When it comes to understanding popular culture, look no further than this list of May 2019 youth ideas, which range from computer brand-inspired sneakers to tween-created kidswear.
More and more brands are turning to the demographic of younger consumers in an effort to better understand their shopping and lifestyle habits. This list includes innovations such as Crayola's monthly Create It Yourself subscription box, which personalizes craft time. Meanwhile, J Crew used the eye of a designer's child in its newest collaboration, offering kids a more authentic line of clothes they'd actually wear.
Another notable venture in this list includes a nostalgic VHS pop-up that was created Marvel Studios. This event was designed with the intention of helping film lovers remember the days of visiting video rental stores.
Top 50 Youth Ideas in May
From Nostalgic Video Rental Pop-Ups to Tween-Created Kidswear:
Ellen Smith — May 26, 2019 — Life-Stages
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Elegant Basketball-Inspired Footwear
Nike's Air Edge 270 Boasts Velcro Tabs and Orange Hints
49
Inspiring Inventor Toys
Hape's Junior Inventor Toys Encourage Kids to Make Experiments & Errors
48
Child-Targeted Mobile Speakers
The Conceptual JBL Jr Pop is Compact, Lightweight and Durable
47
Imaginative Cardboard Kits
My Little World Helps Kids Create Airports, Villages, Landmarks & More
46
Three-in-One Rocking Toys
The Adaptive Luma Rock & Roller Grows with a Toddler
45
Millennial-Targeted CGI Mascots
KFC Colonel Sanders is Now a Digital Influencer on Instagram
44
90s-Inspired Casual Earthy Fashion
The nonnative Summer 2019 Range Delivers Americana Aesthetics
43
Street Art-Adorning Tees
BEAUTY & YOUTH UNITED ARROWS Spotlights Girl With Balloon With New Tees
42
Candy-Like Slime Toys
ZURU's 'Cotton Candy Cuties' are Stretchy, Fluffy and Scented
41
Retro-Influenced Hip-Hop Sportswear
Extra Butter Unveiled the House Party Collection for SS19
40
Teen Film-Inspired Menus
Twisted London Launched a Glittery, All-Pink Mean Girls Menu
39
Outer Space-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Topaz Mist Air Flightposite Feature Reflective Tonal Accents
38
Melancholic 90s Nostalgia Sneakers
The New Balance x J. Crew 1400 Sneakers Come in Two Colors
37
Psychedelic Tie-Dye Band Shirts
NOT / APPLICABLE's Tie-Dye Grateful Dead Shirts Honor the 70s
36
Curated Cannabis Publications
Broccoli Mag is Launched by Female Creatives in the Cannabis Space
35
Computer Brand-Inspired Sneakers
The Concepts x Mephisto 'CCM-96' Sneakers Pay Homage to Apple
34
Art Directed Falling Editorials
This Reese Cooper Photoshoot Harbors an Interesting Approach
33
Colorful Hiking Footwear Collections
ROA Introduces Bright Footwear Colorways for the SS19 Season
32
Kid-Friendly Computer Glasses
Pixel Eyewear Created a Line of Protective Computer Glasses for Kids
31
Personalized Kidswear Subscriptions
The Walmart KIDBOX stylebox Offers Curated Clothing for Kids
30
Retro Soccer-Inspired Sportswear
N.Hoolywood Joins Umbro for a Retro Collaborative Capsule
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90s Cartoon Soda Branding
The 7UP Free Packaging Includes the Iconic Fido Dido Character
28
Sensory-Friendly Furniture
These Pillowfort Furniture Pieces for Kids Consider Sensory Sensitivity
27
Nostalgic VHS Pop-Up Experiences
Marvel Studio's 'Stanley Video' is a Scavenger-Based Film Pop-Up
26
Creative Craft Subscriptions
Crayola's Monthly CIY Box Encourages You to "Create It Yourself"
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Tween-Created Kidswear
Loeffler Randall's Young Daughter Designed a J.Crew Collab
24
Sporty Sunglasses Collaborations
The Kim Kardashian West Collection for Carolina Lemke is Sporty
23
eSports-Themed Blaster Toys
The Overwatch D.Va Nerf Rival Blaster Replicates the Game Accessory
22
90s-Themed Urban Skate Apparel
The DROORS ATHLETICS Collection Drives Skate Label to a New Angle
21
Kid-Friendly Smoothie Cubes
'Beyond the Highchair Shakables' are Plant-Based Smoothie Starters
20
Protective Kid-Friendly Skincare
ATOPALM Kids Encourages Youth to Form Healthy Skincare Habits
19
Savory Pre-Shelled Pistachio Snacks
The Setton Farms Seasoned Pistachio Kernels are Flavorful
18
Iconic Lipstick Relaunches
RuPaul's Red Viva Glam Lipstick Shade is Making a Celebratory Comeback
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Mess-Free Drinkable Yogurts
Petits Filous' Yogurt in a Bottle Comes with a Sports Cap
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Nostalgic Millennial-Targeted Cereals
Magic Spoon Cereal Contains 12 Grams of Protein Per Serving
15
Adventure-Themed Casual Apparel
The YSTRDY’S TMRRW Summer 2019 Range Draws Retro Inspirations
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Basketball Team-Inspired Sneakers
Reebok's New Instapump Fury OG References the Los Angeles Lakers
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Vegetable-Packed Rainbow Waffles
Birds Eye's Rainbow Mini Waffles Contain No Artificial Colors
12
Easy-to-Use Electric Toothbrushes
Kangaroo Oral Care is a Colorful Children's Electric Toothbrush
11
Brick Textural Casual Sneakers
Pass~Port and Vans Give the Sid Pro a Unique Textural Makeover
10
Luxury-Themed Skate Sneakers
DC Shoes' Luxe Pack Honors a Legendary Italian Fashion House
9
Song-Inspired Slot Machines
The I Like Big BUCK$ Slot Machine Pays Homage to Baby Got Back
8
Snackable Cheese Rolls
The Babybel Mini Rolls of Cheese Offer a Fun Alternative to String Cheese
7
90s-Inspired Retrofuture Eyewear
Ace & Tate Joins CMMN SWDN on a Cycling-Themed Eyewear Collection
6
Nostalgic Dark Chocolate Campaigns
These Cadbury Darkmilk Ads Recall 80s and 90s Moments
5
Inflatable Backyard Water Parks
Bestway's H2OGO! Collection Has Designs That Blow Up in Minutes
4
Fanny Pack Coolers
Smirnoff Ice Created a Wearable Cooler for Street Parties
3
Youthful Explorer Books
Rand McNally's MapIt! Jr. Line Introduces Geography for Kids
2
Multi-Genre Toronto Music Festivals
Veld 2019 Features a Variety of Hip Hop and Electronic Artists
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Musical Computer Science Curriculums
CodeScty Teaches Kids Concepts with Original Hip-Hop Songs
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Curated Back-To-School Campaigns
JD Debuts the New Start Fresh Back-To-School Campaign
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
Curated Denim Capsules
Silver Jeans Launched its Fall 24' Collection in Time for Back-to-School
Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Forever 21 x Disney Capsule is Highly Anticipated
Cartoon-Inspired Children's Fashion
The PAW Patrol x PatPat Line Presents an Exciting Collab
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Youthful Summer Fashion Ranges
The Pleasing Summer 2024 Collection Has 25 Pieces
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Nostalgic 80s-Inspired Expressive Footwear
Clarks and Netflix Launch a Stranger Things Collection
Limited-Edition Cartoon Pop-Ups
Nordstrom NYC Celebrates Hello Kitty's 50th Anniversary
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Retro Sci-Fi Clothing Collections
These UNIQLO x Star Wars Styles Celebrate May the Fourth
Reinvigorated 90s Fashion
The Old Navy '94 Reissue Collection Revives Nostalgic Style
Soda-Branded Sweatsuit Merch Lines
poppi Launched a Stunningly Playful & Stylish Sweatsuit Line
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Premium Next-Gen Juices
Loom is Introducing "Juice from the Future" for Gen Z
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
GenAI Virtual Shoppers
Cindy by Imaginuity Boots Online and In-Store Foot Traffic
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
90s-Inspired Home Lines
Kohl's Unveils New Home Decor Products from the Brand Aéropostale
Graphic Collaborative Streetwear
Born x Raised Joins Online Ceramics on the Born Online Capsule
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Celebratory Convenience Store Apparel
The 7-Eleven 7/11 Birthday Collection Commemorates 96 Years
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Iconic 2000s Teen-Flick Footwear
The HEYDUDE x Mean Girls Collab is Vibrantly Pink
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Smoothie-Inspired Denim
Icon Denim's Smoothie Capsule Collection Mixes Lilac & Cream
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Experimental Denim Collections
The Ksubi Fall 2023 'Youtopia' Collection is Modern Art-Inspired
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns
Vans' Always Out There Campaigns Nods to Y2K Styles
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
Cozy Cartoon-Themed Collaborations
Pleasing Launches a Whimsical Collaboration Inspired by Disney
Active-Minded Refreshing Streetwear
YoungLA Drops the First Instalment of its October Collection
Creativity-Driving Kids Apparel
Zara Announces a Collaboration with New York Label Sea
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Record-Breaking Rental Pop-Ups
P2P Rental Platform By Rotation Has a Five-Storey Space in London
Soda-Themed Merch Collections
Viral Soda Brand Poppi Drops Limited-Edition Sweatsuit Merch
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Y2K-Inspired Collections
Reebok and Juicy Couture Partner for Y2K-Inspired Capsule Collection
Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
BloxSnacks is Using YouTuber Partnerships to Appeal to Gen Alpha
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
Pre-Loved Shoppping Events
eBay's Recommerce Day Champions Sustainable Shopping
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
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
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Bronx Childhood-Inspired Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Present the To Do List Collection
Affordable Gen Z Apparel
Foundry by Cover Story Clothing Enters the Fashion Scene Through AJIO
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Handpicked Vintage Collections
Thrift+ Launchers a New Partnership to Source Vintage Fashion
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Contemporary Kids Clothing Collections
Cat & Jack Clothing is Arriving at Hudson's Bay in Canada
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Summer-Ready Graphic Apparel
Lee Taps Footwear Brand Heydude for a New Footwear and Apparel Line
Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules
Filling Pieces Unveils its Gelato Games Capsule for SS24
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Visionary Youth Platforms
The Collab by Claire's Celebrates and Activates Gen Zalpha Creators
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Sleek Kid-Oriented Apparel
Authentic Brands Group Partners with Kidz Concepts for Aéropostale Kids
Mom-Approved Baby Clothing Lines
The Maybe Baby Collection is Exclusively at Boots in the UK
Resourceful Digital Platform Events
Meta will Host an Immersive Instagram Family Pop-Up in NYC
Vintage-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Lee® and Daydreamer® Launch a Limited-Edition Fashion Line
Sustainable Kids Apparel
Kidly Debuts a New Eco Denim Collection for Toddlers and School-Age Kids
Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules
Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake Present Unisex Styles
Teen-Focused Makeup Lines
Af94's Teen-Centric Makeup Line Features Products Under $10
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Shared Fashion Pop-Ups
eBay UK is Inviting Love Island Fans to Shop the Nation’s Shared Wardrobe
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Movie-Themed Frozen Refreshments
These Trolls-Inspired ICEE Flavors Celebrate the Upcoming Film
Elevated Millennial Apparel
Petal & Pup Celebrates Ten-year Milestone with the Muse Collection
Modern Baby Apparel Lines
Gerber Childrenswear Launches Modern Moments™ by Gerber® Lifestyle Brand
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Tween-Targeted Weekly News Shows
Kelsey Russell is the Newest Co-Host of First Stop News
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Carefree Y2K-Themed Eyewear
Giant Vintage Showcases its 90's-Inspired 'Back to School' Collection
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Mobile Dorm-Designing Features
Pottery Barn Teen Unveils a New Dorm Shop and Expanded Features
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Video Game Merchandise Events
The King of Games Tokyo Pop-Up Store is Nintendo Approved
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Expressive Piercing Campaigns
The New Visual Identity for Pierced by Claire's Targets Gen Zalpha
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Revamped Gen Z Fashion
Walmart Refreshes its Gen Z-Focused 'No Boundaries' Collection
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities