Golden Phase Symbolism Revived – Gustav Klimt Fashion (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Austrian artist Gustav Klimt was known for his Symbolist art forms, particularly for his images of women. Even today, 90 years after his death, his works still continue to inspire artists, and that includes a bevy of fashion designers.

Among recent notably influenced designers are Christian Dior, …

Semacode Fashion 2 – Digital T-Shirts by Emma Cott

(TrendHunter.com) Imagine: You’re standing in the metro, the guy behind you levels his mobile phone to the back of your shirt and at that moment, you get a chit with his number. Uuuhhh! Either, you’re one of the rare 5% of extraordinarily stunning people of the world or you’re wearing a T-Shirt by Emma Cott.

Due to …

Polka Dot Dresses – Betsey Johnson Brings Back 90s (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) If you’re thinking, “The return of polka dot dress? But that look didn’t go anywhere.” I’m here to let you know that yes, it did. But it’s back, so if you were still rocking the look, you’re in luck, because you’re back in style!

In fact, dresses in general are returning in a number of patterns an…

High Fashion Granny Panties – Elle Cover Features Highwaisted Undies

(TrendHunter.com) While it’s no shocker to see sexy models in swim wear or lingerie on the covers of magazines, I was completely startled when I discovered Elle Magazine was featuring a pair of over-the-bellybutton-high granny panties on the FRONT COVER of their UK edition.

This isn’t a magazine for seniors, folks.…

Supermodel Bookmarks – Vlada’s Style.com Lookbook (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Vlada Roslyakova, known best for her distinctive, backward-leaning runway strut, has created a public look-book of all of her favourite Style.com beauty and fashions looks.

Essentially, this gives fans a sneak peak into the mind of the 20-year-old Russian model and gives the public an idea of the s…

Crash Helmet Fashion – Avakian Puts Darth Vader on the Runway (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Although we’ve seen fashion helmets on Trend Hunter before, I didn’t know we’d be seeing them again this soon, and definitely not on an international catwalk!

Featured at Australian Fashion Week in Sydney were “crash helmets” along with an array of futurism-inspired fashions, heavy on “pod” shapes…

Political Swimwear – Obama, Clinton and McCain Politkinis (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) “Wear what you think” is the motto; “get behind your favorite candidate” is the action. Contrary to plain Jane politcal slogan T-shirts, buttons or hoodies, swimwear with a message is new and fashionable. Therefore, Politikini launched the Obama, Clinton and McCain swimwear line to meet the demand f…

Chemical Warfare Fashion – Urban Security Suit (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Urban Security Suit by Dutch designer Tim Smit was created to make sure you continue to look stylish even in case of a chemical attack.

Most of us may not survive a massive bio-chemical attack, but I’ll be damned if I won’t look absolutely fabulous and hip as hell when they find my messed up bo…

Tentacle Jewelry – Gualti Earrings Inspired by Plant Roots

(TrendHunter.com) Inspired by various forms of vegetation, Italian designer Gualti dreamed up these surrealist, organic-symbolic extensions of the human body in the form of jewels. The extravagant earrings are designed to resemble certain flowers and the roots of plants rising up from deep within.

“I have always be…

Fashion Collages for Brand Exposure – Space Mermaid on Polyvore (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Trend Hunter has told you about Polyvore before, a website that allows you to make photo collages by hand picking the hautest fashions from a huge collection of websites, from Style.com to Bluefly.com. Not only is it great exposure for bigger online fashion stores, but it’s also an exceptional way t…

Glowing Heels – LED Alina Shoes (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) While the top of these shoes have ordinary black sandal straps, the LED Alina Shoes have a clear Cinderella heel that glows in brilliant colours.

They come in different heel shapes, from wedges to stilettos, and each pair is capable of glowing in red, green or blue as each shoe has three LEDs. Be…

Bird Rings – Jewelry with Exotic Feathers (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) If you like eccentric accessories, take a look at these Space Mermaid Bird Rings!

Although we’ve featured avian influences in fashion before, it was mostly in the form of elaborate couture headpieces and dramatically feathered gowns. For the most part, none of these looks have been realistically we…

Mediterranean Blue – Classy Cobalt Fashion (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The vibrancy of cobalt blue is undeniably captivating, but that same intensity is the main reason most people shy from wearing it. It’s a flattering shade on every skin tone, and looks great on any silhouette, so if you haven’t tried it yet, now’s the time, as bright blue is huge this season!

If y…

Cute Profanity as Fashion – The Cheeky Parisienne Is Back (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This time last year we were blown away by the cuteness and cheekiness of parisien fashion designer, Nicole Locher. Trend Hunter covered her line of ‘Embroidered Profanity’. In short, her collection consisted of the cutest little tops, with the naughtiest messages embroidered onto them.

Now she i…

Website for Ethical Fashion – The BBC’s ‘Thread: Fashion Without Victims’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The British Broadcasting Company (BBC) launched an ethical fashion ezine named “Thread”. The online magazine seeks to address issues many fashion-conscious and environmentally-responsible people constantly grapple with such as the damage sustained by the environment due to irresponsible and unethica…

Bright Duffel Bags and Satchels Hot This Spring – Fergie Promotes Kipling Bags (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie has joined Belgian brand Kipling for a second time to promote a new Spring collection of totes, duffel bags and satchels that “express Fergie’s subversive style” says TopModelsGuide.com.

The bags are made of bright patent leather with multicolor kaleidoscopic neon pri…

E-Paper Clothes – Lunar BLU Jacket Display

(TrendHunter.com) E-paper technology has been tantalizing our minds and imaginations with each new, fascinating development that crops up. Lunar Design created the Lunar BLU which is a concept jacket that uses flexible organic E-paper that can show other people your mood, subway maps (as the picture shows) and even v…

Endangered Flower Fashion – Blooming Cyclamen at Diana Bobar (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Trendinista follows her excellent fish-inspired fashion post with a superb study of Diana Bobar’s Spring’08 ready-to-wear collection. This time, inspiration seems to come from the endangered Wild Cyclamen, a tubular Mediterranean flower with breezy, spiral petals.

Trendinista explains that the g…

Eco Chic Luxury Fashion – Loup Charmant’s PURE Collection (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Loup Charmant (which means the charming wolf) is an organic sustainable and fairly made women’s lounge line of only grown fibers. Locally made in brooklyn, new york by designer kee edwards, it uses no synthetics and no toxins. Loup Charmant’s latest PURE Collection is presented at the Project Earth…

Geeky & Socially Aware Fashion – Alphanumeric Summer 2008 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Wear your geekiness loud and proud with the new summer 2008 collection from Alphanumeric.

The centerpiece of the collection is a bold design with a retro Casio watch graphics all over the T-shirt.

Other designs carry on with Alphanumeric’s theme of promoting social, educational and environmental …