http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Reviews en Copyright 2009 2009-07-04T15:59:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-face-mask-obsession-bizzare-expat-trend ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Japanese Face Masks are common place in Japan, but foreigner’s obsessions with them are something entirely new. As expected, expats in Japan are drawn into many of the oddities on offer in the country,… Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-face-mask-obsession-bizzare-expat-trend 2009-02-02T14:39:56Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pregnant-video-game-heroines-fable-2-for-xbox-360 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Fable 2 for Xbox 360 has some in the gaming community pointing out an entirely new concept - female heroes that can get pregnant, have children, and remain heroes. The characters in Fable 2 do not have… Life Stages Youth Trends Pop Culture and Internet Trends Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pregnant-video-game-heroines-fable-2-for-xbox-360 2008-10-22T15:59:52Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloft-hotel-review-montreal-airport ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Starwood’s new aloft hotel chain has been generating buzz as one of the first value-priced hip hotel chains.  More than a year and a half ago, Trend Hunter first introduced you to the aloft concept, and… Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloft-hotel-review-montreal-airport 2008-08-31T17:07:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-drumming-competition-this-movie-is-the-borat-of-2008 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Ari Gold’s Adventures of Power starring Adrian Grenier from the hit HBO series Entourage promises to be one of the funniest films of the year. Adventures of Power is a story about a mine worker and air… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Viral Humor and Comedy Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-drumming-competition-this-movie-is-the-borat-of-2008 2008-08-25T20:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swanky-luxury-hotels-thompson-les-nyc ]]> (TrendHunter.com) After months of anticipation by global hotel snobs, the luxuriously hip Thompson LES hotel is finally ready to open in New York City. When I think hip hotel, New York City is one of the first cities that… Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Travel Hot Spots Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swanky-luxury-hotels-thompson-les-nyc 2008-07-31T22:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-hotel-review-citizen-m-amsterdam-airport-schiphol-open ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I announced the Citizen M Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, a new pod hotel concept in September last year. With a bunch of journalists and fellow bloggers, I was invited to their launch party on Tuesday June… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-hotel-review-citizen-m-amsterdam-airport-schiphol-open 2008-06-27T01:30:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeine-chips-review-engobi-energy ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Engobi Energy Chips intrigued me from the first time I heard the caffeinated snacks existed. Consumed by curiosity, I knew I had to try them, and both flavors, as soon as possible. I wasn't sure if early… Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeine-chips-review-engobi-energy 2008-06-22T19:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-sided-toothbrush-why-not-be-more-efficient ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There is now a double-sided toothbrush for those compulsive about their oral hygiene. One look at this nifty little idea provoked several questions in my mind, as the rat kept running faster on his treadmill.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-sided-toothbrush-why-not-be-more-efficient 2008-06-12T01:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-towers-space-saving-stationery-post ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This sturdy and functional product, sold by the MoMa Store in New York City, sells for $45-$50 USD. The Desk Tower is a three-tiered pyramid-shaped unit, designed to store typical office supplies such… Business Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends Lifestyle Trends Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desk-towers-space-saving-stationery-post 2008-06-09T01:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/update-single-room-hotel-between-billboards-etienne-boulanger-pod-hotel-in ]]> (TrendHunter.com) When I wrote about the now closed Berlin one-room billboard hotel in December 2007, I considered it more of an art project or experiment than a place people would actually sleep. In March 2008, however,… Marketing Strategy Billboards and Out of Home Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/update-single-room-hotel-between-billboards-etienne-boulanger-pod-hotel-in 2008-06-06T02:05:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-7-things-digital ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Forget about traditional computing and PC interface, Microsoft is taking the excitement of the Surface and iPhone multi-touch and integrating it with their next operating system. Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-7-things-digital 2008-05-28T11:04:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90210-spin-off-video ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The CW has leaked a promotional video of the new 90210 spin-off TV series. The 1990’s super popular, long-running, prime time drama dealt with the experiences of a group of young people in Beverly Hills,… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90210-spin-off-video 2008-05-24T07:08:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-in-1-garden-tool-shed-to-go ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The 10-in-1 Garden Tool design appears strangely to an oversized Victorionox Swiss Army Kinfe with different components. As a multi-functional unit, this tool can make for cost and storage efficiency,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Home Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-in-1-garden-tool-shed-to-go 2008-05-23T05:21:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-office-tie-stationery-neckware ]]> (TrendHunter.com) With the continuous trend and convenience of smaller and lighter gadgets in the business world, the portable office tie is a natural fit. Although it might not be a big hit in the fashion world yet,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Reviews Workshops http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-office-tie-stationery-neckware 2008-05-23T05:13:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-cipriani-1958-rates ]]> (TrendHunter.com) You dream of being serenaded in a gondola on your way to a romantic hotel in Italy, but the closest you've been is the Venetian in Vegas because you just can't pull together the funds. The good folks… Business Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Travel Hot Spots Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-cipriani-1958-rates 2008-05-20T11:09:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-rack-ideal-battery-storage-with-added-features ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This battery rack falls into the category of "I can't believe this isn't more commonly used!" The convenience of this single-unit battery organizer goes far beyond its ability to house 53 batteries of… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Lifestyle Trends Home Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-rack-ideal-battery-storage-with-added-features 2008-05-16T07:47:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hip-gothic-church-hotels-kruisherenhotel ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Who knew Gothic architecture could be so unbelievably funky and hip? Kruisherenhotel, located in Maastricht, Netherlands proves that it can be. We've seen renovated churches as homes, but this 15th century… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Social Trends Religious Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hip-gothic-church-hotels-kruisherenhotel 2008-05-09T13:57:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-hotel-homa-libre ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The HOMA Libre, or Hotel of Modern Art in the Yanshan District of Guangxi, China can well be described as extreme eclecticism in terms of architecture and design. With bedrooms featuring giant silver,… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Modern Art Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-hotel-homa-libre 2008-05-09T13:28:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondrian-south-beach-hotel-and-marcel-wanderssuperb-indulgence ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Mondrian South Beach Hotel has some of the most exquisite architectural and interior designs of any of the luxury resorts featured on Trend Hunter. Damask patterns are repeatedly featured in a multitude… Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mondrian-south-beach-hotel-and-marcel-wanderssuperb-indulgence 2008-05-05T18:10:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-worlds-most-expensive-home-the-2-billion-antilla-house ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Nearly a year after our first post, we have more info about the personal skyscraper being built by Mukesh Ambani, the head of the Mumbai-based petrochemical Reliance Industries. He is also the fifth richest… Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Lifestyle Trends Architecture Design Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-worlds-most-expensive-home-the-2-billion-antilla-house 2008-05-03T20:07:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-strap-on-chopper-the-libelula-rocket-helicopter ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Libelula Rocket Helicopter is a type of a strap-on chopper that was conceived by Tecnologia Aeroespacial Mexicana. The concept contraction uses tiny rocket motors at the tips of the rotor blades which… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Auto and Motor Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-strap-on-chopper-the-libelula-rocket-helicopter 2008-05-02T19:49:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gta-iv-stab-steal ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Grand Theft Auto IV... GTA IV... GTA4... it seems that's all we're hearing about these last few days. Released worldwide (except in Japan) for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on April 29, Grand Theft Auto… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Global Trends and Hip Travel News and World Events Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gta-iv-stab-steal 2008-04-30T12:07:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seeking-travel-solitude-book-the-entire-hotel ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Want real luxury? Book the entire deluxe hotel to yourself. As in 'no other guests' You know there are people that book whole hotels for their stay. Here's a place where you can do it online. Imagine,… Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Global Trends and Hip Travel Travel Hot Spots Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seeking-travel-solitude-book-the-entire-hotel 2008-03-23T09:48:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tv-platform-for-wii-gamers-to-stand-up ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Playing Nintendo Wii is more enjoyable when you're standing up swinging and poking the remote. That's why a Tokyo firm, Thanko, came up with an expensive, adjustable TV platform, the Electric Up and Down… Technology Trends and Gadgets Video Games and Consoles Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-tv-platform-for-wii-gamers-to-stand-up 2008-03-13T11:08:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-innovations-the-microsoft-lucidtouch-transparent-devise ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The LucidTouch is a new mobile concept launched by Microsoft and Mitsubishi that gives the end user the ability to control the devise by touching its see-through back; users can choose to manipulate objects… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Cool Gadgets and Gifts Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-innovations-the-microsoft-lucidtouch-transparent-devise 2008-03-10T15:54:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-bling-boring-top-34-bizarre-bling ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As the final part in our Bling Bling Boring series, we bring you a list of the most random things adorned with crystals, gems and diamonds. The list has such a diverse range of items, it was impossible… Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Special Features Reviews Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-bling-boring-top-34-bizarre-bling 2008-03-07T23:14:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-bling-boring-26-luxury-gadgets ]]> (TrendHunter.com) By now just about all of us have grown sick of sparkly gadgets... it's the now very mainstream trend we at Trend Hunter are now simply referring to as the "Bling Bling Boring" craze. As a final adieu… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Cool Gadgets and Gifts Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Special Features Reviews Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-bling-boring-26-luxury-gadgets 2008-03-05T23:19:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fantasuite-hotel-choose-a-fantasy-hotel-room-to-heat-up-the-minnesota-w ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Winters are long and bone chillingly brutal in Minnesota, which is the only reason I can think of that the FantaSuite Hotel ended up in Burnsville, Minnesota. Some of the fantasy room themes include… Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Hip Hotels and Reviews Regional Trends Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fantasuite-hotel-choose-a-fantasy-hotel-room-to-heat-up-the-minnesota-w 2008-03-05T18:59:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renaissance-hotels-ads-modeled-on-italian-renaissance-paintings ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Renaissance Hotels in Rome, taking advantage of its name, has put out an advertising campaign on the basis of Renaissance paintings. "The Birth of Venus", a work of art by Renaissance master Sandro… Marketing Strategy Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renaissance-hotels-ads-modeled-on-italian-renaissance-paintings 2008-03-03T18:06:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegas-giant-observation-wheel-coming ]]> (TrendHunter.com) What's missing from Vegas? Access? check. Excess? check. Success? check. Gigantic observation wheel? Uh-oh. It's not because the money people at Voyager Entertainment insist that a 600 foot observation… Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegas-giant-observation-wheel-coming 2008-03-01T13:10:00Z