The top May 2014 unique and bizarre trends reflect the extent to which even the most niche consumer demands are being met. The brands featured here are staying true to their promise of delivering truly unusual, one-of-a-kind -- and completely unforgettable -- experiences for consumers.
A large number of the trends featured here are related to food. From Fast Food Tattoos to deceased dining restaurants and Prehistoric Home-Brewed Beers, there is no shortage of bizarre delicacies to satisfy even the most outlandish of cravings.
Other products generating some confusion include Bullet-Proof Footwear, Anti-Loneliness Cafes and Facially Fused Bug Nests. As hard as it may to believe for some, these products do cater to a (very niche) group of consumers.
For more insight into the types of brands creating these products and the consumers looking to purchase them, check out Trend Hunter's Unique Trend Report.
Top 30 Unique Trends in May

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Anti-Loneliness Cafes
Stuffed Animals in 'Moomin Cafe' Never Let You Dine Alone

27
Neon Food Makeovers
Colored Foods by Lawrie Brown is Not for Those with a Weak Stomach
26
Masculine Business Manicures
The 'Business Nail' Japanese Manicure is a Strange Phenomenon
25
Fast Food Tattoos
This Norwegian Teen Gets His McDonalds Receipt Tattooed on His Arm
24
Epic Banana-Peeled Sculptures
This Banana Engraver Creates Anything Out of a Banana Peel
23
Vegetable-Flavored Ice Creams
The 'Spoon Vege' Haagen Daz Ice Cream Features Carrots and Tomatoes
22
Taxidermied Bridal Accessories
Roadkill Couture's Bridal Accessory Collection is Drop Dead Chic
21
3D Printed Self-Portraits
Artist Joshua Harker Uses a 3D Printer to Create an Elegant Portrait
20
Karaoke Convenience Stores
A One-Off Family Mart Store in Tokyo Will Let Patrons Shop and Sing
19
Overpopulated Bunny Islands
Okunoshima Island Has a Large Bunny Population
18
Wacky Leafleter Contraptions
This Unusual Structure Made Handing Out Flyers More Effective
17
Ex-President Art Shows
The George Bush Paintings Reveal the Ex-President's Knack for Art
16
Geometric Skeletal Skin Decals
These Temporary Tattoos are Shaped Like Geometric Sugar Skulls
15
Deceased Dining Restaurants
This Bizarre Restaurant Allows Guests to Eat Among the Dead
14
Bubble-Wrapped Soccer Matches
'Bubble Soccer' is Becoming an Extremely Popular Sport in Japan
13
Charcoal-Infused Teeth Cleaners
These Binchotan Toothbrushes by Steve Alan are Made with Charcoal
12
Exotic Japanese Parfaits
These Parfaits Bring New Meaning to the Words Exotic Food
11
Movie Streamer Prom Dates
Muthana Sweis Asked Netflix to Be His Prom Date, and Netflix Said Yes
10
Strangely Scented Jeans
These Scratch-n-Sniff Jeans by Tate+Yoko are Chic and Sweet-Smelling
9
Bulletproof Footwear
This Pair of Kevlar Shoes is a Stylish Pair of Protective Footwear
8
Poultry-Infused Breakfast Syrups
The Chicken 'n Waffles Syrup by Torani is Sweet and Savory
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Bleating Fantasy Show Spoofs
Game of Goats Has Goats Sing the Game of Thrones Opening Noisily
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Brew-Inspired Candy Treats
Lollyphile's Beer Lollipops Are Tasty Without the Alcohol Content
5
Bi-Directional Pedaling Bicycles
This New Bicycle Style Let's Users Always Travel Forward
4
Comical Unicorn Cakes
This Unicorn Cake Design is Incredibly Realistic and Lifelike
3
Prehistoric Home-Brewed Beers
This Weird Beer Uses Prehistoric Fossils for Brewing Purposes
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Bizarre Bacon-Flavored Syrups
This Odd Bacon Syrup by Torani Has a Savory Flavor
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Deceased Commemorating Dolls
Ayano Tsumiki Creates Dolls in the Memory of the Deceased
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Nostalgic Cartoon-Inspired Beauty Products
Lush Debuts the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection
90’s Inspired Archival Footwear
Dr. Martens Introduces its Edgy 'Buzz' Collection
Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
Fried Chicken Fashion Accessories
Loungefly Collaborated on Officially Licensed KFC Products
Fast-Food-Inspired Bag Designs
New York Knicks Players Create Custom Chipotle To-Go Bags
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups
The McCain Happy Frydays Café Shares an Over-the-Top Menu
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
Modern Newsstand Skincare Pop-Ups
Neutrogena x AIRE Health Hosted a Thematic Event
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Friendly Rival Burgers
Burger King and KFC Created the Limited-Edition BFF Burger Together
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Unique Concept Clothing Stores
The BASE Store in New York Offers an Unexpected Style Oasis
Retro Sci-Fi Clothing Collections
These UNIQLO x Star Wars Styles Celebrate May the Fourth
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Crave-Worthy Nutritious Food Brands
CVS Pharmacy Announced the Launch of Well Market
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
Break-Encouraging Soda Branding
The Diet Coke Break Campaign Includes Customized Cans
Nostalgia-Inspired Fast Food Concepts
McDonald’s CosMc’s Concept Officially Opens in Texas
Snackable Fashion Statements
QDOBA Debuts a Bold Look at New York Fashion Week
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Individuality-Focused Brand Campaigns
Adidas Originals' New Campaign Champions Timeless Classics
Lunar Egg-Topped Pizzas
These Pizza Hut Japan Tsukimi Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Nostalgic Snack-Inspired Accessories
Typo Creates a Unique Capsule Honoring Pepsi and Cheetos
Curated Online Fashion Storefronts
SHEIN Introduced its 'Trend Stores' for Personalized Shopping
Unusual Fast Food Ads
KFC’s ‘Believe’ Campaign Ad Pushes Chicken Obsession to New Heights
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Takeaway Tasting Menus
Ynyshir Partners with Uber Eats to Create a Tasting Menu for Home Delivery
Sauce-Inspired QSR Capsules
Wendy's x Lonely Ghost Unveil a Limited Edition Merchandise Collection
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups
Kimpton Hotels Has Partnered with Tiny Zaps Tattoo Studio
Refreshed Colorful Candy Brands
Elmwood Reinvents the New Skittles Branding Update
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Pizza-Themed Nail Art Kits
Domino's and Olive & June Dropped the Emergency Pizza Mani Kit
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
QSR Sandwich Shop Streetwear
Subway Introduces a Limited-Edition Line of Streetwear
Silly Restaurant Chain Ads
German Doner Kebab Brings Bold Flavors and Quirky Ads to America
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Sauce-Proof Shirts
Shake Shack Created Disposable Fashion Inspired by Tray Liners
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Taco-Themed Dorm Makeovers
Taco Bell's Tacommodation Initiative Restyled a Student Flat
Restaurant-Inspired Grocer Food Ranges
LEON Grocery is Launching Two New Product Ranges
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Fast Food-Collaborative Streetwear
CLOT and McDonald's Join Forces on a New Collection
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Retro QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Decades Menu Revisits Favorites from Past Decades
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Artful Bandage Collections
The Met x BAND-AID Collaboration Shares Exclusive First-Aid Products
Edgy Cruelty-Free Cosmetics
Barry M Beauty's Rebrand Embraces Its Rebellious Roots
Fast Food Bean Dips
Taco Bell's New Cravings Dips are Available from Retailers Nationwide
Apparel-Themed Pop-Up Cafes
UNIQLO Unveils its Spring/Summer LifeWear Collection and Coffee Pop-Up
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Mexican Holiday Tequila Pop-Ups
The 1800 Taste Tiendita Returns for Cinco De Mayo
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Vegan Food Branding Updates
Impossible Foods Gets a New Image by the Team at JKR
Temporary Oral Tattoos
Pop On Bling Adds Sparkle to Smiles with Dozens of Designs
Youth-Focused Pizza Launches
Domino's Pizza Relaunches its Gen Z-Focused Emergency Pizza Promotion
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Zesty Soda-Inspired Condiments
The 7UP Condiment Range Was Created in Partnership with Twisted
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Nostalgic Branded Pop-Up Events
AriZona Iced Tea Launches a New York City Pop-Up Event
Bean-Filled Chocolate Eggs
UKSnackAttack Shares Imaginative "Snackfishing" Content on Instagram
Tex-Mex Cafe Concepts
Taco Bell is Doubling Down on Drinks with Its New Live Más Cafe Concept
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Japanese Illustration-Inspired Series
Mofusand and KFC Singapore Join on a Special Series
Dressed-Up Breakfast Campaigns
Joe & the Juice Invites Customers to Get Chic for Breakfast
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Scannable Tattoo Campaigns
Burger King Korea's Whopper Tattoo Promoted an Upgraded Whopper
QSR Fiery Sauce Campaigns
McDonald's and Hot Ones Join on McNugget Dips
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
Local Eatery-Elevated Soda Campaigns
Pepsi is Running Immersive Experiences for the Super Bowl LIX
Unique City-Based Culinary Tours
Tasty Tours Expands Its Lavish Culinary Tour Offerings in Toronto
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
Game-Inspired Breathable Footwear
Fortnite and adidas Join on an UltraBOOST Collection
Brand Refresh Preview Events
Closer Previews for Anticipation at a Lively Cheap Monday Event
Tattoo Design Generators
Tattoo Cook Creates Tattoos with 20 Unique Artistic Styles
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Nostalgic Brunch Experiences
RUNWAY 06's Electric Brunch Offers a Fresh Twist on the Brunch Scene
Phosphorescent Energy Drink Cans
Dynami:t's Cans Glow with Neon and Superbright Effects
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Tattoo-Committed Coffee Incentives
Punk Bunny Coffee and 7-Eleven Dream Up a Coffee Deal
Customer-Exclusive Brand Trips
Cocokind is Hosting a Customer Brand Trip to Napa Valley in 2025
Future-Facing Food Menus
Fura's Future Food Menu Explores the Impacts of Climate Change
Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus
Pre Brands' Flip the Bird Challenges Seasonal Dining Traditions
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Streetwear-Powered Burger Partnerships
Trill Burgers Joins Forces with Carrots by Anwar Carrots
Limited-Edition Burger Brand Menus
These New Burgerville Menu Items Come in Six Varieties
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Personality-Packed Snack Filters
Jack Link's Created Bold "Flavor Filters" for Gen Z Job Seekers
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Retro Dairy-Free Cheeses
The 80s and 90s Inspired RADD Foods' Refreshed Brand Identity
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Seasonal Grocery Aisle Launches
Sainsbury's 'Taste the Difference' Range Appeals to Summer Foodies
Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Street Food Fest Features Ample Food and Drink
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Farmer-Celebrating Egg Branding
This New NestFresh Branding Puts Farmers in the Spotlight
Prepackaged Street Food Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Urban Street Range Has Three Options
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Mystery Ice Cream Shops
Surprise Scoop Invites Ice Cream Lovers to Play Flavor Roulette
Regionally Flavored Meatless Foods
The Tofoo Co's Products are Perfect for Fans of Meatless Meals
Streetstyle Flavor Campaigns
Old El Paso's Turn It Up Entices Gen Z to Try Its Street Vibes Range
Reflection-Encouraging Edible Oil Campaigns
Simply Fresh Marks the New Year with a New Campaign
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Neon-Colored Portable Bottles
Stanley is Previewing its Upcoming 'Neon Collection' for Spring
Otherworldly Sandwich Delivery Promotions
Subway Ultimate Footlong Offering Marks World UFO Day
Regionally Inspired Plant-Based Foods
These New The Tofoo Co. Products Come in Tw Options