Tampa Bay Rays Get a P&G-Style Makeover


CHICAGO (AdAge.com) — Under the guidance of a former Procter & Gamble brand manager, the Tampa Bay Rays have gone through the sort of transformation typical of deodorant sticks and shaving razors.

Artistic Alcohol Ads – Martini’s “In the Arms of Elements” Campaign (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Martini has collaborated with Polish ad agency Ars Thanea, Warsaw on an artistic ad campaign that shows Martini Asti bottles in the arms of elements.

Illustrator Peter Jaworowski worked on four exquisite…

Blowtorched Toast Art – The X Factor Judges Immortalized in Bread (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) An artist has depicted the faces of a UK talent show, The X Factor, onto pieces of toast. They were made for Warburtons, a bread brand who is sponsoring the show. This is a great example of getting more…

Rawhide Home Seating – The Cow Hide Chair (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Here we have a chair throw with one major difference–there is no chair! Designed by Niels van Ejik for Droog, each chair is comprised of a single formed cowhide.

To make the Cow Hide Chair, an untreated…

One-Model Runways – Shalom Harlow Struts Solo For Viktor & Rolf Spring 2009 RTW

Lance Armstrong is not the only one unhappy with France after the organizers of le Tour de France called him an “embaressment”, as promised, Viktor & Rolf shunned Paris Fashion Week and debuted their Ready…

One-Model Runways – Shalom Harlow Debutes Whole Viktor & Rolf Spring 2009 RTW

Lance Armstrong is not the only one unhappy with France after the organizers of Tour de France called him an “embaressment”, as promised, Viktor & Rolf shunned Paris Fashion Week and debuted their Ready…

Crystal Head (Skull) Vodka

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Oh look Dan Aykroyd is promoting his new line of Crystal Head Vodka. He must be trying to capitalise on the release of Indy 4 on DVD on Oct 14. Or is it for Ghostbusters 3 a franchise Dan has much more vested interest in.

Dan did have a bit part in Temple of Doom so it’s not too much of a stretch to see that he’d be pimping a fake product to promote a movie. What is weird is that Dan actually has his own winery, aptly named Dan Aykroyd Wines and from various reports like on Notcot the Crystal Skull Vodka is actually real. That said it might be PR gifts which would make more sense and would explain why Notcot did such a big post about it. Check out the products website. No where to buy page though which seems like a waste if it was real.

Either way it’s brought to light that Dan Aykroyd is still alive and kicking (even if Bill Murray is taking the spotlight), there’s talks of Ghostbusters 3 brewing and that until now I never realised “Aykroyd” sounds rude.

Oh and if you think Dan is faking it when it comes to the Paranormal check him out talimg about how the “Men in Black” cancelled his show about UFO’s. (This is not a SNL sketch)

It’s hard to take what ever he says seriously as his usual delivery is so deadpan.

Silettos for Self-Defense – Womens’ Group Advocates Well-Heeled Protection (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Womens Self Defense Using Spike High Heels is a growing group of girls who demonstrate “how to humble dangerous arrogant men in threatening situations with spike high heels as weapons,” i.e. “kick them…

Plates that Hold Wine Glasses – ‘James’ is Perfect Cocktail Party Date (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Andrea Grossfuss, the founder of the Olaf Kiessling German studio Sternform, has designed a plate prototype with the name “James” that features a hole to hold wine glasses from its handle. Due to its broad…

One-Model Runways – Shalom Harlow Debutes Whole Viktor & Rolf Spring 2009 RTW (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Lance Armstrong is not the only one unhappy with France after the organizers of Tour de France called him an “embaressment”, as promised, Viktor & Rolf shunned Paris Fashion Week and debuted their Ready…

Fast Furniture Fixes – The Prosthetic Seat Cover (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Before you go and throw away that chair with the broken seat, consider fixing what ails it first with the new prosthetic seat from 5.5 designers.

The Prosthetic Seat was designed for cost-concious people…

Childlike Naughty – Lily Cole Goes Lolita for Playboy (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Marks & Spencer is one of the safest stores in the UK, selling everything from underwear to food, and it is generally a very conservative place. However, their image is set to get a bit racier as one of…

Cozy Home Lighting – Handmade Felted Lamps (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I bet you’ll never guess what these lamps are made of! This particular lighting design was felt made starting last year in Moscow by Shelemotov Denis. This handcraft felt master has a degree in sculpture…

Sidewalk Politics – Hollywood Wears Their Obama Vote (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) High-profile celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton and Halle Berry are not afraid to pledge their allegiance to Obama; these starlets have been spotted regularly wearing Obama tee shirts.

Heidi…

Smith’s Soft Sell Firmed Up By The NRSC

Oregon Senator, Gordon Smith, is running an ad that shows him passing hate crime legislation with Ted Kennedy (an interesting angle, given that Smith is a Mormon and the LDS Church is firmly against homosexuality).

Meanwhile, The National Republican Senatorial Committee is playing hardball on Smith’s behalf, as he faces a challenge for his seat from the Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, Jeff Merkley.

Armed Fashion Shoots – Gun-Toting Models for Numero Magazine (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) British fashion photographer Miles Aldridge does photography shoots in the literal sense. His latest spread for Numero Magazine entitled “Bang! Bang!” shows armed models! They are toting hand guns, rifles…

Political Magazine Collages – “Words of Hope” Obama Portrait

(TrendHunter.com) Seth Balliett is a seasoned veteran of torn-paper portraits. One of his latest works is “Words of Hope.” This collage is entirely comprised of articles and headlines about the 2008 presidential campaign…

Cancer Bottled, Born Digital, Gawker Retools, Lingerie Objectified

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There are many ways to call attention to breast cancer awareness. This is yet another one which makes an interesting association between the affected body part and the company behind the awareness campaign.

Illuminated Landscapes – Field of Light Sculptures (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) British lighting designer Bruce Munro takes the humble garden lighting idea to a whole new level of artistry with his Field of Light sculptures. His latest installation will be at the Eden Project in Cornwall,…

Vulgar Eco Fashion – “I’m Not a Plastic Bag” Cops an Attitude

(TrendHunter.com) Edgy eco-friendly clothing and acessories company Goodone has created this anti-plastic bag with attitude in response to the popular Anya Hindmarch “I’m Not a Plastic Bag” tote that has been seen on the…