Illegally Skinny – French Bill Will Make Skinny Models ‘Illegal’

(TrendHunter.com) The French National Assembly has approved a bill that will make it ILLEGAL for anyone to ‘promote extreme thinness’. The law, if passed, would apply to advertisers in both print and online media.

If found guilty of promoting anorexia, violators could face fines up to $47,000 and possible jail ti…

Art in a Bottle – Drink Your Way to Bigger Art Collection with 1800 Tequila (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) 1800 Tequila has developed an advertising campaign where nine artists from around the world were commissioned to design collectible limited edition bottles of the tequila; the bottle designs are also being displayed on billboards across several US cities.

But that is not all. 1800 Tequila also put…

Transformer Fashion – The Sombrerobolsa Converts From Hat to Handbag (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Transforming furniture is all the rage these days, and it seems the trend has rubbed off on fashion design as well.

The Sombrerobolsa by designers Rafael Vinader Balibrea and Virginia Bru Artero suffers from an identity crisis. Is it a cute hat that is convertible into a handbag, or is it the other…

Writable Graffiti Sneaker – ‘Grafeeti’ Shoes Communicate Your Message (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Graffeeti has launched a new line of ‘Re-Markable’ shoes that let you be the artist. The shoes allow you to design a style that’s just right for you. And change it over and over again.

Graffeeti Shoes are retro high-top sports sneakers with writeable areas on them.

One pen attaches to the sh…

Shoe Vending – Onitsuka Tiger’s Sneaker Vending Machine

(TrendHunter.com) “Do you have change for a hundred? Yeah, I have a real hankering today for a pair of those new shoes.” Shoe manufacturer, Onitsuka Tiger, has placed a shoe vending machine on Carnaby Street in London. They are selling their new red/blue/white Mexico 66s in 6 sizes directly from an electronic vending…

Airplane Lighting For Your Home – Charles Cha’s Jet Set Lite

(TrendHunter.com) Do you ever find yourself missing air travel? Probably not… But now you can spice up your home with cabin lighting.

This lighting design was inspired by the 1950’s “jet set” of the rich and famous. “Transforming from front illuminating wall lamp to a beaming up-lighter is as simple as slidin…

24k Gold Sex Toys – Aptly Named, ‘F*ck’

(TrendHunter.com) This is a very straight forward, simple-looking design of a vibrator aptly named “F*ck”.

The Limited Edition model was created by the Jimmyjane label in collaboration with the Citizen studio, is made out of gold and will cost you about $300.

A vibrator made out of gold? Maybe there’s som…

Cosmetic Gadgetry – Compact Mirror and USB Card Reader (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Perfect for the nerdy girl who still cares about how good she looks, the USB Mirror Card Reader provides a compact foldable vanity mirror and card reader.

With a maximum transfer speed of 480Mbps, memory cards can be stored inside the USB Mirror Card Reader which comes in blue or grey. The card se…

Art Collage Bags – Wool, Trinkets and Eccentricity (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The hand knitted, one of a kind Art Collage Bag is hand-made of wool and red trim. Some of the items that can be seen showcased on the bag are book binding, a pair of glasses with text on them, a hand-knitted felted rose and a small book with its own bookmark. The Art Collage Bag measures 8″w x 6″h …

Top 25 Innovations in Eyelashes, Eye Shadow and Eye Balls (SUPER GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Eyes are the window to the soul, so why not class up your window with diamond-studded eye lashes, Barbie cosmetics, metallic make-up or video game style contact lenses?

If there’s one thing you’ll take away from this list, it is that the cutting edge of eye enhancement has no limits.

And guys, t…

Taking Care of Your Beaver – Kotex Ad Pushes the Limits, Educates, Pokes Fun (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) According to Uby Kotex, you’ve only got one beaver, so you should take care of it… with their line of tampons, pads and liners. That’s not an uncomfortable ad for men to watch, is it?

In the campaign, Uby Kotex urges that, “it’s high time women stopped being so damn shy about our vaginas. You do…

High Heel Shoes for Men – The Latest in Male Shoe Fashion?

(TrendHunter.com) High heels for men are here and women the world over are rejoicing and… Wait, you call these high heels? I mean, I don’t expect to see 6 inch stilettos on men’s shoes to become wildly successful. But who knows.

The Times notes, “If short men could all be magically made 5ft 8in (the male average…

Copycat Swimsuits – The Record Breaking Speedo LZR Racer Swimsuit (and Copycats) (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Speedo’s LZR Racer Swimsuit is already invoked controversy, with critics believing that the swimsuit is, “Too slippery when wet.” In fact, officials at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) have already contemplated banning the suit.

However, FINA made the decision to allow the LZR Racer un…

Braziers As Wearable Art – The La Perla Dragon Bra

(TrendHunter.com) The spring and summer ’08 Lovers & Dragons collection for La Perla includes Black Label features the are wearable art.

This example is an ornate metal bra that features two golden dragons fastened together with black satin ribbon.

Perhaps this bra is a tad lavish, and likely uncomfortable (watc…

Eco Chic – Loyale Spring 2008 Bamboo Collection (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Trend Hunter recently featured the eco-friendly Aussiebum Bamboo underwear, one of the first brands to utilize bamboo in its products, and it seems that bamboo is going to be featured in more and more environment friendly fashion lines.

The Spring 2008 Collection from fashion house Loyale Clothing…

Black Magic Scarevertising – Hair Vitalizer Voodoo Doll (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) In order to effectively reach Indian women, Keo Karpin Hair Vitalizer has launched a unique black magic inspired campaign that capitalises on the local fear of voodoo in the superstitious Indian culture and the love of long healthy female hair.

The campaign arrives to women in a small package that…

Olympic Footwear – Nike Unveils New Designs for Beijing (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Nike has introduced its line of athletic footwear for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The magnificent black Equestrian boot was the first fashionable footwear to catch my eye… I want a pair for myself…and I don’t have a horse!

All sports are covered including; sailing, boxing, fencin…

Spiced Retro – Can Leather High Tops Reignite the Converse Brand? (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) We’ve seen a number of attempts to reignite retro brands, with innovations from Converse topping the list.

The latest innovation from converse: Leather All Star High Tops. These shoes are covered in patent leather including the recognizable Converse ankle logo top. The Beams x Converse All Stars …

War Fashion – Marc Jacobs Recycled Military Goods

(TrendHunter.com) Continuing with the recent fashion fascination with war, Marc Jacobs goes green with a moderately priced sub-line of recycled military goods for his Marc by Marc Jacobs brand.

The recycled goods include a classic M-65 jacket ($79) and a German Mountain Duffel ($65).

Check out more war-inspired fa…

Mainstream Teenage TV Getting Naughtier? – Gossip Girl OMFG Campaign (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Vogue Hommes International recently ran a very steamy and risqué editorial in its Spring/Summer 2008 issue, but how steamy and provocative can you go with a network TV show who’s main target is teenagers?

Quite a bit, according to the CW channel. Gossip Girl’s April 21st return is being heavily pr…