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The name is Trenton. I am an aspiring important person (critic, commentator, celebrity) who just graduated from McGill University with a degree in Political Science and World Religions. Originally from BC, I am now moving from Montreal to Toronto to set down some roots and make a name for myself. I love debate, discussion and public speaking. In fact, I am a 3 time National Public Speaking Finalist and have competed at the 2012 World University Debate Championships. I also have dabbled in stand-up comedy too. My interests are pop culture, fashion, media, politics, and current events.
What is unique that's not in your bio?
My favorite food is popcorn. I could eat it everyday, in fact I have been known to eat it almost everyday.
What's your favorite accomplishment?
My favorite accomplishment is the awards I have received for public speaking. Those and also graduating from university.
How do you define cool?
Cool is an attitude. It's not about what it is you do, it's about how you do it. Be confident. Do things that interest you. Be yourself.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Always keep your ears and eyes open. Write things down so you don't forget. Practice web surfing and find the awesome blogs that know cool things before the rest of the world does. Also, trust your own judgement. If it's not a trend yet but you think it is cool then YOU can make it a trend.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
There is something for everyone, and, when there is not, you can fill it in.
What is your favorite trend?
Designer toys are big right now. The best part is there are always new designs, and if you want to you can design a toy yourself. Now adults can reconnect with their childhoods. And if you are feeling especially childish one day then you can actually play with your toys.
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Be unique. Tell people why you like this trend. Be funny and entertaining. If your post sounds too formulaic and standard your trends will blend in. Make people notice by being different from the rest.
How do you reset to be creative?
Take a walk or a shower - something that allows you to clear your mind and just let you think to yourself for a while.
What inspires or excites you?
I find the most inspiration from talking and listening to people. Discuss things with your friends and family, and then use that discussion as a starting off point for your own unique takes on things.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
That's when I'll be 30! Woah. I believe that we imagine the future before it happens. Sci-fi movies are a great way to tell what we might invent in the near future. I predict holograms, touch screen everything, and computers that we can talk to. Let's just hope the robots don't go crazy like in I-Robot.
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Sleek Home Multimedia Centers
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Impressionist-Inspired Portraits
Impressionist-Inspired Portraits
Egon Schiele Inspires the Hunger Magazine Wired Editorial
The Hunger Magazine Wired editorial features model Danny Arter being photographed by Trish Ward. The editorial is inspired by Austrian painter Egon Schiele whose works are noted for their intensity... MORE
Pokemon Ball Jumpers
Pokemon Ball Jumpers
The Pokemon Sweater is for Individuals Looking to Catch 'Em All
If you got to catch ‘em all, you need to be doing it in this Pokemon sweater. Made by the Etsy shop Sweater Junkie, the sweater looks like a giant Pokeball. Walking around town in this... MORE
Delicious Bacon Scarves
Delicious Bacon Scarves
The Fou Lard Scarf is a Meaty Way to Keep Warm
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Patterned Colorless Clothing
Patterned Colorless Clothing
The Tourne de Transmission Fall/Winter 2012 Line is Monochromatic
The Tourne de Transmission Fall/Winter 2012 collection stays true to the brand’s monochromatic style with a release of sweat shirts, sweat pants, button-downs, and a t-shirt. Tourne de... MORE
Futuristic Stone Mansions
Futuristic Stone Mansions
The A-cero Architects Pozuelo Home Has a Gym, Library and Movie Room
The A-cero Architects Pozuelo home is a gorgeous mansion located in Pozuelo de Alarcon, a city in Spain near Madrid. The entrance way to the home is tucked behind large walls of dark granite and... MORE
Movie Songstress Hybrid Blogs
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The 'What if Adele was Mrs. Doubtfire' Tumblr is Hilarious
The ‘What if Adele was Mrs. Doubtfire’ Tumblr delves into an alternate universe where Adele was hiding as a man who is posing as a nanny to get closer to his children. This alternate... MORE
Fashionable Pill Sculptures
Fashionable Pill Sculptures
Jonathan Paul 'Designer Drugs' Mixes Fashion and Drug Culture
The Jonathan Paul Designer Drugs exhibit is a masterful commentary on the growing underground designer drugs industry. Designer drugs are alternatives to illegal or prescription drugs that have yet... MORE
Patterned Patchwork Knitwear
Patterned Patchwork Knitwear
The Casely-Hayford Fall/Winter 2012 Knitwear is Made in Ireland
The Casely-Hayford Fall/Winter 2012 knitwear collection pieces together different knit patterns into sweaters that are all their own. The collection is made in Donegal, Ireland by professional... MORE
Soviet-Inspired Winter Wear
Soviet-Inspired Winter Wear
The Espionage Fall/Winter 2012 Lookbook is Cold War-Themed
The Espionage Fall/Winter 2012 lookbook features utilitarian menswear that is inspired by the the Cold War. The winter is cold in Soviet Russia, so the Korean brand has opted to release some heavy... MORE
Living Material Modern Homes
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The DAPstockhom Villa Midgard is Made From Organic Materials
The DAPstockholm Villa Midgard is an abode that uses living materials to create a modern structure that gains character over time. Materials like walnut and grass are incorporated into the design of... MORE
Bold Tribal-Print Mats
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Knight Mills Rugs are Created By Illustrator/Designer Sacha Knight
Sacha Knight is known mostly for her work with the Hyde SK label, but now she is embarking on a side project creating Knight Mills rugs. The illustrator, designer and accessory maker is producing... MORE
Colorful City Slicker Fashions
Colorful City Slicker Fashions
The Mishka 2012 Holiday Lookbook Captures NYC Lifestyle
The Mishka 2012 Holiday Lookbook shows off a diverse collection of Mishka products that any streetwear lover would be happy to find in their stocking. The lookbook was shot by photographer Brook... MORE
Classic Rock Band Spirits
Classic Rock Band Spirits
The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Whiskey Comes in a Collector Bottle
Perhaps you are one of the lucky few who will have a bottle of Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Whiskey to help celebrate the classic rock band’s milestone year. Only 150 bottles are being made,... MORE
Sporty High-End Menswear
Sporty High-End Menswear
The adidas SLVR 2013 Spring/Summer Collection Elevates Sportswear
The adidas SLVR 2013 Spring/Summer collection shows how the veteran sportswear brand is fully capable of delivering high-end menswear. The collection brings a lot of new ideas to the table, but it... MORE
Checker-Laden Streetwear
Checker-Laden Streetwear
The HUF Checkered Collection Comes to Stores for Fall/WInter 2012
The HUF Checkered Collection is part of the Fall/Winter release from HUF, and, as I’m sure you’ve guessed, the collection makes good use of the classic checkers pattern. Checkers have... MORE
Masculine Native American Keychains
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The Chamula Hitched Horsehair Keychain is Simple and Manly
The Chamula hitched horsehair keychain is another spot-on product from the Meg Company family, which also makes Canada Goose coats. The simple, but well-designed keychains, take on a Native American... MORE
Beautiful Collaged Shirts
Beautiful Collaged Shirts
The Roberto Piqueras Blondes Tee is Unisize and Unisex
This short editorial features model Jake Hold wearing the Roberto Piqueras Blondes Tee. The t-shirt is a limited edition creation that’s covered in a collage of famous blondes. The shirt looks... MORE
Pointed Morphing Homes
Pointed Morphing Homes
The D Haus Can be Configured 8 DIfferent Ways
The D Haus is an incredible home designed by David Ben Grunberg and Daniel Woolfson that can morph into 8 different configurations. The home rotates and moves in order to follow the sun, the seasons... MORE
Velvety Luxury Fashion Editoirals
Velvety Luxury Fashion Editoirals
The Velvet Crush Editorial Shows High Fashion in an Estate Home
The Velvet Crush editorial shows off an expensive lifestyle and the clothes to match it. Model Thorben Gartner lounges around a beautiful estate home wearing luxury brands, including Emporio Armani,... MORE
Japanese-Influenced Urban Apparel
Japanese-Influenced Urban Apparel
The Acapulco Gold 2012 Fall Lookbook Features Patterned Hats
The Acapulco Gold 2012 Fall Lookbook shows off the brand’s newest collection of street wear. The collection is large and diverse, but the hallmark of the collection has to be the head wear. New... MORE
Masculine Ghoulish Skull Jewelry
Masculine Ghoulish Skull Jewelry
The Mister ‘Dead Serious’ Collection Has Edgy Accesso
The Mister ‘Dead Serious’ collection of jewelry for men has a selection of different accessories, all with a gritty swag. The small San Francisco-based label has previously released a clothing... MORE
Expanding Bench Seating
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The Torafu Architects AA Stool Can Fit Together To Make Benches
The Torafu Architects AA Stool design is genius in its simplicity. The AA Stool is sold in sets of two, and is made from premium Canadian red cedar. The remarkable thing about these stools is how... MORE
Denim-Suited Toy Bears
Denim-Suited Toy Bears
The Black Denim 1000% Bearbrick is Made by Medicom Toy and Levi's
Medicom Toy and Levi’s has joined forces once again to produce the Black Denim 1000% Bearbrick. This particular Bearbrick is the largest size that the toys come in. As such, it is difficult to... MORE
Social Network Storage Sites
Social Network Storage Sites
The Facebook Data Center is Amazingly Energy Efficient
Facebook knows a lot about a lot of people, and the company keeps all this information stored in the Facebook Data Center. The building was designed by Sheehan Partners and is located in Prineville,... MORE
Asian-Inspired Contemporary Clothing
Asian-Inspired Contemporary Clothing
The Los Vladimirovich 2013 Spring/Summer Line is Functional
Creative and contemporary, the Los Vladimirovich 2013 Spring/Summer collection draws upon Asian influences. The design of the clothing was inspired by traditional Asian uniforms. This influence can... MORE
Charitable Designer Stuffed Animals
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The Children In Need Pudsey Bears Were Designed By Big Names
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Old-Fashioned Tokyo Menswear
Old-Fashioned Tokyo Menswear
The STUDIOUS 2012 Fall/Winter Collection Carries Japanese Labels
The STUDIOUS 2012 Fall/Winter collection showcases the multi-label retail store’s expertise in curating, editing and selection. With a range of garments and labels, the store still manages to... MORE
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The Bryan Adams Exposed Photography Book Shows Stars
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Artsy Abandoned Street Photographs
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Bert Danckaert Photography Makes City Streets Into Works of Art
Bert Danckaert Photography takes the city streets you walk on every day and shows their beauty when they lay abandoned. Taking photos from cities around the world, Danckaert creates pieces that, on... MORE
Surveillance Camera Fashion Blogs
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The Styleblaster Fashion Blog Captures Candid Street Style
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Literal Underground Parties
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The Shelter Nightclub is Located in a Bomb Shelter
Bringing new meaning to the term “underground,” the Shelter Nightclub is a new club that is located in a bomb shelter beneath the bustling metropolis of Shanghai. Shanghai has thousands... MORE
Musical Electronic Fireplaces
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The Firewood Desktop Fireplace Lets You Camp In Your Own
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Super Heroic Pumpkin Sculptures
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The ‘The Thing’ jack-o-lantern is an impressive Halloween project that raises the bar as far as creative pumpkin carving goes. Just carving regular pumpkins is a work-intensive and time-... MORE
Cheeky Colorful Illustrations
Cheeky Colorful Illustrations
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Campy Cartoon Lady Calendars
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Heart Rate Monitoring Apps
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Search Engine-Sourced Photography
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Unisex Color-Blocked Tees
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Kaleidoscopic Jungle Tees
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Dapper Urban Attire
Dapper Urban Attire
The Goodale Fall 2012 Collection Boasts Posh and Casual Style
The Goodale Fall 2012 collection is the third collection to be released by JackThreads’ private label, and this collection really hits the sweet spot. Balancing itself between dressing up and... MORE
Cartoon Character Model Lookbooks
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The Mishka Fall 2012 Lookbook Features Harvey Comics' Characters
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