(TrendHunter.com) The multi-functional Castlight suffers from an identity crisis: it wants to flaunt the new eco-friendly LED technology, but it cannot let go of the romance of candle lights.
By placing the Castlight upright on its base, you get a stylish candle holder. When you need to use the flashlight portion, s…
(TrendHunter.com) Is it me, or Hello Kitty has become more ubiquitous than naked pictures of famous celebs? Sanrio of Japan has teamed with French brand Victoria Couture to create high-end clothes and accessories such as tops, purses and T-shirts.
“For customers who aren’t quite ready for this new sophisticated K…
(TrendHunter.com) Stitch chairs by Adam Goodrum were presented at the Milan furniture fair earlier this month. The stitch chair is made from 3mm laser cut aluminum and when folded closes to 15mm. Rods are applied to create the hinges and assemble the chair.
I like the multi-color patchwork chair best but I would no…
(TrendHunter.com) Klabenkkk looks like your typical bench next to the wall, but the minimalist piece has the potential to step up its game when needed. Klabenkkk can extend to easily accommodate nine.
Klabenkkk is made from birch plywood and has measurements of 120 cm length x 45 cm height x 40 cm width. Designer …
(TrendHunter.com) Although Marchesa’s fall/winter 2008 collection paid subtle tribute to Queen Elizabeth I, the complex detailing and pronounced structure of the collection reminded Trendinista of tapering spires and tiered pagodas found on temples and sanctuaries. To help others see the resemblance, each gown was pa…
(TrendHunter.com) The Very Funny Vehicle, better known as the VFV, is actually not that funny; on the contrary, it packs some pretty serious features. With a physical aesthetic that could kill the rest of the world’s supercars, the VFV really does leave me wondering why the designers gave it such an au contraire name…
(TrendHunter.com) Presented at Milan Design Week 2008, the Bouquet Chair was conceived by Japanese designer Tokujin Yoshioka. The chairs are manufactured by hand as can be seen from the picture. The beautiful combination of colors gives the Bouquet Chairs a unique flair and glamour that one would image belongs more i…
(TrendHunter.com) If you’ve ever flown from Europe to Asia with multiple stops in between, you would definitely appreciate this watch designed by Jacky Wu, Neo Chen & Eric Liu. Ticketime is a boarding pass as well as a wristwatch given out by the airline for use during the journey.
The fringe of the ticket is made …
(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, …
(TrendHunter.com) The Grass-on lamp is green both outside and inside. The unique light brings the outdoors inside your home with its synthetic grass look. And to go along with the green theme, the whole lamp is made from recycled materials and is completely recyclable.
Grass-on was designed by three Venetian archite…
(TrendHunter.com) Actress Uma Thurman was recently featured in an editorial spread as well as in an interviewed by Another Magazine. I love photography by Craig McDean, particularly the butterfly motif as a symbol of rebirth symbol. The way McDean featured it as an imitation monocle is quite beautiful.
The theme, an…
(TrendHunter.com) This funky handbag with built in solar panels is one hot purse! While the first handbags with solar-powered functionality to hit the market were for the most part ugly, the designs are starting to pick up.
This red suede handbag with blue panel and brown leather straps is the creation of C’N’C Cos…
(TrendHunter.com) This is what happens when women get to design a men’s restroom.
Recently we featured 14 of the world’s strangest urinals, but this bathroom mural is more than deserving of a spot in the cluster. However, that would limit this Edge Design project to urinals, but the Men’s Restroom Mural falls more …
(TrendHunter.com) The Hijos de Villa Tequila gun redefines the term “shooter.” The toy is shaped like a 45, but instead of containing bullets, its loaded with 200 ml of genuine Mexican tequila.
My family in the Southwest live literally right next to the Mexican border. Every time I visit, I think of what small gift…
(TrendHunter.com) This leather keyboard sketchpad was designed by Yamaha Studio, the much-admired Japanese company, yet I really don’t know what to make of it.
Yamaha is better known for its heavy machinery like motorcycles, dirt bikes and ATVs as well as its musical instruments, particularly high end pianos, but a…
(TrendHunter.com) As a tea lover, I am glad to finally see some attention being paid to the art of tea preparation. Unlike instant coffee where you can just add and stir, making a good cup of tea is all about timing. If you leave the tea bag too long, you end up with a bitter, too-strong taste. Conversely, if you do …
(TrendHunter.com) SillOf’s Workshop is an online collection of homemade steampunk sci-fi action figures. Here is his (or her) go at Star Wars characters. All the biggies are here – Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, R2-D2, C-3PO, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and StormTrooper. NOTE: Items not for sale…
(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…
(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…
(TrendHunter.com) Renault has come up with this fun ad to display make believe scenarios of what people would prefer to be doing rather than being stuck in traffic.
Initially some of the drivers stuck in rush hour seem a little frustrated, sticking their heads out their windows and looking quite aggravated. A few s…
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