Party Liason (Part III) The Merchandise – Corey Worthington T Shirt

(TrendHunter.com) So the kid has a party and acts as either a legend or knob on Australian TV. These quickly turns Corey Worthington into a Z list celebrity almost instantly – as already covered in two parts on Trend Hunter. However a very amusing part three is the merchandise being developed – but not by Corey, I ha…

Barbed Wire Fashion – Maison Martin Margiela Menswear (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The metallic menswear theme is hot off the European catwalks. From Paris fashion week comes Maison Martin Margiela’s 20th anniversary show highlighting his fall-winter 08/09 collection. This much sought after Belgian designer, who interestingly chooses to stay out of the public eye, has celebrated h…

Extreme Garden Art – Cultivating Calabash (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) A Chinese gardener has focused his obsessive behavior on growing calabash, a vine whose fruit can be eaten or dried out and used as a container. Sounds like a perfectly normal endeavor until you learn that Mr. Zha has spent 6 years and $830,000 on perfecting his hobby. These are no ordinary calabash…

Boot/Sneaker Hybrid – Nike Winter Hi2 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I wish I could tell you what it is about these Nike boots that makes them so intriguing, but I’m just going to have to stick with the fact they are uncommonly beautiful.

In a bizarre cross between a sneaker and a suede boot, the Winter Hi2 comes in three color variations: pink and brown (Baroque B…

Gadget for Prank Callers – Wrong-Number Generator

(TrendHunter.com) This gizmo connects to your phone (better if it’s someone elses) and randomly calls a phone number when the user tries to call out. Don’t worry, 911 calls will always call out correctly and in fact, about 25% of all the other attempts make it out as dialed – just enough to get the victim to continue…

PC-Powered Foot Warmers – Sweet Home Slipper

(TrendHunter.com) This has got to be the most practical computer-based invention I have seen in a long time. Designer Clement Eloy found an ingenious way to utilize the heat generated by the power cable adapter of your laptop to power a pair of foot warmers. The Sweet Home slipper is just the most magnificent creatio…

Headless Dog Speakers – Sound Woofer

(TrendHunter.com) I love these iconic speakers even though they are truly hideous to look at – and of course a pun in 3D form.

These headless dog speakers are from Buro Vormkrijgers and come in black and white. I have not been able to find out a price, but have been informed they are hideously expensive. I can’t fin…

Rollercoaster Metro – Carmelit Slanted Subway (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) If you’ve ever wondered how the morning commute could be made more fun, consider getting a job in Haifa, Israel where their subway cars travel the sloping underground like a mini rollercoaster.

Even before patrons climb aboard the Carmelit Subway, which runs up Mt. Carmel on a considerable angle, …

Ethnicity Swap Surgery – Brazilian Model Gets Japanese Eyes (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Each year, thousands of Asians go under the knife to have their eyes reshaped to resemble Caucasian peepers, but one Brazilian model has the opposite desire; she is desperate for an oriental slant.

Angela Bismarchi, 36, will undergo her 42nd surgery, making her second in the world for most plasti…

Elizabethan Fashion for Men – John Galliano Fall 2008 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These designs were shown on the Parisian runways on January 18th during Paris Fashion Week. In a stark contrast to the couture part of the fall 2008 collection from John Galliano, these outfits are astonishingly lord-like. The collection included Elizabethan-inspired outfits with Shakespearean bowl-…

Drag Queens and Masked Dogs – Venice Carnival (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Italy draws in tourists from around the world for a variety of reasons. If you’re not drawn to the historical architecture, fashion, or enticed by the thought of authentic vongole, you may be intrigued by more vibrant cultural venues like the annual Carnival of Venice.

This year’s event takes plac…

Novelty Passport Covers

(TrendHunter.com) Traveling can be boring, so why not spice up your journey with one of these novelty passport covers? Granted, security might not like you so much, but for about $8, a set of two faux leather covers are sure to be a source of entertainment for you and your entourage, provided you have enough time to …

Virtual Godparents – Parents Put Son on eBay

(TrendHunter.com) Having a hard time finding godparents for your little one? Why not place an ad on eBay!

That’s what one family did with their son, Blaine Dale Barger, who turns one year old in February. The Bargers offered bidders the chance to become the world’s first virtual godparent.

“We’ve thought long and…

Ebay for Halo Fans – Real Elite Energy Sword

(TrendHunter.com) Now There isn’t a single gaming fan out there that wouldn’t want this in their possession. Featured in the “Top 10 Video Game Weapons” according to GameTrailers.com, This is the Ultimate Pwning machine.

Imagine the possibilities, they are endless! Everyone would surrender; with a mere glimpse …

Awesome 3D Movie Marketing – Loch Ness Monster at a Rampage in Tokyo (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The film “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep” has been causing quite the ruckus in Tokyo Bay. Using a large water screen and some very well timed water fountain effects, the marketing team behind this installation have been doing a very effective job in getting peoples’ attention.

This unique…

Eco-Friendly Sculptures – Hubcap Creatures (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These beautiful sculptures have charisma and character. They are designed by Ptolemy and are made from automobile hubcaps that were found lying about roadways and junk yards.

Each Hubcap Creature is made from 100% recycled material and often show the scars of their previous existence, which simply…

Alexander McQueen’s Butterfly Hat – Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Beehive (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) For spring 2008, eccentric milliner Philip Treacy teamed up with infamous bad boy of British fashion, Alexander McQueen to pay homage to the woman who discovered them both, Isabella Blow. This headpiece certainly speaks to her surrealist, fearless take on the fashion world…

Pita Pocket Purse

(TrendHunter.com) Designed by Anat Safran and made in Israel, this handbag is an expensive knock-off of the round, brown, wheat flatbread we affectionately call pita. Unsuspecting appetites will now get a bite of cotton instead of their favorite meat filling.

Auctioning the Ancient – Bid on a Triceratops Skeleton

(TrendHunter.com) Now here’s something that will certainly make any house unique. On April 16th, Christie’s will be hosting an auction in Paris, featuring 150 items from natural history collections.

The showcase item of the night is a Triceratops skeleton, expected to fetch nearly $750,000. The skeleton comes from…

Marijuana Via Fingerprint – So Cal Vending Machines Sell Pot (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) This is no joke, hitting up a vending machine for marijuana is now possible in Los Angeles!

Herbal Nutrition Center has installed operating machines next to two dispensaries that are open 24/7. Security Guards are present, to keep any people away who might not “meed” the pot, but after you get a p…