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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

DIY Dentistry

Francesco Sambo 'Selfportrait' Project is Mechanized Mania

The Francesco Sambo 'Selfportrait' project is a collection of extremely dark images that look like a series of science experiments gone awry. These self-portraits are incredibly stylized, using digital… MORE

Pimped Train Travel

Modernized 'Business-Class Trains' by Aleksandar Dimitrov

When I think of business-class traveling, my thoughts automatically float to the friendly skies, but the designs in 'Business-Class Trains' by Aleksandar Dimitrov aim to keep these jet-setters just as… MORE

Mysteriously Dark Lookbooks

The Impossible Possibility 2010-2011 Fall/Winter Collection

The Impossible Possibility 2010-2011 Fall/Winter lookbook kind of gave me an eerie feeling while looking through it. The dark misty forest it was shot in and the disassociated look on the models' faces… MORE

Summer Hipster Fashion

Gregory Harris Shoots a 'Prepster in the Sun' for ModeMan

The Gregory Harris-photographed 'Prepster in the Sun' editorial for ModeMan features a ton of very hip menswear looks, from checkered short-sleeved button-ups to rolled-up shorts. These fashions are definitely… MORE

More Teeny Tiny Houses

Tumbleweed Homes Make Mini Homes Next Big Thing

House hunting was all about “location” but now size matters. New condos are seen as tiny, but what if I told you the the next thing is housing was Tumbleweed Tiny Houses? There are mini houses that range… 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

Peekaboo Boudoir Shoots

The Sensual Marion Cotillard Interview Magazine Pictorial

The Marion Cotillard Interview Magazine editorial is almost beyond words. The gorgeous French actress strikes sensual posses in various stages of undress. The Marion Cotillard Interview Magazine shoot… MORE

Faux Armor Masks

Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 Menswear is McCrazy

Saying Alexander McQueen is at his best when he is pushing boundaries is kind of like saying ice cream tastes best on a hot day; it’s a pretty obvious statement. Well, he did not disappoint, when he sent… MORE

Badass Rebeltography

Wad/Lund Shoots a Series of Bad Boys & Girls at Play

Today it seems like the badder you are the better your rep. The dynamic photography duo of Wad and Elisabeth Lund, better known as Wad/Lund, knows how to place bad boys and girls in a great light. Their… MORE

Joker Clone Editorials

The Krajewska & Wieczorek Qvest Shoot is Joker-Inspired

Photographers Zuza Krajewska and Bartek Wieczorek have put together an amazingly fun and freaky Joker-inspired shoot for Qvest Magazine. The editorial is called 'We Two Are One' and it features a character… MORE

Video Game Muppets

Kiddie Characters Kick Ass in Sesame Street Fighter

So many of us grew up watching Sesame Street on TV and then grew up a little more playing Street Fighter. Well now you can enjoy them both at the same time, thanks to this Sesame Street Fighter mash-up… MORE

Oil Spill Wildlife

Boston.com BP Oil Spill Photography Shows Effect on Animals

We have all seen some pretty disturbing images from the tragic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. But none have resonated with me like this set of BP oil spill photography from the Boston.com photoblog â€˜The… MORE

Edgy Prepsters

Fudge Magazine Summer Styles Shoot Highlights Polo & Short Combinations

The Fudge Magazine 'Summer Styles' editorial will serve as what to wear guide for hipsters and preps alike as the weather warms. There seems to be a heavy focus on polo shirts and shorts, with key accessories… MORE

Romantic Retro Marketing

The Sizzling Guess Fall/Winter 2010 Campaign