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Animal Bums for Your Wall - Trophy Hangers
(TrendHunter.com) When it comes to hooks and hangers on Trend Hunter, it is tempting to say the most creative have all been covered. That is why it is with such triumph that I present you with these brilliant trophy hangers…
Low Rider Buses - World’s Lowest VW Bus Is Only 1 Meter Tall (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Trend Hunter brought you the world’s lowest, flattest vehicle back in May, now we bring you the world’s lowest Volkswagen bus. Measuring 3-feet (1 meter) tall, the Vancake is the result of a collaboration…
Bird Foot Sculptures - Handmade Animal Bronzes
(TrendHunter.com) I really do like these two bird related bronzes by Ria Charisse, entitled Tit Mouse and Bird Feet. I am really not sure why, but I think they are really decorative and funky, even though we are in fact…
Exterior Padded Fashion - Marilyn Sweat Shirt With Breast Padding
(TrendHunter.com) Tthe "Marilyn" sweatshirt from Ashish is unique in that it provides bust padding on the outside of the top, rather than through a padded bra underneath. I guess if you are going to fake having bigger breasts,…
Drinking Blood for Attention - Angelina Jolie Inspires Megan Fox & HBO (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) The first poster for the upcoming thriller Jennifer's Body starring Megan Fox looked eerily familiar. After some research, it turned out that the deja vu inspiration is an Angelina Jolie photo that shows…
Shoes As Musical Reflections - Nike Air Force 1 Project Thompson Trainers (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) These are some brilliant designed trainers which form part of the Nike Air Force 1 1WORLD collection. A project where a total of 18 original designs will be produced in conjunction with "global innovators"…
Jewellery Made of Tights - Precious Stone Stocking Accessories (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) If you ever get tired of wearing your tights, you may want to donate them to Maria Lau, a British jewellery designer who collects old flesh coloured stockings and turns them into high-fashion accessories.…
The Dark Knight Food Promotions - Burger King: Dark Whopper (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) The Dark Knight promotions keep going strong with a new collaboration with Burger King that follows the Domino’s Pizza promotion. While Domino’s offered The New Gotham City Pizza, Burger King has…
Flower Camouflage - Grass Vases
(TrendHunter.com) This really unique and funky grass vase is made by Claydies from Copenhagen. The vases are available in three sizes and would make even the most rubbish bunch of flowers look awesome. With my gardening…
Angelina Jolie Asked to Gain Weight - "Thomas Crown Affair 2" Requirements (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Angelina Jolie is the latest star that's been asked to gain weight, joining celebrities like Megan Fox and Victoria Beckham. The Thomas Crown Affair 2 directors said they would like to see the once voluptuous…
Top Models As Classic Movie Stars - "The Women" in V Magazine (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) To honor of the remake of the 1939 classic film, The Women, V magazine shot Jessica Stam, Guinevere Van Seenus, Lily Donaldson and Hilary Rhoda playing the catty roles. The original film stared Norma…
Best Valued Actors - Vince Vaughn Tops Ultimate Star Payback List (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Vince Vaughn is the best deal in Hollywood according the Forbes Ultimate Star Payback list! They said Vince has given directors the best bang for their buck. This is based on the gross income from his…
Adult Fetuses - Organ Donation Ads for Red Cross China (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Ad agency JWT, Shanghai has done an excellent job with these creative Red Cross China ads that encourage people to become organ donors. Fully grown men and women are depicted as fetuses inside organs…
Disposable Dishes As Design Inspiration - Porcelain Paper Plates
(TrendHunter.com) I have always liked the design of paper plates. What I do not like is the fact that they get soggy and collapse if you so much as place more than a pea on them. So when I found this Porcelain Paper Plates…
TouchScreen PCs - HP TouchSmart IQ500 Series (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) The HP Touchsmart IQ500 is a new experience in computing and home entertainment. Instead of dragging your mouse around, you can directly interact with the computer screen. You only need to plug in one…
Living Shoes - Grass Flip Flops for Krispy Kreme
(TrendHunter.com) Summer has hit in the UK and to celebrate, Krispy Kreme has created the world's first (living) grass flip flops. Each green flip flop has over 5,000 blades of grass growing from its sole. If tended…
Free Games - Windows Live Games Goes Free, PC Gaming More Like Xbox 360
(TrendHunter.com) Free games are just around the corner, courtesy of Windows Live. The PC video game service, which used to require a subscription fee, will no be completely free. In addition, it will get better. Microsoft…
User Created Xbox 360 Games - Microsoft Wants Users to Get Creative
(TrendHunter.com) Microsoft is setting the stage for users to create the next Xbox 360 games. Journalists are interpreting the move as a strategy alike that of Facebook and Youtube. When Facebook opened up its API platform,…
Strap on Animal Feet - Tralin Tracks for Fake Footprints (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) The Tralin' Tracks are so childish, they are simply genius! They are a selection of animals feet that can be strapped onto our shoes to leave giant footprints! Wherever you go, you can freak out those…
Pregnant Man (UPDATE) - Baby Pictures and Story (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) The (former) pregnant man, Thomas Beatie, has released baby photos and his story. The baby, born June 29th, was a 9 and a half pound girl named Susan Juliette. Thomas told People, “When Susan finally…
Pro Trend Hunter (BETA) - Earn 100% of Google Ad Revenue
(TrendHunter.com) Quality Trend Hunters may now qualify for PRO status, earning 100% of Google Ad Revenue. Leveraging our 3.3 million page views / month, this is a great way to earn a little extra cash. Pro status is…
Trend Hunter Status - Are You a Rockstar Trend Hunter?
(TrendHunter.com) Trend Hunters will now be recognized with Trend Hunter Status levels. In other words, contributions of delicious trends will be rewarded not just by adsense and fame… Trend Hunters can also attain…
Novelty Vegetables - Heart Shaped Cucumber Kits
(TrendHunter.com) The Yamagata Prefecture DIY vegetable growing kit will ensure all your cucumbers grow heart shaped! Is life too short to grow heart shaped cucumbers? I can't even rustle a six incher from a grow bag,…
Couture Porcelain - Commedia Dell'Arte (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) In commemoration of their 260th anniversary, Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg invited 16 world-famous fashion designers to clothe the limited edition Commedia Dell'Arte Couture Edition figurines. The…
Product Placement in News Casts - KVVU Newsers Love McDonald's Ice Coffee (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) So the illustration exaggerates a little. KVVU Fox in Las Vegas didn’t substitute a McDonald’s Iced Coffee for one of their morning news anchors, but the station is getting paid by McDonald’s to have a…
13 Soaps That Make Washing Fun (SUPER GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Sure you could just wash your hands with ordinary soap, but why would you want to when there are so many innovative soap options on the market? There's a good chance every guest that comes through your…
20 Wild Camping Innovations (SUPER GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Going camping this summer? If you want to be the most cutting edge family in the wilderness, you'll want to keep this list of innovations handy while you're packing. We've rounded up the best gadgets…
Paint Your Own Polo Kits - Ralph Lauren DIY Shirts (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Polo Ralph Lauren's "Paint Your Polo Kit" will make a lot of kids happy because now they will have the creative license to make their clothes dirty. Each paint can kit is complete with a set of tools…
DRM-Free Music Downloads - Sky & Universal Music Service
(TrendHunter.com) Sky News has announced that it will be offering a new music download service in partnership with Universal Music. All of the tracks that will be available for download will be DRM-free and you will be…
Anger Outburts for Publicity - Christian Bale and Russell Crowe Boost Their Ratings (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) Christian Bale may have learned more than acting after starring with Russell Crowe in 3:10 to Yuma. Bale may have learned that bad boys finish first from Crowe. Bale is accused of assaulting the two…
Personified Street Art - Trees With Eyes by FilthyLuker (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Under Pressure Art is a series of street art by FilthyLuker that delivers a social message through simple yet brilliant additions and modifications to street items. I particularly love his tree art in…
Homophobic Advertising - Nike, That Ain't Right (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Nike has plastered some pretty homophobic ads all over Harlem in anticipation of the July 26 debut of the Nike Hyperdunk shoes. Oh Nike, why'd you have to go and do this? The print ad causing the most…
Geeky Cutting Boards - Space Invaders Chopping Block (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) This handsome looking cutting board will appeal to those of us who played Space Invaders and appreciate a geeky work of art. Hand-crafted from maple and walnut woods, there is apparently a limited…
Terrifying Toys - The World's Most Hideous Doll
(TrendHunter.com) OK, so you must be pretty messed up to design a doll like this, and even more messed up to have spent your money one dolls this ugly. Even the designer proudly describes them as sick and disturbing. The…
15 Pop Culture Mosaics (SUPER GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Typically, a mosaic is made up of smaller images or pieces which together form one large image. They date back many centuries where they were crafted from materials like glass and stone. While these…
Carnivorous Campaigns - Disturbing Barbeques Galore Ads (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) PETA, get a hold of this! According to these disgusting ads for Barbeques Galore, "What happens between the butcher and his meat is his business." Barbeques Galore is an Australian chain of retail stores…
Fast Food Jewelry - Gold Burger Necklaces
(TrendHunter.com) This gold necklace from the "2008 Burger Series" jewelry line is remarkable; there is clearly no accounting for taste. This bad boy is basically just a gold burger buns necklace... from Japan, of course.…
Womb Dolls - Recreating that Fetus Feeling
(TrendHunter.com) These womb dolls are creeping me out, and I am not sure why. I must be the only one disturbed too, as these are a sell out hit. Takara Tomy created two dolls in the forms of Mickey and Minnie Mouse which…
Functional Fake Desserts - Cake Towels
(TrendHunter.com) I present to you what is known as The Towel Cake Set from Le Patissier. It is basically a set of towels which are designed to look like cakes and that transform in water. The fruit also turns into a magnet…
Racist Obama Magazine Covers - Vanity Fair Parodies New Yorker
(TrendHunter.com) Vanity Fair has parodied the now infamous August 2008 New Yorker magazine cover which depicted presidential hopeful, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama under many racist and bigoted misconceptions.…
17 Pocket-Sized Innovations (SUPER GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) The combination of global population growth and constant stream of new technologies is causing a demand for innovations to shrink in size. This doesn't just include the rise in small space living and surging…
Virgin Fashion - 10 Virgin Mary Style Items (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) The Virgin Mary iconography has always had a big influence on fashion and pop culture. However, we are seeing a big resurgence and surge in popularity of the Virgin's image in the world of fashion. From…
Childish Body Armor - Glamguns Care Bare Vests
(TrendHunter.com) With a 'company' called "Glamguns," you could guess what might be coming, but you would probably still not expect to see bullet-proof vests with childish cartoon imagery. I am totally confuddled by this…
Supercar Hommages - BMW M1 Roadster Concept (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) The awesome BMW M1 Hommage was introduced at the Concorso d’Elganza in Italy. Combining the retro design and modern manufacturing techniques is a great tribute to the original M1 roadster. BMW recently…
Remixed Muppets - Bert & Ernie Gangsta-Rap (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) Bert and Earnie get their ‘gangsta on’ in this remixed rap video. It might sound like M.O.P.’s Ante Up, but it’s really Bert and Earnie… ;) The style falls under remix break beat, which is my favorite…
Chevy Camaro Evolution - From 1967 to the 2010 Camaro (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) The 2010 Chevy Camaro is on its way, and to celebrate, we’re tracking back its history in pop culture. Since the first Chevrolet Camaro was produced, it has been not only popular on streets around the…
Dark Knight Photoshoots - Christian Bale Covers GQ (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Christian Bale, who plays Batman in the box office smash, The Dark Knight, is on the cover of the August 2008 issue of GQ Magazine, UK. Christian Bale, one of my all time favorite actors, opens up in…
15 Innovative Home Offices & Workstations (SUPER GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) People are spending more time at computers than ever before, spurring a demand for innovative workstations and ergonomic office furniture. It doesn't take long before the bodies of the computer-bound…
Rock 'n' Roll Designer Clubs - Christian Audigier Nightclub in Las Vegas (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Christian Audigier's Treasure Island hotel makes him the latest fashion designer to open a club on the Las Vegas strip. Christian Audiger is the designer behind Von Dutch and Ed Hardy's vintage tattoo-inspired…
Glittering Vodka Jackets - Absolut Masquerade (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Your party’s glam factor is certain to be turned up a notch this holiday season with the latest Absolut vodka bottle, Absolut Masquerade. The Swedish premium vodka company has unveiled a new, gorgeous,…