This micro trend report features the top trends in Q1 2009 (with a couple extra trends that snuck in this week). The report is a crowd-filtered ranking based on TrendHunter.com monthly traffic (several million monthly views).
At the same time that we release this list, we've relaunched our 2009 Trend Report with a Q2 update... So, if you are looking for professional trend research and trend clusters, check out our whole section on 2009 Trend Reports.
Top 50 Trends in Q1 2009
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Tattoos for Couples
Matching Body Ink Designs To Signify Everlasting Love
48
Literary Tattoos
Inked Art for Writers and Word Nerds
47
Professional Photoshop Fails
Bodies Butchered, Contorted & Given the 'Twilight' Treatment
46
Social Personality Tagging
Facebook Meme Is All About Tagging Photos With Insults or Whimsey
45
Mysteriously Sexy Vampire Posters
Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Usher in ‘New Moon̵
44
3D Body Art (UPDATE)
Cosmetic Implants, Raised Tattoos And Other Bizarre Body Modifications
43
Goddess Bridal Couture
Modern Wedding Dresses With an Ancient Deity Touch
42
Unbelievable Surrealism as Art
Erik Johansson's Remarkable Photoshopping
41
Third Eye Tattoos
A Focused Look At Eyeball-Themed Inking
40
Regrettable Inking
‘Baby on Board' Tattoo and Other Bad Ideas to Bring Remorse
39
Blonde Beehive Hairstyles
Guess Spring 2009 Campaign Brings Back 1960s Fashion
38
Portraits of Crack Addicts
USER by Tony Fouhse Finds Compassion for the Fallen
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Inked Photo Subjects
Geneva Exhibition Celebrates Etienne Dumont's Tattooed Body
36
Psychedelic Home Exteriors
Graffiti Artists Channel Bad Acid Trips to Attack Scottish Castle
35
French Press Filtration Systems
'321 Water Bottle' for Portable, Potable Refreshment
34
Vampire Jewelry
Accessories Inspired by 'Twilight' Series and 'New Moon'
33
Children as Mini Adults
Anna Skladmann Portrays Elite Russian Kids in Provactive Poses
32
Discotastic Male Underwear
These Limited-Edition Undies Let You Rock Gold Like an Olympian
31
Reverse Photoshopped Art
Benoit David Adds Rolls of Flab and Limbs to His Photos
30
10 Popular Tattoos for 2009
Is Your Next Tattoo on This List?
29
Creating Buzz on Low Budgets
10 Clever Examples of Cheap Guerrilla Marketing
28
Strange Photo Collections
Bizarre Archive Catalogues the Weirdest Pictures On the Web
27
Sweet Tattoo Treats
Sugary Inkspiration for Badass Bakers
26
‘300'-Inspired Underwear Calendars
Spartan Warriors Promote ‘Macho' Undies
25
Fashionable Prosthetics
Una Burke's Constricted Creations Are Inspired by Medical Braces
24
Fluid Photography
Troyt Coburn Uses Liquefying Techniques to Advertise Lee Jeans
23
Unexpected Situation Photography
Erin Wurm Captures Odd, Awkward Moments
22
Crazy Heels in Practice
Ankle-Breaking Footwear As Actually Worn by the Stars
21
Positive Body Image Photography
Vogue's Annual Shape Issue 2009 Features 8 Beautiful Bodie
20
Muppet-Inspired Fashion
Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Went Kermit Crazy For Fall 2009
19
High-Profile Spokesdogs
Despite Buzz Over Portuguese Water Dog, Milk-Bone Picks Great Dane
18
Tattoos of Organs
Permanent Ink Fit for an Anatomy Lesson
17
Fantastic Femmetographers
Alice Hawkins is a Master of Provocative Photography
16
Life-Sized Barbie Mansions
Jonathan Adler Designs Real Malibu Dream House
15
Wind-Powered Speedsters
The Greenbird Breaks the Land Speed Record at 126.1 MPH
14
61 Creative Ways to Contend with Garbage
From Polka-Dotted Trash Bags to Beer Can Butterflies
13
Glamorizing Careless Motherhood
Vogue Raises Eyebrows With ‘No Smoking' Editorial
12
Denim-Specific Skivvies
SS09 MovereJean Underwear Enhances Male Features
11
Senior Supermodels
80 Year Old Daphne Selfe Continues to Hit Catwalks After 60 Years
10
NBA Dancers as Bikini Models
Pom Poms in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2009
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Breakable Packages
MoevereJean Underwear Encourage You to ‘Break The Rules'
8
Alien Sound Systems
Wireless All-In-One Speakers by Erick Sakal Save Inner Space
7
Rich & Decadent Photography
Luxe Lifestyles in ‘Jets, Cribs & Rides' by Gene Kiegel
6
Human Vending Machines
Kit Kat's Man-Powered Promo at London Victoria
5
Twilight Inspired Jewelry
Edward and Jacob Love Bella Bracelets and Earrings -
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Celebumoms Seeking Donations
Nadya Suleman Sets Up Website to Solicit Support for Octuplets
3
Earthwide Eco Statements
829 Landmarks Around the World Switch Off Power for Earth Hour 2009
2
Inaugural Ball Gowns
Michelle Obama Goes Gay with Jason Wu Design
1
Caffeinated Warfare
Eight O'Clock Coffee Beats Starbucks in Epic Battle of the Beans
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55 Bizarre, Unique and Unusual Tattoo Designs
Tennis Players as Bikini Models
Tennis Beauties in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2009
World Map Body Paint Bikinis
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2009 Shows Worldly Brooklyn Decker
Inked Injuries
Wound and Bullet Hole Tattoos for the Wannabe Badass
Extreme Equestion Fashion
Bizarre Latex Pony Girl Cover Stars
40 Controversial Views on Body Image
Jessica Simpson Is Too Fat, Anorexia Hits Male Hollywood
Stylish Vampires
Twilight is In Style December 2008
36 Underwear Innovations & Gift Ideas For Guys
15 Scandalous Underwear Advertisements
Photoshop Fails
Complex Magazine Forgets to Digitally Touch Up Kim Kardashian
Top 30 Graffiti, Tattoo and Counter Culture Art Trends in 2008
Exotic Tattoos
Inked Dedications to Wild Animals for Extreme Nature Lovers
Third Eye Tattoos
A Focused Look At Eyeball-Themed Inking
Regrettable Inking
‘Baby on Board' Tattoo and Other Bad Ideas to Bring Remorse
Movie Character Obsessions
The Twilight Dolls
Gothic Promo Portraits
The Twilight Zone in Rome
Robert Pattinson Mania
18 Ways The Twilight Star Has Influenced Pop Culture
Body Graffiti Underwear Editorials
‘CK Teen Screen Grabs' by Brett Lloyd
Recycling Garbage into Art
From Freaky Doll Chandeliers to Garbage Chairs
Lace Underwear for Men?
Chad White by Ruven Afanador Rocks The Trend
Youthttoos
Childish Care Bear Tattoos For People With a Peter Pan Complex
Goth Tattoos
Fascinating Body Art Expressing Subculture Beliefs and Lifestyle
Sweet Tattoo Treats
Sugary Inkspiration for Badass Bakers
39 Barbie Doll Inspired Designs to Celebrate Her 50th Birthday
29 Bizarre Implant Innovations
From Bionic Eyes to Surgically-Controlled Poo
30 Unique 2009 Calendars
Surrealist Caricature Tattoos
Inked Tributes to Salvador Dali and His Quirky Work
Space-Age Fashion Photography
Futuristic Chic in 2009 Vogue Italia ‘Evolution'
21 Notable 2009 Magazine Covers
Bar Refaeli's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Kicks it Off
51 Innovative Approaches to Marketing Water
Passionate Accessories Ads
Sizzling Guess Accessories & Watches Fall & Spring 09 Campaigns
Girlie Pop Culture Inking
Barbie Tattoos Let You Mark Yourself In Honor of Your Favorite Doll
‘The Simpsons' Street Art
Rebellious Cartooned Graffiti That Would Make Bart Proud
Disturbing Fashion Photography
‘The Blood Show' by Kattaca
Zooming in on Privates
Diesel Intimate 2009 Campaign Is Fashionably Edgy
Portraits of Phone Sex Workers
Coffee Table Book Exposes the Faces Behind the Voices
Belly Button Airbrushing
Photoshopping Karolina Kurkova's Mystery Navel
Breakable Packages
MoevereJean Underwear Encourage You to ‘Break The Rules'
Guerrilla Adbusting
Street Artists FTW-Crew Add Photoshop Toolbox to Subway Ads
Hobbit-Style Architecture
Low Impact Woodland Homes Built With Surrounding Nature
High-Profile Facebook Breakups
Chris Brown and Rihanna Change Relationship Status to 'Single'
Squids, Lingerie and Fur
Knotan's Stellar Nudetography
Spinal Cord Tattoos
Inked Backsides Give an Artistic Hint at True Anatomy
Tattoos of Classic Video Games
Permanent Pacman Ink for Extreme(ly Nerdy) Gamers
Twilight Inspired Jewelry
Edward and Jacob Love Bella Bracelets and Earrings -
Vintage Corset Reinventions
‘What Katie Did' Lingerie
Disastrous Photoshopped Magazines
Heidi Klum's Bizarre GQ March 2009 Cover
Dirty Photo Shoots
Twilight Star Kellan Lutz Flaunts His Greasy Body
Cataloging Iconic Magazine Issues
10 Sizzling Past Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Covers
Eating Disorder Guerrilla Campaigns
Bulimia Vomit Stickers for ProMadchen
Bloodthirsty Photo Shoots
VMan Dives Deeper Into the Twilight Zone (UPDATE)
Modern Day Goddess Fashion
Runway Styles Influenced by Ancient Egypt
Bandage Lingerie Fashion
Bordelle Brings Strappy Back
Retro Street-Glam Fashion
Guess by Marciano Campaign Has Cars, Guys & One Hot Female
20 Vending Machines That Don't Sell Snacks
You Won't Find Sodas, Chips, Candy, Or Cigarettes Here
Hazardous Runways
Models Bite the Dust in Dangerous Heels At NY Fashion Week
Steampunk Cover Shoots
Nina Kate is Speculative for Bizarre Magazine
Guerrilla Graffiti Film Promos
"Watchmen" Street Art Pops Up All Over NYC, Toronto & London
15 Twilight-Inspired Fashions
Midnight Blue and Silver Styles to Make You Shine Like a Star
First Ladies as Style Icons
9 Historical Presidential Inauguration Gowns
Movie Themed Holiday Decor
‘Twilight' Inspired Christmas Tree
Black Magic Lingerie
‘The Season of the Witch' Campaign by Agent Provocateur
Trashy Fashion
Wearable Recycled Art From WalterWorks
Copycat Fragrances
‘Twilight' Perfume in ‘Nina' Look-a-Like Bottle
25 Wonderful Wind Power Generators
Latex Beauty Editorials
Mike's Ruiz Alternative Approach
Surreal Balloontography
Unusual Balloon and Smoke Photography by Andrea Galvani
Digital Tattoo Covers
Michael Phelps in ESPN Magazine
Sunny Inaugural Style
Michelle Obama's Inauguration Dress is Pantone Perfect
Party-Girl Editorials
‘Lara by Night' Makes Cigarettes Look Fashionable in Vogue Paris
Dark Surrealistic Ads
Diesel Spring Summer 2009 Campaign
Bringing Fashion Dolls to Life
Barbie's 50th Brithday Celebrated by Designers at NY Fashion
Wrinkly Sidekick Campaigns
Dolce & Gabbana Surprise With Aging Background Models
Political 'It' Dogs
Obama Chooses Between Portuguese Water Hound and Labradoodle
Heart-Shaped Heels
Glittery 7.5" Wedges for Valentine's Day
Socialites as Suburban Housewives
Paris Hilton Plays Mommy for Tony Duran
Custom Avatar Paintings
Matt Held Paints Your Facebook Profile Picture (If You're Friends)
Positive Body Image PR
Meghan McCain Stands Up to Laura Ingraham on Twitter
Designer Dollhouse Furniture
'Haute Dollhouse' Features Miniature Adler Dioramas for Barbie
Garbage Chic
Black Bin Bag Couture
Celebs Made of Garbage
A-List Mosaic Makeover Portraits Are Pretty Trashy
Faking Surreal Photography
Photoshop Tutorial Blends 3 Landscapes Into Single Image
Inked Organ Fakes
"True Love Tattoos" is a Promotion, Not Parlor
Wheelchairs for Pets
Walkin' Wheels Handicapped Dog Chairs
Surrealist Ads
Dali & Magritte Inspired VW Polo BlueMotion Campaign
Forked Human Tongues
Bizarre Body Mod Craze Splits Tongues for Lizard-Style Lickers
Gloomy Surrealist Art
'These Predicaments' Are Subverted Fairy Tales
Furniture-Inspired Footwear
Eamz Heels Inspired by The Eames Lounge Chair
Search by Trash
Earth's Journey Eco Art Gallery For Green Chic Discoveries
Multimedia Light Bulbs
The Slick 'Soundbulb' Speaker & the Dazzling Black 'De-light'
Aquatic Fashion Photography
VMan Goes 'In Deep' For Men's Spring
Prosthetic Arm Fashion
Huseklepp 'Immaculate' Design Makes Prosthetics Functionally Hip
Senior Pet Beauty Pageants
10-Year-Old Sussex Spaniel Wins Westminster Dog Show
Anti-Whaling Body Art
Greenpeace Tattoos Turn Bodies Into Canvases of Protest
Intelligent Portable Speakers
'Air Phones' System is Wireless, Luminous, Playful
Ghost Eyes Dresses
Fashion Photography Meets Digital Art By Zach Gold
Photographing Rowdy Children
'Domestic Vacations' Depicts Glorious At-Home Chaos
Using Fashion Photography for Peace
‘Statement Girl' in Tush Magazine
Inked Organs
Surgery to Tattoo Beating Hearts is a Hoax
Luxury Dog Dishes
Wetnoz Petfood Bowls for Chic Chats and Canines
Wind Power Expansions
London's 'Quietrevolution' Spins Powerful Presence in the UK (UPDATE)
Automated Friend Finders
‘Facebook Friend Adder' Software Makes You Pay To Be Popular
Surrealist Editorials
Genlux Magazine Images Inspired by the Art of Rene Magritte
Viral Virtual Vilification
'I Want to Fight Chris Brown' Facebook Group Has Over 3,800 Members
$88,000 Bronze Sound Systems
RAAL Requisite Eternity Speakers Are Ravishing
Printed Facebook Albums
HotPrints Photo Book is Comprised of Tagged Online Snaps
Naughty Speakerphones
iBoobs Fuse Comfort of a Woman With Melodic Relaxation
Aeroponic Home Air Filters
‘Breathe Easy' is Packed With Toxin-Absorbing Plants
Iconic Doll Revamp
Barbie Gets Radical Makeover
Manmade Islands from Trash
Turning a Gyre of Junk Into a Revitalized Ecosystem
Trash Collecting Jewelry
Multifunctional Brooch Doubles as a Mini Garbage Bin
Hindu Deity Chic
Designer Apparel and Accessories for the Ultimate Goddess Look
Street Art-Inspired Furniture
Graffiti-Embellished Cupboards
Trashtography Self-Portraits
Artist's Giant Collage is Comprised of Everything He Threw Out for 36
Prosthetic Lungs
Respiratory Aids to Wear Around Your Waist
Building Bricks from Waste
HYmini POLLIBricks Made of Your Old Garbage
Personal Landfills
Sustainable Dave Collects Trash For 365 Days
Moms as Eco-Terrorists
Environmentalists Say Octuplets' Carbon Footprints Aren't Tiny
Trashy Office Accessories
Deck Yourself in Fake Ink Splats and Pencil Shaving
Artistic Escapism
Teen Graffiti Art By Asgar/Gabriel
Touchscreen Soda Machines
Samsung uVending Dispenses Food, Internet, Take Photos of Criminals
Cobra-Inspired Speakers – The 'Serpent Speakers' Flex And Capture You With Sound
The 'Serpent Speakers' Flex And Capture You With Sound
Skiing With Dogs
Eco-Friendly Uphill Skiing In The Alps... With Your Canine Companion
First Aid Kits for Pets
Sunny-Dog Ink Ensures Your Canine Companion is Always Covered
Social Networking Psych Studies
Research Shows Teen Facebook Users Prone to Depression