hunchback cat toys. While these products will make most ask why, they will also be perceived as whimsical and alluring by others.
Additional standout products featured here include a savory Spam donut, faux wood leggings for women and vegetable flavored yogurts.
These top July 2014 unique trends aren't for everyone, but they certainly offer entertainment and inspiration for more bizarre innovations. If you're looking for even more examples, check out Trend Hunter's Unique Trend Report.
Top 90 Unique Trends in July
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Suspended Space-Saving Sleepers
The Space is Luxury Bed is Raised to the Ceiling When Not Used
87
Creepy Cartoon Memes
Paddington Bear Gets Classic Horror Movie Makeovers
86
Multi-Colored Birthday Cakes
The Rainbow Tie-Dye Surprise Cake Hides the Age Inside
85
Faux Wood Leggings
Adrienne Butikofer's Printed Leggings Give You the Look of Wooden Legs
84
Creepy Smartphone Protectors
The Rhubarb Gusokumushi iPhone Case is Shaped Like an Isopod Creature
83
Marijuana Food Trucks
The Samich by MagicalButter Serves THC-Infused Sandwiches
82
Gilded Tooth Accessories
The Dubai Liberty Dental Clinic's Golden Grill Costs a Whopping $153,000
81
Bizarre Geometric Garments
Valeska Jasso Collado Eccentrically Combines Metal, Foam and Latex
80
Bizarre Baby Artwork
Johnson Tsang's Chubby Baby Sculpture Set Shows Dramatic Infant Portrayals
79
Freehand Tattoo Art
Tattoo Artist Jay Freestyle Doesn't Use Stencils or Sketches
78
Reusable Protective Packaging
Fragile by Mireia Gordi Vila Could Do Away with Styrofoam Peanuts
77
Drink-Monitoring Cups
Vessyl by Mark One Analyses Contents for Hydration, Calories and Other Data
76
Astrology Full-Body Sweaters
Mercury Retrograde Body Mitten by Alan Annand Addresses Negativity
75
Bizarre Blinking Bags
This Hi-Di-Hi Winky Cross-Body Purse Winks At People As You Strut Your Stuff
74
Emotion-Monitoring Helmets (UPDATE)
The MindRider Helmet by Arlene Ducao Maps Stress-Free Routes
73
Disturbing Decapitated Accessories
Bob Basset's Hannibal Lecter Purse Terrifies Fashion Fans
72
Asian Sleeping Bag Ponchos
The Kimono Wearable Sleeping Bag is Styled Like a Japanese Dress
71
Air Pollution Jewelry
Smog Ring by Daan Roosegaarde is an Environmental Sourvenir
70
Life-Size Edible Statues
Karl Lagerfeld Creates a Chocolate Statue of Favorite Model
69
Parking Lot Contests
The Combo Competitions Poor But Beautiful Challenge Gets Creative
68
Boundless Touchscreens
The Sharp Free-Form Display Can Take on Any Shape or Form
67
Human Hamster Wheels
Wheel by Si Hyeong Ryu Boasts a Built-In Washing Machine
66
Canned Bulletproof Shields
The Block Access to Deny Entry is an Impenetrable Blow-Up Wall Concept
65
Firefighting Motorcycles
The Angell Emergency Moto is Fueled by Compressed Air
64
Street View Murders
Dan Thompson and Gary Kerry Stage a Killing in Edinburgh
63
Bizarre Face-Kint Portraits
Beach by Peng Yangjun Captures Strangely Masked Chinese Women
62
Train Track Murals
Katharina Grosse's Train Art Playfully Colors the Sights You'd See on a Train
61
Custom Norse Boats
Viking Ship by Viking Ship Museum is Made for Modern Warriors
60
$1 Historical Homes
The James Lee House Cost Homeowners Just a Dollar to Buy
59
Nightclub Tea Packaging
Vibe Was Designed in Response to a Preference in Russian Tea Over Vodka
58
Domed Shell Structures
The Pathe Foundation Building Structure Merges Modern and Historical Design
57
Scented Jewelry
Jewels of L’Oeuvre Noire by Kilian is a Line of Perfumed Necklaces and Bracelets
56
App-Controlled Cookers
Collaborative Cooking Makes Meals Without Chef's Presence
55
Wearable Porcelain Body Parts
Daniel Ramos Obregon Likens His Work to Out-of-Body Experiences
54
Dewdrop Rice Cakes
This Delicate Japanese Rice Cake Dessert Embodies the Essence of Water
53
City-Inspired Arcades
The Kowloon Walled City Arcade is Designed After the Real Place
52
Shade-Solving Solar Panels
Unified Solar Likely Solves the Problem of Shaded Solar Panels
51
Hairy Jewelry
Stranded Gold by Sine Marie Harwits is Made with Naturally Fallen Out Hair
50
Baby Buoyancy Spas
The Float Baby Spa Help Infants Move More Than They're Usually Able To
49
Competitive Puddle Pictures
An Epic Puddle Photography War is Going Down on Instagram Right Now
48
Hi-Tech Wallpaper Bookshelves
The Digital Library Wallpaper is Full of Downloadable E-Books
47
Reverse-Engineered Tech Art
H / AlCuTaAu by Cohen van Balen Returns Devices to Original States
46
Toilet Noise Blockers
You Can Disguise Your Toilet Activities with Toilet Sound Blockers
45
Painted Animal Competitions
International Buffalo Bodypainting Competition is Vibrantly Unusual
44
Weapon-Shaped Knives
This Gun Knife Personifies Bringing a Gun to a Knife Fight
43
Inequality Fast Food Restaurants
Hunger King by Jani Leinonen Gives Money (Not Food) to the Poor
42
Scent-Sending Apps
The oSnap App Allows You to Tag Photographs with Aromas
41
Pore Strip Teeth-Whitening
This Dentist Office Uses Carbamide Peroxide Strips to Whiten Teeth
40
Luxury Leather Lollipop Holders
This High Quality Wooden Lollipop Case is for More Than Suckers
39
Hunchback Cat Toys
This Bandai Cat Figurine Collection is Meant to Inspire Better Posture at Work
38
Interactive Hat-Making Events
Fortnum & Mason Millinery Fortnight Connects Consumers with Milliner
37
Unusual Vegetable Yogurts
This Dutchie Yogurt Flavor Includes Corn, Lotus Nuts and Red Beans
36
Alcoholic Slushies
Frozen Beer Slushie Maker by Kirin Ichiban is the Perfect Summer Drink
35
Wave-Reporting Light Fixtures
The Surf Indicating Lamp by Max Ashford Informs People of Forecast
34
Feline Face Masks
These Japanese Face Masks Resemble the Felines from the Musical 'Cats'
33
Cyclist-Tracking Robots
Radwende by Scholz & Volkmer Maps Out Need for Bike Routes
32
Caffeinated Cannabis Beverages
The Legal Iced Coffee Drink Comes With a Dosage of THC
31
Fluorescent Street Art
Luminous by iNO Involves Spray Paint That Absorbs Ultraviolet Light
30
Unconventional Heat Treatments
Fire Dragon Therapy Literally Sets Patients on Fire
29
Scented Nasal Filters
InspiraHealth Created a Nasal Filter to Alleviate Seasonal Allergies
28
Cooling Cat Bowls
In the Heat, the Cooling Aluminium Kitty-Cat Pot Keeps Kitties Cool
27
Junk Food Carryalls
A Korean Fad Turns Snack Packaging Into Fashionable Backpacks
26
Food Car Parts
Ford and Heinz Team Up to Create New Vehicles Using Leftover Ketchup
25
Perpetual Slinky Treadmills
The Never Ending Slinky Machine Could Make a Playful Desk Accessory
24
Bone-Transmitting Headphones
‘Headbones’ Amplify Sounds By Sending Vibrations Through the Skull
23
Slanted Giraffe Sanctuaries
The Giraffe House Plays with Dimension and Spatiality
22
Airport Yoga Classes
The Helsinki Airport TravelLab Project Helps People Relax Pre-Flight
21
Contemporary Building GIFs
Animated Architecture by Axel De Stampa Creates Surreal Structures
20
Secretive Ultramarathons
The Barkley Marathons is Inspired by a Prison Break
19
In-Home Dry-Aging Fridges
The Steaklocker Fridge Is an Appliance Mimicking Old World Techniques
18
Aluminum Can Oil Paintings
Kim Alsbrooks Reproduces Historical Art on Crumpled Can Surfaces
17
Anti-Drone Warning Systems
The Personal Drone Detection System Takes Extra Measures Against Tech
16
Contained Cyclone Decor
The Desktop Tornado Brings a Manageable Natural Disaster to the Office
15
Robotic Necktie Devices
The Automatic Tie Tying Machine Helps Dapper Men Out
14
Skin-Bound Books
'Des destinees de l’ame' is an Antique Book with a Fleshy Side
13
Chicken Bone Jewelry
Kentucky for Kentucky is Selling Gold-Plated KFC Bones to Wear
12
Human Hair Dioramas
Out of Disorder by Takahiro Iwasaki Depicts Miniature Japanese Power Plant
11
Curious Macabre Sculptures
Doubleparlour Creates Ceramic Toys That Are Perfect for Halloween
10
Strange Spam Donuts
Mister Eaters is Serving a Unique Spam-Filled Savory Donut
9
Rice-Dispensing Machines
This Food Vending Machine Produces Steaming Rice for Chinese Students
8
Bean-Topped Frappuccinos
Starbucks is Serving Up Red Bean Green Tea Frappuccinos in Hong Kong
7
Genetic Time Capsules
The DNA Time Capsule Can Help You Immortalize Yourself
6
Sushi Dating Simulation Games
The Love! Sushi Rangers App Simulates Dating Six Types of Sushi
5
Restaurant Check Art
Check Please! is a Book that Curates Stunning Illustrations on Common Bills
4
Orc Supermarket Pranks
This Grocery Store Prank Takes an Orc to Fill a Shopping Basket
3
Candied Scorpions
These Spooky Scorpion Lollipops are an Unconventional Treat
2
Patriotic Beer Fridges
Molson's National Anthem Beer Fridge Makes You Sing for a Drink
1
Bottled Celebrity Souls
SoulsRUs Allows You to Purchase the Souls of the Rich and Famous
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Death-Fated Portraits
'Right Before I Die' Depicts People Facing Death with Acceptance
Princess Mugshot Photography
This Fairytale Photo Series is Candid and Sends an Important Message
Pop-Up Solar Generators
This Shipping Container Turns Into a Massive Mobile Solar Power Station
Real-World Gaming Cars
The Volkswagen Vision Gran Turismo Was Developed for a Video Game
Owl-Centric Offices
The Hootsuite Office Takes Brand Identity into Account
Desert Flower Lookbooks
The Honor Resort 2015 Collection is Distinct and Feminine
Freehand Tattoo Art
Tattoo Artist Jay Freestyle Doesn't Use Stencils or Sketches
Conceptual Cubism Menswear
These Fabien Verriest Fashions Embrace Artful Forms
Colorful Art Attack Lookbooks
The PARAISO Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Clad with Abstract Art
Fast Food Reality Experiments
Mediocre Films Explores If Real Food Can Look Like the Fast Food Ads
Driving Selfie Awareness Ads
These YASA Ads Show the Results of Taking a Selfie While Driving
Conceptual Art Pictorials
F****** Young! Online's Theorist Editorial Displays Edgy Wardrobe Picks
Living Plant Jewelery
Susan McLeary Sells Real Flower Jewelry through Her Etsy Shop PassionFlower
Festival Photographer Drones
Twitter's Dronie Snaps Sky Selfies at Cannes Lions 2014
Crisply Austere Fashion
The Jason Wu Resort 2015 Collection is Inspired by the Work of Dieter Rams
Minute Minimalist Jewelry
The Another Feather Pearl Collection Features Dainty Pieces
Voluminous Elegant Fashion
The Monique Lhuillier Resort 2015 Collection is Subtly Sporty
Rhythmic Trance Editorials
Dancer Dorothee Gilbert Stuns in L’Express Styles May 2014 Editorial
Socially-Conscious Mexican Residences
The Casa Caja House by S-AR Empowers Local Labourers
Modern Layered Jewelry
Mirlo Provides an Edgy Collection of Bracelets, Rings and Necklaces
Surprisingly Simplistic Apps
The Yo App Only Allows People to Message Each Other the Word 'Yo'
Social Media Topless Photos
The 'Topless Tour' Encourages Women to be Fearless with Nudity
Latticed Stone Homes
Atelier ARS° Offer a Re-Imagining of Traditional Mexican Architecture
At-Home Planetarium Apps
Luna's Mini Planetarium & App Puts the Solar System at Your Fingertips
Self-Charging Wireless Earbuds
Earin Recharges While in the User's Pocket
Plastic-Repurposing Printers
The Ekocycle Cube Uses Plastic Filaments to Print Things in 3D
Drawing-Decorated Restaurants
David Shrigley Improves Sketch Restaurant in London
Domed Shell Structures
The Pathe Foundation Building Structure Merges Modern and Historical Design
Wearable Porcelain Body Parts
Daniel Ramos Obregon Likens His Work to Out-of-Body Experiences
Daylight-Filtering Architecture
Balance Associates Architects Builds the Capitol Hill Residence
Iconic Literature Quotations
BuzzFeed Brings Us the Most Popular Kindle Quotes
Weekend Beachfront Abodes
This Weekend House Design is Stunning and Welcomingly Warm
Baby Buoyancy Spas
The Float Baby Spa Help Infants Move More Than They're Usually Able To
Smartphone-Connected Cuffs
Beacon & Lively's Smart Bracelet Has LEDs & Vibrating Indicators
Water-Rippled Jewelry Designs
Sheila Fleet's One-of-a-Kind Accessories Embrace Opulence
Creative Bathroom Carvings (UPDATE)
This Toilet Paper Art Series is Stunning and Imaginative
Water Conservation Sculptures
The Interactive Water Meter Design Uses Small Movements as Reminders
On-Demand Delivery Apps
The WunWun Allows Consumers to get Products Delivered for Free
Spiritual Ecological Structures
This Religious Center Design is Stunning and Eco-Friendly
Sculptural Book Busts
Artist Long-bin Chen Creates Deceptive Carvings That Looks Like Stone
Personalized Recipe Campaigns
Hellmann's Brasil Finds Recipes Based on What's in Your Fridge
Opulent Arm Bangle Accessories
Necessary Clothing's It Takes Two Arm Band is Ornate
Suggestive Doppelganger Editorials
The Twin Shadow Metal Magazine Fashion Story is Luxurious
Industrial Jewelry Editorials
Ophelie Guillermand Stars in Intermission's Magazine SS 2014 Issue
Overhauled Sport Bikes
The Local Motors Racer is Based on a Harley Davidson Sportster Bike
Intense Athletic Headphones
Livv's Wireless Sports Headphones are Designed for Rigorous Training
Afterlife Sharing Websites
DeadSocial Posts Videos & Messages to Social Media Long After You Die
Mirrored Cuboid Cabins
'The Lookout' Blends and Reflects the Surrounding Landscape
Content-Saving Apps
The Pocket App Lets You Save and Read Articles Later At Your Own Leisure
Beach-Inspired Mirrors
The Super Functional Full Length Surfboard Storage Mirror is Totally Rad
Cooling Cat Bowls
In the Heat, the Cooling Aluminium Kitty-Cat Pot Keeps Kitties Cool
Athlete-Friendly Earbuds
Beats' Powerbears2 Wireless Earbuds Resist Against Sweat and Water
Sculpted Stone Bookends
The Metamorphic Rock Bookends are Stunning and Unique
Transforming Tea Towels
The Smart Tea Towel Easily Transforms into an Apron for Messy Cooks
In-Home Dry-Aging Fridges
The Steaklocker Fridge Is an Appliance Mimicking Old World Techniques
Returning Robot Tennis Tables
The Killerspin Throw II Lets You Play Ping Pong Solo
Rad Racer Tanks
The Supreme Spring/Summer 2014 Collection Celebrates the Grand Prix
Rapper Re-Interpreted Books
A Kanye West Dr. Seuss Mashup Results in the Best Titles of All Time
Contemplative Coffee Retreats
The 2-5 Café Features a Burger Created by Pharrell
Foodie Footwear Marketing
Franco Yeung’s 2014 Collection is Conceptually Crafted
Godly Betting Balloons
Sportsbet's Christ the Redeemer Balloon Promotes World Cup Bets
Luxuriously Geeky Homes
The Boca Raton Mansion is Full of Sci-Fi and Video Game References
Swirling Solar System Lighting
These Unique Wooden Lamps are Handmade and Eclectic
Artistic Heart Sculptures
Osmeli Delgado Interprets a Vital Human Organ in Intriguing Ways
Loitering Rebel Photography
WU Magazine's Shook Up Image Series Captures Bold Street Art
Expansive Messaging Apps
The Talk Path App Makes Messaging Friends, Family and Businesses Easy
Life-Logging Accessories
The SONY SmartBand SWR10 is Nifty and Beautifully Designed
Autonomous Filming Drones
The HEXO+ Drone is Perfect for Filming Outdoor Sports and Stunts
Genetic Time Capsules
The DNA Time Capsule Can Help You Immortalize Yourself
Artistic Tower Concepts
Vertical Net Sculptures by Henn Could be Displayed in a Gallery
Historically Minimalist Mansions
The Haifa House Exhibits the Classism of the Bauhaus Style
Stamp-Like Travel Toiletries
'Have a Nice Trip' is a Concept for a Flat-Pack Beauty Product Set
Arboreal Jewelry Storage
The Manzanita Wall Jewelry Branch is Organically Ornate
Pleated Trapeze Fashions
Tatuna Nikolaishvili's Autumn/Winter 2014/2015 Collection is Sculptural
Featherweight Concept Cars
Ford's Lightweight Concept Car Uses Advanced Weight-Saving Materials
Undressed Oil Packaging
Creteleon Olive Oil Bottle Comes with a Sheath Perfect for Gifting
Blooming Human Organ Sculptures
Eye Heart Spleen by Camila Carlow is Made Out of Plants & Flowers
Compact Collapsible Refrigerators
The Anywhere Fridge Collapses Into A Metal Briefcase Contraption
Iconic Anime Carryalls
O-Mighty's Sailor Moon Backpack Celebrates the Cartoon's Relaunch
Seafaring Face Mask Packaging
Atrifact Skin Co.'s Natural Face Mask Packaging is Exploratory
Rabbit Hole Earrings
These Alice-Inspired Accessories Will Not Make You Look Like a Mad Hatter
LEGO-Inspired Rings
The C+ Jewelry Two Finger Ring Can Be Tricked Out with Minifigs
Melted Glass Portraits
Loren Stump's Murrine Paintings Are Beautifully Complex
Eye-Catching Statement Shoes
These Strappy Pierre Hardy Sandals Feature a Sultry Eye Print
Storytelling Audiobook Ads
These Penguin Audio Illustrations Show Capturing the Story's Sounds
Decadent Donut Macarons
These Gluten-Free Macaron Donuts Celebrate National Donut Day
3D-Printed Steel Structures
Arup's 3D-Printed Metal Components Celebrate Tech Breakthroughs
Fried Chicken Rice Bowls
The Kentucky Fried Chicken Rice Bowl Mixes Eastern and Western Food
Mysterious Cityscape Photography
This NYC Photo Series is Enigmatic and Stunningly Secretive
All-Wood Sunglasses
Qoowl's Sunglasses Made from Wood Comes from a Single Plywood Sheet
Soccer Tournament Accessories
The MCM World Cup Collection Celebrates the Upcoming Championship
Small Infinity Necklaces
The Okay? Okay Jewelry Should Be Worn to See the TFIOS Movie This Weekend
Fictive Abandoned Architecture
Justin Plunkett's Con/Struct Series Builds Digitally Atop Photos
Advanced Designing Apps
Adobe is Releasing Five New Image Editing and Sketching Apps
Group Photo-Sharing Apps
Pikichat is a Fun Photo Sharing App for Chatting and Drawing with Others
Luxury Mood Rings
The Radar Mood Rings by Maayan Zilberman are Nostalgic Tokens
Contemporarily Tailored Fashion
The Temperley London Resort 2015 Collection Merges Two Lines
Garter-Infused Rocker Attire
UNIF’s Harness Skirt is Made Using Vegan Leather and Velvet Materials
Religious Rocker Accessories
Kelly McAllister's Come as You Are Collection Features Cross Motifs
War Messages Photography
This Cell Phones Photo Series Portrays Engraved Military Messages
Intimate Graffiti Murals
This D*Face Mural Features a Couple Embraced in a Farewell Kiss
Wonderland Coffee Branding
Whimsical Animals Personify Each Type of Coffee Cake Blend
Illusionary Exhibition Structures
The Museum of Civilisations by GM Architects is Surrealist
Personal Pet Drones
The AirDog by Helico Aerospace Industries is Made for Extreme Sports
Moment-Driven Architecture
David Daniels is Inspired by Moments for the Starbucks Flagship Store
Parental Stress-Monitoring Apps
The ParentGuardian System Helps Parents of Children with ADHD
Smartphone-Integrated Robots
Parrot's Peter George Discusses App-Controlled Products Coming Soon
Candied Celebrity Compositions
'Candylebrity' is Jason Mecier's Celebrity Portrait Series
Vibrant Craftsmanship Necklaces
Rachel Wightman's Hand-Made Necklaces Are Like Wearable Art
Savory Cottage Cheeses
Hood's Cucumber Dill Flavored Cottage Cheese is an Innovative Award Winner
Medieval Coloring Books
This Game of Thrones Coloring Book by Team Art is Great for Kids
3D Storytelling Papercrafts
These Paper Images are Layered Together to Create Vivid Storyboards
3D Printed Ore Sculptures
Richard Long's Stone Fields Art Series Displays Spherical Shapes
Eccentric Outerwear Catalogs
Hui-Hui’s Menswear Collection Celebrates Self-Expression
Comedic Coffee Cup Designs
YouTube's Grace Helbig Teaches Us Ridiculous Father's Day Mug Sayings
Rugged Workout Headphones
The Livv Headphones Are Designed for Use During Intense Workout Sessions
Hand-Painted Bike Helmets
This Bike Helmet Series Will Express Your Individuality on Your Commute
Color-Filtered GIF Apps
The to.be GIF Camera App Creates Moving Images Out of One's Mobile Photos
Airport Music Videos
Richard Dunn Sings 'All By Myself' During a Night at the Las Vegas Airport
Winking Flirty Footwear
These Glittering Gold Chiara Ferragni Flats Have an Eye-Catching Eye Print
Celebratory Gelatin Shots
'A Beautiful Mess' Came Up with a Birthday Cake Jello Shot Recipe
Frozen Restaurant Chain Meals
Chili's Now Has a Line of At-Home Frozen Fast Food
Football Inflation Apps
BallTune is a Soccer App that Makes Sure Match Balls are Up to Par
Cinematic Graffiti Proposals
Henry Barnes Proposed to His Girlfriend With Beauty and the Beast Art
Couples Messaging Apps
The Couple App for Couples Provides a Dedicated Network for Two
Disney Siren Carryalls
Shop Jeen's The Little Mermaid Backpack is a Nostalgic Blast from the Past
Cheeky Lyrical Notebooks
The 'It Was a Good Lay' Notebook References a Morrissey Song
Prismatic Accessory Duos
The Aurora Bib Necklace and Earring Set from Akira is Eye-Catching
Overturned Ship Sculptures
The SuralArk by Austin + Mergold Takes Inspiration from Noah's Arc
Chic Tablet-Carrying Satchels
OGIO’s Brooklyn Women’s Tablet Purse Has a Unique Built-In Pocket
Ticket-Acquiring Apps
The New Ticketmaster App Makes Your Ticket Shopping Experience Faster
Pixelated Criminal Magnets
These Orange is the New Black Magnets Look Like 8-Bit Characters
Electrifying Race Cars
The MiEV Evolution is the Latest All-Electric Race Car from Mitsubishi
Pop Star Phone Covers
The Rihanna iPhone Case Will Appease Her Super Fans