Eco-Luxury Alcohol – 360 Vodka (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Eco-luxury doesn’t just apply to fashion or home decor anymore, it represents a lifestyle, and for a lot of people, lifestyle includes alcohol. 360 Vodka is claiming to be the “World’s First Eco-Luxury Vodka.”

After shot three, I don’t think anyone will know the difference of what they’re sipping, …

Skyscraper Competition – eVolo Symbiotic Interlock Vertically Interconnected City (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Daekwon Park’s project for sustainable buildings at 2008 eVolo skyscraper competition, consisted of finding ways to reunite isolated city blocks by inserting a multi-layered network of public space and green space. Billed as “Symbiotic Interlock – towards the vertically interconnected city”, it has …

Solar Powered Patios – Umbrella Glows for 8 Hours

(TrendHunter.com) This solar powered patio umbrella from Hammacher Schlemmer isn’t just eco-friendly, it’s also the perfect solution to eliminating unsightly cables that would otherwise be displayed on your outdoor table.

A solar panel on top of the umbrella absorbs the suns rays during the day. At night, the 24 LE…

Rush Hour Photography – Commuter’s Rhapsody (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Not everyone is lucky enough to get to telecommute; most of the world has to endure the 9-5 work week which includes dealing with rush hour.

All around the world, piled up traffic is a reality, but in each city, it looks different. A really neat gallery called Commuter’s Rhapsody was featured in a…

Girls on Your Fat Belly? – Clever Gym Ad Provides Motivation (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Guys can be stubborn, no matter how much you tell them that obesity is bad for their health, they don’t care. So you have to use ‘their language’. Tell them that their big fat belly is what is keeping them away from girls, and they just might joing your gym!

The print ad for Eizens Sport Center ask…

Your Photos as Wallpaper – Myfotowall (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Remember those super cheesy murals of tropical beaches or forests? The retro decor could become hip again thanks to Myfotowall, a site that lets you customize wallpaper with your own photographs.

It’s as easy as sending in your favourite image, whether it’s a shot of the most amazing sunset you sa…

Top 10 Toilet Paper Designs – Wipe in Style (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) To evoke any type of ‘wow’ factor these days, toilet paper has to offer a lot me than “Comfort Where You Want It,” “A Stronger Feeling of Softness,” “Pillowy softness you can see and feel” and will have to offer more than just the “Best For Bear Bottoms.”

Don’t know what I mean? Check out these nov…

Patriotic Auto Wraps – Union Jack Lotus Exige S

(TrendHunter.com) Want to show your patriotic side in style? Consider a full-body car decal.

Way cooler than Austin Power’s ride, the Discovery Channel featured a piece on this customization process, starring a Lotus Exige S with a Union Jack pattern.

Auto wraps are skins for your cars that let you customize thei…

Skull Couture – Crystal Cashmere Skull Sweater for $2500

(TrendHunter.com) This cashmere sweater features a large black-crystal-detailed skull – combining the very soft and the very hard. Made by Libertine, this sweater sports extra long sleeves and a baggy fit. Frankly, I see a grey shirt with a skull and can’t for the life of me justify the $2,500 USD price tag. Why writ…

Coffee Softdrinks – JavaPop Organic Coffee On-The-Go (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Who, besides the British who have their tea, is able to start the work day without that much-needed shot of caffeine? That being said, who has time to brew a nice fresh cup of coffee?

In recent years, the US consumer market for on-the-go coffee exploded. Most beverage manufacturers hastily introdu…

Plastic Pillows – Laser Cut Hytrel is Pillowy Soft (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) A project sponsored by DuPont and Core77 to conceive of new ways to utilize thermoplastics led Maaike Evers to design these airy indoor/outdoor pillows. Woven and laser cut styles made of Hytrel, are apparently comfy and warm to the touch. As a decorative accessory they are cute and practical, espec…

Coffee for One – The WMF 1 Coffee Maker (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is perfect for coffee lovers who are not expecting company. This coffee maker called the WMF 1 from German appliance giant WMF, brews coffee in a pod-like container with enough coffee and water for one person. The WMF 1 comes in green, yellow, red and grey and even though I dislike coffee, my …

Burger Bars – Burger King To Launch “Whopper Bars”

(TrendHunter.com) Burger King is coming up with a “Whopper Bar”. The menu and size of the Whopper Bars will be smaller than a typical Burger King, but they will sell Whoppers not typically available at all times in the chain’s traditional restaurants such as the Western Whopper, the Texas Double Whopper and the Angry…

Rest in Peace on the Moon – Memorial Spaceflights Take Your Ashes to Space

(TrendHunter.com) Celestis, Inc., the pioneer in Memorial Spaceflight, announced recently it has reached agreement with two companies to launch payloads containing human cremated remains to the surface of the Moon as soon as 2009.

Going on vacation to the moon might be an unattainable dream… But getting your ashes…

Swing, Tent, Teepee Wrapped in One – The Treepee

(TrendHunter.com) Spring is here and summer is right around the corner so this is the best time to get a hold of a Treepee. With the Treepee you can anchor the thing to the ground or you can let it swing.

The Treepee is made from fire and water repellent fabric and has UV protection. It can hold weight up to 150kg …

Avant Garde Eco Rocking Chairs – Hongtao Zhou’s CNC Rocking Chair

(TrendHunter.com) This rocking chair by designer Hongtao Zhou has a strange but very attractive design.

Yanko Design notes, “It all comes together in a searies[sic] of joists and notches so fundamentally, it’s adjustable. And for you greenies out there, it’s made of renewable materials. I almost feel like it ne…

Hotels / Airlines Forced to Accommodate Pets As “Emotional Support”

(TrendHunter.com) The New York Times recently published a story about a rise in the incidence of airline passengers, hotel guests and restaurant patrons who insist that their dogs be admitted “emotional assistance” animals.

The idea is that assistance dogs for those with emotional needs should be granted the same ac…

Champagne Inspired Buildings – The Bubble Windows of Dubai’s Pixel Tower (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Where else but Dubai would you get a champagne inspired tower?

The 18-story Pixel Tower by James Law Cybertecture, which is planned for Dubai’s Waterfront, is inspired by the moving bubbles in a champagne glass with a design that targets the young and trendy.

The geometry of the openings minimize…

Sexy Sheets Emboss Your Skin – Rise and Sigh Bed (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Lines on your face aren’t pretty, even when they’re only temporary ones created from sleeping on creased sheets. Intentionally denting your skin with a message, however, could be very interesting!

At first glance, the Rise and Sigh sheets look like ordinary white bedding, but run your hand over th…

Pedal Pubs – Everybody is a Designated Driver (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Anytime I’ve been on a bike with four people pedaling, at least two are just loafing along. Add beer to the mix and this Pedal Pub isn’t going to go far or fast. After starting in Germany and the Netherlands, it is now in the U.S. 16 people can ride, with five pedaling seats and the driver.