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…

Celebrity Peace Initiatives – Ringo Starr Asks for Universal Peace Moment on July 7 (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) John Lennon asked us to, “Imagine all the people living life in peace.” Now his former band-mate Ringo Starr wants to make that a reality, even for a short moment in time.

Starr has taken to the web…

Political Fusion Portraits II – Obama-Lincoln Now in Color (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Just in time for the 4th of July, Agitprop specialist Ron English created large-scale, colorized versions of his controversial Obama-Lincoln fusion portrait and splattered them across Boston. The oversized…

Historical Footwear Exhibits – The Bata Shoe Museum (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is not quirky British designer Alexander McQueen’s latest footwear collection. These shoes are part of the Bata Shoe Museum which is a historical collection of European shoes representative of footwear…

Black National Anthem Video – Singer Replaces Words of ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Jazz Artist Rene Marie shocked her audience when she sung the words to the ‘Black National Anthem’ to the tune of the Star Spangled Banner. More

The singer was in front of the audience at Denver’s State…

Regional Obesity Trends – The Fattest US States

(TrendHunter.com) We all know the obesity epidemic is only getting worse in the US, but how much worse, and which states have the most shocking stats? This map gives a good visual illustration, complete with percentage…

Celebs Bashing Over Animals – Pamela Anderson Calls Jessica Simpson a B* (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) What does one big breasted celebrity blonde say to another? According to the press, if it’s Pamela Anderson speaking about Jessica Simpson, it’s that she’s a “[bleep] and a wh_re.” Anderson has been a…

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…

Sexism at Wimbeldon? – Tournament Accused of Mistreating Venus Williams & Female Players (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The prestigious Wimbeldon has been accused of sexist mistreatment of the leading female players. The accusations surfaced after Venus Williams, Serena Williams and world No.2 Jelena Jankovic were all relocated…

Chinese Olympic Torture Techniques – Amnesty International’s Beijing Awareness Ad (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This powerful new campaign from Amnesty International uses Olympic games such as swimming, archery, and weight lifting as torture techniques.

In an obvious critique of China’s human rights violations…

Green Power From Bluewater – Delaware Wind Farm Gets Approval To Proceed (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) One of the first, if not THE first, commercial wind farms in the United States has recently been approved by the Delaware government. According to the Associated Press, the wind farm will initially consist…

Green Celebrity Activism – Sophia Loren Wants to Clean Naples (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) If you loved Sophia Loren already, chances are, if you have a heart for the planet, you’ll have even more admiration for the 73 year old now. The stunning actress has been making public efforts to help…

Hollywood Peacemakers – George Clooney Moderates AMPTP & SAG Disputes (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) George Clooney has stepped up to help initiate peace after yet another Hollywood production shutdown. He’s mediating a pay dispute that has caused major tensions between actors like Tom Hanks and Jack…

Prostitute Fashion Shows – “Madame B_tch” Parade in Madrid (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Runways are made to entertain, and a recent Madrid show did so with panache. The models in this fashion show weren’t your ordinary supermodels — they were real life prostitutes.

No, the event wasn’t…

Mass Public Breast Feeding – 100 Women in Rome Openly Nursed to Protest

(TrendHunter.com) Mothers in Italy staged a mass public breast feeding to make a political statement about the stigmatization of women who don’t shame themselves for nursing in front of others. Earlier this week, 100 women…

Launch Auctions – Angelina Jolie’s Leather Jacket Used to Launch Movie (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Instead of auctioning memorabilia post movie-launch, Angelina Jolie’s leather jacket from ‘Wanted’ is being auctioned now. The obvious goal of this charity auction is to promote the movie.

Everyone wants…

Singers That Break Boundaries – Aderet, An Israeli Transsexual Tops Lebanese Charts (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Leave it to a transsexual singer to achieve what political leaders and humanitarians have been trying to do for decades: bring the Arabs and Israelis together. In the words of a wise Madonna, “Music makes…

Controversial PR Stunts – Naughty Celeb Videos That Boosted Careers (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) It doesn’t matter what career you have, if you make a sex tape and leak it, the buzz about you will increase. For example, after Colin Ferrell tried to block the appearance of a tape via a court order,…

29 Incredible Campaigns to Raise AIDS Awareness

(TrendHunter.com) In 2007, 33.2 million people were living with AIDS and about 2.1 million died as a result, 330,000 of which were children. To stop the pandemic from doing any more damage, creative agencies and activists…

50 Bloody, Naked Bodies Against Fur – “Without Skin” Urban Intervention

(TrendHunter.com) In Argentina, 50 “naked” bodies lay on blood-stained floors to raise awareness for animals tortured and killed by for their skins. This year’s “Without Skin” campaign built on the success of last year’s…