Creative Commercial Critiques – Bela Borsodi Fashion Photography (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Austrian photographer Bela Borsodi, who is now based in New York, does still life photography with an emphasis on the fashion world. But Instead of just showing us beautiful and attractive products for fashion magazines, he plays with our perception and messes with our senses, giving each one of his…

Earth Hour 2008 – Times Square Shuts off Billboards (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) On Saturday, March 29th, from 8:00 to 9:00 pm, millions of people world-wide will be celebrating Earth Hour.

Participants will shut off lights and TVs, and go dark for the event, which is in support of improving our natural environment.

In the U.S., dozens of major cities from the Golden Gate Br…

Etiquette Police – Japanese Smile-Manner Squadron

(TrendHunter.com) Hot on the tail of their Minister of Animation, “etiquette police” are set to enforce manners on a Japanese metros where the bulk of bad etiquette can be seen.

People travelling on Yokohama’s, a port city south of Tokyo, metro transport will soon be told to behave properly in public. Behaving prop…

Condom Couture IV – Safe Sex Made Fashionable (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is a bit of a strange one I was forwarded at work. The images are from a condom fashion show in China. I don’t know a lot more than that, but the pictures are AMAZING. If I was to guess, I would say it is about promoting safe sex.

Condom Couture – Guilin Fashion Show (GALLERY) (TREND HUN…

Green Urinals – Water-Free Japanese Urinals

(TrendHunter.com) I am not sure how on-board I am with this environment friendly Japanese water-free urinals. I am all for going green, but something about not flushing after peeing just doesnt sit well with me.

Introduced by The Nankai Electric Railway Co. the urinals eliminate the need to flush after use by using …

Extreme Crafts – Knitted Harley Davidson (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I always marvel at stuff like this. Even though this knitted Harley Davidson obviously has no functionality that I’m aware of, the tremendous work that went into putting this project together and bringing it to fruition is worthy of admiration. I suppose that the person or persons who did this are d…

Supersized Sperm – Plasma Sperm

(TrendHunter.com) It seems everything is bigger in Japan.

The Plasma Sperm’s packaging asks you the following question, “Have you ever seen your own sperm swimming?”

Well, the Plasma Sperm promises you just that. You can get up close and personal with the little guys and watch them swim.

The device boasts numerou…

Doggy Doo Calendar – Odd, But Surprisingly Tasteful? (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Life happens. Every day. The Monthly Doos calendar celebrates this cold, hard fact with a calendar that features beautiful scenery with doggy doo-doo in every shot.

Oh, sure, it’s an easy laugh, but it’s also surprisingly well done. From Watch Your Step productions, an outfit that seems utterly ob…

The New Macarena – Papaya Dance (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Good Morning America featured a video of Edu Manzano’s Papaya Dance citing its popularity on several international YouTube postings. The song, which originates in the Philippines, was tipped by Robin Roberts, one of the hosts of the top morning show, to be the next Macarena.

Tennis on Water – Williams & Nadal for Sony Open (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Ever heard of an aquatic ace? How about a tennis match on the water? That sounds impossible, but it’s not, as these images and video of Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams prove.

On March 254, the world’s first tennis game on water was held on the surface of Miami’s Hotel Gansevoort swimming pool. Spa…

Girdles for Men – The Mirdle

(TrendHunter.com) Men are becoming more and more inclined to grooming and self image, which does no harm. However, is the new craze in male underwear taking it a step too far. The Mirdle, male girdle, is being worn to hide beer bellies and make men appear younger and fitter. Although not the everyday alternative to e…

Green April Fools – Energy Wasting Day

(TrendHunter.com) Energy Wasting Day is an April Fool spoof from consumer climate change campaign, Together.

Energy Wasting Day centres around a viral film featuring fictional character ‘Dan Power’. In the film, Dan revels in wasteful behaviour such as overfilling his kettle, turning up his thermostat and drivi…

Bunny Backpacks – Can Prada Revive the 90s?

(TrendHunter.com) Backpacks are either practical and geared toward students or hikers, or they’re considered cutsie, designed for kids and preteens.

Prada wants to change that with the re-introduction of the micro backpack as a fashion statement.

The Prada backpack, which is shaped like a bunny and comes with att…

Dogvertising – VW Polo Singing Dog Ad (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) We’ve talked about catvertising, but canine commercials are just as popular.

People love animals, some think they’re cute, other hilarious, but regardless of the reason, the point is, animals with character sell. Case in point, the new VW Polo Singing Dog commercial.

It features a series of Jack …

Doggy Dye – Color Restoration Fur Dye

(TrendHunter.com) Evidently, looking old is a problem for dogs, too. Pet Esthe, a Tokyo-based grooming products company, has introduced a Color Restoration System that promises to “restore the colors of aged dogs’ coats to youthful ones.” In a variety of shades to match any dog’s coat, this line of dog hair dyes is a…

Army-Inspired Decor – Tank U Vases

(TrendHunter.com) Flowers are generally considered a pretty, gentle item to bring into the home. They’re usually displayed in delicate vases which is why these army tank-inspired flower holders are extremely bizarre.

The Tank U vases were created by Parisian design group, La Tete Au Cube and come in White and Platin…

Anatomy Sculptures – Uterus Vase

(TrendHunter.com) Looking for something erotic for your décor? This sensational Uterus Vase by The Plug and Stéphanie Rollin is one of only 20 made and it will surely serve as a great conversation piece.

“The concept behind this vase is to reinstate decorum to an over-utilized representation,” Elite Choice says. “…

Space Origami – Astronauts Fly Paper Plane From Space (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Japanese scientists and origami masters are hoping to launch a paper airplane from space in order to learn from its trip back to Earth. Insisting it’s not a joke, a prototype passed a durability feasibility studies, and a well-known astronaut is interested in trying it out.

A successful flight by …

Glass Toilet Cubicles – Swiss Public Bathrooms (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Apparently they don’t get pee fright in Switzerland… or if they do, then this public toilet must stay really clean because most people wouldn’t actually be able to use it! It’s made one-way reflective glass. Even though you can see them and they can’t see you, I couldn’t do it. I’d never be able t…

Nose Job Parties – Pick Your Nose Cups (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) How would you like to attend a party where everyone gets together to openly pick their noses?

In 2006, we told you about a Toronto plastic surgery company using disposable cups with images of noses on them to promote their services. Now they’re being sold online in a variety of shapes and sizes!

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