Summer is a popular season for parties, especially wild ones on the beach or around a cool pool. The parties in the slideshow below, however, are diverse enough to keep you occupied year-round.
From Canada’s biggest sleepover to sushi cannibalism parties, here are 40 different ways to celebrate anything.
Implications - The release of niche social networks has encouraged the most unconventional consumer to come forward and wear their odd preferences on their sleeve, resulting in an array of niche parties and get togethers. It seems that parties no longer revolve around a punch bowl and a bag of chips, prompting novelty companies to release products catering to all kinds of party people.
40 Party Innovations
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New Rave Fashion
Party Like It's 1994
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Pool Party Underwear
2(x)ist 2009 Campaign Features Nighttime Pool Lounging
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Insane Party Locations
Subway Shindigs Take Public Parties Underground
37
Personalized Wine Glasses
Bridal Party Glasses Feature Cartoons of Your Wedding Party
36
Sushi Cannibalism Party
Bizarre Eating Rituals
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Party-Girl Editorials
‘Lara by Night' Makes Cigarettes Look Fashionable in Vogue Paris
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Fake 90s Party Pics
Vodka-Fueled Bash at the ‘Thrillist Loft' Inspires Retro Fashion S
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Slumber Raves
Public Partying in Your PJ's
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Digital Photo Party Booths
The NYC ShootBooth
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Playboy Parties as Prizes
Absolute Poker Tournament Winners Will Party With Hef and Bunnies
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Socialite Party Editorials
‘I Love The Nightlife” in Vogue
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Partying With Lizards
Naomi Campbell for Hot SoBe Life Water
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Canada's Biggest Sleepover
Dove Sponsors PJ Party for Self-Esteem
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Miniature Tea Party Rings
Cup and Saucer Jewelry by MTuent are Tiny Treats
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80s Party Editorials
Marc Jacobs Makes Vintage-Inspired Acid Washed Ads for Fall 2009
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Party Shoes Worth Hoarding
Exotic Styles for the Fashion Hunt
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Party in a Box
Ciaika Piramid Coffee Table Doubles as a Bar and Music Center
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Posh Party Duds
Victoria Beckham's Dress Line Is Perfectly Prim
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Champagne & Sushi Platters
The ‘Dish' by Young Sang Eun Keeps the Party Cool
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Nail Picks & Finger Plates
Creative Party Snacks from WorldWideFred
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Selling Gold At House Parties
'My Gold Party CA' is the Luxury Equivalent of Container Parties
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Asymmetrical Party Dresses
Ring in 2009 in a One-Shouldered Gown
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$5,000 Party Tickets
Lindsay Lohan to Host Mansion New Year's Eve Party
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Doctor-Issued Party Drugs
Ecstasy Getting Rave Reviews by Veterans for PTSD
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Outdoor Party Pads
The Cooking Shelter is Great for Chilly Gatherings
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Smirnoff Tea Party
Viral Vodka Ad
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Electric Party Fridge
Silver Service Without Attitude
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Party Monitors
Judges How Rockin' Your Party Is
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Nerdy Party Gear
The Disco Ball Hat is Absolutely Brutal
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Party Crashing via Internet Invite
Annie Lennox the Latest Victim
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Cocktail Party Cheat Sheets
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Edible Pinatas
Waste-Free Party Favors
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Porta-Party iPods
Human Interaction Series
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Cup-Covering Party Platters
The 'Go Plate' Lets You Hold Everything in One Hand
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One-Handed Party Plates
Multitasking Dishware Holds Food and Drinks at Once
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Viral Dance Parties
One Man Starts the Party at Sasquatch Music Festival
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Protective Party Bags
Safe Clubbing Pack
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Paint & Party
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Party Picture Takers
Sony's Party Shot Relieves Us of Designated Photog Duties
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Vision Board Parties
Law of Attraction Party Kits Fit for Adults and Children
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Unconventional Rock Style Editorials
Kate Moss in Vogue China
‘300'-Inspired Underwear Calendars
Spartan Warriors Promote ‘Macho' Undies
Vindictive Celebrity Exes
Lindsay Lohan's Ex Sells Her Naughty Photos
Glamorized Editorial Violence
Vogue Hommes Int'l Gets into Shocktography With Lara St
Love or PR Stunt?
Lindsay Lohan's Lesbian Marriage
Platform Shoes as Flower Vases
Scherer Gonzales Spring 2009
90s Hip-Hop Fashion
New Yorker Brings Back B-Boy Style for S/S '09
Nerdy 90s Grunge
Copenhagen Street Style Takes a Geeky Step Back in Time
70s Disco Fashion Shows
Dsquared2 RTW Spring 2009
Hidden Kitchens
Troy Adams Design's Concept Keeps Appliances Under Cover
Touch-Screen Future Kitchens
Petr Kubik's Electrolux Futuristic Dining Table
Fashion Designers As Models
Nude Marc Jacobs in Harper's Bazaar
Nudevertising Accessories
John Galliano Puts the Natural Focus on Jewelry
50 Neat Neon Fashions
From Hypercolor Couture to Highlighter Accessories
Killer Olympic Photoshopping
The Worthympic Games
Haunting Photoshop Art
Images by Tony Ariawan
Naughty Kitchen Utensils
XXXitchen Range Feeds Adult Fantasies
Neon 90's TV Fashion
The Fresh Prince Brings Back Old School Style Sensation
Alcoholic Adornments
Piaget Gives Flavor to Jewelry With Cocktail Rings
Miu-Miu Handbags
Lindsay Lohan Says Goodbye To Louis Vuitton, Hello To Miu-Miu
Tarzan Underpants
David Beckham on a Rope for Emporio Armani Underwear
Winged Stilettos
Nickolas Kirkwood Shoes for Autumn/Winter 2008
Sensual Rope Beds
Victoria and David Beckham for Emporio Armani Underwear A/W 2009-10
Creative Playboy Billboard
PLAY, BOY!
45 Glassware Innovations
From Temperature-Sensing Stemware to Fruit Shotglasses
Frontless Shoes
Annejet Kosters Shoe Designs
Where Disco & Touch-Screens Meet
Eyecandy Sound Lounge and Bar
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Eclectic Teacup Accessories
Lady Gaga's Cup & Saucer Are Eccentric, Eco and Famous
Spouse Underwear Campaigns
Victoria Beckham Follows David in Emporio Armani Underwear Ads
Male Slumber Parties
‘Josh & Ash' in Dazed & Confused
30 Champagne-Inspired Innovations
38 Marc Jacobs Inspirations
Fashion Icon Creations from Pret A Porter to Condoms
27 Disco Inspired Fashions
20 Bizarre and Unique Plates
Tea Party Couture
Reem Acra Wedding Gowns to Celebrate Tax Day Tea Party With Flair
Fluorescent Winter Fashion
Marc Jacobs Brightens Up The Season With His Fall 09 Collection
Creative Italian Footwear
Sergio Rossi's Sweet Shoes
Neon Fashiontography
Joe Murtagh's ‘NeonGirls' Are Blindingly Beautiful
Self-Parody Ads
Victoria Beckham Plays Hide & Seek in Dress Collection Commercial
Second Hand Sexy
Lindsay Lohan's Sizzling 2nd Hand Clothes Ads
Sharp Shoulder Leather
Victoria Beckham Flies in Black Balmain Mes Coco Jacket
15 Fun 90s Revivals
From the Return of Captain Planet to Grungetastic Fashion Looks
Online Teen Drug Craze
Snurf Pills: The New Ecstasy
DJ-Inspired Clothing
HUMoR Fashion Line Challenges the Hip Hop Image
Socialites as Suburban Housewives
Paris Hilton Plays Mommy for Tony Duran
Plastic Filigree Jewelry
Futuristic Bracelets by Jason Chart Davies for Lazerian
Poolside Fashion Campaigns
Christy Turlington Lounges in Luxury for Bally S/S '09
Match-Making Underwear Ads
Interactive Bjorn Borg Campaign
18 Nifty Coffee Tables
Perpetually Full Wine Glasses
The Glass Tank Wine Dispenser by Kouichi Okamoto
Graffiti-Inspired Jewelry
Thomas Nayler's Accessories Fuse Street and Elite
Political Dance Offs
John McCain and Barack Obama Dancing Up a Storm
Flat-Pack Kitchens
Oma's Rache Folds Out to Reveal 3D Dining Room and Kitchen
Edible Tableware
Rice Design Plates and Bowls You Can Eat
Personalized Mugs
House of Harriet Characters
Locker Room Fantasy Editorials
Lara & Natasha Work It Out in V Magazine
Chandeliered Cooking Spaces
Remodeled and Retro Influenced Kitchens with Spice
Political Pinatas
Obama, Hillary, Bush & More
One-Shouldered Bandage Fashion
Herve Leger for Spring/Summer 2009
DIY Home Night Clubs
Disco Designer
Canada's Biggest Sleepover
Dove Sponsors PJ Party for Self-Esteem
Eccentric Bathtub Photography
Marc Jacobs Men's Spring '09 Continues the Saga
Cell Phone Disco
LEDs, Music and Mobile Phones
Recycled Car Furniture
Hood Coffee Tables
Designer Kiddie Fashion
Marc Jacobs SS 09 For Marley & Me Target Audience
Portable Kitchens
Dzmitry Samal's 'Kitchen for Singles' Rotates for Prep, Storage and Cooking
Glorifying Socialite Culture
Lady Gaga's “Beautiful Dirty Rich” Music Video
Lookalike Fashion Lines
Victoria Beckham's Timeless Collection Reflects Her Personal Style
Robot Inspired Footwear
I Ashi Bionicus Shoes by Liam Fahy
Theatrical Editorials
Vogue Paris Features One Model as Different Characters
Spoof Underwear Ads
Senior Couple Mocks David and Victoria Beckham's Armani Ads
TV Show-Inspired Editorials
“Gossip Girls” in V Magazine
Nail Picks & Finger Plates
Creative Party Snacks from WorldWideFred
Sweet 60s Kicks
PF Flyers WindJammers Bring Old-School Back in Style
DIY Silly Photography
Ping Pong Balls Faces
Swimming Pool Coffee Tables
Freshwest Glass-Top Furniture
Genital-inspired Dinnerware
Pubic Hair Plate Will Help Curb Your Cravings
DIY Chalkboard Fridges
Food Diaries & Drawing Boards for Kids Allows Smooth Running Kitchens
Coffee Table Chandeliers
Liana Yaroslavsky Turns Lighting Into Beautiful Centerpieces
Miniature Pin-Up Jewelry
Accessories by A l'Heure de l'Apero
Asymmetrical Red Carpet Fashion
Baring Shoulders Instead of Cleavage
Disco on your Desk
Luxeed Rainbow Computer Keyboard
Human Pinatas
Hilarious Chocolate Skittles Ad
Home Gym Fashiontography
Marc By Marc Jacobs Fall 2009 Campaign Highlights Convenience
Fingertip Gardens
Living Rings by AudreyLaine Are Made With Scrap Copper
Eco DIY Jewelry
Pop-Culture Bangles Made From Found Objects by the Naughty Secretary Club
Bicycle Plate
Bikefast by Philipp Drexler
12 Viral Dance Crazes
From a Shimmying Joe Jonas to ‘Dancing With the Stars' Spoofers
Dramatic Champagne Chillers
Veuve Clicquot 'Dry Blizzard' Makes Cooling Bubbly Beautiful
Stylish Recycled Wine Glasses
Umbra 'Frosine' Collection of Sandblasted Vessels
Chic Champagne Buckets
Stylish Ways to Keep Your Bubbly Cool
Scarecrow Couture
Chic Straw Hats And Mash-Up Layers At Marc Jacobs S/S RTW '09
Disco Style LED Flooring
Sensacell Floor Tracks Footprints in Real Time
Over-the-Counter Ecstasy
FDA To Approve X As Prescription Drug?
One-Minute Drink Chiller
Interchangeable Wine Glasses
Modular Wine Glasses by Sherwood Forlee
Neon Menswear
Mackdaddy Teams Up With Fila & Samurai for Intense Clothing Collection
Cyborg Athletes for Cell Phones
Beckham Goes 'Terminator' for the Motorola AURA
Hammer Pants Flash Mobs
LA Store is Rushed by Dancers in Golden Pants
Personalized Magazine Furniture
The Domus Coffee Table
Designer Clothing Exchanges
Lindsay Lohan for Visa Swap
Kitchen Utensil Sculpting
Spoons As an Art Medium, Used From Jewelry to Statues
Wine Glass Holding Dishes
The 'James' Plate
Chunky 80's-Inspired Jewelry
Gold and Silver 'Love' Rings by Chutapat Wittaya
Wearable Cocktail Glasses
Brilliant by Frida Jeppsson
Disposable Dishes As Design Inspiration
Porcelain Paper Plates
Old Hollywood Eclecticism
Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2009 Collection Takes Us Back in Style
$51 Plastic Cups
Wine Glasses For The Upper-Middle Class
Colorful Panama Hats
Summer Style Gets Brighter with 'Still Life for Marc Jacobs'
Cup-Covering Party Platters
The 'Go Plate' Lets You Hold Everything in One Hand
Coiled Drink Chillers
Helter Skelter Drink Chiller is a Cool Spiraling Thirst Quencher
Insulated Glassware
The Double-Walled Champagne Flute
Stick-Anywhere Camera Tripods
The Universal Pod
Flexible Camera Tripods
Gorillapod Lets You Take Photos From Any Angle
Dangerous Jewelry
Spiky Bracelets Keep People at a Distance, Stylishly
Kitschy Kitchen Kitties
Fur-Free Feline Decor Helps Cat-ify Your Cooking
Nutritional Dinner Parties
Modern Container Parties Take on A Healthy New Twist
UFO Plates
Biodegradable Dishes Feed Nature After You've Finished Eating
Disco-Dancing Robots
Get Down With These Choreographed R2-D2s
Micro Tripods
The Credit-Card Sized ModoPocket Is World's Smallest Camera Tripod
Free-Form Dance Styles
Ecstatic Dance Blends Movement and Meditation
DIY Disco Instructions
The Moonwalk Superstar
One-Handed Party Plates
Multitasking Dishware Holds Food and Drinks at Once
Heat-Sensitive Plate Reveals World Hunger Messages
Indigestive Plate by Rafael Morgan
Tech-Paced Eating
The Eetmeet Plate Illuminates the Issue of Fast Dining
Underground Endurance Dancing
Diesel 'Dance Party' Features Hooded Contestants in Underwear
YouTube Dance Superstars
Judson Laipply Rocks Over 1M Views in Evolution of Dance Part 2
Digit Dishes
Finger Plates are Great for Finger Food
Heated Snack Trays
Chip 'n' Dip Hotplates
Retro Instructional Videos
How to Party
Tables for Bowlers
James Piatt's ‘Strike' Coffee Table
Pierced Plates
Badass Porcelain Dinnerware Reveals Your Rebellious Side