(TrendHunter.com) What is seemingly a contradiction is catching on as exclusive social networking sites are gaining popularity amongst the wealthy. Participation in sites such as aSmallWorld, Diamond Lounge and Squa.re has more than doubled since last year as the computer savvy, rich people of the world are striving…
(TrendHunter.com) The “Chemical Warfare Fashion” featured on Trend Hunter a few days ago showed us how to look fabulously hip in case of a massive chemical attack.
This collection of “designer” weapons may have been conceived along the same lines. Designed by Peter Gronquist, the collection The Revolution will be F…
(TrendHunter.com) Actor Joaquin Phoenix joined the Yawanawa people of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest as part of a new series for MTV Canada called 4REAL. The actor, who is active in many social causes, hopes to bring attention to global social issues and foster understanding of different cultures and ways of life.
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(TrendHunter.com) The Hood.e concept, which was designed by Tim Dubitsky, was originally conceived as a present for his music-loving nephew. The idea was to make it easier for the little boy to cross dangerous thoroughfares on his way to school and still remain aware of street noise around him while listening to musi…
(TrendHunter.com) I love this campaign for the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery which tries to appeal to the young party crowd. Hey, whatever it takes to promote art is fine with me!
The print ads promote the Original Contemporary Art Party in Toronto with decadent drunk partying and morning after antics that a…
(TrendHunter.com) For his age, it’s incredible how modern Pope Benedict XVI is. In his latest approach to expand his global appeal, the Pope is reaching out to youth by sending out thousands of text messages with inspirational messages.
“We wanted to make WYD08 a unique experience by using new ways to connect with …
(TrendHunter.com) The Barack Obama HOPE posters are probably the most viral image associated with this year’s US presidential elections.
After the originals by Shepard Fairey sold out almost immediately, it wasn’t long before the posters were spoofed. First it was Michael Ian Weinfeld’s POPE parody in honor of Pope…
(TrendHunter.com) In honor of the fascination with tiny, rodent-sized dogs, specifically Tea Cup Chihuahuas, a new Hollywood movie spoofing the craze is making its way to the big screen. The Beverly Hills Chihuahua trailer just made its online debut yesterday and already it’s making waves in the media.
Some reviews…
(TrendHunter.com) I am in awe of this new Malaria awareness campaign by Ãfrica Directo. The message that “Nothing and no one takes as many lives as malaria” is ingeniously delivered by drawing portraits of infamous dictators such as Stalin and Hitler, who have the blood of millions on their hands, using hundreds of …
(TrendHunter.com) As you may have guessed, the Vortex is a concept car. The idea was to create a small vehicle that can provide the security of a big car. The external structure of this vehicle is composed of hexagonal polyforms (Wikipedia says “a polyform is a plane figure constructed by joining together identical b…
(TrendHunter.com) Cleaning the outside glass of a window can be both dangerous and tiresome. This window design by Jung-In Jang is perfect for those with lots of windows and who live in rainy areas.
Each time you slide the windows, a built-in squeegee cleans the glass for you. You obviously need to clean the inside…
(TrendHunter.com) Sad that you still don’t have a silver space bag? Seek inspiration from this flashy bag and try crafting your own out of an emergency bag.
I don’t want to be too presumptuous, but I’m pretty sure everyone knows what emergency blankets are… then again, maybe it’s a Canadian thing we take on campi…
(TrendHunter.com) Samsung Canada has unveiled a brilliant campaign that uses Samsung mobile phones to construct expressive hand gestures. The Playing Samsung: Express Yourself campaign, which was created by Creative Agency Cheil Worldwide, Toronto, consists of print ads, outdoor billboards and TV spots.
The hand ges…
(TrendHunter.com) Porcelain jewelery from Studio Dror is rare and wonderful. These one-of-a-kind works are “created by dipping second hand fur into porcelain, then shaping and firing them. Each is unique and impossible to replicate.†The line is called Urban Cast-Away, with prices peaking at $12,000 for the feat…
(TrendHunter.com) I am noticing an increasing trend of top male fashion designers flaunting their own physique. From Marc Jacobs parading his new lean body shirtless in numerous recent editorials and shoots to this exclusive interview and accompanying shoot of Tom Ford in the latest issue of Prestige Hong Kong. The i…
(TrendHunter.com) Want to plant trees to help the planet but don’t have time to go and dig in the dirt? The good news it, you can support the cause while keeping your nails clean with one of these adorable Tees for Trees designed by Carlos Miele.
The collection by the Brazilian designer features unique prints creat…
(TrendHunter.com) This Sony campaign illustrates that capturing life’s special moments doesn’t have to be a major production if you have the Sony Handycam DVD. The campaign consists of three print ads: Action Movie, Love Story, and Musical.
While capturing true love can be tricky, and the razzle dazzle of life can b…
(TrendHunter.com) Chooka rain boots are fabulously fashionable, edgy, rebellious but very feminine.
With names such as Tattoo City, Rock N’ Roll, and Love Hurts, the patterns on the knee-high rubber boots range from sedate, nautical-themed prints to edgy skull and bones and tattoo graphics and motifs.
I really li…
(TrendHunter.com) Canon proves that printers can be fun with their Selphy CP770 bucketastic design which is aimed at kids. The printer comes in a typical toy bucket with the printer being the cover. Unclip it and you have access to all the wires and accessories.
Besides the playful design, the printer features a 2.…
(TrendHunter.com) The Shine, designed by Vlad Icobet, is a high tech watch which combines luxury and fashion with advanced materials. The concept watch, which is made of ceramic filled with white gemstones, uses an advanced touch-sensitive laser technology system.
This is what I’d call bangin’ high-tech bling.
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