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Top 50 Bizarre Trends in February 2012

From Anatomic Tights to Choreographed Reflection Illusions:

Trend Hunter Robot — Feb 29, 2012 — Unique

For the month of February 2012, these are the Top 50 bizarre trends, which include Anatomic Tights, Carnivorous High Heels and Morbid Metropolitan Captures. The rankings are based on millions of views and 2617 new trends. The top Trend Hunters this month were: Meghan Young (362 trends), Jana Pijak (295), John Ibbitson (217), Amelia Roblin (193), Jason Soy (172), Sophia Pelka (166), Katherine Vong (142), Rebecca Byers (134), Leslie Chen (128), and Michael Hines (123).Also make sure to check out Top 20 Trends in 2012, our latest episode of Trend Hunter TV.If you are looking for professional trend research, make sure to check out our 2012 Bizarre Trend Report and Trend Hunter Pro.

Carnivorous High Heels

Iris van Herpen and United Nude's Fang Shoe is Literally Long in the Tooth

Anatomic Tights

Black Milk Clothing Makes You Look Ripped

Morbid Metropolitan Captures

The Photography of Paul Hermes Documents Macabre Scenes in Melbourne

Zealously Vibrant Sweaters

The Mercedes Castro Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers Some Unusual Knits

Dragon Hide Gloves

The Armored Arm Warmers from Crystal's Idyll are Stylish & Comfortable

Enigmatic Sorrowful Sculptures

JinYoung Yu Crafts Transparent Beings with Sad Childlike Faces

Fictional Taxidermy Sculptures

Carl Turner aka Biscuitboy has Created Dr. Seuss-Inspired Critters

Mangled Anatomical Architecture

Primal Parts by Kyd Kitchaiya Explores the Biology of Building

Wicked Wax Furnishings

The Oroboros Collection is Freely Formed with Liquid Paraffin

Wearable Body Bronzers

Skin Kiss Fake Tan Tights Will Give Your Gams a Safe Glow

Eco Car Architecture

Markus Voglreiter 'Auto Residence' is Car-Shaped and Environmentally Friendly

Contemporary Surrealist Portraits

I Am Not by Ruadh DeLone Redoes Dali Digitally

Rave-Ready Abstract Artwork

'Unweave the Rainbow' is a Curation of Weird Neons

Cartoonish Facial Firmers

The Face Slimmer Mouth Exercise Mouthpiece Will Tone You Up

Suitcase Contents Photoblogs

'I am Packed' Shares Photos of Things in Other People's Luggage

Beaming Bike Wheels

The Cycle Halo by Ushki Design is a Hybrid Piece from a Hybrid Bicycle

Spherical Coral Concert Halls

The (a) Ball Auditorium is Enclosed by Polyps that Disseminate Sound

Life-Size Tattoo Tributes

The Tre Reising Gucci Mane Ice Cream Cone Sculpture is Made of 'Burrlap'

Tangled Trellis Tables

The # 035 Table by Tom Cecil Adds Intricacy to Your Interior Decor

Cunning Hardcover Cushions

The Dictionary Desk Pillow Appears Serious but Facilitates Office Naps

Atomic Bomb Mapping Apps

Nukemap Displays the Potential Damage of Nuclear Weapons on Major Cities

Fingered Fashion Artwork

Beni Bischof Shows That Life Isn't Worth Living Without Laughter

Rodent-Gobbling Furniture

The Mouse-Eating Coffee Table Lures Pests Efficiently

Wax Head Friend Charts

Colin Pinegar's 'Best Friends' Analyzes Facebook Friends With Mini Busts

Cosmic Cabernets

Ian Hutcheon's Meteorito Wine is Aged With a 4.5-Billion-Year-Old Meteorite

Artificial Mandibles

LayerWise & Research Institute Biomed Create 3D-Printed Jaw for 83-Year-Old

Sound-Bursting Speedway Videos

Ok Go 'Needing/Getting' on YouTube Brings New Life to the Racetrack

Hairy Flora Art Projects

Jenine Shereos Weaves Leaves Out of Human Hair

Electrifying Gun Games

Ultimate Tazer Ball is an Actual Extreme Sport

Video Game Skin Enhancers

Separable Subsurface Scattering Makes Skin Look More Realistic

Light-Up Snowboard Suits

'LED Surfer' by Jacob Sutton is Peaceful to Watch

Human Bouncy Ball Sports

This Bubble Football/Soccer Mash-up is the Greatest Game Since Curling

Choreographed Reflection Illusions

The Dance Club Mirror Fools You Until the End

Sculptural Condiment Claws

Salt & Pepper Pawz Add a Bit of Fierceness to the Flavors of Your Feast

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Hilariously Insightful Illustrations

‘Awful Drawings' by Matthieu Barrere Will Induce

Football Playmate Poses

These Photos Present Playboy Models Tebowing

Bottled Society Sculptures

Cristina Barbero Encases Miniature Figurines in Protective Jars

Masked Bunny Sculptures

Artwork by Darla Jackson is Darkly Endearing

Lazy Sunday Street Styles

Giacomo Cosua Captures the Best Fashion from Across the Pond

Disturbing Demonic Photography

Bryce Edsall Manipulates Pictures in Nightmare-Inducing Ways

Carchitecture Structures

Leger Wanaselja Car Part Home Used Over 100 Vehicle Scraps

Historical Cat-Infused Paintings

Great Artists' Mews is a Collection of the Greatest Masterpieces

14 Gamer Footwear Fashions

From 8-Bit Peep Toes to Vintage Arcade Brawling Kicks

Cartoon Couture

The Jeremy Scott Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Springfield Sexy

Origami-Inspired Seating

The Star Chair by Michael Samoriz is a Crafty Addition to Any Interior

Hybrid Modular Desks

Strates System by Mathieu Lehanneur is Both a Shelf and a Table

99 Revolutionary Device Chargers

From Battery Charging Luggage to Water-Powered Chargers

Cyborg Equestrian Catwalks

The Ohne Titel A/W 12/13 Collection is Future-Friendly

Surreal Size Pictorials

Jean-françois Fourtou Alters Spaces' Measurements to Create an Illusi

Funambulist Children's Furniture

Flip for Kids Encourages Dynamic Physical Development

Chic Reusable Packaging

Cristian Poddighe Designs Concept Containers You'll Want to Hold on To

Peculiar Plumbed Tables

The MT 01 Table Comprises a Spindly Frame of Galvanized Pipes

Sinful Beast Renderings

'7 Deadly Monsters' Depicts Animals as Personified Evil

Anatomical Origami Art

Horst Kiechle's Paper Torso Comes With Removable Organs

Contemporary Tribal Renderings

David Gómez Maestre Invites You to His Tribe

Debonair Suiting Campaigns

The J.Lindeberg Spring/Summer 2012 Advertorial Features Sleek Styles

Saggy Resin Seating

The Family -ERT Collection Reinterprets the Conventional Forms of Furnishings

Gagafied Car Editorials

The 'Another Day, Another Adventure' for Mini Cooper Editorial is Dynamic

Subdued Suit Shoots

Kirt Reynolds Captures Subtle-Hued Images

Violent High-Fashion Depictions

The Lisbeth Editorial by Billy Rood Showcases Cuts and Bruises

Wise Giant-Sized Sculptures

Zhang Huan Crafts Humongous Confucius Figure and Other Works

Romantic Otherworldly Ads

The Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 Campaign Stars Zuzanna Bijoch

Flashy Fence Installations

Capturing Resonance by Soo Sunny Park Sparkles and Shimmers in Light

Militant Future-Ready Styles

The Rad by Rad Hourani Fall/Winter 2012 Line is Fashion-Forward

Living Doll Couture

The Sui He AnOther Magazine Editorial Features Eclectic Prints

Intricate Fingerprint-Like Doodles

The Illustrations by Camila Leon are Mesmerizing

Fashionably Futuristic Catwalks

Patrick Mohr Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers Techno-Inspired Apparel

Baby Superhero Sculptures

'Wonderfoetus' by Alexandre Nicolas Depicts Infantile Archetypes

Underwater Webchitecture

Aquaria Floating Pavilion Behaves Like Coral Amidst the Swell of the Sea

Boxy Bed Advertising

The IKEA 'You Can Get More' Campaign Offers a Complete Set of Packages

Hip-Hop-Inspired Illustrations

Przemek Blejzyk Renders Rapper Character Covers

Solidly Upholstered Seating

The Costume Collection Defies Expectations of Material Composition

Colossal Comic Collages

Mike Alcantra Creates Artistic Superheroes With the Pages of Books

Couture Helmet Headgear

The Alex Dunstan NEO2 Editorial Features Biker-Inspired Accessories

Laser-Lit Menswear Shoots

The Greg Nawrat Fashion for Men Editorial is Conceptually Cool

Glowing Desk Sets

The 'BlancoWhite' Collection Makes LED Light Softer on the Eyes

Silky Bulbous Installations

The Mesmerizing Art Pieces by Lisa Kellner Feel Soft and Delicate

Deflated Equestrian Captures

The Fairytale-Inspired Series by Ulrika Kestere is Magical

Youthfully Dapper Captures

José Morraja Shoots One Refined-Looking Editorial

3D Elevator Illusions

London Shoppers Hold on to Dear Life at the Southside Shopping Centre

Real Auto TV Stands

The Porsche Design Entertainment Center is Made Out of a Genuine Car

Football Sensation Superheroes

Marvel and ESPN Make a Tim Tebow Comic Book

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From Nutty Touchdown Re-Enactments to Rocking Football Stars

Lederhosen Runway Looks

The Carlos Diez Fall/Winter 2012 Line Offers a New Twist on Tradition

Surrealist Activewear Campaigns

These RIG Utility Clothing Advertisements are Fantastical

Inked-On Buzz Cuts

Hair Tattoos Give Ian Watson a Permanent Haircut

Chair-Posing Shoots

Rafael Stahelin Shoots Models Who Get Flexible with Furniture

Printed Patriotic Pictorials

The Color-Box Phonomenon Popeye Editorial is Denim-Clad

Elegant Earthy Casual Wear

The Whyred Fall/Winter 2012 Line Will Have You Looking Sharp

Chromatic Stationery Furniture

'Table of Pencils' Questions Whether Art Serves a Purpose

Historical Hipster Music Vids

Lana Del Rey's Born To Die Music Video

Chic Music-Themed Shoots

‘The Queen of Hip-Hop' V Magazine Shoot is Retro and Fun

Cursive Contoured Seating

Iris Chair by Emanuele Cecini Relies on Curved Planes to Provide Support

Bottle-Shaped Shutters

The Red Pif Restaurant & Wine Shop is Cleverly Designed

Contemporary Surrealist Portraits

I Am Not by Ruadh DeLone Redoes Dali Digitally

Furry Floor Lamps

Feel It by Camilla Poulsen Engages with More Than Your Sense of Sight

Digital Dali-Like Depictions

Stefano Bonazzi Creates Contemporary Surreal Imagery Using Computers

Ladle-Like Seating

The Spoon Chair by Philipp Aduatz Scoops its Sitter Like Soup from a Bowl

Shape-Shifting Sculptures

This Richard Wilson Art Destroys Commonalities and Alters Perceptions

Refreshingly Folky Fashion

The Adolfo Dominguez Spring 2012 Campaign is Clean and Crisp

Mythical Reflective Structures

'The Stone' is Inspired by the Legend of King Arthur

Smartphone Gamer Peripherals

The Xappr Gun Offers a More Portable and Realistic Experience

No Nonsense Pantyhose Recycling Turns Leggings into Park Benches

Surreal Polychromatic Paintings

The Artistic Pieces by Vanessa Dakinsky are an Explosion of Dreams

Car-Part Couture

The Ford 'Trashy' Fashion Show Features Collected Auto Bits

Curvy Foldable Loungers

The Confused Direction Koi Deck Chair is Easily Portable

Built-In Garden Furniture

Love Hulten's Senescent Desk Changes Over Time

Surreal Kaleidoscopic Captures

The ‘Bondi Muse' by Door 121 Gets Luxe Poolside Snapsho

Revealing Rooftop Editorials

Rick Day Showcases Model Kevin Baker in His Latest Work

Minimalist Street Shoots

The Andy Jones Series is a Chilly Taste of Realism

Perplexing Etching Branding

The De Vino Wine Bottles Feature Some Peculiar Art

Metal Shark Sculptures

Stuart Peterman Industrializes Sea Creatures

Immaculately Circular Lamps

Sorry Giotto Challenges the Medieval Master's Celestial Skills

Introspective Body Art

Felted Anatomy by Dan Beckemeyer Shows Anatomy

Tangled Tension Fixtures

Tensegrity Lights Update Iconic Sculptures with the Ability to Illuminate

Protective Baby Pillows

Cocoon by Elodie Delassus Filters Noise and Germs for Sleeping Newborns

Sport Legend Mosaics

The Gatorade Campaign by Charis Tsevis is Intensely Refreshing

Eccentric Ruffled Seating

Muffin Hollyhocks Chair Embodies a Sculptural Form of Floral Furnishings

Crumbling Child Captures

Torsos by Ruadh DeLone is Destructively Abstract

Chromatic Streak Collages

The Artwork by Hollie Chastain is a Retro Rainbow of Color

Coil-Supported Seating

The Calli-Stroke Bench Eliminates Two Chair Legs in Favor of New Forms

Sweet Seasonal Branding

Brezza Wine Labels are Whimsical Representations of a Gentle Breeze

Geometric Primary Color Artwork

UK Artist Rob Bailey Creates Stunning Illustrations

Robot Music Videos

The 'Androp: World.Words.Lights.' Video Features Bionic Toys

Eccentric Escargot Seating

The Lu Chair by Sand & Birch is the Perfect Place to Curl Up

Religious Sports Star Bracelets

'What Would Tebow Do?' Wristbands Ask the Iconic Questions

Adorned Skull Illustrations

These Drawings by Meyoko are Covered in Eccentric Details

Cozy Tied Cushions

Not Knot Pillows are Twisted into Plushy Patterns for Snug Decor

Musical Celebrity Greetings

Celeb-Filled Clip of Lionel Richie's Hello by Matthijs Vlot Goes Viral

Molten Tea Sets

This David Changar Pottery is Artfully Organic

Frightful Fantasy Paintings

The Tom Howse 'Fantastic Salad' Curation is an Estranged Collection

Linen Landscape Paintings

Adam Sorensen's Artwork is Inspired by Japanese Woodblock Prints

Entomological Alcohol Branding

Or Wine Packaging is Regionally Labeled by Bugs

Entangled Fruit Bowls

The Platter by Petra Pavelkova Looks Like a Bird Nest

Rustic Rouge Luggage

The Haerfest Spring/Summer 2012 Collection is the Perfect Weekend Bag

Sagging Ceiling Installations

Anna Hepler's The Great Haul is Made Out of Plastic

Stylish Prosthesis Covers

Sensitive Touch is an Eye-Catching Artificial Limb Enhancer

Mythical Vino Labels

The Lamiturri Wine Label Features the Beautiful Fantasy Creature Lamia

Live 3D Sports Broadcasts

'ESPN 3D' Goes from Reruns to Real-Time at CES 2012

Brush Stroke Magazine Covers

The Dansk SS12 Issue Celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary

Beat-Blasting Luggage Designs

SuitSuit Boombox Takes on a Tune-Blaring Look for Travelers

Fishy Vino Branding

The Odd Five Lazy Acres Wine Label Features Marine Life

High-Powered Gaming Handhelds

Project Fiona is a Tablet for Serious Gamers

Urban Upcycled Bags

Toronto-Based Mariclaro Uses Air Bags to Make New Accessories

Creepy Masquerade Campaigns

This Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer 2012 Ad is Spooky

Hand-Dipped Vino Bottles

The Grassini Family Vineyard Branding is Warm, Homey and Traditional

Upcycled Canvas Portraits

The Paintings of David Agenjo Fuse the Old with the New

Elongated Vino Bottles

The Artisan Wine Packaging is Both Modern and Classic

Parody Bi-Racial Cop Chases

The Foster the People 3D Music Video is Hilariously Hot

Music-Inspired Maps

The Song Map by Dorothy Will Take You Down Memory Lane

Blurred Projection Portraits

These Janis Avotins Paintings Feature Haunting Imagery

Sullen Road Trip Captures

Dani Padgett Presents a Depressing Take on the World

Electrifying Gun Games

Ultimate Tazer Ball is an Actual Extreme Sport

Snarled Stick Fixtures

The Falo Lamp is a Modern Piece that Alludes to Utilities of the Past

PC-Warmed Seating

The USB Circle Cushion Heater Uses Computer Power to Toast Your Tush

Astonishing Allegorical Illustrations

The Art Pieces by Alejandro Ivan Fuentes are Surreal

Indie Icon Lessons

'Three Primary Colors' by Ok Go for Sesame Street

Location-Based Friend Tools

Lonely Planet Friends for Friends App is Perfect for Solo Travelers

Crude Gaming Grannies

'Old Grandma Hardcore' Documents Foul-Mouthed Ramblings of Peculiar Elder

Self-Directing Sports Accessories

The SKLZ Shoot-Around Attachment is Perfect for Solo Sessions

Discrete Drinking Sets

The Speakeasy Prohibition Preparedness Kit Will Keep Your Hooch Hidden

Carry-On Speaker Docks

The Behringer Backyard Blaster is Designed for the Ultimate House Party

Gender-Bending Music Videos

This New Perfume Genius Video Features Haunting Imagery

Measured Metropolis Topography

The NYC Energy Consumption Map Shows Amounts of Electricity Usage

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