Performance Mini Cars Comeback – Abarth 500 (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The Abarth is making a comeback. The what? It’s a neck-snapping, head-turner that had its hey-day in the 1960’s.

You probably know how much excitement the return of the Mini-Cooper caused. The Abarth will cause the same stir in Europe. The Scorpion was a killer on the track as the video shows. It’…

Virtual Surfing in Hotels – Sheraton Waikiki Sunami Surf Simulator (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Dude, how good does a surf vacation sound? I hate to break it to ya, but even making the trip to Hawaii can’t ensure perfect weather to hit the waves.

Ideal conditions for surfing are always present though with the surf simulator at the Sheraton hotel. The game lets hotel guests ride virtual waves…

Freeconomics & Food – McDonalds Gives Out Free McSkillet Burritos (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) As Wired magazine pointed out in their most recent “Free Issue,” freeconomics and supplying the world with free products and services is the way of the future.

McDonald’s has reaffirmed that gratis is the future of business. This Thursday and Friday, they’re giving away 2,000,000 free McSkillet Bu…

Retro Jalopy Revival – East German Trabant Car (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) While the Western German’s had their Volkswagon (people’s car), the Eastern Germans had the Trabant, a car the Westerners poked so much fun at. It looked a bit silly, a little bit Mr. Bean, and very, very basic. Some even failed to have lights on them.

“Its image become a symbol of the reunited Ge…

Retro Fashion Flash Backs – Dior Brings Back Mrs. Robinson (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) It’s amazing to me how the 1960s have had such a strong influence over designers in the latest seasons.

John Galliano, the fashion director of the Christian Dior label, used his creative talent to seek inspiration from the past when he designed his Fall 2008 runway show in Paris based on the 1967 …

Luxury Living Outside – Lucious Mazuvo Balu Outdoor Bed (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) CSI Miami fans that drool everytime a poolside cabana is shown, can now do one better. A poolside bed. Mazuvo buit this weatherproof bed called the Balu garden bed. Honey colored wicker with washable pillows will be a comfy place to snooze away the afternoon in luxury and style. When not in use, th…

Chinese Fashion Designers in Paris – Jefen’s Catwalk Surprise (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Think the Chinese don’t know fashion? Jefen may change your mind. Not having celebrities next to the catwalk or on the catwalk doesn’t mean you can’t find some cool and unexpected fashion.

At Paris Fashion Week, the Chinese designer showed wing shouldered jackets, cute fur capelets and cashmere ho…

Exotic Astronaut Food – Space Kimchi

(TrendHunter.com) Although I lived at home, I attended an international boarding school, so I had a chance to meet people from a lot of different cultural backgrounds. One of the first things I think about when I think of Koreans is their love of Kimchi, a spicy, pickled, fermented cabbage. It’s one of those foods t…

10 Nerdy Cakes – Happy Birthday, Geek

(TrendHunter.com) After seeing a post about a retro Atari birthday cake at Technabob, I decided to find some more ‘geeky’ desserts and trust me, there was no short supply! Some of the cakes that I found were already highlighted in similar blog posts – pointing out the inherent ‘nerdiness’. So, to all you chipheads an…

Green Commuter Makes a Statement – Thunderbolt Electric Scooter (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Thunderbolt Electric Scooter Concept by Henrik Björkman does not break new grounds when it comes to technological advances, but this sexy environment-friendly scooter has a loud and clear message for you. Down with combustible engines! The scooter’s design emphasizes a curvy hole where the engi…

Capitalizing on Rising Divorce Rates – Wedding Ring Coffin (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) People are getting divorced at rates higher than ever before. It seems people are shocked to find out a couple has actually made it over the 10 year mark. Capitalizing on the growing trend to divorce, and often times even remarry, are companies like WeddingRingCoffin.com.

The sites specializing in…

Knitted Electromagnetic Shields – Appliance Shields Help EM Sensitive Individuals

(TrendHunter.com) Zoe Papadopoulou at the Royal Academy of Art has developed this novel idea to help those who believe they are sensitive to electromagnetic fields. Mr. Papadopoulou is making shields that fit over and around electric appliances from yarn that contains copper fibers. The copper fibers theoretically ac…

Interactive Hands-on Collaboration System – TouchTable 84 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) It seems that Microsoft has opened the flood gates with their Surface announcement. TouchTable Inc. is launching TouchTable TT84 as a hands-on corporate presentation and collaboration system that features visualization, navigation and analysis of data; and functions as both presentation and input de…

Chicken Feed To Replace Drugs – Nanoparticles Bind With Pathogens

(TrendHunter.com) As people become more aware of their food sources, they increasingly demand “organic”, “natural”, “hormone-free”, and “drug-free” food products. In addition to market demand, it is also desirable to eliminate or limit the use of antibiotics because harmful organisms tend to become a…

Canada’s Biggest Sleepover – Dove Sponsors PJ Party for Self-Esteem

(TrendHunter.com) On June 7, 2008 thousands of girls between the ages of 8 and 14 across Canada will be getting together for the largest one night sleepover in Canadian history.

The good people over at Dove want to help boost the self-esteem of young girls across the country by having them log into their website at …

$90,000 Blackberry Pearl – Alexander Amosu Diamond Edition (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The world’s most prestigious customization company, Alexander Amosu, has added a glittering new range of diamond encrusted Blackberry Pearls to their range of luxurious diamond encrusted mobile phones.

The Pearl Diamond is modeled in solid gold and hand cut diamonds. Its sides and bottom are ado…

Spoonless Stirring – Ceramix For Mix (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) French designers Florian Dussopt, Jérémie Reneau and Julie Girard do not like the unhygienic use of the same spoon among many cups. So they came up with the Ceramix For Mix saucer and cup design, introducing a new way of stirring sugars in your drink without a spoon. Their quest for function creat…

Jellyfish Chandelier – LED Medusa

(TrendHunter.com) There’s something outrageously elegant about jellyfish, which is why it’s no surprise so many designers have looked to these bizarre creatures for creative inspiration. Take this lamp for example.

The Medusa chandelier by Géraldine Gonzalez illuminates with magnificent LED lights, adding a vibran…

Adult Model Targets Young Women – Jordon Launches Credit Card

(TrendHunter.com) A UK based glamour model Jordan, AKA Katie Price, is planning the release of her own credit card to be aimed at young women with the design of the card to be “pink and fluffy” to appeal to young women. Jordon already has a string of products to her name including jewelery for Argos, haircare range (…

Charming Architecture Inpired by Birds – Quetzacoatl Nest (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Given the choice of posting another amazing white apartment (which was truly lush) and this one was indeed a hard choice but in the end it was the Quetzacoatl Nest with its playful appeal, child-like innocence and supreme textured design that one the battle. Dark forces may have had some influence i…