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25 Twists on Geisha Glam - From Futuristic Kimonos to Punk Geishas & Cultural Cross-Dressing (CLUSTER)

2009-11-22T21:00:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) Geisha entertainers are woven tightly in the fabric of Japan's culture, and in our modern era of crowdsourcing and cross-cultural collaboration, borrowing and adapting aspects of geisha culture has proven…

Ingenue Photo Shoots - Thuy Linh Trinh Captures Innocence in the Flesh (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T20:50:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) The ingenue is a classic stock character throughout the creative world, and Thuy Linh Trinh has captured this image of female innocence in photographic form. Each shot exemplifies this theme of wholesome…

Hobo Geishas - Step into the Surreal World of Igor Corzh Photography (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T20:40:02Z

(TrendHunter.com) Igor Corzh is an artist whose work stimulates the senses and confuses the mind. While no two shots in this 'Question of Time' gallery above are similar, dueling themes of surrealism and feeling bind the…

Wolves as Citizens - 'The Wolf' by Alex Chavot Explores the Finer Points of a Beast's Life (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T20:30:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) 'The Wolf' by Alex Chavot is a photo set that makes me think of a live-action version of the Three Little Pigs. Perhaps this is what the Big Bad Wolf does when he's not terrorizing piglet families. This…

Emobroidery Kits - Miso Funky DIY Craft Kits Give an Edgy Twist to Cross-Stitch (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T20:20:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) This 'emobroidery' kit from Miso Funky is hilarious. It's an all-in-one bundle that lets you create cross-stitch creations with funny captions like "In case of emergency, breakdance" and "Sniff glue, worship…

Feathered Smoky Makeup - Fredrik Stambro's Makeup for Tanya Dziahileva Sizzles in 'One Day' for i-D (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T20:10:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) In “One Day I’ll Ride a Big White Horse and Wear a Gown and Crowns of Course” for the i-D Winter 2009 issue, makeup artist Fredrik Stambro pulls out all the stops for model Tanya Dziahileva. There is feathered…

Surreal Snowboard Shoots - 'Oberstdorf' by Fourooms Honors Shredding Serious Powder (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T20:00:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) I'm no snowboarder, but 'Oberstdorf' by Fourooms is a shoot that's making me seriously consider heading out to the slopes and trying this extreme sport on for size. Each image appears more surreal than…

Giant Bell-Shaped Hats - 'In a Theatre' by Dominik Smialowski & Marcin Szpak Rocks Ruffled Retro Cou (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T19:50:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) 'In a Theatre' by Dominik Smialowski and Marcin Szpak is a photo set that takes decadent Victorian-era fashions and gives them a couture, almost theatrical edge with plenty of whimsy. This photo set isn't…

45 Outrageous Offices & Global Headquarters - From Twitter HQ to Facebook, Next-Gen Offices for Prim (CLUSTER)

2009-11-22T19:40:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) If you're among the majority of worker bees who travel to outside offices rather than working from home, this slideshow of outrageous offices and global headquarters is sure to get you inspired. From citrus…

National Waffle Shortages - Kellogg Eggo Waffle Production Facilities Closed for Repairs (VIDEO)

2009-11-22T19:30:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) According to news releases this week, an Eggo waffle shortage is likely to continue until mid 2010. Waffle-producing operations have been shut down because of bacteria, rain and facilities’ damage. The…

Knitted Holiday Treats - KTBdesigns Gingerbread Man Patterns Let You Make Calorie-Free Crafts (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T19:20:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) These adorable KTBdesigns gingerbread man patterns make me want to take up knitting, stat. These calorie-free holiday treats let dieters and crafters alike indulge in some of the sweetest parts of the…

Meat Grinder Close-Ups - 'El Otro Lado' Butcher Shop Shoot by Mind the Grid May Turn You Vegan (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T19:10:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) Warning: If you're squeamish and/or a vegetarian, your tummy may turn upon clicking through 'El Otro Lado' by Mind the Grid, but it's an amazing set of experimental photography nevertheless. The shoot…

Conjoined Knee Couture - Arajo Autumn/Winter '09 Collection is an Avant-Garde Fashion Feast (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T19:00:02Z

(TrendHunter.com) These amazing images are just a small selection of the Arajo Autumn/Winter '09 collection. This avant-garde collection features couture that conjoins knees and attaches wrists to hips for a most curious…

Suit-Wearing Skaters - 'What Became of the Likely Lads' in Metal Magazine (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T18:50:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) We're a million miles away from the era in which dapper gents wore suits and top hats to conduct their daily business, and 'What Became of the Likely Lads' in Metal Magazine is an editorial dedicated to…

Boyish Biker Shoots - Freja Beha Erichsen for 'Stand and Deliver' in Twin Magazine (VIDEO)

2009-11-22T18:40:02Z

(TrendHunter.com) With 'Stand and Deliver' in Twin Magazine, it's clear the androgynous fashion photography phenomenon hasn't died down just yet. Model Freja Beha Erichsen poses for photographer Boo George in gender-bending…

Pattern-Matching Lookbooks - The Class Fall 2009 Campaign Showcases Hot Autumn Menswear (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T18:30:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) The Class' Fall 2009 lookbook shows off some of autumn's hottest menswear fashions, and it uses an argyle sweater-clad model against an argyle background to kick off the spread. These matchy-matchy sensibilities…

53 PlayStation Selections - From Skinny Gaming to Video Gamer Furniture (CLUSTER)

2009-11-22T18:20:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) The Sony PlayStation is to video games what Jay-Z is to rap. Definitely not the first, ripped off some predecessors, but all in all took the game to a new level. From skinny gaming to video gamer furniture,…

Fall Romance Spreads - Francesca Tallone Antler Magazine Shoot Follows a Wandering Modern Maiden (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T18:10:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) This Francesca Tallone Antler Magazine shoot is titled 'The Day Wasn't Warm, But it Wasn't Cold, and the Leaves Shattered the Light.' Although not necessarily concise, this title captures the theme of…

High-Society Motorycle Seats - Vanni Oddera Puts Louis Vuitton Seats on His Bike (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T18:00:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) Vanni Oddera is an Italian KTM Freestyle Motor rider who has decided to add a little more than just a basic seat to his motorcycle. Louis Vuitton motorycle seats aren’t exacatly common place in the motorcycle…

Water-Splashing Close-Ups - 'Watergames' by Jan Kocovski Beautifies the Morning Face-Washing Ritual (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T17:50:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) In 'Watergames' by Jan Kocovski, the photographer has made the daily ritual of washing one's face significantly sexier by capturing it in slow-mo. This series reminds me of the face wash commercials on…

20 Marvel Comic Creations - From Disturbingly Real Action Figures to Political Comic Cameos (CLUSTER)

2009-11-22T17:40:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) The Marvel Comic Book brand has spun off countless TV shows, movies and action figures. Let’s just say Stan Lee, founder and former owner, has nothing to worry about except what type of golden toilet he…

Humanitarian Holiday Stunts - Lucy Liu and the UNICEF Snowflake Light Up New York City (VIDEO)

2009-11-22T17:30:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) The images above are from this year’s UNICEF Snowflake lighting in New York City. The holiday season is the time to spend with loved ones, and it’s also the time where humanitarian organizations give us…

50 Delightful DC Comics - From Batman Bike Suits to Superman-Approved Shirts (CLUSTER)

2009-11-22T17:20:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) DC Comics and Marvel Comics are like the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees, or more appropriately two equally matched superheroes. Each brings their respectable histories to the table, each has a slew…

Giant Cage Sleeves - 'Trash Couture' in Vogue Korea Pulls Out the Avant-Garde Fashion Stops (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T17:10:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) Fans of avant-garde cage fashion will find much to love in 'Trash Couture' for the Vogue Korea December 2009 issue. Photographer Rafael Stahelin captures a futuristic fashion wonderland headed up by Karlie…

Dining Room DJ Booths - New Twitter Office Reveals the Whimsy Behind the Microblogging Juggernaut (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T17:00:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) Images of the new Twitter office in San Francisco have leaked on the web, and they reveal an HQ that's just as much about fun as it is about a clean, aesthetically-pleasing place to get work done. Although…

Magician Menswear Editorials - 'The Mentalist' in 2 Magazine Channels Stage Magic & Mystery (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T16:50:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) If you've ever been lured in by the mystery of a good old-fashioned stage magic show, 'The Mentalist' in 2 Magazine is an editorial you're sure to enjoy. Photographer John Rusnak captures Alex Smith, George…

66 Bell-Shaped Ball Gowns - From Fairytale Wedding Frocks to Modern Versions of 17th-Century Dresses (CLUSTER)

2009-11-22T16:40:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) Traditionally, ball gowns are the female fashion choice for a white-tie affair, and can be either full-length or ballerina length. These bell-shaped ball gowns are the frock of choice for Disney princesses,…

Steampunk Vampire-Fighters - The Vampyric Infestation Emergency Kit by Major Thadeus Tinker (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T16:30:22Z

(TrendHunter.com) With Major Thadeus Tinker’s excellent Vampyric Infestation Emergency Kit and the other incredible stuff on his site, we are well guarded against the permanent threat of vampires and otherworldly beasts.…

Combination Locks for Booze - The Bottle Lock is a Creative Way to Curb Alcohol Consumption (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T16:20:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) This combination bottle lock is certainly a new way to control alcohol consumption. Without the need for a key, the only stumbling block that must be avoided is forgetting the combination to the Bottle…

Cupcake Fascinators - Tiffy Tart Party Hats Make You Look like Strawberry Shortcake (GALLERY)

2009-11-22T16:10:01Z

(TrendHunter.com) These adorable Tiffy Tart party hats feature fake cupcakes that you can wear on your head as the ultimate whimsical hair accessory. While they remind me a bit of Strawberry Shortcake, I can't help but…