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What's your favorite accomplishment?

Knowing that despite all the rad things I've done, I'm not satisfied enough to have had a 'favorite' yet.

How do you define cool?

Not know what's playing on one's iPod just by looking at their clothes.

What is your secret to uncovering trends?

Start them yourself!!!

How do you reset to be creative?

John Coltrane's "You're A Weaver Of Dreams" on repeat.

What inspires or excites you?

Art that "I get"

Spicy Problem Skin Solutions

Veto Uses Pepper as Part of its Bump Fighting Recipe

The only thing perhaps more taxing than worrying about a physical flaw is figuring out how to deal with it without the use of a plastic surgeon. Veto, a product that is designed to get rid of bumps... MORE

Fatified Cartoon Characters

Artist ANPH's Playful Melon-Head Art Series

The Melon-Head art series by Anph is a fun set of images that gives an animated makeover to a bunch of very well-known characters. The twist of this art is that the famous cartoon characters now have a… MORE

Rugged Mountain Man Lookbooks

The PRPS 2011 Collection Embraces the Rough Side of Fashion

The model in the PRPS 2011 collection looks like he has spent some time up in the mountains or maybe he is just really jazzed about Movember. Either way, the mountain man look totally complements the… MORE

Pensive Clown Art

Stefan Milev's Zink Magazine Takes on Shakespeare

This Stefan Milev Zink Magazine pictorial re-imagines Shakespeareâ€™s 'A Midsummer Nightâ€™s Dream' with an eerie twist. With pensive, forlorn clowns, Milev's images deliver a very depressing and creepy… MORE

Fashionista Femme Fatales

Derek Wood Focuses his Lens on the Depth of Feminine Beauty

Photographer Derek Wood is charged with the enviable task of photographing beautiful women, with most of his shoots taking place in great outdoor locations. However, the photography of Derek Wood does… MORE

Laser-Etched Hoop Shoes

The Intricate Design of the Air Jordan Force IVs

It may have may been a couple of years since Michael Jordan has graced a basketball court with his presence, but the shoes bearing his name still continue to drive sneaker fanatics crazy. No doubt, the… MORE

Rebellious Hipster Tees

The Married to the Mob Holiday 2010 Collection

With tees that read "Good girls bend at the knees, Bad girls bend at the waist," the Married to the Mob Holiday 2010 collection is far from innocent. The Married to the Mob Holiday 2010 line is banking… MORE

Human Hood Ornaments

These Shots of Natasa Vojnovic by Dusan Reljin will get Your Engines Revving

These shots of Natasa Vojnovic by Dusan Reljin look like they document a pretty wild night out. The photographer mixes things up with full color, black & white and intentionally blurred images to tell… MORE

Tomboy Fashion Shoots

Simon Burstall Snaps Boyish Shots of Keke Lindgard for Elle Magazine

Nothing is as hot as a regular girl who can pull off boyish looks and still maintain her femininity. These shots of Keke Lindgard for Elle Magazine are proof of that. Photographer Simon Burstall captures… MORE

Body-Framed Photography

The Unconventional Imagery of Tasya Van Ree

Creativity is definitely at the heart of these black & white images by photographer Tasya Van Ree. The props used in the photos and the angles from which they are taken really give this set of work an… MORE

Tree-Cut Sound Docks

The Koostik Wood iPhone Speaker System Pumps Natural Noise

I've seen plenty of original sound docks, but I've never seen one that has its origins in a forest. The Koostik wood iPhone speaker system is a funky combination of wood from maple and walnut trees. You… MORE

Underwater Hipster Snapshots

The Submerged Photography of Kassia Meinholdt

The photography of Kassia Meinholdt focuses on young, fresh-faced females with a definite hipster vibe to them. The single subject photography features bright backdrops and often employs natural light.… MORE

Modern Minimalist Prayer Palaces

Alfonso Architects Tampa Covenant Church

Fans of church architecture are usually impressed by the structure's old world charm and historical significances. However, if new dynamic buildings like the Alfonso Architects Tampa Covenant Church keep… MORE

Off-Duty Princess Art

The Zenescope Takes a Look at Cartoons Behind the Scenes

Trend Hunter is no stranger to bringing you re-imagined versions of childhood fairytales, but this look at cartoon characters behind the scenes is unlike anything you’ve seen before. This look at the… MORE

Romantic Retro Marketing

The Sizzling Guess Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign

After debuting earlier this summer, the Guess Fall/Winter 2010 campaign has added some more shots. The new images will make you feel like you just jumped out of a fashion forward time machine. Denim,… MORE

Hooded Bird Dresses

The Damon Baker 'Polly Brown' Brave New Girl Editorial

The Damon Baker 'Polly Brown' spread in 'Brave New Girl features a smoking hot model rocking a wide array of killer fashions and wild hairdos. The looks on display in this Damon Baker 'Polly Brown' photo… MORE

Patterned Hipster Knitwear

The Journal Standard 2010 Fall Lookbook

With the changed leafs on the ground in many a city street, it's time to thrown on your autumn fashions on. If you are looking for some new fall threads, you may want to check out the new Journal Standard… MORE

Haute Asylum Spreads

The Insanely Sizzling Model Andrej Pejic for Tush Winter 2010

This spread featuring Andrej Pejic for Tush Magazine takes the model inside the walls of an all-white padded room. Fortunately, this femme fatale is not actually insane. These pictures of Andrej Pejic… MORE

Raging Riot Photography

Boston.com Captures Piercing Protest Pictures

The 'Big Picture' section of website Boston.com is always guaranteed to have some mind-blowing images on display. True to form, this set of protest photography is absolutely stunning and evokes some honest… MORE

Midnight Hour Fashiontography

Marcelina Sowa & Sessilee Lopez Pose for L'Officiel

This photo shoot for L’Officiel Magazine featuring models Sedent, Marcelina Sowa & Sessilee Lopez is called 'Noirologie' and is inspired by all things dark. From the styling to the dark lighting, this… MORE

Timeless Beauty Pictorials

The V Magazine Age Issue Features Classic Starlets

The V Magazine Age Issue features 3 covers, each starring one of Hollywood's most beautiful and famous leading ladies. Susan Sarandon, Jane Fonda and Sigourney Weaver each grace their own cover of the… MORE

Vintage Varsity Shoots

'An Education' by DAVEYiPhoto for Creem Magazine is Awesomely Academic

'An Education' by DAVEYiPhoto for Creem Magazine is an achingly chic shoot featuring prep school-inspired clothing. With the models in crested blazers, plaid skirts and shirts with rep ties, there is… MORE

Peek-A-Boo Avian Fashions

Karolina Kurkova for El Pais Semanal Magazine

Bird-like fashions take center stage in this editorial featuring Karolina Kurkova for El PaÃs Semanal Magazine. The fashions on display clearly draw inspiration from the animal kingdom. The fashions… MORE

Steamy Flapper Spreads

Georgina Stojiljkovic by Greg Lotus for Vogue Italia

Just a warning, these steamy shots of Diego Miguel and Georgina Stojiljkovic by Greg Lotus for Vogue Italia may fog up your monitor. The title of this editorial is 'Suggestions,' and it definitely fits,… MORE

Haute Punk Fashion Spreads

The 'Dark Knights' Editorial by Christian Rios for Runway Magazine

The 'Dark Knights' editorial by Christian Rios for Runway Magazine mixes haute fashions with punk influences and achieves great results. The shoot features models Rina, Kyle Ledeboer and Nick Lacey in… MORE

Flipped Facial Shoots

The Thorsten Schmidtkord "Head on Top" Photo Series

At first glance the Thorsten Schmidtkord "Head on Top" photo series kind of freaked me out. but once my eyes adjusted to what was going on, it was pure enjoyment. The Thorsten Schmidtkord "Head on Top"… MORE

Surreal Faceless Photography

The Peculiar World of Maia Flore

Some photographers have a knack for being able to take you right out of this world plop you into and into theirs. Maia Flore is one of those photographers. Whether it's images of women suspended in mid… MORE

Disheveled Purple 'Dos

The Mario Testino Shoots Sasha Pivovarova for V Magazine

These wild shots of uber hot model Sasha Pivovarova for V Magazine turn what would usually be considered a â€œbad hair dayâ€ by most into a badass pictorial. The shots consist of both indoor and outdoor… MORE

Carousel Couture Fashiontography

Vogue Italia 'Acrobats' Featuring Karen Elson by Steven Meisel

The Vogue Italia 'Acrobats' editorial featuring Karen Elson by Steven Meisel is a fun-filled shoot, chronicling a day in the life of a circus performer. While the clowns and other performers are decked… MORE

Ultraviolet Boudoir Pictorials

Sultry Vanessa Paradis by Mikael Jansson for Interview Magazine

These shots of Vanessa Paradis by Mikael Jansson for Interview Magazine are second to none. With a very cool dramatic effect achieved by the use of lighting, the photos almost have sci-fi feel to them.… MORE

Zombified Blockbuster Art

The Matt Busch 'Hollywood is Dead' Poster Series

When Matt Busch says â€œHollywood is dead,â€ he is not referring to slumping box office numbers or talentless cookie-cutter actors on screen. 'Hollywood is dead' is actually the title of his art series,… MORE

See-Through Luxury Marquees

The Transparent Bubble Tent by Pierre Stephane Dumas

Are you one of those people for whom the term "roughing it" while camping means bringing as many domestic luxuries with you as possible? If so, then this transparent Bubble Tent by designer Pierre Stephane… MORE

Pink Denim Menswear

The Colorful 'Deluxe' Spring/Summer 2011 Collection

Japanese clothing company 'Deluxe' has always been known for pushing fashion boundaries while still maintaining a very wearable feel. The 'Deluxe' Spring/Summer 2011 collection upholds this reputation… MORE

Welcome Back Pictorials

The Tom Ford Vogue 'Mr. Ford Returns' Editorial is Awesome

The Tom Ford Vogue Magazine editorial celebrates the designer's return to women's apparel. Fashion-conscious men of the world will probably be disappointed; however, at least the editorial sends this menswear… MORE

Wild Warrior Pictorials

Koichiro Doi Shoots the Tokyo Tribe VMAN Editorial

The Tokyo Tribe VMAN magazine editorial is one that will grab your attention from the very first glance. Shot by photographer Koichiro Doi, this spread maintains artistic value while displaying some of… MORE

Haute iPad Carriers

The Palmer & Sons Leather iPad Hip Bag No. 19 is Super Sleek

The Palmer & Sons Leather iPad Hip Bag No. 19 may be the first iPad bag to rival the Apple tablet's good looks. With a heavy emphasis on design, this luxury carrier is in a league on it's own. Not only… MORE

Featured Ideas

Street Yoga Parties

The Times Square Yoga Marathon had 1000 Able Bodies Working it out Outdoors

You normally would not associate the sense of calm and tranquility achieved by doing yoga with the hectic pace of New York's Times Square. However, the Times Square Yoga Marathon proved that strange bedfellows… MORE

Abstract Extraterrestrial Fashion

Hairo Rojas' Wild Style Pictorial Breaks Avant-Garde Boundaries

These stunning photographs by Hairo Rojas are usually the type of images we see in our dreams or a drug-fueled haze. The hair, the makeup, the clothing, and even the accessories are all out of this world.… MORE

Nautical Streetwear

The Shipshape Black Scale 2010 Fall/Winter Collection

The Black Scale 2010 Fall/Winter lookbook features understated yet stylish streetwear pieces. There is an attention to detail that lifts the line to the next level. The style of tassel, epaulets and… MORE

Switchblade Mobile Phones

The LG Flutter by Dua Xiong Splits Open to Reveal a Touchscreen

If the LG Flutter by Dua Xiong is the future of mobile phones, then I need a remote control to fast forward time, because I want one now. The LG Flutter is the result of the Propmaster’s Choice Awards,… MORE

Diverse Design Awards

The Wallpaper* Magazine Design Awards for 2010

Wallpaper* Magazine is all about profiling cutting-edge innovations in design, so it makes sense that they would hand out the Wallpaper* Magazine Design Awards for 2010. Awards were handed out in 11 categories.… MORE

Futuristic Hogs

The 2020 Harley-Davidson 1 Drives the Classic Brand Into the Future

The 2020 Harley-Davidson 1 is nothing like any other Harley youâ€™ve seen before. Designer Jonathan Russellâ€™s take on what the Harley of the future will look like is something straight out of a sci-fi… MORE

Faceless Subject Photography

Jackson Eaton's Artwork Will Leave You Wondering

The first thing I usually notice when looking at portrait-like photography is the subject's eyes. So it's pretty cool that Jackson Eaton's artwork caught my attention, seeing as there are barely any faces… MORE

Missing Slice Homes

Sinus House Looks Like A Pie With A Couple Slices Cut Out

The Sinus House by the creative minds at Cebra is a very unique piece of work. From above, or just far enough away, it looks like a rectangular pie with a couple of slices cut out. The Sinus House's missing… MORE

Global Cab Art

Mehmet Gozetlik's 'Taxi Please' Art Project

The Mehmet Gozetlik 'Taxi Please" photo project makes me kind of nostalgic. I can't count the number of times I have counted on a cab driver to get me to a job interview or the airport on time -- and,… MORE

Pasty Vampire Pictorials

Elohim Paints Pale Picture for Spring/Summer 2010 Line

Vampires keep biting deeper into the main vein of popular culture. A pictorial for Elohimâ€™s Spring/Summer 2010 line features pale-faced models faces giving off a very vampire-esque vibe. Elohimâ€™s… MORE

Frolicking Family Photoshoots

Tommy Hilfiger 2010/2011 Fall/Winter 'Meet the Hilfigers' Campaign

The Tommy Hilfiger 2010/2011 Fall/Winter 'Meet the Hilfigers' campaign is a fun, faux-family photoshoot starring a bunch of models acting like one big happy clan. The Tommy Hilfiger 2010/2011 'Meet… MORE

Half Moon Shades

Ksubi Spring 2010 Eyewear Line Offers Up Unique Shapes

With the sun starting to poke it's head out from behind the clouds with a little more regularity, it's about time to step your sunglasses game up. If you aren't afraid to stand out, then pay attention.… MORE

Body-Contorting Photography

Lukasz Wierzbowski Illuminates the Odd

Photographer Lukasz Wierzbowski takes odd, yet strangely normal, pictures of females striking abnormal poses. There's a certain quirkiness to his work; as different as these images may be, each one still… MORE

Charitable Stripping

Axe Undie Run Has Students Donating the Clothes Off of Their Backs

I can never say no to supporting a good cause, and most causes aren’t as good as the Axe Undie Run challenge. In an effort to donate clothing to those in need, Axe is having students from ten... MORE