Erotic Photo Skate Dekcs – Marilyn Minter Supreme Skateboards

(TrendHunter.com) Supreme skateboarding brand is following this year’s trend in urban industry. How? They asked New York-based artist Marilyn Minter to create the design for three skate decks.

Minter is recognized in the modern art milieu for “close-ups of the erotic nature that confuse and astound the viewer.”

Ke…

Girls on Your Fat Belly? – Clever Gym Ad Provides Motivation (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Guys can be stubborn, no matter how much you tell them that obesity is bad for their health, they don’t care. So you have to use ‘their language’. Tell them that their big fat belly is what is keeping them away from girls, and they just might joing your gym!

The print ad for Eizens Sport Center ask…

Animated Tennis Pros – Roddick, Federer & Sharapova in Top Spin 3 (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The much anticipated Top Spin 3 by 2K Sports which will be released on May 20, 2008 features the likenesses of tennis superstars Roger Federer, James Blake, Maria Sharapova and Andy Roddick and promises a more realistic tennis experience.

Three other iconic tennis players: Boris Becker, Bjorn Borg …

Super Swim Suits Break Speed Records – Speedo LZR Swim Suit (Update) (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Can clothes be so performance-enhancing that the Olympics may not allow it’s use? How about if it’s a swim suit? Shall they all race in the buff? Speedo’s LZR Racer is not just helping swimmers break records, they are smashing them. Therefore the swimming federation has ask Speedo to defend their de…

Golf In Space – Star Wars-Inspired Golf Gear

(TrendHunter.com) It would be interesting to watch the golfer who carries this Storm Trooper golf bag. I would expect a light saber (“7-iron”) battle with his partner by the 2nd green. To be released in Japan, this official Star Wars Golf bag will cost about $500 USD. There is also a Darth Vader version. I would have…

Tennis on Water – Williams & Nadal for Sony Open (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Ever heard of an aquatic ace? How about a tennis match on the water? That sounds impossible, but it’s not, as these images and video of Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams prove.

On March 254, the world’s first tennis game on water was held on the surface of Miami’s Hotel Gansevoort swimming pool. Spa…

Lego Replicas – Abston Church of Christ by Amy Hughes (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I’m usually not much of a Lego fanatic but this replica of a church is a masterpiece. The incredible attention to detail is just amazing from the organ player to the religious icons, to the ceiling candelabra to the parishioners. The time and dedication that must have gone into completing this work …

Robot Wars – Robo-One Championships (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) One by one the fighters are introduced into the ring at the Korakuen Stadium Hall in Tokyo, accompanied by thunderous applause. But this is no normal boxing match – the contenders are small humanoid robots built and controlled by hobbyists, participants in the twice-yearly “Robo-One Championship…

Wearable Blankets – Buttercup Picnic Dress

(TrendHunter.com) Spring is hopefully near, soon parks will be invaded by people picnicing outdoors. Sure, who wouldn’t like laying down on the grass and eating cheese, drinking wine?
It’s even better if you have one of those classic blankets with you! It’s even better if you happen to wear one of them!
Wait f…

Power Boats that Dive – Marion Hyper-Sub (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Marion Hyper-Sub is a submersible vehicle which also has the ability to run on the surface at great speed. Powerful, versatile and cost-efficient, the Hyper-Sub is billed as the world’s first true general-purpose submarine. Operating as a self-sufficient powerboat on the surface, and as a subm…

Celebrity Branded Drinks – “Gatorade Tiger” Combines Tiger Woods and Gatorade (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Tiger Woods inked a deal with Gatorade to launch his own branded sports drink in 2007. This is believed to be Tiger’s first beverage endorsement and licensing deal. The “Gatorade Tiger” campaign was rolled out about 2 days ago to be followed by other products, all with flavors reportedly selecte…

Olympic Branding II- Adidas 2008 Olympic Ads (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) With the whole Olympic craziness this year, all brand supporting the Olympic Games are doing their best to create consumer campaigns relevant to the competition context.

Adidas goes beyond that, focusing on the national pride tone of voice and approach. This is a good marketing move if we think of …

Music Video Rides – Universal Studios Rip, Ride, Rockit Coaster

(TrendHunter.com) A new ride coming to Universal Studios Orlando in 2009 will feature enough digital technology to appeal directly to what Universal Orlando officials refer to as the “YouTube culture.” Patrons will be able to personalize their ride by choosing their own tunes and creating a music video that can be up…

Solar Pedal Boat – Jonathan Mahieddine’s Eco Design (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This hot tub-shaped boat from French designer, Jonathan Mahieddine, apparently runs off of a giant solar-tree/sun-roof. Not exactly sure how.

What does the stored sunlight power? The televisions or the steering-wheel-less rudders? A closer look reveals another potential power source: two sets of p…

Fashion that Gives Directions – Turn Signal Jacket

(TrendHunter.com) Clothes that use LED’s for flare are usually intended to create a “look at me” reaction. But Leah Buechley, has designed what appears to be a practical use for clothing that lights up. Shirts for bikers that flash turn signals. The way bikers are hunched over the handlebars, wouldn’t it make more se…

Silver Sneakers – Adidas 25th Anniversary Shoe

(TrendHunter.com) Silver sneakers. No, make that silver coloured sneaks from Adidas. This is the German, sportswear company’s 25th anniversary and this is the special edition shoe they released to commemorate it.

Adidas makes a great shoe and has been an innovator in features that changed the “basketball shoe.” Jus…

Bicycles as Art – Josh Hadar’s Moving Art (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Sculptor Josh Hadar’s Manhattan studio is located on Broome street in the trendy Soho neighborhood of New York City. Josh creates dynamic, moving works of art such as motorized bicycles in metal and glass. Each piece can be customized to an owner’s physical size and whim. He uses materials such as…

Hammock Tents – The Nyamuk (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Nyamuk by designer Leonie Bergmaieris combines outdoors multi-functionality with ultra light materials and easy design for the ultimate outdoors companion. The Nyamuk is basically an ultra compact sleeping bag that can be used as a full tent or a cool hammock with an integrated mosquito net. The…

Electric Magnetic Foosball – Kick It (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Elia Marinucci’s KICK IT elevates the popular game of foosball into the next level with the use of magnets, audio commentary, and electric shocks (OUCH!) The modifications give the players the means for deeper intervention and control of the game. Each end of the table has a button that act…

5 Wheel Bicycle – StreetSurfer

(TrendHunter.com) An Australian manufacturer invented a five-wheel bicycle. The model baptized as the “StreetSurfer”, has one wheel in the back and four front wheels. The designers state that the four contact points in the front allow for more controlled and completely different movements.

The StreetSurfer got i…