Charles Dickens wrote that some people are so refined that they must have their criminal characters delivered to them, "like their meat, in delicate disguise." Maybe the disguise is part of the attraction in a work of fiction. It certainly seems to be one in life.
From the art of trompe-l’oeil to stealthy military mimicry, humans take great pleasure in making things look like what they’re not. The rest of us take pleasure in solving the puzzle by trying to determine what the disguises are masking.
Below are some examples of camouflage discovered by Trend Hunter. Some are easy to interpret. Others take a little more effort.
25 Camouflaged Creations
Unusual Products and People That Are Intentionally Not What They Seem:
Katie Cordrey — Mar 29, 2009 — Eco

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Body Paint Illusions
Emma-Jane Cammack Camouflage Art

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Camouflage Body Painting
Body Art as a Disguise

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Camouflaged Creatures
Amazing Animal Mimicry
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Urban Camouflage
DIY Costume Making Projects Help You Blend In With the City
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Trompe-L'oeil Chimney Stacks
Striking Beauty in the Paris Suburbs
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Hidden Ad Images
WWF Blends Human Faces into Environment
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Camouflage Canvases
Painting Models Invisible
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Models Disguised as Trees
‘The Night Shift' in Vogue
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Camouflaged Public Art
Los Angeles' Disguised Utility Boxes
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Meat Camouflages
The Magic Salad Plate
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Subliminal Food Packaging
Smiling Faces Hidden in Broccoli Florets
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Old Walkman As iPod Camouflage
Hidepod?
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Leaf-Shaped Lights
‘Sinthesya' Solar Lamp Mimics Photosynthesis
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Fauxhenge Memorials
Manmade Monuments Mimic the Iconic Ancient World Marvel
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Biomimicry PSAs
Thai Safe Sex Ad Uses Spiders, Snakes
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Kitty Litter Camouflage
Cat Silhouette Cutout Allows Access to Litter Box in Cupboards
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Ocean Power Via Biomimicry
BioPower Systems' Tidal Electricity Generation Apes Nature
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Invisibility Paint
AR 1 Camouflages Radar
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Biomimicry to Solve Problems
AskNature.Org
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Flower Camouflage
Grass Vases
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Camouflaged Folding Chairs
Biombo Combination Furniture
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Mutated Military Baubles
Futuristic and Camouflaged Tree Decorations
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Fake Rock Speakers
Klipsch AWR-650-SM
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Camouflaged Ad Campaigns
GotVMail and Gary Busey on Business
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Puzzling Public Buildings
The Crossword Mural is Solved with Clues Hidden in the City
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Porcelain-Inspired Streetwear Capsules
Lacoste x CLOT Fuse Heritage and Urban Fashion
Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
Satellite Imagery Winter Wear
The Stone Island Earth Mapping Camouflage Range is Ultra-Modern
Illusory Doll-Like Heels
Louis Vuitton's Illusion Boots are Cleverly Shaped and Hand-Painted
Dark Superhero Apparel
The Batman x Blvck Collection Reimagines DC Characters
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
Playful Designer Knitwear Series
UNIQLO Partners with Anya Hindmarch for Winter Comfort Essentials
Invisible Furniture Capsules
IKEA's Invsbål Campaign and Capsule are a Playful April Fool's Joke
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Intriguing Denim Collabs
The New Levi’s X Undercover Collaboration Ofers a Bold Fusion
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Camouflage-Detailed Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance's 610 Shoe Gets a Realtree Camo Colorway
Inconspicuous Pet Furniture
Pilar Pirez Manfredi Designs the TAIPEI Pet Furniture Collection
Truth-Forward Beauty Campaigns
The Ordinary X Uncommon Unveil the Beauty Industry’s Biggest Myths
Ingenious De-Influencing Ads
Cuyana's De-Influencing April Fool's Campaign Highlights Greenwashing
Surplus Fabric Childrenswear
The Remake by Burberry Repurposes Excess Fabrics and Yarns
Anti-Theft Phone Cases
JOAN London Created an "Unsnatchable" Phone Case to Deter Thieves
Elite Authenticator Programs
Vestiaire Académie Fights Counterfeit Goods with Specialized Training
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Novel Home Security Concepts
Swift Creatives Introduces 'Sculptural Surveillance'
Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Stealthy Air Force 1 Low Paris Sneaker
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Camouflage-Print Technical Fashion
Arc'teryx Introduces a New Capsule Highlighting the Grottoflage
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Deconstructed Apparel Collections
Carhartt WIP x INVINCIBLE Unveil an Elevated Workwear Capsule
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Virtually Outfitted Landmarks
JD Sports Dressed Big Ben in a Nuptse 1996 Jacket by The North Face
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
AI-Generated Soup Can Art
The Campbell’s 'pAIntings' Initiative is Inspired by Artistic Greats
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Tactical Natural Clothing Collections
The Snow Goose by Canada Goose Collection Has 60 Pieces
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Stealthy Hero-Inspired Clogs
The New Batmobile Crocs has a Dynamic Silhouette
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Candid Furniture Campaigns
Life is Not an IKEA Catalog Shows a Different Side of Home Products
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
Paintball-Shooting Security Cameras
The 'PaintCam' Home Security System Marks Intruders
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Auto-Inspired Decor Items
Rolls-Royce Introduces the Cameo Decor Piece with Premium Materials
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Reimagined Studded Trench Coats
COMME des GARÇONS Reimagines a Vintage Burberry Trench
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Collaboration Camouflage Backpacks
The Brown Buffalo x Huckberry Concealpack is Limited-Edition
Dystopian Goggle-Paired Parkas
The Junya Watanabe MAN x C.P. Company Canvas Parkas are Functional
Fashion Industry Greenwashing Reports
Fashion Takes Action Zeroes in on Greenwashing Practices
Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models
The TECNO CAMON 20 X Mr Doodle Edition Has a Whimsical Finish
Limited-Edition Hood Trims
Canada Goose's Hood Trim Collective Accessories Playfully Accent Parkas
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Cheeky Men's Lingerie
Skull & Bones Offers Surprise Openings and Unique Cutouts
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Sporty-Infused Technical Workwear
Nike Life's New Capsule Breaches into the Real of Workwear
Collaborative Technical Apparel Capsule
UNDERCOVER and The North Face Join on a New Collection
Outlandish Bear-Inspired Pants
Doublet's 'The Bear Carrying on You' Faux-Fur Trousers are Insane
Unconventional Awkwardly Seated Tables
The Uncomfortable Table by Capitalism Has 34 Legs
Artist-Created Luxury Beauty Packaging
clé de peau Beauté Taps Artist Florence Blanchard
Luxury Department Store Takeovers
Burberry and Harrods Offer an Immersive Shopping Experience
Statement-Making Bridal Veils
Madison Chamberlain Makes Colorful, Non-Traditional Wedding Veils
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Runway-Inspired Peel-Off Masks
Pat McGrath's Glass 001 Artistry Mask Easily Creates a Viral Look
Stunning Origami Portraits
João Charrua's Creations are Intricate and Eye-Catching
Humorous Collab Fashion Campaigns
Barbour and Maison Kitsuné Launches a New Campaign
Mystery-Style Holiday Ads
Waitrose Adds Mystery to the Festive Season with ‘Sweet Suspicion’ Ad
Playful Hotel Campaigns
BWH Hotels Launches a Campaign to Reclaim Stolen Treasures
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
Vintage-Inspired Workwear Capsules
Engineered Garments' Workaday SS24 Taps Vintage Workwear Appeal
Functional Household Product Concepts
Dami Seo Designs the Soom Concept for Household Items
Experimental Programmable Clothing
Issey Miyake Debuts a Shape-Shifting Jacket Powered by Steam
Denim-Resembling Painted Linen Pants
Balenciaga's Trompe-L’Œil Jeans are Made from Linen Cotton
Upcycled Algae Makeup
The Unseen Beauty's Absorption Collection Uses Living Ink's Algae Black
AI-Aided Social Networks
Why Be Real Online when you can BeFake
Statement-Making Oatmeal Outfits
Quaker Oats Debuted a Porridge Dress at London Fashion Week
Reimagined Digital Fashion
The Fabricant's Deep/23 Collection Refreshes Designs from 2017 with AI
Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Artful Cartoon-Inspired Apparel
UNIQLO Presents the Doraemon Meets the Louvre Series
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Reliable Utilitarian Workwear
Carhartt Unveils Premium Workwear for Fall Season
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Banshee-Inspired Fashion Collections
McQueen’s Spring 2025 Ad Campaign Embraces Irish Folklore
Quirky Santa Murals
Cushelle Brings Holiday Cheer with Self-Care Encouraging Artwork
Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes
Kara Beauty's Creative Beauty Palette is Styled Like a Sewing Kit
Camel Hair-Made Sustainable Materials
Max Mara Presents a Fabric Dubbed Cameluxe Using Camel Hair
Smartphone-Concealing Books
The 'GATBOOK' Keeps Smartphones Out of Infant View
Discreet Cannabis Gift Boxes
Vivid Cannabis Helps Shoppers Inconspicuously Share the Gift of Weed
Halloween-Inspired Stealthy Sneakers
Nike Presents a Look at the Upcoming AF1 Halloween Design
Adorable Holiday Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Campaign Spotlights Dogs and Ducklings
Tracker-Concealing Underwear
'TreasureTrace' Underwear Keeps Parents Informed of a Kid's Location
Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art
Banksy Unveils a Mysterious Tree Mural in London's Finsbury Park
Artful Versatile Rug Collections
Nanimarquina Unveiled a Range of Rugs with Various Inspirations
Beach-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
A Kind of Guise Presents a Look at the SS24 Collection
Playfully Patterned Adventurewear
TNF x Yinka Ilori Inspires Optimism No Matter the Weather
Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions
Arran Gregory Presents the Invisible Figures Series
Outerwear-Centric Fall Fashion
Bene Culture Presents its Latest Collection for the Season
Stealthy Technical Sneaker Models
COMME des GARÇONS and Salomon Create a Special XT-6 Sneaker
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs
Muddycap Designs the Playfully Dynamic Zoom Chair
Illuminated Curtained Light Installations
Lachlan Turczan Adds to Making the Invisible Visible
Adaptive Clothing Ranges
Primark X Victoria Jenkins Unveil an Inclusive Fashion Line for All
Fall-Centric Dynamic Fashion Capsules
UNDERCOVER Unveils its New Collection for Pre-Fall 2025
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Luxe Travel Essentials Collections
George Cleverley X Zachary Weiss Unveil a Collaborative Capsule
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Makeup-Hiding Accessories
Elf's Cosmetic Security Line Offers a Safe Hiding Space For Your Makeup
Computer-Supported Artful Benches
Hidden Presents the Mac Pro Bench on Store Display
Anime-Themed Fashion Lines
One Piece is Working With Lacoste to Produce a New Apparel Capsule
Electromagnetic Shielding Apparel
Ohmni Creates Apparel Protecting Wearers from Unseen Waves
Custom-Milled Canvas Pants
The Ten Thousand Tactical Utility Pant Was Created with Veterans
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Flawless Blurring Sun Protections
Unveiling Flawless Beauty and Protection with Camo CC Cream
No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns
The Rock Face Makes Scents Campaign Pokes Fun at Marketing Cliches
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
Demystified Research Design Guides
Ray and Charles Eames Unveil an Eames of Your Own Guide
Affordable Inclusive Minimal Clothing
Primark Introduces a Capsule of Adaptive Clothing
Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art
Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
Resourceful Multifunctional Furniture
Heeyeol Yang Designs the Chameleon Furniture
Artist Protection Tools
Glaze Protects Artists by Preventing AI from Mimicking Their Unique Styles
Minimal Bird-Watching Cabins
Inclume Architects Designs the Cozy Hide Cabin in England
Viral Political Campaign Accessories
The Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat Appeals to Gen Z Voters
Monochromatic Mascot-Themed Collections
UNDERCOVER and BOUNTY HUNTER Release a New Capsule
Cat-Adorned Streetwear Styles
Puma Unveils its Collaborative Collection with RipNDip
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
AI-Generated Guessing Games
'Human or AI?' Tasks Players with Spotting the AI-Generated Image
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
Ad Inspiration Archives
Nobody Reads Ads Showcases Print and Outdoor Ads With Notable Success
Tailored Sophisticated Fleece Designs
Nike Japan Engineered the Tech Fleece Reimagined Series
Animal-Perspective Video Cameras
A Team of Researchers Develop a Special Imaging System
Silky Camouflage-Design Capsules
Lisou's 'Empire Collection' Celebrates African Heritage
Cartoonish Camo-Print Boots
BAPE Creates its Own Iteration of the Dynamic MSCHF Boot
Premium Camouflage Television Designs
RCA Launches a Lineup of QLED TVs in Mossy Oak Camouflage
Designer Holiday Homeware
Anthropologie Unveils the New Collection with Catherine Martin
Politically Artful Textile Shows
Barbican Hosts Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art
Branding Trivia Games
Decode the Identity is a Playful Homage to Iconic Brands