As do all round-ups in this category, the July 2019 unique list features some outlandish, inventive, and surprising ideas.
This month, Feltman’s of Coney Island pushes the boundaries and aesthetics of the food industry with a gigantic 66-pound hot dog. A publicity stunt of sorts, this bold creation is bound to mind-boggle all foodies alike. The initiative was aiming to break a Guinness World Record as the establishment claims to have invented the original hot dog in 1867.
Food also is embraced through the lens of fashion, as the July 2019 unique round-up calls attention to a McDonald's-inspired haute couture runway for Vetements' Spring/Summer 2020 presentation. In the design world, on the other hand, Fernando Laposse utilizes the husks of heirloom corn to create one-of-a-kind marquetry patterns that will push the agenda of circular economy forward.
Top 40 Unique Trends in July
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AI Robot-Produced Artwork
AI Art is Gaining Traction and It is Evident from Ai-Aa's Exhibition
41
Emotionally Intelligent Clothing
Beatrice Sangster-Bullers Dabbles in AI Fashion & Smart Clothing
40
Surgical Intervention-Style Buildings
Bureau Disassembles & Reassembles This House in Switzerland
39
Mystical Floating Cloud Coffees
Mellower Coffee Launched New Beverage Named 'Sweet Little Rain'
38
Extraterrestrial Furniture Collections
Another Human's ET Collection Has Imaginative Alien Designs
37
Inside-Out Office Aesthetics
Nicolas Laisné Architectes & Dimitri Roussel Produce a Unique Design
36
Vegan Leather Dog Accessories
The Hound Project Offers Stylish and Cruelty-Free Accessories
35
Fast Food-Inspired Runway Shows
The Vetements SS 2020 Collection Borders on McDonald's Fashion
34
Virtual Pet Dragons
Dragon Federation Brings Dragon Eggs to Life with an Interactive App
33
Eco-Friendly Anti-Theft Bags
MEC Launched a Pacsafe Econyl Vibe 25 Anti-Theft 25L Unisex Backpack
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Poetic Chocolate Branding
SAVVY STUDIO Outfits CASA BOSQUES with a Charismatic Branding Identity
31
Mint-Holding Cufflinks
Tic Tac Created a Pair of Novelty Cufflinks for Stashing Four Small Mints
30
Intelligent Steel Bike Locks
ABUS Launches the Durable 440A Alarm U-Lock For Bicycles
29
Waterproof Carbon Playing Cards
Fiber Deck is a Durable Mini Carbon Fiber Deck
28
Insect-Based Ice Creams
Gourmet Grubb Launched Dairy-Free & High Protein EntoMilk Frozen Desserts
27
Periscope-Inspired Glasses
Periscope Glasses by Dominic Wilcox Were Designed for Shorter People
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66-Pound Hot Dogs
Feltman’s of Coney Island Just Created the World’s Largest Hot Dog
25
Corn-Based Marquetry Designs
Fernando Laposse Creates Totomoxtle as an Example of Circular Economy
24
Luxury Majestic Fountain Pens
S.T. Dupont Released a Tiger Eye Eagle Fountain Pen with a Stand
23
Pocket-Sized Portable Fire Pits
Fire Safe by Wolf & Grizzly is Envelope-Sized and Great for Travel
22
Fantasy-Themed Egg Holders
Game of Thrones-Inspired Egg Cup is the Perfect Gift for Fans
21
Ball Cap Fan Coolers
Aerify is a Unique Cooling Device for Hats That's Detachable
20
Pool Noodle Furniture
Another Human's Pool Collection Features Quirky Structural Components
19
Steak-Infused Ice Cream Desserts
LongHorn's Steak & Bourbon Ice Cream Has "Steak Sprinkles"
18
Ready-to-Serve Chaga Mushroom Teas
Annanda Chaga's Organic Tea Can Be Enjoyed Either Hot or Cold
17
Youthful Deodorant Scents
Deoco Launches 'Young Woman Aroma' Antiperspirant
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Fanny Pack-Transforming Jackets
The North Face's New Fanorak is Perfect for Summer Festivals
15
Versatile Compact Writing Utensils
YSMART LONDON's Tipen is a Mini Waterproof and Fireproof Pen
14
Personalized Candy Dispensers
The Ultimate Father's Day Gift is a Mini Replication of Him
13
Meat-Themed Hammocks
The Honey Baked Ham Co. is Launching Its Own Novelty Summer Hammock
12
Connected Community Review Apps
VyB App Provides Real-Time Insight into Social Experiences
11
Tapioca-Infused Beers
iBEER LE SUN PALM's Tapioca Beer Takes Inspiration from the Panaché Cocktail
10
Hot Pepper-Infused Mocktails
Sonic's New Reaper Spicy Margarita Mocktail Slush is Extra Spicy
9
Flying Taxi Port Proposals
Architects are Offering Suggestions for the Uber Air Skyports
8
Ageless Chicken Drumstick Stunts
Kentucky for Kentucky Boasts a KFC Drumstick That Won't Go Bad
7
Novel 3D Wooden Maps
The Travel 3D Wooden Wall Map 2.0 is a Sophisticated Wall Accessory for Homes
6
Beer-Carbonating Stones
These Beer Foaming Stones Will Make Any Brew Taste Like Its a Draught
5
Beverage-Holding Apparel
Dunkin's Signature Espresso-Wear Includes Pieces Like the Latte-nkini
4
Drug Awareness Perfume Campaigns
Dutch Police Launched an 'Xtacy' Fragrance That Smells Like MDMA
3
Burger-Powered Guitars
This Hard Rock Cafe Guitar Turns Burger Ingredients into Audio Tones
2
Berry Condiment Pairings
Elys Restaurant is Putting a Savory Twist on Stawberries and Cream
1
Autonomous Sports Car Trucks
Volvo Trucks' Electric-Powered Vera Features a Unique Cab Design
Related Ideas
Newsstand-Style Pop-Up Series
Uber Eats x ALDI Celebrated Their Partnership with 'The Daily Feed'
Chef-Crafted Ice Creams
The Chef Series by Salt & Straw Plays with Novel Flavor Pairings
Humorous Cocktail-Inspired Pull Designs
The Buzzballz Pool is Affordable and Hilarious
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
Sci-Fi Show QSR Meals
The Mcdonald's x Stranger Things Menu Introduces Collectible Figures
Collectible Treat Pop-Ups
The KIND Frozen Bar Enticed Visitors with Free Snacks & Labubus
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
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Summer-Ready Pizzeria Menus
The Latest Mellow Mushroom Menu Update Boasts New Food and Drinks
Stylist-Curated Summer Staples
Quince Teamed with Nicole Chavez on an Elevated Edit
Quirky Pasta-Defying Campaigns
Cup Noodles x Top Ramen Launch a National Noodle Day Initiative
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Snackable Frozen Appetizers
TAST!EZ's New Products Bring Restaurant-Quality Snacks Home
Functional Summertime Protein Drinks
Beyond Immerse Drinks Debuted in Four New Flavors
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Sensorial Summerween Bodycare
The 2026 Lush Cosmetics Halloween Collection Launched Mid-July
Shareable Chocolate Ice Creams
The Chocolatiers Series by Salt & Straw Brings People Together
Summer Exhibition Treats
Pizza Pizza Offers CNE Exclusive Offerings
Functionally Focused Dog Campaigns
The Honest Kitchen's Inflatable Dogs Challenge Beauty Standards
Vibrant Nautical-Themed Cartoon Meals
Burger King x SpongeBob SquarePants Launch an Exclusive Menu
Ice Cream Play Sets
A Melissa & Doug x Van Leeuwen Collab Launched for National Ice Cream Month
flavorful frozen food lines
Conagra Brands introduces a comprehensive new line for summer 2026
Pop-Up Ice Cream Parlors
A New Candle Inspired a Bespoke Flavor at the Loewe Ice Cream Bar
Dinner-Inspired Couture Bags
Nik Bentel Studio's Dinner Bag is Unconventionally Functional
Korean-Themed Menu Expansions
Shake Shack Unveils a New Menu with Korean Flavors
Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus
The Burger King Monster Menu Doubles Down on Halloween Themes
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Restaurateur-Themed Dog Toys
BARK x Guy Fieri Pays Tribute to the Mayor of Flavortown
Lemonade-Infused Ice Cream Sandwiches
The Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandwich Boasts Midwestern Flavor
Summer-Inspired Japanese Snack Collections
TokyoTreat Minimart Has Launched a Special Summer Line
Exclusive Poolside Pop-Ups
EDITION and El Silencio Team Up for the 'Summer EDITION'
Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups
IKEA House Warming Showcases Cooking & Eating Essentials
Fried Cookie-Flavored Coffees
The Bones Coffee Company Summer 2026 Flavor Collection is Nostalgic
Dessert-Shot Fashion Campaigns
Stella McCartney's Summer 2026 Campaign is Shot in Qatar
Ultra-Flavorful Snack Collaborations
Van Holten's and Pringles Unveiled an Unconventional Product
Reimagined Art Tours
Kayem's There When it Mattered Most Adds Hot Dogs to American History
Nourishing Mind-Body Menus
evian, Daniel Boulud & Frances Tiafoe Made a Limited-Time Menu
Versatile Foodservice Ice Creams
This New Country Range Ice Cream Comes in Two Options
Sensorial Summertime Dessert Drinks
The Hotel Chocolat Summer Coolers are Visually Striking
Honest Sustainability-Focused Installations
Temple (The Last Cheeseburger) is Thought-Provoking
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Reimagined Hot Dogs
The SPAM Dog Mashes Up Two American Culinary Icons
Summer Snacking Retailer Ranges
ALDI August Finds Embrace LTOs, Protein and Snack Culture
Aussie-Style Hot Dog Trucks
Tourism Australia is Bringing a G'day Dogs Food Truck to NYC
Festival-Inspired School Dining Programs
Chartwells K12 Has Launched Foodie Fest
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
Diner-Style Food Ranges
The Classic Diner Experience Inspired the ALDIner Collection
Guest-Inspired Premium Burgers
Burger King Debuted the 'Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper'
Globally Inspired Mashup Recipes
The TUMS Food Match Cup Fuses Fandom, Food and Heartburn Relief
Summer-Ready High Fashion Collections
Brunello Cucinelli Emphasizes Luxury and Effortless Ease
Dessert-Inspired Fashion Shows
Sensorial Treats Inspired the Inaugural House of Magnum Collection
Hot Dog-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Regal and Nathan's Famous Launch Hot Dog Summer
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Patriotic Doughnut Collections
Pinkbox's New Collection Aims to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
Curated Discovery Stores
The Shelf Spotlights Emerging Food, Drink and Wellness Brands
Custom-Designed Foosball Tables
Farm Rich's Tabletop Game Replaces Players with Mozzarella Sticks
Frozen Chicken Tender-Inspired Treats
The Tender Crush I Scream Tender Has a Fun, Tasty Profile
Fruit-Fueled Cafe Refreshments
Starbucks Japan Summer Menu Shows Off Three Different Drinks
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Global Cuisine Cafe Menus
The Pret A Manger Summer Menu Spotlights Dubai-Style Items
Regional Culinary Identity-Inspired Menus
Culver's Reveals a "Forward-Looking Menu Strategy"
Limited Insulated Grocery Totes
The Summer Fun Mini by Trader Joe's Launched Nationwide
Patriotic Strawberry Floats
Denny’s Has a New Red, White & Berry Float for July 4th
Pasta-Themed Pool Noodles
Fan-Favorite Dishes Inspired Olive Garden Pool Noodles
Deceptive Dessert Cakes
M Street's April Fools Cakes Look Like One Thing and Taste Like Another
Hot-Dog-Shaped Smoothie Popsicles
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Celebrates July 4th with the Smoothie Dog
Hot Dog-Shaped Desserts
The Salt & Straw Cool Dog Made a Return for a New Scoop Shop Opening
Hot Dog QSR Promotions
SONIC Celebrates National Hot Dog Month with Exclusive App Deals
Summer BBQ-Themed Collaborations
Duluth Trading Company Partners with Old Milwaukee Eer
Lime-Centric Qsr Menus
Haven Hot Chicken Has a New Lime Cilantro Ranch Wrap Snack
Pasta-Inspired Interiors
Al Dente Expands Pasta Motifs into Furniture, Hardware, & Interior Design
Custard-Themed Restaurant Tours
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Runs a Summer Custard Tour
Strawberry-Centric Summer Menus
Crumbl Strawberry Summer Celebrates a Versatile Berry
Pizza Professionals-Focused Challenges
California Pizza Challenge Returns in August 2026
Charcuterie-Inspired Ice Creams
The Franklin Fountain's Charcuterie Board Flight Has Novel Flavors
Summerween-Themed Retail Ranges
These ALDI Summerween Products Embrace Warm Weather Autumn Vibes
Streetstyle Protein Entrées
Food Truck Cuisine Inspired the Soules Kitchen Street Eats Line
Low-Cost Summertime Merchandise
The Dollar General Summer Collections are Arriving This Month
Convenience-Focused Summer Salads
Gardencup Boasts New Offerings for the Summer
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
Regionally Inspired Restaurant Menus
P.F. Chang's Summer in Tokyo Campaign is Here for Summer
Roadside Diner Apparel Capsules
Roots Celebrated Canadian Food Spots with Its Pit Stops Summer '26
Seasonal Café Menus
The Kirby Café Summer 2026 Menu Introduces Seven Themed Food and Drink Items
Parisian Flair Cafe Menus
The PAUL Bakery Summer Menu is Inspired by France
Combat-Themed QSR Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Street Burgers are Street Fighter-Inspired
Lighter Protein-Forward Bowls
Ruby Tuesday Has Three New Light but Loaded Bowls
Menu Discovery Challenges
Original ChopShop's Feel Good Foodie Challenge Rewards Menu Exploration
All-American Ice Creams
Kroger Launched Limited-Time Flavors Inspired by Iconic Moments
Evolutionary Toronto Dining Experiences
The Drake Hotel Unveiled a Reimagined Gen-Z-Forward Menu
Exclusive Smashburger Collabs
Skinny Louie X Pretty Patty Team Up for the 'Steak Frites Burger'
Summer Escapism Pizzeria Desserts
Domino's S’mores Lava Cakes Tap into Seasonal Vacation Culture
Influencer-Backed Ice Cream Campaigns
Tillamook and Tefi Pessoa Debuted The Real Scoop Newsstand
Signature Food Giveaways
Craveworthy Brands' Bet on the Bite Shares Free, Fan-Fave Menu Items
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Playfully Indulgent Gelato Treats
The Gelato Pique Cafe Sea Animals Series Has Four Items
Dessert Disaster Lawyer Campaigns
This Carvel Campaign Aims to Rescue Dessert Disaster Victims
Boozy Blended Dessert Collabs
Serendipity 3 x BuzzBar Crafted a Pair of Signature Desserts
Hot Dog-Themed Baseball Fan Merch
Schneiders Launched Merch in Honor of Canadian Baseball Fans
Ice Cream-Celebrating Campaigns
Ben & Jerry's Great Summer Bar Drop Offers Free Ice Cream Bars
Nostalgic Ice Cream Cakes
The Fudgie the Whale Cake is Arriving into Publix Bakery Freezers
Carnival-Inspired Cookies
The OREOiD Summer Carnival Cookie Tin Features Flavors Like Dill Pickle
Themed Frozen Treat Flavors
The 16 Handles Summer Menu Has Three New Flavors
Cinematic Indian Food Ads
Chef Bombay Debuts Its Latest Campaign — Summer Spice
Expansive UK-Based QSR Menus
McDonald’s UK Unveils a Summer Menu with New Customizations
Beachy Taco Shop Lineups
Fuzzy's Taco Shop Has a New Beach Club Menu for Summer
Illusory Dining Concepts
A Taste Illusion Experience Plays with Diners' Perception on April 1st
Chinese Cuisine-Inspired Burger Menus
The BurgerFi Szechuan Menu Features Four Options
Street Food Noodle Dishes
Ben’s Original Just Added a Global Street Food Noodles Range
Americana-Themed Dessert Ranges
FAT Brands Inc. Debuted These America's 250th Birthday Desserts
Seasonal Americana Dessert Menus
The Nothing Bundt Cakes America 250 Range is Patriotic
Dog-Honoring Fundraising Campaigns
Universal Joint is Running Its Dogust Campaign in August
Spicy Summertime Sushi Menus
The Rock N’ Roll Sushi Summer Series Menu Showcases Spicy Flavors
Nostalgic Dessert Mashups
Wendy’s Combines Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter in Frosty Treats
Cream-Topped Craft Sodas
The New PJ’s Coffee Summer Craft Sodas are Personality-Packed
Summer-Forward Food Billboards
Waitrose Launched its 'Let Your Summer Side Out' Campaign
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
Intimate Omakase Pop-Ups
Sushi By Boū Joins Mary Lou’s for an Exclusive Summer Omakase Experience
Craft Diner Sundae Menus
Black Tap Burgers & Beer Introduced a Sundae Menu
Caribbean Cuisine Bakery Menus
The Vicky Bakery Mango Summer Menu Has New Items and Classics
Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers
The Shake Shack French Onion Menu is Packed with Rich Flavor
Hot Dog Subway Campaigns
Nathan’s Famous Launches “Follow the (F)rank Line” Subway Campaign
Patriotic Skillet Cookies
The Stars & Stripes Pizookie Celebrates America's 250th Birthday
Seasonal Summer Foodservice Menus
The Delice de France 2026 Spring/Summer Catalogue Has 47 Items
Butcher-Honoring Burgers
Côte Brasserie Bourguignon Burger & Bubbles Marks National Butcher's Week
Seasonal Discovery Dining
Kura Sushi launches summer menu items and seasonal sushi selections
Interactive Fast-Casual Dining
Pepper Lunch Expands Its Sizzling DIY Dining Concept
Hot Dog Flights
Kroger is Serving Up Meal Inspiration for Fourth of July Celebrations
Remixed Summertime Bakery Menus
The Latest Cornish Bakery Menu Includes Food and Drink
Burger Menu Updates
Wayback Burgers Launches 35th-Anniversary Limited-Time Items
Modular Bulbous Lounge Systems
Jason Ju Designs the Sundae Modular Lounge for DesignByThem
Frozen Treat Surveys
The National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association Releases a Survey
Spicy-Sweet Chicken Sandwich Menus
The Chicken Guy! Summer Menu is Sweet and Indulgent
Bold Bright Burger Restaurants
Flip-N-Fry in Berlin Uses Vibrant Colour as Its Core Design Theme
West Coast-Inspired Menus
Shake Shack is Introducing a West Coast-Inspired Menu
Summer Barbecue-Themed Burger Menus
The Smashburger Summer of Smash Menu Features New Classics
Celebratory Artisanal Pizzas
The California Pizza Kitchen National Pizza Month Promotion is Tasty