Cool Trends :: Public

75 Multi-Million Dollar Innovations Defying the Credit Crunch (CLUSTER)
(TrendHunter.com) Millions, billions and even trillion dollar innovations and trends still abound even, during this credit crunch period. There are plenty of millionaires and billionaires who can afford luxury hotels, vacation…
Hybrid Taxidermy - Misfits by Thomas Grunfeld (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) German artist Thomas Grünfeld’s ‘Misfits’ collection are animal collages, actual taxidermal specimens that have been deliberately mismatched. These are as improbable pairings and may give us a sense of…
Self-Taken Family Magazine Portraits - Brad Pitt Shoots Angelina Jolie For W Magazine (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) W Magazine continues to create buzz by revealing pictures from the much talked about November “Art Issue” which features Angelina Jolie on the cover in what looks like a beautiful black and white breastfeeding…
High-Profile Teen Parents - Like Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin’s high-profile teen pregnancy has brought intense media scrutiny to this nationwide phenomenon. But these two aren’t the only parents-to-be whose pregnancy has propelled…
Crying Graffiti - Man Can Spurt His Tears 10 Ft
(TrendHunter.com) A Chinese artist named Ru Anting recently demonstrated his unusual talent for making calligraphy art by spraying his own tears onto a board covered with red paper. First he sucks up water through his nose,…
24 Podcars and Transit Capsules (CLUSTER)
(TrendHunter.com) I can’t wait to ride in a podcar, and by the look of auto advances, that day might not be far off. When it comes to transportation, we’ve seen a lot of neat things, but podcar systems are near the top…
Flatpack Re-Invented - Hacking IKEA at FreeDesigndom (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Hacking IKEA is part of the month-long FreeDesigndom 2008 celebration, featuring design and fashion in the Netherlands. September 10th marked the opening of the first of what will become an annual occasion.…
Recycled Parachute Fashion - The Raeburn 'Cold War' Collection (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) UK designers Christopher and Graeme Raeburn have created a unique collection made from recycled parachutes and snow camouflage fabric from the Cold War era. The latter consists of a “snowy pines” fabric…
Credit Crunch Empowerment - Anthony Robbins ‘Power of Crisis’ (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Anthony Robbins has launched Power of Crisis, a portal of renewal resources to help deal with the impending global financial crisis. The Power of Crisis is an online community dedicated to empowering…
Luggage Gardens - The ‘Kibako’ Green Trunk (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Kibako, is a leather and wood trunk designed to house a miniature indoor garden. Also known as The Green Trunk, it was designed in France by Pinel & Pinel, a company renowned for their luxury luggage and…
Size 10 Lingerie Models - Katie Green for Ultimo (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) You won’t find this author using the word “Plus Size” when it comes to size 10 Katie Green modeling Ultimo lingerie. She looks absolutely gorgeous and sexy, despite not being a stick-thin, anorexic-looking…
105 Crimson Celebrations - From Debra Messing to Ferrari (CLUSTER)
(TrendHunter.com) Red has always been a symbol of strong emotions--love, power, blood, passion--so it’s appropriate that redhead Debra Messing was cast as the title character of ‘The Starter Wife.’ Even if you weren’t born…
Quad-Armed Turntables - $56,000 High Water Sound Turntable
(TrendHunter.com) For the real audiophile or the scratcher DJ, here is the $56,000 four-armed turntable from High Water Sound. They must be targeting a very small niche of vinyl lovers; I mean really, really small if the…
Runway Fringe Festivals - Jil Sander Spring 2009 (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) There was a festival of fringe at the Jil Sander ready-to-wear show for the Spring 2009 line. Designer Raf Simons’ collection included many 1920’s inspired pieces draped with layers of flowing trim. Simple……
Painted on Costumes - Body Paint for Halloween (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Sexy nurse. Pirate wench. She-devil. Halloween is approaching, providing many women the chance to be someone they’re not and perhaps, even show some skin. In fact, the new trend in costumes IS skin. People…
Letting Strangers Name Your Child - Smart-Sourcing Baby Names
(TrendHunter.com) “Hey Internet, Help Us Name Our Child!” is the title of a post from Google programmer, Jason Morrison. Nothing complex here, but it is a novel way to let complete strangers pick your unborn child’s…
23 Economic Innovations - Paul Krugman Wins Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences (CLUSTER)
(TrendHunter.com) Paul Krugman was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. He was commended for his research on the effect of globalization on international free trade, a work titled New Trade Theory. Paul…
Interstellar Interference Fashion - Solve Sundsbo for Numero Magazine (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) TrendHunter.com has featured the outstanding work of fashion photographer, Sølve Sundsbø before. This time, he has taken the sepia hues of his latest fashion shoot for Numero Magazine ("97", October 2008)…
Replacing Landmarks With Cheap Souvenirs - Funtography by Michael Hughes (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Michael Hughes loves to travel and visit the world’s most famous landmarks. He also loves to take creative, quirky pictures in which he replaces these monuments with cheap souvenirs. Hughes started this…
Step-On X-Rays For Airport Security - Mag Shoe Lets You Keep Your Shoes On
(TrendHunter.com) I hate having to remove my shoes at the airport security check point. The TSA has removed the requirement, but the power mad fascists love to exert their authority over travelers. It also provided a new…
The Rise of Open Source - US Government Switches to Google Docs, Sorry Microsoft
(TrendHunter.com) Washington, DC offices are changing to Google’s open source applications for their documents and spreadsheets instead of paying money to Microsoft. Instead of paying for expensive programs like Microsoft…
A-List Sarah Palin Reinactments - Angelina Jolie, Lindsay Lohan, Jennifer Aniston Palinized (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) The all-important question has finally being asked. Aside from Tina Fey and other obvious choices, what Hollywood actress would be most suited to play Sarah Palin in a movie? The Palinized (by that I…
Toilet Paper Gowns - White Cashmere Collection: A Touch of Pink (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) In looking at these beautiful white and pink dresses, it would be difficult to tell that these creations are completely made out of toilet paper. The White Cashmere Collection: A Touch of Pink is a fashion…
Fantasy Actress Spoofing - Debra Messing as Angelina Jolie (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) Being a single mom is tough but Debra Messing nails it in her TV show, “The Starter Wife.” While she adds her own flavor to the role, Debra Messing also proves she’s good at imitating stars like Angelina…
Rain Boots for Pigs - Wellies For Dirt-Fearing Farm Animals (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) This little piggy named Cinders suffers from a fear of dirt. No kidding, she didn’t seem to like getting her tootsies mucked up in the mud. The syndrome, called mysophobia, caused her to be left out when…
Superstar Perfumes - Britney Spears Shares Her Scentual “Hidden Fantasy” (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) The Britney Spears comeback seems to be in full force these days. In addition to the spanking hot Womanizer video, Britney Spears has released these teaser ads for a new perfume, “Hidden Fantasy”. Britney…
Firetography - Angel Island Fire Photography on Flickr (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Flickr is once again proving to be THE source for disaster photography as images of the Angel Island fire are spreading like wild fire on the popular photography sharing site. As you can tell from these…
Reverse Psychology PSAs - Don’t Vote Campaign Shows Killer Oil Prices (GALLERY)
(TrendHunter.com) Borders Perrin Norrander ad agency uses the same reverse psychology approach as the recent star-packed video PSA we featured. They both ask you not to vote.…
Breast Cancer Awareness Auctions - Christina Applegate Donates Ribbon Roses (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) Hollywood star Christina Applegate has donated hundreds of roses she made from ribbons during her mastectomy recovery earlier this year. Just in time to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the…
Iconic Cartoon Comebacks - New Pink Panther & Pals on Cartoon Network (VIDEO)
(TrendHunter.com) One of my favorite cartoon shows, The Pink Panther, is making a big worldwide comeback on the Cartoon Network in Fall 2009. Thanks to a deal between Turner Broadcasting and MGM Worldwide Television,…