Environmental Cars Can Be Super Awesome Too – LifeCar (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) The Morgan LifeCar is a concept car due to be launched at the Geneva Show in March 2008. According to the makers, the LifeCar’s purpose is to demonstrate that a zero emission vehicle can also be fun to drive. The project is a collaboration between Oscar Automotive, Cranfield University, QinetiQ, O…

Holiday Branding – Armani Easter Eggs

(TrendHunter.com) As a kid, I used to leave the Easter Bunny a few carrots, just to make sure I got some good chocolates. Now that I’m an adult, what do I have to do to make sure I get some Armani Easter Eggs this year?

“Embossed with the unmistakable ‘A’ and delivered in a sky blue box dressed with a ribbon, these…

$20,000 Game Board – Diamond Scrabble

(TrendHunter.com) The Diamond Scrabble board is absolutely gorgeous, and is more likely to go up on a wall (behind a glass case) than on a table top for family game’s night.

The Hasbro designed board, shown at the American International Toy Fair in New York, is so glittery the man showing it off had to wear sunglas…

High Fidelity Canopy Bed Theater – Hi-Can (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) This is the most impressive Bed/ Home theater combo I have come across. Italian designer Edoardo Carlino has created Hi-Can, a High Fidelity Canopy that features integrated flaps, ventilation along with a hi-fi system and a screen with DVD player. You can even surf the internet on a humangous screen…

über Exclusive Travel – Amsterdam Airport Royal Center (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Here’s an instance where the name is absolutely justified. Amsterdam Airport’s new VIP Lounge, the Royal Center – is exclusive to Royalty, Ministers and state secretaries, diplomats, trade delegations and top directors in international business. It was opened by Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.

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Mechanical Luxury – Roland Iten’s Belt Buckles

(TrendHunter.com) There’s luxury. And then, there’s LUXURY. The men’s watches and accessories designer, Roland Iten, falls into the latter. This company has started an uber-luxury product line of hi-precision, solid-gold, mechanical belt buckles. These fine trouser-accessories will cost you a whooping $25,000. Thin…

Supersonic Flight – Reaction Engines A2 Hydrogen Airplane

(TrendHunter.com) This Quiet Supersonic Transport (QSST) concept is the A2 hypersonic plane designed by Reaction Engines of the U.K. It will carry 300 passengers and reach speeds of up to 4,000 mph. It will run on liquid hydrogen and could fly between England and Australia in less than 5 hours. A production model won…

Automakers Create Buzz with Ltd Editions – 2008 Corvette Z0-6 427 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Muscle lovers rejoice – the Chevy 427 is BACK. Corvette has announced that a hot new limited edition Vette will be rolling out this spring. The 427 Limited Edition Z06 will take car buffs back to the days of the Stingray of the mid-60’s. This will be the most expensive Vette yet, at $84,195. Experts…

Diamond Studded Toy for Charity – $140,000 Hot Wheels Bling

(TrendHunter.com) Commemorating its 40th year, Hot Wheels has created a $140,000 coupe designed by jeweler, Jason, of Beverly Hills, CA. The 18k white gold car is encrusted with 2,700 diamonds weighing 23 Carats. The car will be auctioned off sometime this year with proceeds going to Big Brothers Big Sisters.

World’s Largest Gucci Store – Gucci New York (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) New York can add another feature and tourist attraction to its already long list – the new Gucci flagship store about to be opened on 725 Fifth Avenue. The new store will be the world’s largest Gucci store oozing elegance and architectural artistry. The architect is the world renowned James Carpente…

Funke & Will AG’s Hot New Convertible – 2nd Gen Yes! Roadster 3.2 (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) The 2008 Yes! Roadster was one of the most exciting cars to make its first appearance at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2,000 pound car has a 3.2 liter V-6 engine that puts out about 255 horse power.

“Transmission choices include a standard equipped 6-speed manual or optional 5-speed automatic. Inside…

Ferrari Pedal Car

(TrendHunter.com) Have a kid that wants to literally put the pedal to the metal? This Ferrari pedal car is just the trick. Or you can hire an olympic sprinter to push your little DNA spawn around the estate too. Notice how the kid is outfitted with all the gear? Not included. How cute would this look next to your ful…

Crystal Gem Bottles for Charity – $1 Million Bombay Sapphire Revelation (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) Karim Rashid designed five elegant bottles in the shape of enormous jewels for the Bombay Sapphire Revelation Collection. Gerrard designed the diamond and sapphire caps, Baccarat is the crystal, and the drink inside is Bombay Sapphire gin. Each bottle is priced at $200,000, making the entire collect…

Matte is the New Glossy – Automakers Customize Car Finishes

(TrendHunter.com) In recent years, safety and technology have found themselves on a level playing field between auto manufacturers. At the 2008 North American Auto Show in Detroit, automakers made lengthy efforts to emphasize personalization for drivers. The new rage is dull, as in matte. Glossy paint jobs are no …

When It’s a Truck, Bigger is Better – Humongous Alton 650 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Dear Readers, This is what you call one big honkin’ truck in farm country. Anywhere else, it would be called a menace to society. Cash in your farm subsidy check for $200,000 and pick yourself out the Alton F650 with a Caterpillar V8. Inside is the regular stuff you find on any tractor: surround sou…

Luxury Hot Tub – AquaFit 19 Dual Temp by Dimension One (VIDEO)

(TrendHunter.com) If you love swimming and need to stay physically fit, this AquaFit 19 Dual Temp ultimate hybrid hot-tub of fitness is for you! It is made by Dimension One Spas and is equipped with two separate temperature-controlled and filtered areas for a full-body workout.

If you just want a massage, the syste…

Luxurious Trucks – International LoneStar Coming in Fall 08 (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) We have featured many exciting truck design concepts, but a concept is one thing and reality is another. That is what makes the new International LoneStar, which will be out by Fall 2008, the most advanced and stylish truck out there. Navistar International Corp. has just unleashed the new flagship …

Dreamworks Joins Dubailand – World’s First Dreamworks Theme Park (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) As the new Trend Hunter resident Arab, I am proud to announce that Dubailand, billed as the biggest tourism, leisure and entertainment complex in the world, just landed an important partner, DreamWorks.

Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, has announced an alliance with DreamWorks Animation SKG to…

Books and Movies Inspire Scents – Theirry Mugler’s The Perfume Collection

(TrendHunter.com) Thierry Mugler the exquisite design house, has a limited edition collection of 15 different perfumes inspired by the book and movie Perfume. The fabulous box includes a narrative of the novel and how it was interpreted by the perfume makers. The Perfume by Patrick Suskind will set you back $700.

Movie Theatre House – Hagy Belzber’s Theater Wall (GALLERY)

(TrendHunter.com) Where else but L.A. would home architecture be so dominated by the media? The owner is Hagy Belzberg. If there is nothing worth viewing on the screen, then a view out any of the glass walls will be just as award-winning. Terraces and patios for the movie buffs, and a 65 foot infinity pool for those …