Art and Design

Nike's done it again, and this time their sneaker design is modern and eye catching, and also holds a special place in history. These special sneakers will appeal to a different audience than some of the other designs we've seen recently, that focus on recapturing a little piece of history.

For those watch fanatics out there, there's a new design on its way that will make you drool. It comes from a partnership between a Swiss watch maker and French designer, and it kind of resembles a cassette tape but with a modern look.

Hair can be your greatest fashion accessory when you have a great cut or color; but it can also quickly become a major style faux-pas when you don't.  But what about hair that accessorizes when it doesn't really belong to you, at least not genetically. Do the same rules apply with hair jewellery?

When I was a teenager, I really wanted a barcode tattoo, and for someone who desperately didn't want to find herself labelled; who knows what I was thinking. Fortunately, I got over that idea before I brought it to fruition, but I could have curbed my craving with a more temporary option.

Halloween is right around the corner, and if you still don't have a great idea for a unique costume, you'd better start working fast. Here are Inventor Spot, we've covered Halloween costumes from a number of perspectives, from the hilarious to the terrifying, to those that make you gag. To put a little twist on things, I've created a list of costumes that come from the inspiration of the top media and pop culture events that have taken place in the new millennium. These costumes weren't necessarily the most popular ones used for dress up each year outlined, but they sure would have gotten people talking and given attention hogs their own piece of the media frenzy!

Tetris has inspired many fashion items, and it's still up for debate whether it's reserved for the geeky gamer or the whimsical fashion lover. If you've yet to choose sides, this one of a kind dress design just might sway you.

Tree Huggers support environmental activism, but some of them also just really like trees, and this is a unique fashion accessory for the latter, though it does also have eco-friendly properties!