Political Parodies – Bush vs. Obama: DOPE Parodies HOPE

(TrendHunter.com) The Barack Obama HOPE posters are probably the most viral image associated with this year’s US presidential elections.

After the originals by Shepard Fairey sold out almost immediately, it wasn’t long before the posters were spoofed. First it was Michael Ian Weinfeld’s POPE parody in honor of Pope…

Emergency Blanket Bags – Silver Space Totes

(TrendHunter.com) Sad that you still don’t have a silver space bag? Seek inspiration from this flashy bag and try crafting your own out of an emergency bag.

I don’t want to be too presumptuous, but I’m pretty sure everyone knows what emergency blankets are… then again, maybe it’s a Canadian thing we take on campi…

Porcelain Fur – Urban Cast-Away by Studio Dror (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Porcelain jewelery from Studio Dror is rare and wonderful. These one-of-a-kind works are “created by dipping second hand fur into porcelain, then shaping and firing them. Each is unique and impossible to replicate.” The line is called Urban Cast-Away, with prices peaking at $12,000 for the feat…

Fashion Designers As Models – Tom Ford From Head to Toe in Prestige (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) I am noticing an increasing trend of top male fashion designers flaunting their own physique. From Marc Jacobs parading his new lean body shirtless in numerous recent editorials and shoots to this exclusive interview and accompanying shoot of Tom Ford in the latest issue of Prestige Hong Kong. The i…

Tees for Trees – Carlos Miele for the Rainforest Foundation (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Want to plant trees to help the planet but don’t have time to go and dig in the dirt? The good news it, you can support the cause while keeping your nails clean with one of these adorable Tees for Trees designed by Carlos Miele.

The collection by the Brazilian designer features unique prints creat…

Rebellious Raingear – Chooka Rain Boots (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Chooka rain boots are fabulously fashionable, edgy, rebellious but very feminine.

With names such as Tattoo City, Rock N’ Roll, and Love Hurts, the patterns on the knee-high rubber boots range from sedate, nautical-themed prints to edgy skull and bones and tattoo graphics and motifs.

I really li…

Gem-Filled Watches – Vlad Icobet’s Shine

(TrendHunter.com) The Shine, designed by Vlad Icobet, is a high tech watch which combines luxury and fashion with advanced materials. The concept watch, which is made of ceramic filled with white gemstones, uses an advanced touch-sensitive laser technology system.

This is what I’d call bangin’ high-tech bling.

Grief-Inspired Jewellery – Enough Tears to Cry for Two (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Grieving never looked so chic and artistic! “Enough tears to cry for two” is a unique collection of copper and silver jewellery that is inspired by grief.

The series, which is designed by Swedish jewellery artist Hanna Hedmans, incorporates grief symbols such as teardrops and envelops (break-up le…

Celebrity Super Fashion – Superheroes at the Met Gala (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) What would celebrities like Gisele Bundchen, the Beckhams, Blake Lively, Scarlett Johansson and Beyonce wear to a superhero ball? That’s what we wanted to know leading up to last night’s big event!

Mary Kate Olsen in a long gold gown, and Katie Holmes in a shiny Wonder Woman red dress and Christina…

Superhero Fashion (Follow Up) – Fantasy Exhibit at the Met (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is a follow-up on a trend we published recently about the Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy exhibit.

We already told you the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York would be featuring a huge collection of fantasy costumes inspired by comic book characters and superhero movies, but now we know t…

Deceptive Fashion IV – Fake Pen-in-Pocket Shirts

(TrendHunter.com) Just because you do most of your work on a laptop these days, doesn’t mean you have to give up on your geeky status statements. Thanks to this creative Pen-in-Pocket shirt, you can continue to nerd it up with fake ballpoints!

The Social Studies striped dress shirt has an image of three different bl…

Urban Elf Clothes – Elfenkleid (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) If you’ve ever wanted to look like an elf, then elfenkleid can make that fantasy come true.

In Germanic mythology, elves were depicted as a race of minor nature and fertility gods, often portrayed as youthful-looking men and women of great beauty. They are said to live in forests, underground, cav…

Temporary Skin Patterns – Cut Here Tattoos

(TrendHunter.com) I love Tord Boontje’s Cut Here tattoos, a low commitment design statement. If you aren’t sure about redecorating your flat this long weekend, you can at least dress up a black shirt. The pale pink acrylic polymer temporary tattoos are a fun way to show your creative side.

Interactive Store Windows – Diesel Milan Display is Very Big Brother (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Frantic Milanese shoppers are being catapulted from their hypnotic states as they witness the reverberation of their reflections projected in front of them. The images are displayed across an interactive sculpture installed in the window of the forthcoming Diesel store in Piazza San Babila, Milan.
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Pure Fashion Phones – EGG Mobile (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Roman Tubl wanted to design a phone that is easy to use and functional, but that was “flashy” and eye-catching at the same time. He did not care about squeezing in advanced features. He just wanted a nice fashion phone. The result is the dynamic looking EGG mobile phone concept.

Bed Barrier Linens – Make Love Not War (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Make Love Not War bed set by designers Miss Geschick & Lady Lapsus encourages you to make love and share your space with your partner. But in case there is a need for personal space, the set comes with a war-zone line that divides it into 50-50 partitions.

The €79 bed Linen is made from 100% …

Spill Camouflage – Puke Pet (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) If you are a messy eater, then you’ve got to get these Puke Pet pins by designers Miss Geschick & Lady Lapsus.

The Puke Pet disguises the stains that result from your less-than-perfect eating habits. It looks like it’s an intentional part of the shirt, making it look like the little cartoon creatur…

Eco Modular Organizing Accessories – i/o Desk Organizer (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Take a break from the cold and synthetic world of plastic and metal gadgets and accessories with this stylish organic desk organizer that is made from natural, ecologically responsible materials.

The flexible i/o Desk Organizer by Kaiju Studios features modular ceramic and walnut elements which c…

Super Couture – Wonder Woman Inspires Diane von Furstenberg (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC has everyone a buzz, especially since it comes at the same time that futurism and robots are a sartorial muse for many designers.

One of New York’s most heralded fashion queens, Diane von Furstenberg, is one such…

Colorful Blob Jewelry – Noir’s Chic and Artsy Rings (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) These beautiful rings, part of the Noir Collection, are a unique take on modern accessories, mixing the look of fun kids jewelery with the elegance of fine jewelery.

Fashionspot notes that “they are a perfect mix of pop art and cocktail chic” and even though I don’t claim to be a connoisseur, I ab…