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Chained Thigh Jewelry
Chained Thigh Jewelry
Trendboutique's 3-Tier Gartier in Silver Will Deck Out Your Legs
This unique Trendboutique 3-Tier Gartier in Silver will surely give your legs a touch of sparkle come the season of short shorts. Considering how people spend a lot of time outdoors during the summer months,… MORE
Intergalactic-Inspired Yachts
Intergalactic-Inspired Yachts
The Tofi Concept by Hyun-Seok Kim is a Blast from Outer Space
Tofi is an award-winning yacht design concept by Hyun-Seok Kim. Tofi won the Millennium Yacht Design award this year, with a living room, two bedrooms and even a shower. Tofi also comes complete with a… MORE
Retro Audio Furniture
Retro Audio Furniture
The Silla Cassette Tape Chair is Retro Upcycling at its Best
For a mere $196, you can show just how retro you are with the Silla Cassette Tape chair. The Silla Cassette Tape chair comes complete with a walkman directly from the 80's attached to its side. Constructed… MORE
Touchscreen Guitars
Touchscreen Guitars
The Max Battaglia Hyper Touch Guitar Will Revolutionize Music
The Max Battaglia Hyper Touch Guitar is the instrumental design of the future. In a world where everything from cell phones to car interior controls are utilizing touch screen technology, it really shouldn't… MORE
Blinding Bling Chronographs
Blinding Bling Chronographs
The $3 Million Hublot Big Bang is an Iced-Out Timepiece
The Hublot Big Bang is an iced-out timepiece that screams exuberance and opulence. Literally drowning with diamonds, the $3 million Big Bang watch is comprised of 18k white gold and covered in baguette… MORE
Trash-Constructed Cars
Trash-Constructed Cars
Orismar de Souza is a Homeless Man Who Built a Car Out of Junk
Orismar de Souza is a homeless man from Brazil who built his own car out of junk. DIY cars very seldomly look this good and this type of innovation, especially constructed from the materials he used, is… MORE
Floating Limousines
Floating Limousines
Michael van Vuuren's Road Yacht Blends the Best of Land and Sea
Michael van Vuuren’s Road Yacht is a sleek, modern hybrid of a vintage car and an opulent yacht. It specifically targets Russia's wealthy class, a culture that idealizes living the life of a seaman aboard… MORE
Robotic Birds
Robotic Birds
The Festo Automated Smartbird Mimics Actual Avian Movement
Kites and remote-controlled airplanes are fun, but the best futuristic flying toy is the Festo Automated Smartbird, a fully automated bird that replicates the movements and behavior of nature's aviators.… MORE
Mirrored Eco Skyscrapers
Mirrored Eco Skyscrapers
Bluarch's Entropic Inhabitation is a Mean Green Residential Tower
Bluarch's Entropic Inhabitation is the latest environmentally friendly residential tower. Boasting the latest green technology and superior architectural design, this eye-catching skyscraper is sure to… MORE
Sumptuous iPhone Covers
Sumptuous iPhone Covers
The DBM De Bethune Boasts Alligator Skin and a Pocket Watch
The DBM De Bethune iPhone case updates the classic pocket-watch concept with a contemporary aesthetic and sumptuous alligator skin. The analog clock on the iPhone case has a DB 1024-caliber movement and… MORE
Glass Handbags
Glass Handbags
The $615 Pandora Plexiglas Clutch by Charlotte Olympia is for Modern Cinderellas
Introducing the Pandora Plexiglas clutch from Charlotte Olympia. For a mere $615, this unique purse can be yours. Its features include a gold flower clasp and three interchangeable pouches: leopard-print… MORE
Supercar Touchscreen Mobiles
Supercar Touchscreen Mobiles
The Mobiado CPT002 Aston Marton Concept Phone is an Upper-Echelon Gad
Supercar smartphone collaborations are nothing new, but the Mobiado CPT002 Aston Martin concept phone kicks things up a few notches. The CPT002 combines the creative efforts of luxury mobile manufacturer… MORE
Trekkie Kitchen Accessories
Trekkie Kitchen Accessories
The Vulcan Oven Mitt by Meninos Ensures You Live Long and Prosper
For a mere $30, you too can live long and prosper -- in the kitchen, at least. The Trekkies at Meninos have created this Vulcan Oven Mitt, which depicts the iconic Vulcan greeting from the Star Trek series.… MORE
Cult Film Director Exhibits
Cult Film Director Exhibits
Pulp Fiction Action Figure Posters Join the Quentin vs. Coen Gallery
The Pulp Fiction Action Figure Collection poster by Max Dalton is part of an upcoming art installation called Quentin vs. Coen at the Bold Hype Gallery in New York. The exhibit will take place April 7… MORE
Lab-Inspired Athletic Therapy
Lab-Inspired Athletic Therapy
Salazar Cryosauna Uses Nitrogen Vapors to Cool to 275 Below Zero
Athletes are known for some wacky superstitions to keep a good streak going, but cutting-edge therapy techniques such as the Salazar Cryosauna ensure that should these athletes face an injury, they'll… MORE
Ultra-Pricey Frathouse Games
Ultra-Pricey Frathouse Games
Gro's 'The Beautiful Game' is a $68,000 Foosball Table
Gro's 'The Beautiful Game' is a wondrous Foosball table with a slightly higher price tag than most tables on which frat boys typically play. This ultra-luxury Foosball table boasts a price tag of over… MORE
Shape-Changing Towers
Shape-Changing Towers
Frank Gehry's Wrinkled Beekman Tower has a Dynamic Exterior
Frank Gehry's Beekman tower is a vertical concrete wonderland. Known as the tallest tower in the western hemisphere, Beekman tower is a 76-story, 870-foot tall behemoth of a building (which is pretty damn… MORE
Seed-Grown Seating
Seed-Grown Seating
The Terra Outdoor Chair is as Nature-Made as it Gets
The 'Terra Outdoor Chair' is nothing short of a nature-made furniture piece. From a cardboard skeleton and a little patience, the Terra Outdoor chair simply grew. Okay, maybe it wasn't that magical, but… MORE
Humanized Fashion Dolls
Humanized Fashion Dolls
GQ Germany Celebrates Ken's 50th Anniversary With Life-Like Dolls
For the 50th anniversary of the iconic Ken doll, GQ Germany decided to take a puppet or doll like approach to this creative advertising campaign. The shoot was done by Armin Morbach and features models… MORE
Retro Gamer Frocks
Retro Gamer Frocks
The Pac-Man Tank Dress by 80stess is Adorably Geeky
For a mere $32 you can show off your love the retro, iconic Pac-Man video game with this new Pac-Man tank dress. Bearing the unmistakable image of the beloved game's characters, the Pac-Man tank dress… MORE
Macabre Money Skulls
Macabre Money Skulls
Scott Campbell's Noblesse Oblige Features Laser Currency Art
Scott Campbell's recent art exhibit, dubbed Noblesse Oblige, is nothing short of amazing. The currency art is a virtual 3D rendering made of laser-cut methods to showcase art such as a skull and the inside… MORE
Deadly Musical Instruments
Deadly Musical Instruments
An Actual Shotgun Guitar Has Been Seized in Sweden
Police in Sweden seize an arsenal of guns daily, but this shotgun guitar must be the most odd find yet. The police received a tip stating that a 54-yea- old man was hoarding a vast array of unlicensed… MORE
Kiddie-Toy Cabinets
Kiddie-Toy Cabinets
The Niclas Andersson Jack in the Box Shelves are Fun and Functional
Niclas Andersson's Jack in the Box shelves are a modern take on a classic concept. The shelves wind to lower the platform pieces, allowing for convenience and customization. The result is sort of customizable… MORE
Convertible Cell Concepts
Convertible Cell Concepts
The Elastic Cellphone Will Revolutionize Mobile Communication
The Elastic Cellphone concept is one adaptable ball of innovation. Able to convert from a media player to a game console and back to a messaging behemoth, the Elastic Cellphone will serve as a mobile revolution.… MORE
$2,000 Sandals
$2,000 Sandals
The Rick Owens Organza Wedges Are Some Seriously Show-Stopping Shoes
Rick Owens has adorned these luxurious leather wedge sandals with organza to create a very sexy $2,000 fashion statement. In the images above, the sandals are paired with a Rick Owens dress and form the… MORE
Doorknob Branding
Doorknob Branding
The Metrofarm Sneakerknob Door Handles Enhance the Company's Retail Presence
The Metrofarm Sneakerknob door handles adorn a variety of shoe stores in Berlin and Vienna, including Overkill, The Good Will Out and Paar. The bronze or aluminum Sneakerknobs are exact replicas of the… MORE
Custom Truckbed BMWs
Custom Truckbed BMWs
Stuart Appleby's M5 Ute Turns an M5 Sedan Into a Drift Car
Professional golfer Stuart Appleby commissioned a custom car shop dubbed Southern Rod in Australia to covert his BMW M5 into an El Camino-style car. The car is easily translated into a car with a truck… MORE
Muscle Car Billiard Tables
Muscle Car Billiard Tables
The 1965 Shelby GT Pool Table is Signed and Numbered by Carroll Shelby
Authentic 1965 Shelby GT Mustangs customized by Carroll Shelby have been converted into exclusive pool tables. Each table is signed and numbered by the famed classic car tuner himself and comes with a… MORE
Gum-Covered Cars
Gum-Covered Cars
Wrigley's-Wrapped Mercedes by Christian Stoll is a Sedan in a Sticky Situation
Claiming it took several days to unwrap all of the Wrigley's gum, Christian Stoll and his team wrapped his old Mercedes station wagon in the chewing gum -- all in the name of art and photography. Stoll… MORE
Sugary Sweet Celebs
Sugary Sweet Celebs
These Jason Mecier Celebrity Candy Portraits Look Good Enough to Eat
Using everything from red vines to black licorice, Jason Mecier created these featured celebrity candy portraits. In the past, Jason Mecier has created celeb mosaics from junk and clothes, and now, he… MORE
T-Shirt TV Controllers
T-Shirt TV Controllers
The Rebecca Albrand Remote Control T-Shirt
Rebecca Albrand has come up a t-shirt that doubles as a universal remote. Made using conductive thread as well as a circuit board that connects to with the soft switches, the remote control t-shirt is… MORE
$50 Nose Jobs
$50 Nose Jobs
The Beauty Nose Butterfly Nose Clip is the Latest Craze in Japan
Vanity and plastic surgery are billion dollar industries; however, not everyone has thousands at their disposal, with products like the Butterfly Nose Clip serving as a more affordable alternative to surgery.… MORE
Abstract Transforming Tables
Abstract Transforming Tables
Starling Box by Design School Students
Danish design students Anita Johansen and Anne Ahrendt Futtrup created their rendition of what a clever hybrid coffee table should look like. Dubbed the The Starling Box, the table (which doubles as a… MORE
Slick Street-Legal Racers
Slick Street-Legal Racers
The 2011 Bac Mono Singe Seater Burns Serious Rubber
No amount of speed can quench the appetite of some gearheads and Supervettura plans to offer an appetizer to that notion with the Bac Mono single seater street legal racer. The Bac Mono is a 1,200 pound… MORE
Upcycled Designer Skates
Upcycled Designer Skates
The Dsquared2 Skate Moss Shoes Aren't Fit for Triple Axels
The Dsquared2 "Skate Moss" shoes are sure to demand attention wherever they're worn. These shoes, designed by Dean and Dan Caten, are made from upcycled vintage ice skates. With aged leather, cotton laces… MORE
Haute Armored Ensembles
Haute Armored Ensembles
The Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2011 Line is Tough Yet Delicate
The Alexander McQueen Autumn/Winter 2011 fashion line is extravagant and gorgeous. The pieces featured are definitely an interesting modern take on traditional pieces, featuring lace, fur and even leather… MORE

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$3,000 Peep Toe Pumps
$3,000 Peep Toe Pumps
Swarovski Christian Louboutins are Classy Couture Bling
The Swarovski Christian Louboutins could not have come at a better time, with prom literally right around the corner. Loaded teenagers and couture enthusiasts alike might want to consider this $3,000 Swarovski-studded… MORE
Period Signification Jewelry
Period Signification Jewelry
These Red Bracelets Give Others Warnings of Many Bathroom Breaks
A Norwegian supervisor has made women within his company wear red bracelets during their time of the month, allowing others to know why she's taking numerous bathroom breaks. In the age where time is… MORE
Cult Film Director Exhibits
Cult Film Director Exhibits
Pulp Fiction Action Figure Posters Join the Quentin vs. Coen Gallery
The Pulp Fiction Action Figure Collection poster by Max Dalton is part of an upcoming art installation called Quentin vs. Coen at the Bold Hype Gallery in New York. The exhibit will take place April 7… MORE
Life-Sized Collector's Books (UPDATE)
Life-Sized Collector's Books (UPDATE)
Birds of America is a $11.5 Million Dollar Book
The Birds of America book sold Tuesday at a Sotheby’s auction for $11.5 million dollars.Ten years ago the book made headlines when it sold for a mere $8.8 already making it the then most expensive book.… MORE
Vehicle Console Seating
Vehicle Console Seating
David Gawthorpe's Mini Cooper Entertainment Chair Looks Super Fun
This Mini Cooper Entertainment Chair by David Gawthorpe is definitely an interesting piece (to say the least). Created from an actual Mini, this piece of car furniture is guaranteed to have your friends… MORE
Romantic Glimmering Gemstones
Romantic Glimmering Gemstones
The 56.12 Carat Heart-Shaped Diamond Auction from Chistie's
The 56.12 Carat heart-shaped diamond is to die for. The massive jewelry piece will be put into a Christie's auction in hopes of finding its way to a true romantic. The heart-shaped diamond is the new love… MORE
Haute Candy-Wrapper Footwear
Haute Candy-Wrapper Footwear
These Eco Trash Pumps by Christian Louboutin are Ultra Hot
With a $1095 price tag, these Eco Trash pumps by Christian Louboutin are sure an expensive way to wear "garbage" on your feet. Louboutin promises that no two pairs of these Eco Trash pumps will look alike,… MORE
Convertible Cell Concepts
Convertible Cell Concepts
The Elastic Cellphone Will Revolutionize Mobile Communication
The Elastic Cellphone concept is one adaptable ball of innovation. Able to convert from a media player to a game console and back to a messaging behemoth, the Elastic Cellphone will serve as a mobile revolution.… MORE
Celeb-Designed Timepieces
Celeb-Designed Timepieces
Kim Kardashian Creates Watch Collection with Brissmor
Ms. Jack of all trades herself, Kim Kardashian, is starting her very own watch collection in conjunction with Brissmor company. The watches will be geared toward upscale ladies who are willing to shell… MORE
Illustrated Lyricism
Illustrated Lyricism
Chris Haley Gives Kanye West Lyrics a Comic-Book Enhancement
Chris Haley decided to combine two of his favorite things -- comic books and Kanye West -- and has succeeded admirably. By illustrating Kanye West's rap lyrics, Haley has not only started an Internet meme,… MORE
Flying Food Photography
Flying Food Photography
Matthew and Erik Huber Create Levitating Cuisine
Matthew and Erik Huber are photographer brothers with wild imaginations and impressive cinematic skills. Shot with a Phantom HD camera, the video clip by the duo features a meal whose contents go flying.… MORE
Lipstick Heels
Lipstick Heels
Alberto Guardiani Blends Women's Formalwear Essentials
How can you make an outfit stand out with just shoes alone? Try using Alberto Guardiani’s $400 high heels. Makeup and high heels are two essentials when it comes to women’s formalwear, and these pumps… MORE
Intergalactic-Inspired Yachts
Intergalactic-Inspired Yachts
The Tofi Concept by Hyun-Seok Kim is a Blast from Outer Space
Tofi is an award-winning yacht design concept by Hyun-Seok Kim. Tofi won the Millennium Yacht Design award this year, with a living room, two bedrooms and even a shower. Tofi also comes complete with a… MORE
Upcycled Aviation Furniture
Upcycled Aviation Furniture
The Aviation Wind Desk is an Airplane-Adapted Design
The Aviation Wind Desk is a perfectly modern furniture piece that will have your office looking like it's ready to take flight. With renderings from a WWII fighter plane, this Aviation Wind Desk would… MORE