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I am originally from former Yugoslavia. I have a background in interior design, and a love for vintage fashion and popular culture
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Experiential Canadian Fashion Flagships
Experiential Canadian Fashion Flagships
A New Simons Vancouver Flagship Will Open in Fall 2027
Simons is continuing its national expansion with the announcement of a new flagship store set to open in downtown Vancouver’s CF Pacific Centre in Fall 2027. The move marks a major milestone for... MORE
Playful Minimalist Jewelry
Playful Minimalist Jewelry
The Enamel Muse Necklace by Olaeda is Available in Four Colors
The Enamel Muse Necklace by Olaeda redefines the everyday chain and is available in four styles. Crafted from 14K gold-filled material, the piece is designed for durability and long-lasting shine,... MORE
Furniture-Inspired Eyewear Collections
Furniture-Inspired Eyewear Collections
The Persol x Cassina Collaboration Champions Italian Design
Persol and Cassina are uniting two Italian design legacies with a limited-edition collaboration that merges eyewear craftsmanship with furniture-inspired artistry. Rooted in a shared “Made in... MORE
Mismatched Shoe Anti-Hate Campaigns
Mismatched Shoe Anti-Hate Campaigns
ALDO, Ensemble & Pact! Team Up for “Impossible” Pair Day
ALDO is partnering with Canadian organizations ENSEMBLE and PACT! to amplify “Impossible” Pair Day, a social impact initiative encouraging people to wear mismatched shoes today, on April 24 as... MORE
Curated On-The-Go Beauty Sets
Curated On-The-Go Beauty Sets
Sephora Launches The Sephora Favorites MVP Kit and The Courtside Kit
Sephora is expanding its curated beauty offerings with two new limited-edition kits designed to support on-the-go, active lifestyles: the Sephora Favorites MVP Kit and The Courtside Kit. Both sets... MORE
Emotion-Led Household Brand Campaigns
Emotion-Led Household Brand Campaigns
Royale’s ‘There for All’ Campaign Emphasizes Daily Moments
Royale is evolving its brand positioning with the launch of 'There for All,' a new platform that shifts the focus from product performance to the emotional role its products play in everyday... MORE
Sentimental Dairy Campaigns
Sentimental Dairy Campaigns
'Everybody Milk' by Dairy Farmers of Ontario Celebrates Daily Rituals
Dairy Farmers of Ontario is spotlighting the emotional and cultural role of dairy with its 'Everybody Milk' campaign, a storytelling initiative centred on care, connection, and everyday rituals.... MORE
Climate-Positive Fashion Milestones
Climate-Positive Fashion Milestones
Reformation Has Officially Achieved Climate Positive Status
Reformation recently released its 2025 year-in-review sustainability report, marking a major milestone as the brand officially achieved Climate Positive status, removing more carbon from the... MORE
Nostalgia-Driven Makeup Launches
Nostalgia-Driven Makeup Launches
The Huda Beauty Strawberry Latte Collection is Y2K-Inspired
Huda Beauty is tapping into the resurgence of Y2K-inspired beauty with its Strawberry Latte Collection, a trend-driven release that aligns with the festival-fueled return of early 2000s aesthetics.... MORE
Reimagined Doctor's Bags
Reimagined Doctor's Bags
The Louisiana Bag from Vagabond Shoemakers is Available in Three Colors
The Louisiana Bag from Vagabond Shoemakers reworks the classic doctor’s bag into a clean, structured, and modern wardrobe essential. Designed with everyday functionality in mind, the bag... MORE
Biotech-Driven At-Home Skincare
Biotech-Driven At-Home Skincare
The Boost Argireline Serum from IDC Dermo Targets Signs of Aging
IDC Dermo is expanding its performance-driven skincare lineup with The Boost Argireline Serum, a needle-free anti-aging solution designed to mimic the effects of neuromodulator treatments without... MORE
Outdoor Living Flagship Stores
Outdoor Living Flagship Stores
Jardin De Ville is Expanding Its Retail Footprint in Laval
Jardin de Ville is expanding its retail footprint with the opening of a new 30,000-square-foot flagship store in Laval, its largest to date, and positioning the space as a fully immersive... MORE
Ready-to-Drink Matcha Beverages
Ready-to-Drink Matcha Beverages
Oatley's Oat Drink Matcha is a Convenient Take on the Iconic Drink
Oatly's Oat Drink Matcha is a pantry-friendly, one-liter beverage designed to simplify the at-home matcha experience. Blending oat milk with matcha and a hint of vanilla sweetness, the product... MORE
Next-Gen Instant Camera Upgrades
Next-Gen Instant Camera Upgrades
FUJIFILM's instax mini 13™ is Compatible With Fun Accessories
FUJIFILM is expanding its instax lineup with the launch of the instax mini 13 instant camera, a playful evolution of its popular mini series that blends nostalgic photography with modern,... MORE
Jelly Oil-Control Toners
Jelly Oil-Control Toners
Thayers' Oil Balancing Jelly Toner Purifies Pores
Thayers is tapping into Gen Z’s growing appetite for playful, sensorial skincare with its Oil Balancing Jelly Toner, a texture-driven innovation designed to make oil control feel more engaging... MORE
Genderless Gemstone Jewelry
Genderless Gemstone Jewelry
Sphinx & Emeralds' Debut Collection Fuses Style and Craftsmanship
Montreal-based fine jewelry brand Sphinx & Emeralds' debut collection blends heritage craftsmanship with a modern, accessible approach to luxury. Founded by Kris Arora, the brand emphasizes... MORE
Beauty-Infused Oral Care Events
Beauty-Infused Oral Care Events
Colgate's Toronto Optic White Renewal Launch Was Hosted at Lip Lab
Colgate is putting a fresh spin on oral care by stepping into the beauty world, as seen at the recent launch of its new Optic White Renewal product in Toronto’s Distillery District. The event was... MORE
Lightweight Textured Earrings
Lightweight Textured Earrings
Olaeda's Silk Tassel Earrings are Part of Its Spring/Summer Lineup
Toronto-based jewelry brand Olaeda is expanding its occasion-ready lineup with the launch of its Silk Tassel Earrings, a statement accessory designed for the Spring/Summer event season. Founded... MORE
Reimagined South Asian Sweets
Reimagined South Asian Sweets
Chef Bombay and Pistabarfi Team Up to Launch Indian-Inspired Treats
Chef Bombay is expanding the narrative around South Asian cuisine through a limited-edition collaboration with Pistabarfi, a contemporary Indian sweets brand making its first international... MORE
High-Performance Hydration Skincare
High-Performance Hydration Skincare
The IDC Dermo HYDRA Line Introduces New Product Additions
IDC Dermo is relaunching its HYDRA collection with a reformulated, five-piece lineup designed to move beyond basic hydration and address the realities of modern skin stress. Launching today at... MORE
Clean Passion Fruit Fragrances
Clean Passion Fruit Fragrances
by/rosie jane's MATILDA is a Fruit-Forward Scent
Clean fragrance brand by/rosie jane is leaning into fragrance’s next big flavor note with the launch of MATILDA, a passion fruit-forward scent. Bright, juicy, and effortlessly wearable, the... MORE
Hotel-Led Admin Night Events
Hotel-Led Admin Night Events
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport Launches a New Event at Kestra
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is tapping into a viral social media trend with the launch of “Admin Night,” a new hospitality experience inspired by the online trend where friends gather to... MORE
Preservative-Free South Asian Appetizers
Preservative-Free South Asian Appetizers
Chef Bombay Specializes in Dishes Inspired by Tradition
Inspired by traditional recipes passed down through generations, Chef Bombay is a South Asian Canadian, family-owned food brand with more than 20 years of distribution across Canada and the United... MORE
Redefined Masculinity Branding
Redefined Masculinity Branding
Kotn's 'Tough Guys, Soft Sweaters.' Campaign Stars Danny Trejo
Kotn’s most recent campaign, Tough Guys. Soft Sweaters., illustrates how fashion brands are reframing masculinity, comfort, and storytelling. Starring iconic actor Danny Trejo, who is known for... MORE
Hybrid Cheese Factory Retailers
Hybrid Cheese Factory Retailers
Madrid's Kamiku Creates Cheese from Its Own Sheep Milk
Kamiku is an artisan cheese factory, tasting bar and shop that opened this past summer in Madrid. The business got its name from the family farmhouse in Legasa, a village of just 300 people in the... MORE
Award-Winning Handcrafted Cheeses
Award-Winning Handcrafted Cheeses
St. Marys’ Stonetown Artisan Cheese is Made with Raw Milk
Stonetown Artisan Cheese, a farmstead producer based in St. Marys, Canada, recently gained recognition on the international stage after taking home first place at the American Cheese Society... MORE
Beer Cheese Spreads
Beer Cheese Spreads
This Wisconsin Beer Cheese Spread is the Perfect Snack Pairing
Simon's Specialty Cheese’s Wisconsin Beer Cheese Spread is a bold snack pairing that is made with local ingredients. The spread can be paired with pretzels, crackers, vegetables, or added to... MORE
Festive Pre-Made Cheese Boards
Festive Pre-Made Cheese Boards
The Boarderie Holiday Classic Cheese Board Makes Entertaining Easy
Boarderie’s Holiday Classic Cheese Board with no meat makes seasonal entertaining hassle-free with a chef-crafted spread that arrives fully arranged and ready to serve. Designed for hosts who... MORE
Handcrafted Lavender Cheeses
Handcrafted Lavender Cheeses
Rogue Creamery’s La Di Da Lavender Cheese Features Local Ingredients
Rogue Creamery’s La Di Da Lavender Cheese is made by infusing organic lavender blossoms grown in Southern Oregon directly into the cheesemaking process. The result is a buttery, smooth cheese... MORE
Decadent Chocolate Cheeses
Decadent Chocolate Cheeses
Coombe Castle’s Chocolot Cheese Features Dark, Milk and White Chocolate
Coombe Castle’s Chocolot redefines traditional cheese by blending sweet and savory ingredients. Made from classic Wensleydale cheese fused with dark, milk, and white chocolate, Chocolot features... MORE
Cheese Wheel Wedding Cakes
Cheese Wheel Wedding Cakes
The Cotswold Cheese Co’s Snowshill Cheese Wedding Cake is Artisanal
The Cotswold Cheese Co’s Snowshill Cheese Wedding Cake is a savory alternative to the traditional tiered dessert. Designed as a beautiful and delicious centrepiece, the stacked cheese creation... MORE
Canadian Self Care Flagships
Canadian Self Care Flagships
The Body Shop Canada Opened a New Vancouver Pacific Centre Flagship
The Body Shop Canada recently opened a new flagship store at Vancouver’s Pacific Centre on November 27th, 2025, marking a major milestone for the brand as it continues to grow as a fully... MORE
Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads
Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads
Intermarché’s “Le mal aimé” Ad Was Made by an 80-Person Team
French supermarket Intermarché’s new Christmas commercial, “Le mal aimé” (“Unloved”), has recently gone viral worldwide for its heartfelt storytelling, handcrafted animation, and... MORE
Practical Children's Outerwear
Practical Children's Outerwear
Miles the Label’s Parka Snowsuits are Made for Comfort and Play
Miles The Label's lineup of durable and cozy parka snowsuits is designed to keep kids warm and dry all winter long. Each piece is built for play and engineered for comfort and warmth, with styles... MORE
Festive Self Care Promotions
Festive Self Care Promotions
Bath & Body Works' Annual Body Care Event Features Exclusive Launches
Bath & Body Works is kicking one of its most anticipated moments of the year with the Annual Body Care Event, arriving just in time for last-minute gifting and holiday self-care. From Friday,... MORE
Festive Haircare Gift Sets
Festive Haircare Gift Sets
Moroccanoil's 2025 Holiday Gift Sets Suit a Variety of Hair Types
Moroccanoil's lineup of bundled 2025 Holiday Gift Sets is each packaged in a winter sweater–inspired design and paired with a chic cosmetic bag. Perfect for last-minute shoppers, these... MORE

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2026 Trend Report
2026 Trend Report
Trend Hunter's 2026 Trend Report Provides Insight on the Future of AI Innovation
We’re excited to unveil the FREE 2026 Trend Report, now officially live and available for download! This year's edition explores the groundbreaking emergence of AI Super Agents and the expan... MORE
TV Show Soundtrack Toys
TV Show Soundtrack Toys
Yoto Launches the KPop Demon Hunters Soundtrack Card
Award-winning kids audio platform Yoto recently released the official KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack as a Yoto card, giving fans early access to the platinum-certified album from Netflix’s... MORE
Future Festival Black Friday Offer
Future Festival Black Friday Offer
Preregister Now for Our Exclusive 3-For-1 Flash Sale
The countdown to our Future Festival 2026 10th Anniversary tour has officially begun, and this November, innovation fans everywhere are in for an incredible deal. From Nov 18–20, Future Festival ... MORE
Full-Scope Online Surveys
Full-Scope Online Surveys
SURVEY FAST™ Empowers Innovation & Marketing Teams with Custom Research
Trend Hunter is proud to unveil SURVEY FAST™, a disruptive online survey solution built for marketing, insights, and innovation leaders navigating today’s complex and fast-changing business ... MORE
Next-Gen Instant Camera Upgrades
Next-Gen Instant Camera Upgrades
FUJIFILM's instax mini 13™ is Compatible With Fun Accessories
FUJIFILM is expanding its instax lineup with the launch of the instax mini 13 instant camera, a playful evolution of its popular mini series that blends nostalgic photography with modern,... MORE
Weather-Resistant Performance Jackets
Weather-Resistant Performance Jackets
Patagonia's Men’s Nano Puff® Jacket is Lightweight & Durable
The Patagonia Men’s Nano Puff® Jacket is a lightweight, weather-resistant and highly packable garment designed for performance in changing weather conditions. Made with 60-g PrimaLoft® Gold... MORE
Playful Minimalist Jewelry
Playful Minimalist Jewelry
The Enamel Muse Necklace by Olaeda is Available in Four Colors
The Enamel Muse Necklace by Olaeda redefines the everyday chain and is available in four styles. Crafted from 14K gold-filled material, the piece is designed for durability and long-lasting shine,... MORE
Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads
Viral Non-AI Christmas Ads
Intermarché’s “Le mal aimé” Ad Was Made by an 80-Person Team
French supermarket Intermarché’s new Christmas commercial, “Le mal aimé” (“Unloved”), has recently gone viral worldwide for its heartfelt storytelling, handcrafted animation, and... MORE
Chic Tennis-Core Apparel
Chic Tennis-Core Apparel
Reformation's 'Courtside Collection' Boasts Vintage-Inspired Details
Reformation is embracing the tennis-core trend with its new 'Courtside Collection', a stylish off-court capsule full of preppy and sporty-inspired pieces. The collection includes effortlessly cool... MORE
Collectible Fandom Bundles
Collectible Fandom Bundles
The KPop Demon Hunters Funko Pop Bundle Features Five Iconic Characters
The KPop Demon Hunters Funko Pop (Wave 1) Bundle brings Netflix’s genre-blending phenomenon to life through a five-figure collection that taps into the growing crossover between K-pop fandom,... MORE
Legacy-Themed Brand Films
Legacy-Themed Brand Films
ALDO Celebrates 53 Years with the 'ALDO Archive' Short Film
Canadian footwear and accessory brand ALDO recently debuted 'ALDO Archive,' a short film featuring founder Aldo Bensadoun that chronicles the brand’s rich history and enduring spirit. Founded in... MORE
Consciously Designed Climbing Jackets
Consciously Designed Climbing Jackets
Patagonia's M10® Anorak Withstands Harsh Outdoor Conditions
The Patagonia M10® Anorak is a movement-focused alpine shell jacket inspired by “the more you know, the less you need" philosophy. The garment offers advanced waterproof–breathable... MORE
Hotel-Led Admin Night Events
Hotel-Led Admin Night Events
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport Launches a New Event at Kestra
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is tapping into a viral social media trend with the launch of “Admin Night,” a new hospitality experience inspired by the online trend where friends gather to... MORE
Turmeric-Powered Skincare Routines
Turmeric-Powered Skincare Routines
The Embryolisse 'Anti-Imperfections Range' Features 3 Products
Embryolisse, a cult favorite French pharmacy brand, recently launched a turmeric-powered skincare range designed for anyone struggling with imperfections. The 'Anti-Imperfections Range' fuses... MORE