Interrupted Fashion Fantasies – Chanel Spring 2009 Haute Couture Show Brings Optimism (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The new Chanel Spring 2009 Haute Couture collection by Karl Lagerfeld embodies what Haute Couture is all about, a dream.

Lagerfeld took us away from the stark reality of war and bad economy into a bright…

Body Bag Couture – Morbid Fashion Heads from the Funeral Parlor to the Runway (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) As if we were not reminded enough of our own mortality, some haute couture designers seem hell-bent on making sure we never forget that we are all gonna kick the bucket some day; that’s where “body bag”…

Norwegian Sculptural Fashion – Diverse Apparel by Pikene Bak Slottet (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The truly creative Pikene Bak Slottet visions shown here are the works of Martine Richter, Ida Disengrenda, Grethe Larsen, and Siri M Larsen. Their Oslo-based studio is where this beautiful but extremely…

Sweaty Couture – No AC at Curiel Fashion Show in Rome (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Curiel catwalk show in AltaRoma was held where there was no air conditioning, making the Roman couture show haute hot. It wasn’t a problem for the models, because they don’t sweat, but the ticket holders…

Fantasy Menswear – Orschel-Read’s ‘Mourning for Orlando’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Cutting edge fashions by luxury menswear designer Stefán Orschel-Read cross over many styles including Goth, Dandy, Punk, Geisha, and Leisure. Orschel-Read has also integrated numerous current high-fashion…

See-Through Fashion – Celebs Show their Underwear (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Showing one’s underwear by wearing see-through garments has gone from the catwalks to the sidewalks and that can only mean one thing: the fad is creeping its way into the mainstream, becoming somewhat…

Exuberant Couture Stages – Chanel at the Grand Palais (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Karl Lagerfeld needed a dramatic space to show his Chanel collection for the fall, so he chose the Grand Palais. The huge space made the enormous gathering of the fashion elite seem insignificant when…

Ear Tattoos

(TrendHunter.com) Subtle, discrete, and classy. Contrary to the flamboyant, tattoos that fit the shock value stereotype, the ear tattoo is a rather unique tattoo location.

Compared to other more subtle tattoo locations…

Islamic Red Carpet Fashion – World’s Most Expensive Abaya Costs $350,000 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Abaya, a traditional Islamic outfit for females, gets the “world’s most expesnive” treatment on the hands of British designer Bruce Oldfield, a favorite of the late Princess Diana.

“This is the…

Outrageous Spectator Hats – The Royal Ascot Ladies Horse Racing Hats (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Ascot Racecourse is an English race track, located in the village of Ascot, Berkshire used for thoroughbred horse racing. The centerpiece of Ascot’s year, Royal Ascot is the world’s most famous…

Faux Louis Vuitton Guitar Strap – Dave Navarro Asked to “Take It Off” (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Even though rocker Dave Navarro is on vacation he felt compelled to share his latest news with his fans this week. Writing on his blog ‘6767’, Dave claims he has received a letter from French design…

Luxury Olympic Fashion – 8-8-2008 GUCCI Limited edition (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) In celebration of the Beijing Olympics,, Gucci has launched a full line of red luxury goods. In total, Gucci has produced 8 accessories, each inspired by competitive sports. The entire line plays a numbers…

Bloody Photoshoots – Blood is the New Black (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Proving once again that the fashion world can be a bloody place, this collection of photoshoot inclusdes blood and miscellaneous mayhem.

Personally, I think the graphic of the Olsen twin with the saying…

Couture Angling – Chanel Fishing Rod

(TrendHunter.com) Looking for a gift for Dad? Couture fashion house Chanel has just reviled the newest addition to their luxury sporting goods line…an ultra-lavish fishing rod. According to the Guardian, “for a mere…

Crystal Figurine Purses – Leiber’s Luxury Evening Bags (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) American luxury brand Leiber hand crafts these extravagant Austrian crystal encrusted handbags in the United States. Talk about a statement piece. The snake bag, called the Rattle minaudière, is 4 1/2”…

Multi-Time Zone Luxury Watches – The Icelink Bikini (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The watch brand Icelink makes luxury timepieces. One of their coolest collections are their six time zone watches for trendsetters who jet all over the world. Wealthy trendsetters who can afford the $…

$26,000 Crocodile Skin Phones – “Lady Dior” Mobile

(TrendHunter.com) In case the $5,000 My Dior phone was too cheap for your taste, Christian Dior has unveiled a $26,000 mobile model that’s even more high end. The upscale version features crocodile skin and a whopping …

Hydrogen Powered Exotic Cars – The Scorpion by Ronn Motor (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Ronn Motor Company is on the leading edge of fuel efficiency and exotic performance automotive design. The ‘Scorpion’ is the Texas based company’s first design and they hope to have the beau…

Safari Prints – Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2008/09 Campaign (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) If Roberto Cavalli’s designs had to be summed up in two words, they’d be “wildy feminine.” Regardless of the year or season, his collections are always heavy on animal prints, while still continuing t…

Breaking: Loss of a Legend – Yves Saint Laurent Dead at 71 (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Today, Trend Hunter pays hommage to Yves Saint Laurent, a legendary trend setter who has now passed away.

Born in 1936, Yves Saint Laurent moved to Paris in 1954 to take design courses, he caught the…