Wear Your Investment – $275,000 Gold Coin Gown (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Wear your riches on your sleeve. Japan’s largest bullion house showed off a gleaming gown which is covered with hundreds of gold coins. The 8 kilos (18 pounds) dress was created by Tanaka Kikinzoku Jewellery K.K. using 325 Austrian gold coins issued to commemorate the Vienna Philharmonic and is val…

Over the Top Fashion – Garb That Can’t Be Serious (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Fashion designers have a sense of humor. They must have to create these outfits and put them on the catwalk. Or maybe the cat was the inspiration when it hocked up a hairball. At any rate, these out of this world creations are real, they did show at a recent major event, and be sure to check out the…

Fashions of the Future – Jose Miro’s Sartorial Predictions (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) World renowned Spanish designer Jose Miro did some navel gazing recently and came up with these fashions of the future.

Ironically, two of these designs are remarkably similar to actual designs we are seeing on runways today: the shoulder padded fur number and the beekeeper’s delight.

Cosmetics…

World’s Largest Gucci Store – Gucci New York (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) New York can add another feature and tourist attraction to its already long list – the new Gucci flagship store about to be opened on 725 Fifth Avenue. The new store will be the world’s largest Gucci store oozing elegance and architectural artistry. The architect is the world renowned James Carpente…

Perfumed Ink – Montblanc Scented Love Letter Ink (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Montblanc have released a special ink for those who want to add a bit of sensuality to their love letter, the Montblanc Scented Love Letter Ink. Montblanc are famous for both their perfumes and their exquisite pens and other writing accessories. The Love Letter Scented Ink is crimson red and is scen…

Touchscreen Smartphones for the Masses – New Sony Ericsson G900 & G700 (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Finally, we don’t have to shell out more than $500 to have a powerful phone. Sony Ericsson announed a new G line of touchscreen smartphones for the masses. The first G-models, G900 and G700, were unveiled at the Mobile World Congress, Spain.

Press Release

10 February 2008

The G700 is here to he…

When Sexy Ads Attack Headsets – Jawbone (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) It seems most ads nowadays are using a provocative sexual style to grab the attention. But do ads really need to employ such tactics so often? Jawbone, a stylish military-grade noise eliminating bluetooth headset, certainly didnt need that. It was awarded the highest rating ever for a bluetooth set…

Unique Home Designs – The Lobster Chair (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Opting for a fresh and unique design, Lund & Paarmann designed the Lobster Chair for Verikon Furniture. I particularly like how they connected the chair’s body to the metal base in way that makes it look like it is floating in the air or water. It also looks very cozy and comfortable, to snuggle th…

Dreamworks Joins Dubailand – World’s First Dreamworks Theme Park (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) As the new Trend Hunter resident Arab, I am proud to announce that Dubailand, billed as the biggest tourism, leisure and entertainment complex in the world, just landed an important partner, DreamWorks.

Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, has announced an alliance with DreamWorks Animation SKG to…

Ultra Luxurious H20 – Fillico $100 Bottled Water (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I am not sure about the water, but the bottle is a masterpiece. Fillico Beverly Hills is a super glamorous bottled water brand from Osaka, Japan that costs $100/bottle. They are made of frosted glass with gold paint and Swarovski crystal accents and decorations.

And for about double the price you …

Books and Movies Inspire Scents – Theirry Mugler’s The Perfume Collection

(TrendHunter.com) Thierry Mugler the exquisite design house, has a limited edition collection of 15 different perfumes inspired by the book and movie Perfume. The fabulous box includes a narrative of the novel and how it was interpreted by the perfume makers. The Perfume by Patrick Suskind will set you back $700.

Casual Luxury – Diesel Adds Black Gold Label (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) In order to expand into a higher spectrum of the fashion market, Diesel has launched Black Gold, a new luxury division of the brand. The collection debuted today at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York alongside the rest of the Fall 2008 collection.

Before the show started, Diesel blasted the…

Luxury Brands Approaching Mass Media – Louis Vuitton’s First TV Ad (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Even a luxury brand such as Louis Vuitton has decided to turn its promotion strategies toward the most popular of the media. Up to now, Vuitton ads domain was restricted to printed paper, mainly glossy paper.

Eventually, Antoine Arnault, chief of the brand promotional strategies, decided it was ti…

Paris Couture Week 2008 Highlights – Christian LaCroix (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Christian LaCroix piled on the fabric in his series of exuberant dresses in Paris. He melded the haute with the playful and didn’t disappoint the catwalk watchers. His collection was displayed at the modern Pompideau Center, and the dresses gave a startling impression played against the background. …

Denim Art – JayimeJean Couture And Arthouse Collection (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) So you denim obsessed? Then you will know of, or even have a pair of, JayimeJean in your wardrobe (aka your art collection depository). The jean is now cemented in our style culture and advertises a great deal about the person who is wearing them, so the search for something truly unique and origina…

Paris Couture Week Highlights – 5 Luscious Fashions by Dior (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The French fashion house of Christian Dior represents haute couture at its finest.

The current head of Dior’s design, John Galliano, designs amazing fashions that are always guaranteed to create a buzz.

This year it appears he was influenced by honeybees, from the hats to the colors. Couture Wee…

Pushing the Boundaries of Athletic Shoes – Puma’s LA Cali Shoes with Gold (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Breezing along effortlessly in the park, or hanging out at the watering hole, these limited edition Puma Sportie LA Cali’s will stir souls. The combination of black and gold says exclusive and the back and side panels are gold – solid gold, layered under a black mesh. On the insole and sole are mont…

Sneaker Evolution Art – Koi Club x Asics Collectors Box

(TrendHunter.com) The Koi Club x Asics Collectors Box manages to put the billion years of human evolution into four basic stages and make it a work of art, from which any schoolchild would find it easy to remember Darwin’s theories – from fish to sneaker.

This is another fine example of the Koi Club finding new way…

Pin-Up Fashion – Wonderbra Signs Dita von Teese

(TrendHunter.com) Dita Von Teese has been announced as the new Wonderbra model for 2008. Along with the modeling contract, the burlesque star will also be designing her very own Lingerie collection that she claims will bring a touch of glamour to peoples every day lives. Dita Von Teese is known for a New York perform…

Kirsten Dunst For Miu Miu – Ad Campaign Spring/Summer 2008 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The long-awaited Miu Miu campaign with Kirsten Dunst, that was shot last November is finally out! These photos are simply mesmerizing! Kirsten, who replaced Laeticia Casta fits amazingly in the world of the famous designer brand, and the photographers, Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott did their best to …