Naughty Supermodel Portraits – Gisele Photo Worth $193,000

(TrendHunter.com) At Christie’s this April, the only nude photo of France’s first-lady, Carla Bruni grabbed the attention of the global media. Even more noteworthy was the fact that a nude photo of Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen sold for $193,000, beating out Kate Moss’ nude which sold for $97,000.

The re…

Fake Premiers – LG Scarlet (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) LG hosted an elaborate party, complete with red carpet, Wolfgang Puck catering and celebrity attendees for the launch of Scarlett, a brand new TV series. They spent millions on promotions for what appeared to be a new TV show staring a gorgeous action hero. The LA party followed weeks of build up su…

E-Paper Boarding Pass Watches – Ticketime (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) If you’ve ever flown from Europe to Asia with multiple stops in between, you would definitely appreciate this watch designed by Jacky Wu, Neo Chen & Eric Liu. Ticketime is a boarding pass as well as a wristwatch given out by the airline for use during the journey.

The fringe of the ticket is made …

Butterfly Monocles – Uma Thurman for Another Magazine (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Actress Uma Thurman was recently featured in an editorial spread as well as in an interviewed by Another Magazine. I love photography by Craig McDean, particularly the butterfly motif as a symbol of rebirth symbol. The way McDean featured it as an imitation monocle is quite beautiful.

The theme, an…

Semacode Fashion 2 – Digital T-Shirts by Emma Cott

(TrendHunter.com) Imagine: You’re standing in the metro, the guy behind you levels his mobile phone to the back of your shirt and at that moment, you get a chit with his number. Uuuhhh! Either, you’re one of the rare 5% of extraordinarily stunning people of the world or you’re wearing a T-Shirt by Emma Cott.

Due to …

Solar Panel Handbags – Solar by C’N’C Costume

(TrendHunter.com) This funky handbag with built in solar panels is one hot purse! While the first handbags with solar-powered functionality to hit the market were for the most part ugly, the designs are starting to pick up.

This red suede handbag with blue panel and brown leather straps is the creation of C’N’C Cos…

Jellyfish Robots – Festo AirJelly (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Most people would probably be freaked out as well as awestruck by the beauty of this jellyfish robot designed by Festo. The AirJelly performs a series of motions similar to that of a real life jellyfish to navigate and move around.

It runs on a lithium-ion battery and electric motor as well as a b…

Suitcase Barcodes – Trace Me Luggage Tracker

(TrendHunter.com) In the future, you won’t have to worry that someone else will take your black suitcase. Sure they will all still look a like, but if the idea behind Trace Me Luggage takes off, each one would be tagged with its own unique bar code.

Each Immobilise tag has a barcode and serial number containing the …

Liquor Guns – Hijos De Villa Tequila Shooter

(TrendHunter.com) The Hijos de Villa Tequila gun redefines the term “shooter.” The toy is shaped like a 45, but instead of containing bullets, its loaded with 200 ml of genuine Mexican tequila.

My family in the Southwest live literally right next to the Mexican border. Every time I visit, I think of what small gift…

Hands-Free Timed Tea – TeaCube (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) As a tea lover, I am glad to finally see some attention being paid to the art of tea preparation. Unlike instant coffee where you can just add and stir, making a good cup of tea is all about timing. If you leave the tea bag too long, you end up with a bitter, too-strong taste. Conversely, if you do …

Steampunked Star Wars – SillOf’s Workshop

(TrendHunter.com) SillOf’s Workshop is an online collection of homemade steampunk sci-fi action figures. Here is his (or her) go at Star Wars characters. All the biggies are here – Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, R2-D2, C-3PO, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and StormTrooper. NOTE: Items not for sale…

Protect the Skin You’re In Tees (Update) – The Ladies of Marc Jacobs (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Victoria Beckham’s special nude appearance on Marc Jacob’s “Protect The Skin You’re In” t-shirt earlier this year created much buzz and helped raise awareness about the dangers of skin cancer. And even though she wasn’t the first big name celeb to shed all for a cause, she seemed top have started a …

Chemical Warfare Fashion – Urban Security Suit (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Urban Security Suit by Dutch designer Tim Smit was created to make sure you continue to look stylish even in case of a chemical attack.

Most of us may not survive a massive bio-chemical attack, but I’ll be damned if I won’t look absolutely fabulous and hip as hell when they find my messed up bo…

Too Close Up Ads – 2 Funny Binoculars Campaigns (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Two new campaigns for Olympus and Bynolyt illustrate the power of their binoculars in two fun, but totally different ways.

Bynolyt goes for the distance with its Eskimo ad that shows an attractive girl in her underwear slapping a guy who was spying on her with his Bynolyt binoculars. The creative …

Glowing Heels – LED Alina Shoes (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) While the top of these shoes have ordinary black sandal straps, the LED Alina Shoes have a clear Cinderella heel that glows in brilliant colours.

They come in different heel shapes, from wedges to stilettos, and each pair is capable of glowing in red, green or blue as each shoe has three LEDs. Be…

Phones for the Disabled – Braille and Surface Scanner Cell Phones

(TrendHunter.com) Designer Serghei Tanas decided to do something about the fact that mobile phone technology has ignored the needs of the disabled thus far. It offers special features that will assist with the blind such as braille features.

“This phone features a braille keypad which will enable the blind to use t…

Torture Couture III – Ashton Kutcher’s Ass Kicking in Details (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Ashton Kutcher will appear in the May issue of Details Magazine and already it’s generated controversy as some of the rather violent photos were already leaked online, making their rounds in the blogosphere. The cover of the magazine shows a very hip-looking Kutcher with the caption, “Ashton Kutcher…

Photo Paintings – Fusion Portrait of Mephisto (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Emerging Chinese photographer Maleonn fuses over ten years of training as a painter with his unique, theatrical photography style in the captivating Portrait of Mephisto series.

Each piece of the series began as a black and white photograph which was then printed on watercolor paper. Each piece is …

Lava Lamp Shots – LED Glasses Go Dark When Empty

(TrendHunter.com) Decades after they were deemed cool, are you still fascinated by lava lamps? If yes, why not revive one of the funkiest lights of the disco era with these psychedelic LED shot glasses?

As long as they’re containing liquid, the internal LEDs of the Lava Lights glow red, blue and green. After you’ve …

Super-Compact Electric Cars – Airwaves (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Airwaves is a little concept car designed by Lei Liu. The car was conceived with the intention of being an easy-to-park vehicle, offering less of a harrying, stress-laden adventure. The Airwaves design is also intended to provide a safe, comfortable and fun ride for the driver and passengers. The ca…