Once in a while a post on Trend Hunter just makes me cringe imagining the pain and discomfort the latest crazes must inflict. We’ve seen trends featuring people who have gone to extremes with piercings, and other body altercations. There have been trends revealing painful, even torturous fashions. Then we have the ‘luxury’ spa treatments which people actually pay large sums of money to have various levels of pain inflicted on themselves in the name of beauty and vanity.
So here’s a collection of some of the most excruciating, wrenching and agonizing trends on Trend Hunter. They may not all actually inflict pain, but look like they have potential.
30 Creations of Pain
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Corset Body Piercings
For The High Fashion Body Mutilator
26
Pierced Dimples
Pixie Cheeks
25
Extreme Advertising
Coke Zero's Tongue-Piercing in Brazil
24
Extreme Body Modification
When Rebellion Goes WAY Too Far
23
Killer Heels
Cruel Designer Shoes
22
Killer Heels Part II
Ballet Toe Boots
21
Pre-Teen Bikini Waxing
Pretty Baby Spa Trends
20
Torture Couture
John Galliano Prisoner of War Fashions?
19
5 Odd Facial Piercings
Getting Studly
18
Extreme DIY Body Modifications
Make Your Own Elf Ears
17
Chinese Olympic Torture Techniques
Amnesty International's Beijing Awareness Ad
16
Eyelid Piercing
15
Killer Heels III
Murderous Shoes
14
Torturous Fashion
10 Tie-Up Designs
13
Killer Heels IV
Torture Pumps
12
Scary Teen Trends
'Blood Red', 'Razor Blade Kisses', and 'The Cutting World' (Parents Beware!)
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Razor Blades as Accessories
Cutting Edge
10
Fish Pedicures
Fishy Nibblefest is The Latest in Spa Treatment
9
Laser-Etched Tattoos
Burnt Skin Body Art Is So Disturbing
8
Botox Parties
Crank it Up While You Freeze Your Face
7
Green Chest Waxing
Harrison Ford Gets Waxed For Deforestation
6
Botox Parties for Bridesmaids
Ensure A Wrinkle-Free Wedding
5
Hotel Room Botox
DR 911 Luxe Concierge
4
Top 8 Voodoo Products + Ouch Tooth Pick Holder
3
Cactus Rings
Prickly Jewelry by Barbara Uderzo
2
Beauty Backlashes
Botox Moves From Face to Brain
1
Broken Glass Inspired Candy
Fragile Candy by WooTeik Lim
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Thematic Denim Collections
Soorty's SS26 Collection Merges Innovation with Sustainable Practices
Illusory Goddess Fashion
Di Petsa Spring 2024's Wet-Look Designs Were Inspired by Aphrodite & Love
Design-Forward Furniture Collections
Zanat Unveils Its 2024 Design Collection and It is Stunninng
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Rave-Inspired At-Home Manicures
Rave Nailz Boasts a Variety of Eye-Catching Nail Designs
Experimental Shoe Collections
CAMPERLAB Releases Highly Irregular Footwear Designs
Customizable Beauty Brands
The Body Lab Offers Customization Expertise into Body Care
Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
Anonymous Club and PUMA Debut a New Collaboration
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Health-Conscious Mouse Designs
The 'Ergo' Ergonomic Mouse Concept by Pranav Kuber is Advanced
Edgy Jewelry Collections
Mikimoto x Chrome Hearts Fuse Elegance with Rebellion in Jewelry Collab
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines
HVÓYA's Beauty in Chaos Capsule is Unique and Chic
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Self-Love-Inspired Fashion Collections
Rastah Introduces the Chic and Eye-Catching VOLUME 11 Line
Haute Couture Fragrance Ranges
Valentino Anatomy of Dreams Fragrances Include Seven Scents
Full-Body Pain Relief Vests
The Super Vest Delivers Total Pain Relief in 20 Minutes or Less
One-of-One Clothing Collections
mmERCH Uses Generative Design to Create "Neo-Couture"
France-Inspired High Jewelry Collections
Louis Vuitton Launches Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds
Monstrous-Inspired Heeled Shoes
I Wanna Bangkok Presents the Hulkfoot and Bigfoot Shoes
Mesmerizing Avant Garden Collections
Sprayground Unveils New Range with a New Handbag Silhouette
Neo-Rave Fashion NFTs
Wholeland: Primal Rave by The Fabricant Fuses Styles Across Time
Gilded Retail Exhibitions
Schiaparelli Debuts 'Through the Keyhole' Pop-Up in Shanghai
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses
John Mauriello Drew Inspiration From the Four Elements
Open-Air Medi-Spa Services
The Scene Medical Beauty Bar Rides the Wave of the Beauty Market
Tech-Driven Sexual Wellness
Experience the Future of Intimacy
Undone Luxury Fashion
AVAVAV FW23 Ripped Clothing Right Off of the Runway
Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness
Outlier's Fall 2024 is Titled IDEAS 7 - Dirty Dirty Jobs
Curated Neurobeauty Sets
selfmade's Neurobeauty Bundle Brings Ease to the Skin and Mind
Pre-Duct-Taped Shoe Designs
Vans Vault Takes the Pre-Distressed Footwear Style to the Next Level
Influencer-Inspired Ads
Tomcat's Ad Shows an Influencer Mouse with a Fatal Unboxing Twist
Eye-Adorned Furry Mules
ESENES WORLDWIDE Launches the Unconventionally Stylish Eyeball Mules
Whimsical Jelly-Style Eyewear
Gentle Monster Releases the New GENTLE JELLY Collection
Luxurious Chic Outerwear Collections
FREED Boasts a Stunning Line of Cruelty-Free Outerwear
Travel-Inspired Handbag Capsules
These Patricia Nash Designs Bags Feature Vegetable Tans
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Purposefully Stained Luxe Trousers
JORDANLUCA Unveils the Bizarre Pee Stain Denim Pants
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Big Bang-Inspired Fashion Collections
COMME des GARÇONS' FW23 Looks to the Origins of Life
Wearable Ear Therapy Solutions
The IB-Stim Uses Auriculotherapy to Relieve Gut Pain
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Loud Luxury Fashion
Moschino SS24 Pokes Fun at "Quiet Luxury" with Maximalist Styles
Temporary Tooth Tattoos
Hismile's SmileStika Enhances Teeth with a Touch of Whimsy
Tailor-Made Furniture Ranges
Last Ditch Design's Capsule Balances Aesthetics and Functionality
Experimental Summer Technical Fashion
_J.L-A.L_ Launches its SS23 Collection with Technical Cuts
Lifestyle Commentary Stool Collections
The Hipstool Series by Seo Chung Kyo is Industrial
Narrative-Driven Fashion Lines
The Outlier by Willie Norris Spring/Summer 2024 Theme is ‘Escape’
Upcycled Object Exhibitions
Nendo and Daniel Arsham Design, Break, and Create Functional Objects
Jungle-Inspired Archival Fashion Collections
Forte_forte Unveils the Jungle Fever Archive Capsule
Sci Fi-Themed Glamping Retreats
The 'Outpost X' Retreats Boast An Ancient Yet Futuristic Aesthetic
VR Physiotherapy Tools
A Team of UniSA Researchers Created Superhero Therapy for Pain Management
Nostalgic Bodycare Revivals
Lush Brought Back 45 Previously Discontinued Retro Products
Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier Presents the Body Tattoo Apparel Designs
Leather-Clad Luxe Fall Fashion
Bottega Veneta Unveils its FW23 Collection in Milan
Temporary Oral Tattoos
Pop On Bling Adds Sparkle to Smiles with Dozens of Designs
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Sweat Mark T-Shirts
This Summer Clothing Range Has Printed Designs That Resemble Sweat
Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
HARRI Presents CHAPTER THREE: TEXTURE & MOVEMENT for SS24
Post-Apocalyptic-Themed Footwear
Nike ISPA Launches the Mindbody Sneaker with Distressed Details
Patient-Created Sneakers
The Doernbecher Freestyle XIX Collection Shares Six Storytelling Designs
Philosophical Beauty Products Expansions
A.P.C. Drops a Skincare Range Inspired by a Special Quote
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
High-Fashion Press-On Nails
Prabal Gurung x KISS Brings Runway Style to Everyday Looks
Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns
Sour Patch Kids is Challenging Fans to Choose "Cringe or Candy"
Charismatic Traditional Spring Fashion
Charles Jeffrey LOVERBOY Drops STATANT PASSANT RAMPANT
Edgy High-End Fashion Collections
Alexander Wang Debuts the Ultra-Edgy Garage Collection
Syringe-Based Billboards
Dove's Injectable Billboard Addresses Toxic Beauty Standards
Nautical-Themed Spring Runways
Jawara Alleyne Presents the New SS24 Capsule in London
Trans Kidney Health Ads
Africa Creative's Ad Sheds Light on Trans Community's Kidney Health Burden
Horror Film-Themed Apparel Collections
WACKO MARIA Launches The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Apparel
Rippled Luxe Spring Footwear
Kiko Kostadinov Unveils a Look at the Season 03 At.Kollektive
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Automotive-Inspired Sculptural Furniture
SANAYI313 Launches the Lounge Collection of Furniture
Sci-Fi Skincare Vessels
SpoiledChild x Jeremy Scott Launched a Rocket-Shaped Collectible
Sensory Product Pop-Ups
The Pain Payback Was Hosted by Philips Lumea to Help Consumers De-Stress
Glamorous Maximalist Couture
Valentino Haute Couture Fall Winter 2023/2024 Had Big Accessories
Chinese Erotica-Inspired Spring Fashion
Chet Lo Presents a New Collection for SS24 During LFW
Luxurious Graphic Retro-Tinged Fashion
YSL Presents The Vintage Collection of Band Merch
Virtual Luxury Archives
The Manolo Blahnik Archives Provides a Look at Exquisite Craftsmanship
One-of-One Fashion Capsules
AELIZA's New Collection is Made to Celebrate Individuality
Unorthodox Footwear Designs
The Wacky Pack Footwear Project by Ye Shen Includes Three Styles
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Collaboration-Heavy Spring Collections
PLEASURES Announced Its Spring 2023 Capsule
Spooky Fashion Collections
The PLEASURES and Eastpak Capsule is Debuted Via an Eerie Photoshoot
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Comfort-Focused Beauty Collections
Rare Beauty's Find Comfort Collection is Thoughtful
Festively Scented Body Waxes
Wakse Debuted a Trio of Seasonally Inspired Hard Wax Beans
Flexible Pain Relief Patches
Kailo Flex Met Its Crowdfunding Goal in Just 45 Minutes
Tattoo Cover-Up Collaborations
Tinder is Helping Cover Up Matching Tattoos with Sixty Ink
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Purposefully Distressed Luxe Tights
Balenciaga Introduces the New Destroyed Tights
Edgy High-Impact Fragrances
Crazypills Fragrances Eschew the Top, Heart & Base Notes Structure
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Childhood Carnival-Themed Fashion
Gerrit Jacob Unveils its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Anniversary-Honoring Streetwear Graphics
BAPE Celebrates its 30th Year with the BAPE GALLERY
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
AI-Powered Pain Visualization Experiences
Panadol Hosted the Art of Release Experience
Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations
Dutch Invertuals Creates the Flow Fountain Installation
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Problem-Based Website Ideas
Painkiller Ideas Offers a Database of Real Consumer Problems
Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches
ZitSticka x Jonboy Tattoo Undercover Patches Feature Custom Designs
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Personal Style Jewelry Campaigns
RS Pure's #Authentic100 Shares the Styles of 100 Influencers
Digital Audio-Visual Exhibitions
'Future Shock' by 180 Studios and FACT Magazine is Online
Nostalgic Collaborative High Fashion
Julien Dossena Presents a Capsule for JPG Haute Couture
Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags
Bottega Veneta Presents the Art Collection Inspired by Noah's Ark
Graphic Streetwear Collections
Liminal Work Shop Presents the New Scatter Collection
Digital Gallery Furniture Collections
Christopher Gentner Presents His Mock Collection
Bold Patterned Tubular Benches
Rik van Veen Designs the Leopard Bench with a Bright Look
Creature-Themed Graphic T-Shirts
Mr Jones Watches Debuts its First Line of Unisex T-Shirts
Redirected Movement Campaigns
Asics' 15MinuteWeightLoss Challenges Rapid Weight Loss Content
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
80s Horror-Inspired Apparel
WACKO MARIA Launches Apparel Inspired by Hollywood Chainsaw Hookers
Outrageous Toe-Like Sandal Charms
Crocs Introduces the Polarizing Toe Jibbitz for its Shoes
Viral Easter-Themed Donuts
Internet Sensation Donutelier Debuts an Easter-Themed Donut Collection
Plastic Waste Textural Benches
The New Raw's Knotty Project Stems from Sustainable Values
Artful Glass Vessel Collections
Dan Yaffet Designs the Patchwork Vessel Collection
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Personal Wellness Capsules
Shop LC Launches Two New Wellness Products for its Lifestyle Category
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Utilitarian Fall-Focused Fashion
The Theory Project by Lucas Ossendrijver Readies for FW23
Growth-Inspired Spring-Ready Fashion
FACETASM's Coming of Age Capsule Readies for SS24
Body-Inclusive Image Apps
Pinterest’s New Body Type Range Delivers More Inclusive Search Results
Human Physio-Themed Lamps
Taras Yoom Designs the Dif Lamp with Physiological Themes
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Expressive Piercing Campaigns
The New Visual Identity for Pierced by Claire's Targets Gen Zalpha
Wedding Day Emergency Kits
The Stylish Bride Aims to Alleviate Wedding Day Anxieties with This Kit
Digital-Themed Glitchy Visual Wallpapers
JUPIER 10 Presents the Glitch Wallpaper Collection