http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Trend Spotting, Cool Hunting and Innovation en Copyright 2008 2008-09-05T21:00:01-05:00 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-ad-placement ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Ads are everywhere, from billboards to magazine pages. They fill our faces with food, fashion and fun ideas. But ad placement can be as critical as the design of the ads themselves, which these pictures… Marketing Strategy Billboards and Out of Home Print Ads http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-ad-placement Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersized-gummi ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If eating gummy bears always leaves you wanting more, then the good news is that there is a new MASSIVE gummy bear bad boy on the block. Massive in comparison to the originals, I hasten to add, this gummy… Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersized-gummi Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceberg-inspired-chair-ifreeze ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The iFreeze Chair is all sharp edges and asymmetrical to boot. That’s because its shape was inspired by arctic icebergs. The chair’s arms actually light up which perhaps emulates the icy glare of the real… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceberg-inspired-chair-ifreeze Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothes-from-maps-elisabeth-lecourts-les-robes-geographiques ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The clothes Elisabeth Lecourt makes are really not for wearing because she made them by cutting and folding actual paper maps. She assembles the clothing like in dressmaking. She also does it in such a… Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothes-from-maps-elisabeth-lecourts-les-robes-geographiques Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:08:24 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oboxerscom ]]> (TrendHunter.com) From the boardroom to the bedroom, O by Analisa and Cyn is a new, revolutionary company geared towards the development of men’s clothing. Started by two young women, Analisa and Cyn, O has been able to… Luxury Trends Luxury Fashion Ultra Luxury Style and Fashion Trends Fashion for Men Hip Fashion Trends Underwear and Swimwear Naughty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oboxerscom Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strange-statues ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Chances are, you’ve never seen statues like these before. From the upside down man to the guy juggling babies, (shouldn’t someone call children and youth?) these crazy pieces of art are sure to catch the… Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strange-statues Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slacker-uprising-michael-moores-new-film-available-for-free-download ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Michael Moore is getting the slackers to vote in November. He’s filling stadiums in 60 cities, in 20 battle field states, to encourage young people to get off the couch and try to vote for once. There’s… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Social Trends Activism and Awareness Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slacker-uprising-michael-moores-new-film-available-for-free-download Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-lip-sewing-ritualistic-body-modification ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Stitching together facial parts like eyes and lips has been touched on before, but the whole concept is so radical, it just had have a trend of its own. Warning: If you do click through to read more,… Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Social Trends Religious Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-lip-sewing-ritualistic-body-modification Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-conscious-ebay-world-of-good-launches ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Although eBay has no shortage of charitable contributions to its name, their latest venture is designed to let the world know exactly how socially conscious they can be. On Wednesday, eBay launched a new… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-conscious-ebay-world-of-good-launches Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-motojewel ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Motorola unveiled its new phone, the Motorola Motojewel Clamshell Mobile, for the fashion conscious female. Available in November, the Motorola Motojewel comes with its own mini clutch bag that can… Technology Trends and Gadgets Mobile Phones Style and Fashion Trends Jewelry and Accessories http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-motojewel Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-palin-style ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Forget Hillary’s bright orange suits; a newer and classier look has moved into town with the announcement of McCain’s Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. It’s no secret that Sarah Palin is hot, but… Celebrity News Celebrity Fashion Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-palin-style Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:03:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-balls-of-grass-do-not-smoke-it ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Grass cutting is a boring and monotonous chore, but mowing the lawn can actually be fun. The Muwi concept lawnmower is an electronic lawnmower that compresses lawn clippings into grass balls and disks,… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-balls-of-grass-do-not-smoke-it Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-richest-streets-monaco-is-tops-can-you-name-others ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The World’s Ten Richest Streets, based on property values, has been compiled. Not surprisingly, Monaco has more uber-rich neighborhoods than anywhere else and tops the list. The homes there run on average… Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-richest-streets-monaco-is-tops-can-you-name-others Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-go-greasy-the-google-burger ]]> (TrendHunter.com) No, your eyes are not deceiving you. These are Krispy Kreme Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburgers. Google employees decided to celebrate the birthday of the head of the cafe staff by adding just a little bit more… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-go-greasy-the-google-burger Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-things-your-body-can-do-after-you-die-mental-floss-list ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Maggie Koerth-Baker wrote an unusual blog post for Mental Floss where she listed 10 things your body can do after you’ve passed on. It is a fascinating read, in a morbid sort of way. Here is a synopsis:… Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10-things-your-body-can-do-after-you-die-mental-floss-list Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monitor-that-treats-depression-philips-lightframe ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder whose sufferers get deeply depressed in the winter. It is believed that light has something to do with this disorder. This belief was the reason… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Cool Gadgets and Gifts Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monitor-that-treats-depression-philips-lightframe Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-meat-personnified-cold-cuts ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This cute little marketing trick would be memorable in any deli or butcher shop!  The face-bearing pork is fun, and might even be delicious. Who wouldn’t pay attention to the smiling character who becomes… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-meat-personnified-cold-cuts Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:20:02 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hells-angels ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A tribute to a Hells Angels leader, Mark “Papa” Guardado, has been created, mere hours after his death in San Francisco. As a tribute to the Hells Angels leader who was shot, mourners created a make-shift… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hells-angels Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-zero-zero-7-james-bond-coke-zero ]]> (TrendHunter.com) James Bond is changing his drink of choice from the famous vodka martini (shaken, not stirred) to Coca-Cola Zero. But don’t worry, the tech-savvy spy is not a recovering alcoholic now. Coca-Cola UK has… Marketing Strategy Branding Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coca-cola-zero-zero-7-james-bond-coke-zero Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seinfeld-for-microsoft-first-commercial-released-update ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Gates are working together to promote Microsoft. This 90 second commercial aired on network TV and is the work of French Director Michel Gondry. In the commercial, Seinfeld and… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Marketing Strategy Branding Commercials and Videos http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seinfeld-for-microsoft-first-commercial-released-update Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hurricane-ike-hannah-lorick-spring-09 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) With the National Hurricane Center naming an onslaught of natural dangers, from Hurricane Ike to Hurricane Hannah to Hurricane Gustav, disaster is starting to prove an unusual source of inspiration to… Style and Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hurricane-ike-hannah-lorick-spring-09 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:10:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-spider-attacks-uk-city ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A 15 meter tall mechanical spider has been spotted on the side of an unused office block in Liverpool, England. The 37 tonne robot is a character in a five day street theatre that is believed to start… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-spider-attacks-uk-city Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:00:02 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedown-surfing-dulip-kokuhannadige ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Most of us would be content to be able to stand on a surfboard for just a few seconds. But 22 year old Dulip Kokuhannadige does it upside down! He has become a tourist attraction in the seaside town of… Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedown-surfing-dulip-kokuhannadige Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealistic-cyberpunk-digital-portraits-almacans-mechanical-mirage-art ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Almacan is the pseudonym of Japanese artist, Kazuhiko Nakamura, whose amazing digital art is inspired by surrealism and cyberpunk. He is particularly drawn to 19th century machine designs and armour. Almacan… Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surrealistic-cyberpunk-digital-portraits-almacans-mechanical-mirage-art Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-pic-of-your-meals-the-flash-diet ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A new study has shown that those who take pictures of what they’re eating stick more carefully to their diet than those who won’t.  I guess our human, me-centric minds have evolved to “forget” the truth… Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Food Trends Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-pic-of-your-meals-the-flash-diet Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photoshop-mistakes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If mass-media and mailings make you feel depressed about your figure, you’re far from alone…. But the bare truth is, well, Photoshop works magic, so chances are those perfect bodies you see everywhere… Technology Trends and Gadgets Digital Cameras and Photography Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photoshop-mistakes Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ham-fork ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There’s a new fork on the block that’s perfect if you want everything you eat to taste like ham. It is forking ridiculous but despite being in my late 20’s, I love the straws that turn milk into flavored… Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ham-fork Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-euro-sicily-quake-homes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Mayor Vittorio Sgarbi has an aggressive plan to help revive his tiny town of Salemi, Sicily: Sell earthquake-damaged homes for one euro. Salemi was struck by an earthquake 40 years ago and the town hasn’t… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Modern Art and Design Trends Home Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Social Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-euro-sicily-quake-homes Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cindy-mccain-300000-rnc-fashion ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If one was to replicate the fashions of Cindy McCain and Laura Bush at the recent Republican National Convention, we would have to shell out a total of over $300,000. Can the masses relate to the wealth… Luxury Trends Luxury Fashion Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cindy-mccain-300000-rnc-fashion Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:53:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-palin-products ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sarah Palin products are sweeping the Web following her speech Wednesday night at the Republican National Convention. There are over 3,000 products on CafePress.com alone. Here are a handful: 1. Ringer… Celebrity News Celebrity Products Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-palin-products Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famine-chic-using-starving-people-to-advertising-luxuries ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This series of public service ads for Coraid, People in Need, features individuals affected by famine and are brilliant on so many different levels. They are not using starving people to advertise luxuries,… Marketing Strategy Commercials and Videos Print Ads http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famine-chic-using-starving-people-to-advertising-luxuries Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-of-google-earth ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that Google Earth can provide a whole lot of entertainment, from Where’s Waldo hunts to spotting swimming pools, to “borrow”. This collection of images includes some… Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-of-google-earth Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotopless-org-national-topless-day ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Gotopless.org and their National Topless Day rally held on August 23, 2008 in Los Angeles is abuzz on the net this morning.  The group is a US based organization whose position is that women have the same… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Naughty Trends Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotopless-org-national-topless-day Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-pantheon-of-media-gods ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Aphrodite Coulter, Oprah Hestia, Hermes Colbert. These are the names of some of the portraits in A Pantheon of Media Gods by Jessie Rauch. Rauch describes the project as, “A series that transforms media… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Social Trends Activism and Awareness Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-pantheon-of-media-gods Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinner-table ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Table design has caught the “thin” fever we usually see in mobile phones with the Thinner Table by Tobias Berneth. Measuring a mere 6mm thick, the Thinner Table is quite possibly the world’s thinnest… Modern Art and Design Trends Furniture Design http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinner-table Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-mallorcan-hotel-5-reads-hotel-a-sumptuous-privately-owned-delight ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Reads Hotel on the Spanish island of Mallorca is a fabulous privately owned five-star luxury boutique hotel with just 23 rooms. Located at the foot of the Tramuntana mountains, The Reads Hotel sits… Luxury Trends Lifestyle Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-mallorcan-hotel-5-reads-hotel-a-sumptuous-privately-owned-delight Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-fashion-week-red-stompfest-ss09 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Red Model Management has released stylish ads to promote its models for the New York Fashion Week SS’09, signaling the official kickoff to Red Stompfest. Red Model Management commissioned graphic artist… Marketing Strategy Print Ads Style and Fashion Trends Fashion for Men http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-fashion-week-red-stompfest-ss09 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-sui-japanese-home-predict-a-future-sci-fi-movie-set ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Are you a sci-fi movie fanatic? If yes, you’ll get excited about architect Norisada Maeda’s stylish and unique home design structure. It resembles the movie set of the 2001 movie, A Space Odyssey. N Meada… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-sui-japanese-home-predict-a-future-sci-fi-movie-set Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-politician-speech-orator-briefcase-pa-system ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The election is quickly approaching and politicians are dying to tell the world about their flawless sound and sharp speech. Let the people hear the language of your tongue with the newest and up-to-date… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Business Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-politician-speech-orator-briefcase-pa-system Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-touch-screen-double-sided-look-el-panel ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Touchscreens have become one of the most influential consumer tech innovations of the last few years, so it’s about time we were introduced to double-sided touchscreen interfaces. Double-sided touchscreens… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-touch-screen-double-sided-look-el-panel Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wsj-from-the-wall-street-journal ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Want to know how Sarah Palin keeps in shape? Then add WSJ to your list of high fashion, fancy sports and uber luxe travel magazines. Published by the Wall Street Journal, WSJ launched during the biggest… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Marketing Strategy Branding Luxury Trends Luxury Fashion Ultra Luxury http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wsj-from-the-wall-street-journal Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/wallpaper-design-innovations ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Wall covering made of paper, as opposed to the wallpaper most people equate with their computer screens these day, have taken a huge jump from the simple, just-hide-the-flaws-in-the-wall cover-up to becoming… Modern Art and Design Trends Customization Home Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/wallpaper-design-innovations Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-gothic-fashions-inbar-spector-for-fall-2008 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The debut of the fall 2008 collection of London-based Inbar Spector is an edgy clash of elegance and chic Gothic fashion. In Spector’s collection, black is the key colour again, with neutral tones of beige… Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chic-gothic-fashions-inbar-spector-for-fall-2008 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/physics-raps-large-hadron-collider-cern-rap-by-alpinekat ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Katherine McAlpine, a 23-year-old professional science writer, has been earning praise for her informative and fun rap on the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in CERN near Geneva, Switzerland. She sweet-talked… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Videos Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/physics-raps-large-hadron-collider-cern-rap-by-alpinekat Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holey-fashion-trends-sans-hole-sock-collection ]]> (TrendHunter.com) SANS’ Hole Sock Collection comes with the holes already build in. The ‘peep show’ socks are similar to the previously discovered ‘Stiletto Socks’ by Emilio Cavallini Hosiery. Whether worn with sneakers… Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holey-fashion-trends-sans-hole-sock-collection Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:40:02 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-candy-see-with-your-tongue ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Do you like candy? Then read on. Is your life an emotional rollercoaster? Then relax… with a Sensory Substitution Technology candy. Eye Candy is a very special kind of candy. Let me quote the website,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Science and Discovery Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-candy-see-with-your-tongue Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloak-of-art-chinese-makes-his-subjects-fade-into-background ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Polishing up my Russian, I was able to determine that no image manipulating software was used to make these pieces of art. A Chinese painter simply used his eye and art ability to make the subjects… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloak-of-art-chinese-makes-his-subjects-fade-into-background Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:00:05 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strange-plastic-surgery ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The cutting edge of plastic surgery is a strange and sometimes scary one. Americans are notoriously unhappy with their bodies and plastic surgeons everywhere are greatly profiting from it. With all of… Luxury Trends Style and Fashion Trends Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strange-plastic-surgery Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:40:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-black-bins ]]> (TrendHunter.com) There’s no doubt that the hundreds of wheeled trash bins that dot every neighborhood are eyesores. After all, they’re meant to hold trash, not look good, right? Cow took the brutal bins in their collective… Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-black-bins Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:20:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-do-and-mend-economising-trends-in-time-for-the-credit-crunch ]]> (TrendHunter.com) With the credit crunch beginning to bite and belts starting to be tightened, we’re seeing a number of trends connected with spending less and spending wisely. There’s been a nod to wartime economizing… Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Life and Hobbies Social Trends Activism and Awareness Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-do-and-mend-economising-trends-in-time-for-the-credit-crunch Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:00:01 -0400