The top trends this week were filled with unusual, creative pieces from Barbie makeovers to sculptures made to look like they're covered in flesh.
Whether these disturbing trends impressed or disgusted you, there's no denying the intrigue that unusual creations like these have. On the lighter side of things, however, animal portraits by artist Yago Partal appealed to those with more whimsical taste. Personifying animals like koalas, bears and horses, this unusual set of portraits was as charming as it was odd.
In terms of the fashion world, two editorials performed exceptionally well this week, both with slightly offbeat themes. One, featured in Vogue China, featured a striking model posing in front of what looked like plastic wrap. The other, from US Vogue, was a paparazzi style editorial with hints of a Japanese aesthetic.
For more information on cutting-edge trends, be sure to check out Trend Hunter's Trend Reports.
Top Trends of the Week
From Unexpected Barbie Makeovers to Neon Beauty Photoshoots:
Courtney Scharf — Apr 10, 2013 — Fashion
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Sci-Fi Royal Cartoons
The Star Wars Disney Princess Project Turns Them into Jedis and Siths
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Revealing Iconic Doll Realities
Mexico Artist Eddi Aguirre Shows Barbie Without Makeup
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Personified Animal Depictions
These Zoo Portraits by Yago Partal Plays With Perception
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Fragmented Plywood Furnishings
The Mate Chair and Table Are Versatile and Customizable
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Flesh-Covered Furniture Sculptures
Jessica Harrison Covers Household Objects with Human Flesh
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Stackable Table Concepts
The Colors' Cartesia Desk Incorporates a Series of Compact Drawers
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Kaleidoscopic Pop-Art Captures
The WOW Design Scene Exclusive Displays a Spectrum of Electric Hues
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Eco Urban Tree Houses
These High-Tech Tree Houses Bring Green Shelter to Urban Areas
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Neon Beauty Photoshoots
Tara by 35mm Fashion Photography is Made Up with Bright Pink Eyeshadow
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Submerged Model Editorials
Flora Borsi's Grim Photos Displays a Captivating Darkness
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Debonair Playboy Captures
The British GQ Style Gucci Mane Editorial Shows the Label's Latest Looks
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Neo-Oriental Fashion
The Vogue Taiwan 'New East' Editorial Stars an Exotic So Young Kang
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Stunning Sci-Fi Fantasy Costumes
This Korean Starcraft Cosplay is a Video Game Costume Marvel
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Avant-Garde Fashion Collages
Dash Magazine by Ashkan Honarvar Showcases 'Excess in Minimalism'
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Subdued Samurai Photoshoots
The US Vogue The Emperor's New Clothes Features Asian Themes
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Facial Hair Personality Portraits
Joseph D. R. Oleary Photographs the Types of Men with Beards
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Surreal Experimental Furniture
Designer Edward Slater Creates Mind-Boggling Furnishings
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Lightheartedly Fused Furnishings
Bed'nTable Merges the Primary Pieces of the Bedroom and Kitchen
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Reflective Cling Wrap Editorials
The Garden of Earthly Delights Photoshoot is Entirely Reflective
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Topless Beer Can Designs
Sly Fox's Unconvential Packaging Turns Beer Cans into Cups
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