http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Business Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-11-14T17:00:07Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paid-to-socialize ]]> (TrendHunter.com) HelloHello is a social networking site that lets people chat with friends, blog about the latest fad, or whatever is their heart’s utmost desire, while accruing points that can later be transformed into… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paid-to-socialize 2009-11-14T11:10:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tara-moss-interview ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tara Moss began her career has an international model, but she soon found a passion for writing and has since become a crime thriller novelist. Her latest installment, ‘Siren,’ is her fifth novel about… Business Trends Books Interviews Celebrity News http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tara-moss-interview 2009-11-14T02:20:13Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typlume-graphine ]]> (TrendHunter.com) French publisher Typlume & Graphine are appealing to the demands of children everywhere eith their own personalized story books. Typlume & Graphine create a series of books called ‘La Vie de Mon Doudou’… Business Trends Books Life Stages Baby Trends Toys and Stuff For Kids http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typlume-graphine 2009-11-13T19:10:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-break-wishbones ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Synthetic Lucky Break Wishbones allow everyone -- even vegans -- to participate in the traditional holiday fun of breaking the turkey wishbone in a friendly tug-of-war. The winner, determined by who is… Business Trends Market Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Retail Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucky-break-wishbones 2009-11-13T16:00:05Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birgit-lohmann-interview ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Based in Milan with her family, Birgit Lohmann runs the website of her own creation, Designboom. At Designboom, people from around the world can compete in design competitions, view design jobs and share… Business Trends Interviews Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birgit-lohmann-interview 2009-11-13T03:00:13Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/nacha-electronic-payment ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Mobile payments are the future and the Nacha electronic payment clearing organization is set to change the rules. It has proposed a new concept for debits authorized and initiated through mobile networks,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Business Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/nacha-electronic-payment 2009-11-12T20:10:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-directional-treadmill ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Cybercarpet by CyberWalk is an omni-directional treadmill and a unique use of virtual reality. Cyberwalk is a European research project concentrating on allowing virtual reality users to physically… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Business Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-directional-treadmill 2009-11-12T15:30:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepbox ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Picture the very near future, picture finding yourself in a city away from home, picture yourself without a hotel reservation. Now picture yourself not sweating it. This is a very real possibilty thanks… Technology Trends and Gadgets Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepbox 2009-11-12T15:10:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prada-book ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Italian fashion powerhouse Prada has announced the release of a book documenting the label’s history in fashion, art, architecture and film. The Prada book, otherwise known as 'Prada: Creativity, Modernity,… Business Trends Retail Trends Luxury Trends Luxury Fashion Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prada-book 2009-11-12T14:40:05Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-lights ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Using LED lights, artist Airan Kang has created ‘109 Lighting Books.’ The creation is a cool color-shifting design that lights up titles and the outlines of the books. This installation from Airan Kang… Business Trends Books Modern Art and Design Trends Customization Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-lights 2009-11-11T21:50:09Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-ceiling ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I am a chocoholic and I think that Godiva’s new flagship store in Harajuku (an ultra-hip area in Tokyo, Japan) might be my mecca. Designed by Wonderwall the concept Godiva Chocoiste has a dripping chocolate… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Retail Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-ceiling 2009-11-11T20:50:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grilled-cheese-truck ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you don’t like grilled cheese sandwiches, you will have to leave. Those are the rules, you can either play by them, or get the f-bomb out. The Grilled Cheese Truck looks like the greatest business venture,… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-grilled-cheese-truck 2009-11-11T15:40:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebay-the-inside-source ]]> (TrendHunter.com) eBay has announced the launch of The Inside Source, a new online digital magazine. The focus of the magazine will be primarily on fashion, offering insights into what eBay shoppers are searching for, or… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Retail Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Icons and Leaders Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebay-the-inside-source 2009-11-11T13:00:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-houses ]]> (TrendHunter.com) House hunting was all about “location” but now size matters. New condos are seen as tiny, but what if I told you the the next thing is housing was Tumbleweed Tiny Houses? There are mini houses that range… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-houses 2009-11-11T12:50:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plot-jewelry ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sometimes, the most beautiful thing in the world is raw data. I don’t know why, but there is something so fascinating about a graph or a chart. The PLOT Jewelry line uses this raw beauty and merges it… Business Trends Market Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plot-jewelry 2009-11-11T00:30:12Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-bookchase-board-game ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Encourage a love of reading and books with the Penguin Bookchase board game. This awesome board game is sure to be fun for the entire family and it might give you some great ideas for book titles to put… Business Trends Books New Ventures and Start Ups Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-bookchase-board-game 2009-11-10T23:00:12Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-jeeps ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The next big thing in the New York mobile food industry may just be cotton candy jeeps and starting the wave is Cecelia Gomez. The snack-preneur cruises around Fifth Avenue and Sunset Park in New York… Auto and Motor Trends Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-jeeps 2009-11-10T11:50:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-concept-store ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A London Starbucks concept store is attempting to take Starbucks to another level. Going back to basics with its original logo, manual espresso machines, and retro rad furniture, this is a coffee shop… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-concept-store 2009-11-10T00:00:12Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-school-revivals ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Mimi A La Mode is taking the daring step of adding a charm and etiquette school to her Old-Hollywood inspired line of sleep masks, shower caps and spa apparel. In days of old, proper young ladies would… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Underwear and Swimwear http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-school-revivals 2009-11-09T12:20:04Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointy-bra-economics ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Robust sales of retro undergarments may signal an upturn in the economy, say British retailers. Madonna donned pointy bras in the ‘80s but they were first made popular in the ‘50s by stars like Marilyn… Business Trends Market Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Style and Fashion Trends Underwear and Swimwear http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointy-bra-economics 2009-11-07T12:30:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Best known for their ridiculously comfortable and cutesy track suits, fashion label Juicy Couture is set to open up four new shops in airports around the world. The airports in which Juicy Couture plans… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture 2009-11-06T21:39:56Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-markers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) From high fashion to markers? No, Stella McCartney has not gone mad, but rather has made a set of designer markers for kids to go along with her children's clothing collection at the Gap. The designer… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Retail Trends Life Stages Youth Trends Toys and Stuff For Kids Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-markers 2009-11-06T21:19:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pablo-escobar ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Pablo Escobar is the man known worldwide as the mastermind behind the world cocaine monopoly, as well as his ruthless control over Columbia’s government and people but for now the deceased Pablo Escobar… Business Trends Marketing Strategy Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pablo-escobar 2009-11-05T23:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supra-society-holiday-2009 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) To help celebrate whichever holiday you will be sharing with your family and friends this year, the Supra Society Holiday 2009 edition is here. Whether your idea of festive colors includes red and green… Business Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Shoe Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supra-society-holiday-2009 2009-11-05T19:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vending-machine-burgers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There are vending machines for books, jeans, and produce so it's only natural that vending machine burgers would pop up somewhere. And that somewhere is Japan (of course), at Tateishi Burger, which is… Business Trends Retail Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vending-machine-burgers 2009-11-05T18:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yosemite-road-7-11-wine ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There are many signs of the apocalypse; ones to look out for include the rivers running with blood, war, natural disasters, and when lowbrow convenience stores get their own wine label. Looks like with… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yosemite-road-7-11-wine 2009-11-05T17:10:30Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixmygranola ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Have you ever really wanted a bowl of granola, but realized that you didn’t have any granola? With 'MixMyGranola' you can always have granola and it will be delivered to your front door. Simply choose… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixmygranola 2009-11-05T11:50:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giving-anonymously ]]> (TrendHunter.com) GivingAnon.org allows do-gooders and those with big hearts to be their own charity. Founded by Lionel Thompson, Giving Anonymously encourages generosity between people. Finding help can be difficult enough,… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Social Trends Charity Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giving-anonymously 2009-11-05T11:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-bottle-of ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Building your brand through positivity may be especially effective in these economically turbulent times, which is what Australian company ‘A Bottle Of’ spring water is doing. A Bottle Of combines refreshment… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Marketing Strategy Branding Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-bottle-of 2009-11-04T23:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/unique-storefronts ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Now more than ever, a retail business can’t rely solely on its brand identify to sell. No, it takes much more inventiveness—a memorable experience, if you will—to engage customers, which is why many retailers… Business Trends Retail Trends Marketing Strategy Branding Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/unique-storefronts 2009-11-04T22:40:01Z