http://www.trendhunter.com/cool-hunting/category/Icons-and-Leaders Icons and Leaders en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 14:05:13 GMT http://cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/cool-hunting/category/Icons-and-Leaders 120 30 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toronto-mayor-rob-ford (TrendHunter.com) The world has been buzzing about Toronto mayor Rob Ford’s most recent public scandal and now, NMAWorldEdition TV has virtually re-enacted the debacle using coarse animation. The video depicts...]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:05:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toronto-mayor-rob-ford http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/australian-indigenous-education-foundation (TrendHunter.com) Working to help start widespread conversation around the topic of race and politics, the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) has recently run a print campaign that features a painting...]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 05:04:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/australian-indigenous-education-foundation http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-life-of (TrendHunter.com) A project promoting United Kingdom history TV channel Yesterday's ‘Secret Life Of...' program envisions what antiquated icons would look like if they lived today. A fun...]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 13:18:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-life-of http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leanback-president-by-vanity-fair (TrendHunter.com) Although the President of the United States has a hard job, that doesn't mean there isn't room to kick back and that's exactly what you'll find within the Lean-Back President...]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 08:46:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leanback-president-by-vanity-fair http://www.trendhunter.com/course/the-state-of-america (TrendHunter.com) These curated speeches discuss the state of America in terms of the economy, domestic and international politics, the environment, health care, globalization and society. Hearing from iconic leaders...]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 22:00:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/course/the-state-of-america http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurv-magazine-structured-fashion (TrendHunter.com) The Kurv Magazine ‘Structured Fashion' editorial showcases fashion fit for the femme fatale. That is, the femme fatale from the future. Edgy and sexy, the looks are equally hi-tech. As...]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:20:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kurv-magazine-structured-fashion http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-scott-scheidly (TrendHunter.com) Florida-based artist Scott Scheidly, has released this hilarious set of images entitled ‘Pink' which turns notorious bad guys and leaders into effeminate gay icons. The hilarious...]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:18:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-scott-scheidly http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margaret-thatcher-marmite (TrendHunter.com) The Margaret Thatcher Marmite mock-up product design is sure to divide opinion, just like the Iron Lady herself. The political career of the late former British PM was shrouded in controversy, so it...]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:31:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margaret-thatcher-marmite http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/president-obama-cardboard-paper-sculpture (TrendHunter.com) It never ceases to amaze me when I come across such beautiful pieces of art made entirely of paper and the President Obama Cardboard Paper Sculpture by Michael Murphy is no exception. The President...]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:20:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/president-obama-cardboard-paper-sculpture http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/posh-ludivine-poiblanc-editorials (TrendHunter.com) These posh Ludivine Poiblanc editorials celebrate the talent of the fashion editor and stylist. Poiblanc has been essential to the execution of numerous productions with Vogue China, Interview...]]> Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:31:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/posh-ludivine-poiblanc-editorials http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-bushs-paintings-are-interesting (TrendHunter.com) Former U.S president George W. Bush’s computer was recently hacked by someone by the name of Guccifer, who subsequently revealed two self-portraits painted by none other than George himself....]]> Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:07:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/george-bushs-paintings-are-interesting http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-mullenweg (TrendHunter.com) When you're the founder of WordPress and have tons of money and clout like Matt Mullenweg does, you can do pretty much anything you want. Matt Mullenweg therefore decided that he was going...]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:05:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-mullenweg http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billiondollar-online-startups (TrendHunter.com) It seems like anyone with an Internet connection has heard of the most successful online startups since 2004. However, there are bigger questions behind how and why these companies were successful....]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:53:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billiondollar-online-startups http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/government-infographic (TrendHunter.com) In this government infographic, the top five ways Americans are bullied by the government are outlined. This infographic unsurprisingly comes from a website dedicated to criminal justice schools in...]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:00:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/government-infographic http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/mesmerizing-malgosia-bela-editorials (TrendHunter.com) These mesmerizing Malgosia Bela editorials provide a well deserved nod to the iconic model. Bela has been a pivotal member of multiple productions with Muse Magazine, The Last Magazine and Harper&#...]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:06:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/mesmerizing-malgosia-bela-editorials http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/global-economics-keynote (TrendHunter.com) James B. Glattfelder dedicates his life to studying complexity and his global economics keynote analyzes the world's markets as networks of interactions—similar to the way different...]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:17:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/global-economics-keynote http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-monsters (TrendHunter.com) Created in the likeness of the most popular Presidents of the past and present, Presidential Monsters turns the famous leaders into ghastly ghouls ranging from strange to scary. There's Bill...]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:12:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidential-monsters http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/enticing-iekeliene-stange-editorials (TrendHunter.com) These enticing Iekeliene Stange editorials gather the high fashion productions that have been recently released by the Dutch model. Stage has developed a cult-like following via her collaborations...]]> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:27:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/enticing-iekeliene-stange-editorials http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/economic-prosperity-keynote (TrendHunter.com) This economic prosperity keynote features Gord Nixon, the CEO of RBC in Canada, speaking at the Jobs and Prosperity Council Summit 2012. This specific keynote addresses prosperity in the province of...]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:08:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/keynote/economic-prosperity-keynote http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/then-there-were-none (TrendHunter.com) The Then There Were None series is a collection of tactile spheres decorated with imagery of historical fallen dictators. A creative response to the Arab Spring, the revolutionary wave of...]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:13:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/then-there-were-none http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccpr-do-it-better (TrendHunter.com) The CCPR Do It Better ad campaign sends a powerful message. Not only does it focus on four of the most celebrated political leaders of all time, it urges people to then choose future leaders that...]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:16:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ccpr-do-it-better http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-bonheur-childrens-hospital (TrendHunter.com) Patients and families at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in downtown Memphis received a delightful treat. A group of fantastic men from American National Skyline Incorporated donned superhero...]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:33:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-bonheur-childrens-hospital http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapam-955-fm-campaign (TrendHunter.com) As much as the average person needs to stay apprised of world issues to better make informed decisions come election time, the Shapam 95.5 FM campaign shows that world leaders need to be on the up...]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:16:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapam-955-fm-campaign http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-sings-deck-the-halls (TrendHunter.com) To prepare for Christmas, Obama sings ‘Deck the Halls' in this awesomely re-dubbed video. Though created out of a compilation of speeches and addresses made to the American public, the...]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:03:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obama-sings-deck-the-halls http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/person-of-the-year-2012 (TrendHunter.com) With the decision on person of the year 2012 made, President Barack Obama will grace the front of the infamous Time magazine for its iconic yearly cover. To celebrate and look back, check out these...]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:58:03 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/person-of-the-year-2012 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pope-benedict-xvi-tweets (TrendHunter.com) World leader Pope Benedict XVI tweets his first message to the world via his iPad. The highly regarded religious leader has hit the inter-webs and is sure to gain thousands of followers. The Pope...]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 15:07:01 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pope-benedict-xvi-tweets http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/fabulous-flapjacks (TrendHunter.com) These fabulous flapjacks offer a myriad of options when making the classic breakfast dish. Standard mixtures of flour with egg are no longer compatible with today's foodie crowds who demand...]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 21:27:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/fabulous-flapjacks http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-ladies-of-fashion (TrendHunter.com) The First Ladies of Fashion infographic breaks down who the reigning queen is in presidential fashions. The months leading up to the much anticipated US presidential elections came with it a lot...]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2012 21:42:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-ladies-of-fashion http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-president-obama (TrendHunter.com) Democrat supporters can show their undying support for their re-elected leader by wearings these 2012 President Obama sneakers designed by Van Monoroe. The shoe is a customized Nike Air Force 1 low-...]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:42:02 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2012-president-obama http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barack-obama-by-terry-richardson (TrendHunter.com) After the presidential win last night by the Democratic party, the Barack Obama by Terry Richardson photo shoot is revealed to the public proving he is the coolest political leader the United States...]]> Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:44:35 GMT http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barack-obama-by-terry-richardson