(TrendHunter.com) Los Angeles Lakers superstar shooting guard Kobe Bryant did a YouTube ad for Nike where, in an act of macho bravado, he jumps over an Aston Martin car coming straight at him at 50 miles per hour. Nicely executed stunt if in fact the maneuver was real.
Before the end of the commercial, Kobe, in a P…
(TrendHunter.com) James Franco has been announced as the new face of Gucci by Gucci, an upcoming men’s fragrance being launched in the fall.
In an increasing trend of actors becoming perfume spokesmen, Franco joins fellow actors Justin Timberlake (Givenchy), Matthew McConaughey (Dolce & Gabbana), Henry Cavill (Dunh…
(TrendHunter.com) Reebok and Microsoft Zune have collaborated to create a limited edition sneaker and Zune MP3 player featuring Denver Nuggets superstar shooting guard Allen Iverson. An etching of the superstar will appear on the back of a limited-edition 8GB Zune packaged with a pair of Reebok shoes called the “Zune…
(TrendHunter.com) Bento boxes are a tradition of Japanese cuisine. They are home-packed meals which can be very elaborately arranged and the food is decorated to look like people, animals, or characters and items such as flowers and plants.
Obacchi Jacket Lunch Box started selling custom-made Bento boxes designed to…
(TrendHunter.com) The latest issue of NYLON magazine was printed with alternate covers, one featuring Blake Lively and the other Leighton Meester, both of whom stars of the hit TV series Gossip Girl.
It’s a great marketing approach for the magazine, as fans of the show (or the celebs) will instantly be attracted to…
(TrendHunter.com) Tommy TV is the new online television station launched by Tommy Hilfiger and Sony BMG.
When I read first the news, I thought “Well, well, well, how much of a brand worshipper do you have to be in order to watch TV created by your favourite brand?” But after that, I realized that it could be a grea…
(TrendHunter.com) “A farm raised relative of Rudolph.”
This is what London-based company, Edible, prints on a can of reindeer pate, just one of many unusual “delicacies” that can be purchased from their web site. Other tasty treats include Thai Green Crocodile Curry, Chocolate Covered Scorpion, Worm Crisps, Lizard …
(TrendHunter.com) Artist John Rooney artistically destroys toy cars to resemble real auto accidents. John sells his CrashBonsai miniature masterpieces for between $75 and $125.
Ironic when you stop to think about the tranquility of bonsai trees in contrast with the anxiety brought about from a car crash. I love it.
(TrendHunter.com) VH1 is giving away two tickets to see Madonna perform live at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The mega pop diva is scheduled to perform at the historic catering hall/music/dance venue on April 30th in celebration of the April 29th release of her CD “Hard Candy”.
But here is the catch.
Yo…
(TrendHunter.com) If you’re looking for a way to take part in Earth Day this year, but don’t have time to do participate in an urban cleanup, why not sign up for 600 free newspapers on PressDisplay?
Switching to digital newspapers can save millions of trees, which is the idea that NewspaperDirect is trying to covey…
(TrendHunter.com) The Fascinum is an example of online art which is live.
The site gives a live update of the news photographs which are most viewed (ranked from 1 to 10) on different national Yahoo portals, in real time. Designed by Christophe Bruno, the Fascinum gives a thumbnail view to what is happening around …
(TrendHunter.com) “Hey Charlie, a little fiber wouldn’t kill you.” Imagine that this talking voice comes out of nowhere while you’re answering nature’s call! You would surely be shocked. Besides this talking toilet paper holder being fun, it could become somewhat of an educational experience if you recorded your own …
(TrendHunter.com) Annoy your vegan friends with this Ruby Pod Rare iPod protective cover that has the realistic look of raw meat.
The novelty cover comes complete with fat that begs to be sizzled for the perfect steak!
The Japanese-made Ruby Pod Rare sells for 6,980 yen (about $68).
(TrendHunter.com) Internet superstar Tay Zonday has set his sights on being Paris Hilton’s best friend.
Apparently Paris Hilton has a new show, I Wanna Be Paris’ New Best Friend. People can go online and upload their audition, then the community can vote on it.
The genius of the Chocolate rain star knows no boun…
(TrendHunter.com) Destination on Location , a high-end travel company, is offering a Sex and the City Tour. Only a handful of women at a time get to visit the haunts and stomping ground of Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte, perhaps American TV’s most famous single women.
The first stop is SoHo House which i…
(TrendHunter.com) The Harpejji is a hybrid musical instrument that was invented by a math professor by the name of Jorn Starret. The musical instrument, which has 24 strings on 24 frets, is the offspring of a union between the guitar and the piano.
I’m looking at this strange-looking new guitar/piano fusion and I’m …
(TrendHunter.com) You’ve just laid your eyes on the world’s largest photo album! I have no idea where anyone would get a printer to produce photographs big enough, but apparently Hitomi Toyama, a Japanese photographer did.
The 1,000 kg photo album, titled “Women of Vietnam,” is four meters tall and 3 meters wide an…
(TrendHunter.com) Wedding season is finally upon us. If you’re looking for tips for a traditional wedding, you’d better leave now. If you’re looking for cutting edge and quirky, read on!
The following bits of trend candy highlight some of the top innovations for your special day, from high tech engagement rings lik…
(TrendHunter.com) This first of its kind Buddhism mobile phone is a heavily customized Nokia N70 that is decorated with numerous Buddhist aesthetics that makes for the ultimate religious phone.
The phone features 24 K gold plating, a Buddha on the back and intricate carvings and religious symbols all over. It also h…
(TrendHunter.com) Tori Amos, one of the most talented real musicians of our generation, has collaborated with some of the biggest comic book artists in the world on the Image Comics release “Comic Book Tattooâ€.
“Comic Book Tattoo†is a 480-page, full color anthology that transforms Tori’s songs into visual …
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