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76 Unique Hugs

In Honor of National Hug Day, Here are Some Huggable Moments

— January 25, 2011 — Fashion
National Hug Day is a day to celebrate friendship and love. Here are some lovely hugging finds. From snuggle-friendly airline seats to huggable love lights, this collection will make you want to squeeze someone!

The images are cute, saucy, spicy and everything in between. Check out the gallery and see what kind of hug is your favorite.

Implications - Even as social networking has become the norm all around the world, many consumers are returning to what many critics have argued that would be relegated to the past: social interaction and physical contact. Hugging is just one example of how consumers are taking back the way that they connect with their loved ones.
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Hug-Tweeting Shirts
Hug-Tweeting Shirts
Celina Alvarado's 'Try Me' Measures and Tweets the Quality of Your Hug
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Illuminating Inflated Cushions
Illuminating Inflated Cushions
The Scale 1:1 'SUPERNOVA' Light is a Huggable Lamp
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Internet Hugging Simulators
Internet Hugging Simulators
The Haptihug Telecuddle Interface Eliminates the Need for Actual Hugs
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Record-Breaking Hugs
Record-Breaking Hugs
Teddy McHuggin Embraces Worthy Causes
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Hugging Can Holders
Hugging Can Holders
Flexible Embrace Keeps Items Close By in Your Car
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Wii-Stuffed Babies
Wii-Stuffed Babies
The Babysitting Mama Game Taps into a Vast, Girly Market
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Huggable Love Lights
Huggable Love Lights
The D'light UrHeart Makes the Perfect Valentine Gift
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Virtual Babies
Virtual Babies
YOUAND.ME Dating Site Lets Users Create Digital Offspring
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Wearable Hugs
Wearable Hugs
The Hug-E-Gram is Too Good to Be True
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Babymoons For Moms
Babymoons For Moms
Pre-Birth Getaways
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Free Hug Campaign
Free Hug Campaign
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Huggable Body Cushions
Huggable Body Cushions
Snuggle With the Companion Pillow When You're Feeling Lonely in Bed
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Hugging Religions
Hugging Religions
The Lord David Prosser Buthidar Movement is Based on Kindness to All
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Fashion Designed For Hugs
Fashion Designed For Hugs
InsightOutsight Design
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Gay Equality on Dating Sites
Gay Equality on Dating Sites
eHarmony Required to Match Same-Sex Couples
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Mid-Air Marriages
Mid-Air Marriages
EasyJet Proposes Idea of In-Flight Wedding Ceremonies
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Horse-Hugging Photography
Horse-Hugging Photography
Leonie Purchas Captures Families Around the World
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Cuddly Globes
Cuddly Globes
Hugg-A-Planet Helps Little Ones Learn About Maps
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Huggable Furniture
Huggable Furniture
Denim Teddy Bear Armchairs
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Cup-Hugging Spoons
Cup-Hugging Spoons
Quirky MugStir is a Curvy, Colorful Cup Companion
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Tree Hugging Photoshoots
Tree Hugging Photoshoots
Milos Mali Takes us on a Walk on the Wild Side
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Celeb Family Covers
Celeb Family Covers
Katherine Heigl Shows Love for her Baby in W Magazine December 2010
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Tree Hugger Chic
Tree Hugger Chic
Missoni Campaign
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Guerrilla Valentines Kisses
Guerrilla Valentines Kisses
Poster Bombing From Alsacherie in France Brings Back The Love
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Fish Hugging
Fish Hugging
Slimy Performance Art Based on the Japanese Namazu Myth
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Corner-Hugging Lighting
Corner-Hugging Lighting
Ji Young Shon Creates Space-Saving 'Stand 1/4' Lamps
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Style-Stalking Shoots
Style-Stalking Shoots
The DKNY Jeans Spring 2011 Ad Campaign Focuses on Candid Street Style
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Hug-Tech Fashion
Hug-Tech Fashion
Embrace Me Hoodies Lights Up
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Vintage Romance Shoots
Vintage Romance Shoots
Old Hollywood Romances are Portrayed Through 'Unspoken Words'
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Cuddly Aromatherapy
Cuddly Aromatherapy
Hot Hugs Plushies Soothe Kids with Lavender and Chamomile
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Cuddle With an Octopus On Those Lonely Nights
Cuddle With an Octopus On Those Lonely Nights
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Retro Summer Love
Retro Summer Love
The Gargyle Summer 2010 Private-Labels Spread is Lovey Dovey Sweet
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Celebrity Gay Marriage
Celebrity Gay Marriage
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Plan Dream Wedding
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Big Cat Bonding
Big Cat Bonding
The Lion Whisperer
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Mass Makeout Sessions
Mass Makeout Sessions
Crowd Gathers for Times Square VJ Day Reenactment
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Blindly Embracing Strangers
Blindly Embracing Strangers
'The Anonymous Hugging Wall' Lets You Cuddle Without Judgement
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Laptop Backpack That Hugs You
Laptop Backpack That Hugs You
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Driftwood-Hugging Fashiontography
Driftwood-Hugging Fashiontography
Model Anna Jagodzinska for 'Kiss The Sky' in Vogue China
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Stylish, Hugging First Ladies
Stylish, Hugging First Ladies
Michelle Obama Fashion Woos Fans As She Hugs Her Way Through Europe
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Intimate Art Performances
Intimate Art Performances
Young Sun Han's ‘24 Hour Embrace' Endurance Project
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Cute Duo Illustrations
Cute Duo Illustrations
'Couples' by Jose Manuel Hortelano-Pi Gives You a Dose of Loving
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Cuddly Coupletography
Cuddly Coupletography
Photographs by Maeve Stam Show Couples Cuddling in Bed
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DIY Monarch Makeup
DIY Monarch Makeup
Kate Middleton's Engagement Photos Show Her Own Cosmetic Capacity
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Antler-Hugging
Antler-Hugging
Polaroid Fashiontography by Emir Ozsahin Features Quirky Themes
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Huggable Lamps
Huggable Lamps
Cuddle With the Super Nova Inflatable Light by David Winston
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Playful Couple Pictorials
Playful Couple Pictorials
The Contributing Editor 'Two of Hearts' Editorial is Heart-Melting
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Reproductive Cuddle Buddies
Reproductive Cuddle Buddies
A Gigantic Uterus Pillow for Female Anatomy Lovers
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Hug Shirt
Hug Shirt
Send Somone a Hug via Text Message
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Furry LED Pillows
Furry LED Pillows
The d-light Illuminated Pillow
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Sultry Safari Spreads
Sultry Safari Spreads
The Free Soul Spring 2011 Campaign is Sensually Seductive
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Voting for Iconic Red Carpet Fashion
Voting for Iconic Red Carpet Fashion
1994 Versace Dress is All-Time Best
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Love-In Fashion Ads
Love-In Fashion Ads
The Frankie Morello Fall 2010 Campaign is Naughty
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Electronic Tees Recharge With Hugs
Electronic Tees Recharge With Hugs
8-Bit Dynamic Life Shirt
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Optical Illusion Ads
Optical Illusion Ads
Touch Someone with a Letter
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Antiquated Adoration Photography
Antiquated Adoration Photography
The 'Neovictorian' Portfolio Displays Womanly Love
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Celeb Sibling Portraits
Celeb Sibling Portraits
Lindsay and Ali Lohan Cuddle Together in Sisterly Love
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Babies With Old-People Names
Babies With Old-People Names
Hip Parents Inspired By Turn of 20th Century
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Co-Ed Sleepover Photography
Co-Ed Sleepover Photography
The Wild Works of Christophe Kutner
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Colorful Cartoon Fashions
Colorful Cartoon Fashions
The Giles SS11 Collection Melds Pop Culture and Hipster Glamor
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Snuggle-Friendly Airline Seats
Snuggle-Friendly Airline Seats
Air New Zealand 'Cuddle Class' in the Boeing 777-300 is for Couples
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Intimate Couple Photography
Intimate Couple Photography
Vogue Hommes Japan Vol. 5 is All About Love
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PDA Punishment
PDA Punishment
Sex on Beach Leads to Jail Time in Dubai
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Festive Fashion Ads
Festive Fashion Ads
The H&M Holiday 2010 Campaign Gets Us in the Mood
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Quirky Casual Coupletography
Quirky Casual Coupletography
Vice Magazine 'Power Couples' Shoot Reinvents the Rule
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Skip Work For Sex
Skip Work For Sex
Russia Supports Staying In Bed
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Odd Couple Condom Ads
Odd Couple Condom Ads
The Olla Condom Ad Campaign Protects World From Strange Breeding
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Hairy Band Branding
Hairy Band Branding
'Life Lounge' Features Quirky Musician Photography
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Mismatched Romances
Mismatched Romances
Craigslist Couples Documents “Downright Horrifying” Couples
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Face Paint Photography
Face Paint Photography
'Wunderlust' from Peter Tjahjadi Features Funky, Bejeweled Faces
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Hot Starlet Spreads
Hot Starlet Spreads
Kristin Cavallari Strips Down for Photographer Tyler Shields
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70s-Inspired Seductresses
70s-Inspired Seductresses
The Blumarine Spring 2011 Campaign is a Blast from the Past
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Racy Romance Spreads
Racy Romance Spreads
Andreas Ohlund Shoots an Intimate Spread for Stockholm SSAW SS11
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Awkward Coupletography
Awkward Coupletography
'Hover Hands' Photoblog Showcases Hapless Guys with Hot Girls
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Sensual Sapphic Photography
Sensual Sapphic Photography
Marc Van Dalen Pushes the Limit with His Girl-on-Girl Theme
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Passionate Side Street Scenes
Passionate Side Street Scenes
Wild Child by Sebastian Faena Captures Adult-Rated Alleyways
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Amorous Photography
Amorous Photography
Victor Del Toro Captures Love & Desire
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