Social Network for Fake Investing – Updown.com

(TrendHunter.com) Last night I was whisked away to updown.com, a social network for virtual investing. If you have ever wanted to play the stock market but didn’t want to spend money, then this is the place.

You get to…

Shagadelic Impersonators – John Di Domenico as Austin Powers (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Austin Danger Powers, the fictional, hilarious character from the Austin Powers movie series, first appeared in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997). In each film, the role was played by…

“Unsexy” Size 6 – Charlize Theron In Elle UK + Hancock (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) “Hancock” was a smash over the weekend, pulling in over $100 million, and no doubt much of the appeal was Charlize Theron. Theron has been stunning people at red carpet entries, and now she graces…

Human Mirrors on Subways – Improv Everywhere Puts 16 Twins on Subway (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Improv Everywhere, perhaps the most well-known improvisation and impromptu stunt agencies, unleashed 16 sets of twins to behave as human mirrors. Each twin set dressed alike and, moving in sync with one…

Risque Supermodel Editorials – ‘There’s only one Naomi’ in Italian Vogue (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) In addition to having four different covers for its July 2008 black issue, Vogue Italia featured two of the cover models, Naomi Campbell and Sessilee Lopez, in two editorials.

Photographed by Steven Meisel,…

Imromptu Global Dance Phenomenon – Where The Hell is Matt (2008) (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Matt Harding, best known for his “Where the Hell is Matt” website and “Dancing” videos, has started a global impromptu dancing phenomenon.

Matt, 31, has spent the last 14 months creating a new video,…

Wax Supermodels – Tyra Banks at Madame Tussauds (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Supermodel turned Emmy-winning talk show hostess Tyra Banks has been immortalized with a creepily realistic wax figure at the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Washington D.C. Tyra’s figure, which was revealed…

Possessed Shoes & Earphones – Allegro.pl ‘Things Get Closer’ Campaign (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This 2008 campaign for Allegro.pl, a Polish trading site where you can buy and sell stuff, uses creepy notions of possessed items that cling to you. The message? “Things get closer.”

The print campaign,…

Google Street View of Tour de France – Virtual Cycling Tours

(TrendHunter.com) The Tour de France 2008 has kicked off, and thanks to Google Street View, you can be front and centre to take in the thrilling bike races.

The tech twist on the sporting event is ground breaking, and…

Post Rehab Editorials – Eva Mendes Sizzles in Interview Magazine (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The upcoming August issue of Interview Magazine features the sizzling hot actress Eva Mendes on the cover as well as in a revealing and intimate editorial.

The cover and glamorous editorial spread, which…

Celebrity Parody Infomercials – Be Kanye Tablets for Absolut (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Wannabe Kanye West? You’d better check pick up a pack or two of “Be Kanye” tablets, as seen in the above “Be Kanye” infomercial.

The parody ad is actually part of Absolut Vodka’s ‘In an…

7-Bum Salutes – Kylie Minogue Mass Mooned After OBE Award (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Kylie Minogue was given an honoreary salute by buff-bunned rugby players after receiving her OBE award from Prince Charles. After the Buckingham Palace ceremony, she headed to a pub to celebrate with meat…

Superstar Honor – Kylie Minogue is Officer of the Order of the British Empire (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Australian Kylie Minogue has been awarded the honor of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace’s ballroom.

After declaring that she is now an honorary Briton,…

Hedonistic Eco Nightclubs (UPDATE) – Club4Climate

(TrendHunter.com) What the heck is an eco nightclub? Picture a business that rewards customers by waiving the cover charge for proving that they walked or rode their bike there. Picture an establishment that requires patrons…

Superstar Collaborations – Madonna Brings Britney Spears Back with Sticky & Sweet Tour (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Could the Queen of Pop be the one to save its troubled Princess? Britney Spears reportedly collaborated with Madonna on a video this past Sunday that will be broadcast on huge screens in her majesty’s…

Swapping Shirts with Strangers – Adidas: Ajax Shirt Viral (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Adidas is trying their hand at viral advertising in hope of generating buzz around the unveiling of the new Adidas Ajax Amsterdam home shirt for the 2008-2009 season.

TBWA ad agency created this viral…

Brazilian Waxing For Men – Jay-Z & Diddy Promote Male Privates Waxing (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Could the waxing of male hair down there have already become a trend? Judging by the fact that ‘masculine’ male rappers and hip-hop artists Jay-Z and Diddy are singing the praises of the male Brazilian…

Lifeguard Fashion for Awareness – Katharine Hamnett ‘Save The Sea’ Tee (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Well known for her political t-shirts and ethical business philosophy, British fashion designer Katharine Hamnett has turned to the iconic TV show Baywatch for inspiration in her retro “save the sea” charity…

Designer Honors – Giorgio Armani Receives French ‘Legion of Honor’ (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Infamous Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has received the prestigious French award, the Legion of Honor by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

“It’s an immense honor for me, and one that reflects…

Mix and Match Swimwear – Calzedonia Combines Patterns and Cuts (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Calzedonia offers stunning mix and match beachwear. Visit their website and choose different tops and bottoms in a variety of styles and colors to show your individuality on the beach.

Their site features…