Pop culture has a notable influence on consumers buying trends and the November 2021 pop culture ideas showcase some of the most popular items currently available. From sci-fi series watches to gin-tasting tour buses, this cluster explores how popular culture shapes consumers' needs and desires.
One standout example from the November 2021 pop culture trends comes from Netflix with the launch of the Squid Game Ugly Christmas Sweater. The Korean television series quickly took viewers by storm, having been one of the most-watched Netflix series of all time. The new festive sweater "sees traditional imagery replaced with various images from the aforementioned streaming service series" and is ideal for fans of the show.
As globalization continues to affect more individuals, we can expect future North American products and services to be influenced by pop culture originating in other parts of the world.
Top 70 Pop Culture Trends in November

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Unsettling Series Alarm Clocks
The Red Light, Green Light Doll Alarm Clock is Squid Game-Inspired

69
Dystopic Home Surveillance Systems
The Squid Game Home Security Camera Guards Keep Watch
68
Metaverse Music Festivals
Decentraland's Metaverse Festival is a First-of-Its-Kind Event
67
Customizable TV-Inspired Apparel
Netflix Launches a Personable Squid Game Apparel Designs
66
Generation Z-Focused Fragrances
Addison Rae and Hampton Beauty Launch a New Line of Fragrances
65
Filmic Luxury Fashion Collabs
Balmain x The Harder They Fall is Netflix's First Luxury Collab
64
Celeb-Backed Pre-Roll Packs
Justin Bieber Partners with Palms to Launch 'Peachy' Joints
63
Cinematic 60s Spy Kits
The James Bond 007 Secret Agent Attaché Case is Detailed
62
Celebrity Shapewear Pop-Ups
The SKIMS Pop-Up in Paris Features Chunky, Glossy Display Units
61
TV Show-Themed Streetwear
Emotionally Unavailable Partners with Netflix on 'Squid Game' Collection
60
Interactive Theme-Park Wearables
Disney Reveals 'Magicband+' for More Immersive Park Experience
59
Rapper-Designed Autumnal Sneakers
The Highly Anticipated Travis Scott X Nike Air Max 1 Has Arrived
58
Vitamin-Infused Chocolate Supplements
Sourse Makes Chocolates to Improve Mood, Hair & Nail Health
57
Vintage Band Apparel
Tommy Jeans Unveils Retro-Themed 'Tommy Revisited: Music Edition' Collection
56
Limited-Edition Toy Art Watches
Toy Tokyo Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Artist Watch Collection
55
Relaxing Toronto-Based Candles
Real Talk Candles Keep Its Scents ‘Close to Home’
54
Media-Viewing Indoor Sunglasses
Nreal's Lightweight Eyewear is for Viewing Video Content
53
Free-From Hazelnut Spreads
TBH is a Vegan & Sustainable Sweet Spread with and Honest Ingredients
52
High-Tech Sci-Fi Sneakers
APL Unveils Three New Sneakers with Designs Based on the Film 'Dune'
51
Iconic L.A Rapper NFTs
The Game Has Released His Own NFT Collection Dubbed 'Genesis'
50
Wizardly Cookware Collections
The Harry Potter Le Creuset Collection is Full of Magical Details
49
Korean Series Christmas Sweaters
The Squid Game Ugly Christmas Sweater Celebrates the Series
48
Engaging Collaborative Bottles
The Doja Cat LIFEWTR Bottles Unlock Digital & In-Person Activations
47
Holiday Film-Inspired Toy Sets
The LEGO Ideas Home Alone Set Will Arrive for the Holidays
46
Lo-Fi Halloween-Themed Streetwear
Online Ceramics Unveils 'Spookytober ’21' Collection
45
High-Concept Spooky Sneakers
The 'Ghostbusters X Reebok' Collection Celebrates the Upcoming Film
44
Heist-Inspired Whisky Bottles
This Special Johnnie Walker Red Label Bottle Shares Hidden Messages
43
Raw Ramen Recipes
Samyang Foods is Sharing How to Make Squid Game's Popular Ramen Ddang
42
Sitcom-Themed Room Stays
The Sex and the City Airbnb is Perfect for Fans of the Show
41
Pillow-Like Plush Collectibles
Chilleez by Netflix are 12-Inch Collectible Plushies
40
Collectible Streaming Series Figurines
The Funko Pop! Squid Game Figurines Come in Six Styles
39
Ugly Sweater Vodka Bottles
Tito's Launches a Limited Edition Vodka Dressed in a Christmas Sweater
38
Celeb-Backed Tequila Expansions
818 Tequila, Founded by Kendall Jenner, is Set to Debut in the UK
37
Celeb-Developed Spicy Salads
Chopt and Jessica Seinfeld Launch Spicy Vegan Crunch Salad
36
Basketball-Inspired Eyeshadow Palettes
The NBA Makes its First Mark in the Beauty Industry
35
Music Magazine Cover NFTs
Rolling Stone Unveils First NFT Collection With Bored Ape Yacht Club
34
Paint-Splattered Bear Figurines
Jackson Pollock Studios Joins Medicom on a Special BE@RBRICK
33
Halloween-Themed Streetwear
The New 'BAPE Halloween' Collection Boasts a Variety of Spooky Looks
32
Celeb-Backed Workout Series
Peloton and Beyoncé Team up For a Three-Day Fitness Experience
31
Anime-Inspired Eyewear
JINS Eyewear Has Partnered with TV-Show EVANGELION on 'EVA Unit' Frames
30
Sitcom-Themed Board Games
The Monopoly Schitt's Creek Edition Relives the Show's Best Moments
29
Spooky Gamer Toy Sets
The LEGO Super Mario Luigi's Mansion Collection Has Three Sets
28
Digital Hero Collectibles
Hasbro Dropped a Power Rangers NFT Collection on the WAX Blockchain
27
Cosmic Cartoon-Themed Ice Creams
The Rick & Morty “Multiverse Collection” Ice Cream Has Arrived
26
Video Game-Inspired Dart Blasters
The NERF LMTD Halo Needler Brings a Digital Weapon to Life
25
Gin Tasting Tour Buses
Snoop Dogg Launches Indoggo Branded Tour Bus
24
Hip-Hop Concert-Themed Streetwear
BBC ICECREAM Releases New Collection for Rolling Loud Festival
23
Confidence-Promoting Eyewear Lines
Elton John Has Partnered with Walmart in an Eyewear Venture
22
Limited-Edition Protein Shakes
The Chobani Complete Mixed Berry Vanilla Shake is Well-Balanced
21
Toy Car-Branded Jiu-Jitsu Gear
Albino & Preto and Hot Wheels Launch New Clothing Collection
20
Ogre-Themed Nail Lacquers
LaPierre Cosmetics & DreamWorks Made Shrek-Inspired Nail Polish
19
Sitcom-Inspired Nail Polishes
The Friends x Lights Lacquer Line Remembers Favorite Episodes
18
Boy Band Popcorn Snacks
The Jonas Brothers Have Launched a Specialty Popcorn Brand
17
Celeb-Backed Vegan Dairy Products
Bryan Adams Works with Plant-Based Dairy Startup 'bettermoo(d)'
16
Remastered Video Game Collections
Rockstar Games is Set to Launch 'Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy'
15
Cartoon-Themed Denim Lines
Wrangler Partners With Rick and Morty on New Clothing Collection
14
Rapper-Approved Hot Sauces
The Popeyes x Megan Thee Stallion Hottie Sauce is Sweet and Spicy
13
Jazz-Inspired Eyeshadow Palettes
Haus Laboratories' Love For Sale Palette Honors Music Legends
12
Carbon-Zero Concert Tours
Coldplay Announced that the Music of the Spheres Tour is Net-Zero Carbon
11
Celeb-Backed CBD Gummies
Columbia Care Partners with Popstar Pitbull on New Line of CBD Products
10
Sci-Fi Series Watches
G-SHOCK Created a Limited-Edition Rick and Morty Timepiece
9
Singer Fragrance Releases
Billie Eilish Recently Debuted Her Eponymous Scent, Eilish
8
Celebrity-Endorsed Drivers Watches
TAG Heuer Signs Ryan Gosling to Launch New Carrera Line
7
Horror-Focused Streaming Services
Cinedigm Re-Launches Screambox with New Branding
6
Tomato Blood Costume Kits
The HEINZ Tomato Blood Costume Kit Arrives Just in Time for Halloween
5
Interactive AI Reality Series
'Rival Peak' on Facebook Watch Had Over 100 Million Minutes Watched
4
Celeb Chef-Developed Wines
Gordon Ramsay Announced the Launch of His Own Italian Wine Collection
3
Halloween-Themed Baked Goods
Insomnia Cookies Launches Limited Edition 'Halloweekend' Cookies
2
Dancing Rock Band-Inspired Robots
The Spot Robot Mirrors Mick Jagger's Moves to Celebrate 40 Years
1
Jam-Inspired Jiu-Jitsu Apparel
The New 'Hyperfly + Grateful Dead' Drop is Made for Jiu-Jitsu
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Show-Inspired Collectible Dolls
Netflix and Mattel Introduces Squid Game Collectibles
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Mecha Anime-Inspired Cases
CASETiFY's Capsule with Gundam Highlights the Beauty of Mobile Suits
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
Gen-Z-Targeted Retail Concepts
Urban Outfitters Debuts 'On Rotation' with Nike
Characterized Filmic Drinkware
Starbucks Debuts Wicked-Inspired Drinkware
Travel-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups
Drunk Elephant Launched a ‘See Yourself in a New Flight’ Pop-Up
Soda-Branded Casual Apparel
poppi Collaborates with Target to Celebrate its 'Cream Soda' Flavor
Collectible Historical Figurines
PIX! is Dropping Designs Inspired by Icons in Art, Music & More
Traveling Luxury Retail Events
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour is a Unique Concept
Bold Holiday Watch Collections
The Swatch 2024 Holiday Collection Highlights Festive Looks
Cold Brew Holiday Capsules
The STōK Peppermint Mocha Holiday Sweater Swimwear Collection is Bold
College-Targeted Food Pop-Ups
Uber Hosts 'The One Shop' Across University Campuses
Festive Cocktail Bar Pop-Ups
Blitzen's Bar Puts a Seasonal Spin on Classic Cocktails & Mocktails
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Sober October Campaigns
Kit NA Brewing Launched 'Under Your Own Influence Sober October'
Vibrant Beauty Brand Pop-Ups
Gisou will Host an Immersive Miami-Style Pop-Up
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Holiday Party-Themed Spots
Johnnie Walker x Uber Eats Bring ‘Squid Game’ to Holiday Parties
Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions
The Latest Star Wars x Columbia Collection is Expansive
Warming Culturally-Inspired Apparel
UGG and Palace Reunite for Their Third Cozy Collaboration
Soda Advent Calendars
Jones Soda's 2024 Advent Calendar is Creative and Exciting
Beautifying Self-Care Bundles
Olive & June x Bubble Collaborated on Skin and Nail Care Kits
Candy Cane-Themed Drinkwear
Starbucks Japan Has a New Candy Cane Mug for the 2024 Holiday Season
Dystopian Series Activewear
The PUMA x SQUID GAME Collection Celebrates Season Two
Nostalgia-Inspired Holiday Beverages
Starbucks Canada Launches the 'Oat Nog Latte'
Whimsical Series-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
ColourPop Introduces a Stranger Things Collection
Fruit-Stand-Inspired Vodka Pop-Ups
Kylie Jenner’s Canned Vodka Soda will Host an Event in NYC
Charitable Streaming Service Pop-Ups
All Proceeds from 'As Seen on Netflix' Support Mental Health
K-Beauty Streaming Series Cosmetics
This Squid Game Beauty Collection Celebrates Season Two
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
Amazon Introduces a New Holiday Shop with 3D Technology
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Sauce-Inspired QSR Capsules
Wendy's x Lonely Ghost Unveil a Limited Edition Merchandise Collection
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Anime Franchise-Inspired T-Shirts
Studio Ghibli Shines in the new GBL 2025 Spring/Summer Capsule
Stylized Collectible Figures
POP MART Launches the 'Arcane: League of Legends Blind Box Series'
Halloween-Inspired Snacks
Mars Has Released Its Halloween Lineup, Which Includes Seven Products
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Spooky Candle Collections
Goose Creek Candle Company Taps Beetlejuice in Its New Capsule
Festive QSR Drinkware
Starbucks Canada Unveiled its 2024 Holiday Drinkware and Beverage Offer
Cultural Icon-Inspired Fashion Collections
Novitska's Vibrant Summer Collection is Eye-Catching
Immersive Gondola Displays
ColourPop is Getting a New Immersive Makeover at ULTA
Unique Cosmetics Launch Events
Summer Fridays will Host a London Newsstand Pop-Up
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Holiday-Specific Beauty Pop-Ups
Beauty Pie is Launching a 'Beauty Pie Holiday Party' in Mayfair
Streaming Service Gift Boxes
The Netflix Gift Box Shares Collectibles from Favorite Franchises
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Snack-Stashing Pullovers
The Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers Pullover Features Practical Pockets
Alcohol-Centric Pop-Ups
Maker’s Mark Bourbon Hosts an Immersive Holiday Experience
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion
DAIRIKU Introduces a Limited Star Wars Collection
Rapper-Inspired Holiday Collections
Spencer's Introduced a Festive Snoop On the Stoop Collection
Horror-Inspired Holiday Capsules
HUGO x Tim Burton Debut The Nightmare Before Christmas Merch
Wintery Cartoon Apparel Capsules
Market x Peanuts Launch a Whimsical Capsule for the Colder Months
Festive Irish-Inspired Pop-Ups
Freehouse Collective Debuts the Barrelman: Spirits of Dublin Pop-Up
Numbered Collectible Whisky Bottles
Johnnie Walker Black Label Squid Game Sports a Special Design
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Seasonal Personal Care Products
The Native Holiday Collection Has New and Returning Favorites
Cookie-Themed Wearable Beanbags
Domino's Cosy Cookie Helps Wearers Stay Warm While Lounging
Singer-Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Joe Jonas and Scotch & Soda Present a Joint Capsule
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Global Fashion Promotions
E-Commerce Giant SHEIN Launches Extended Holiday Shopping Event
Gameshow-Style Pop-Ups
The Jo Malone Christmas Special Attracts Visitors with a Prize Wheel
Traveling Fashion Showcases
The Guess Bus in Sydney is an Example of Experimental Marketing
TV Series-Inspired QSR Meals
McDonald's Australia is Serving Up the New Squid Game Meal
Cannabis-Infused Spirits
Viral Spirit Nowadays Launches at Pop-Up Grocer in NYC
Apparel-Themed Pop-Up Cafes
UNIQLO Unveils its Spring/Summer LifeWear Collection and Coffee Pop-Up
Cinema-Inspired Donut Ranges
The Krispy Kreme x Hulu Donuts Pay Homage to Movie Snacks
Personalized Pint Pop-Ups
The World of Guinness Created Community During the Holiday Season
Jellybean-Infused Popcorn Snacks
The Popcorn kitchen Jelly Beans Popcorn Kit is Nostalgic
Influencer-Curated Second-Hand Pop-Up
Evergreen Goodwill Partners with Seattle-Based Influencers
Survival Game Show Experiences
Netflix is Launching a Squid Game Experience in New York in October
Space-Themed Flip Phone Sets
POP MART x Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 Cry Me a Galaxy Dropped in Thailand
Tiki-Inspired Cocktail Pop-Ups
Omni Hotels & Resorts' Tiki Social Shares Curated Summery Cocktails
Major International Airport Pop-Ups
The Macallan Launched Immersive Pop-Ups at Airport Hubs
Stylish Soda Pop-Ups
Poppi World Enticed Health-Conscious, Fashionable Visitors During NYFW
Whimsical World-Inspired Collections
MINISO and Warner Bros Present a Harry Potter Collection
Fashion Lifestyle Pop-Up Events
Sundae School Hosts Their First Pop-Up in London
Show-Inspired Limited-Edition Figurines
POP MART Presents the MEGA SPACE MOLLY Squid Game Doll
Seasonal Soda Ads
Olipop's Christmas Ad Challenges Big Soda
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Pop Culture Bars
Basic is Building a Sports Bar for Pop Culture Fans
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Video Game Travel Merchandise
The Nintendo Super Mario Travel Items are Arriving for Summer
Film Festival Retail Events
The TIFF Pop-Up Shop Features Exclusive 2024 Merch and Apparel
Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers
The FUN Ghostbusters Sneakers Pay Homage to the Revived Franchise
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Glamorized Drinkware Collections
The Barbie x Stanley Collaboration Features Eight Unique Tumblers
Paranormal Cartoon Apparel
JOURNAL STANDARD and Ghostbusters Release a Vintage Apparel Capsule
Streaming Service Snack Ranges
Netflix Now Popping Was Created with Popcorn Indiana
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Anime-Inspired Glasses Designs
Gunnar Optiks Has Unveiled an Anime-Inspired Fall Collection
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Witchy Personal Care Capsules
Lush Releases a Line of Products Inspired by the 'Wicked' Movie
Dystopian Series Footwear
The Crocs x Squid Game Classic Clog Celebrates the Streaming Series
TV Game-Inspired Pizza Campaigns
Netflix and Domino's Join on Emergency Pizza Campaigns
Grape-Flavored Better-For-You Sodas
Culture Pop Soda Emphasizes Whimsical Branding and Good Flavor
Heritage-Inspired Cup Capsules
Starbucks and New Era Unveil a New Collection for Indian Customers
Non-Alcoholic Advent Boxes
Søbr Market Curated Three Festive Boxes Featuring Alcohol Alternatives
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Crafted Holiday Activations
Loews Hotels & Co will Offer Festive Pop-Ups and Seasonal Sips
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
All-Inclusive Pop Culture Trips
Klook Debuts a Campaign to Highlight ANZ's Top Asian Culture Fans
New Year-Inspired Travel Campaigns
Trip.com Group Unveils the Lunar New Year 2025 Trends
Ghost Show-Themed Coffees
Pop Culture Coffee Unveils a New Ghostbusters Collaboration
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Gothic Franchise-Inspired Decor
Pottery Barn Debuts a Home Collaboration with Netflix's Wednesday
Streaming Series Video Games
The 'Thronglets' Game is Inspired by a Black Mirror Episode
Celebrity-Signed Rolling Trays
SWED.com Leverages Snoop Dogg's Cultural Influence
Grocer-Branded Merch Ranges
The EREWHON Winter 2024 Merch Collection is Here for the Holidays
Social Media-Inspired Merch Ranges
The X Merch Collection Includes Two Styles
Youthful Corporate-Inspired Capsules
Pacsun Drops 'The Corporate Edit'
Cartoon-Inspired Holiday Capsules
The Pokémon Center Presents its 2024 Holiday Collection
Show-Inspired Free-to-Play Mobile Games
Netflix Unveils the Squid Game: Unleashed Mobile Game
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Gin-Paired Popcorn Snacks
Popcorn Kitchen & Craft Gin Club Joined Forces to Delight Gen Z
Magical Jelly Bean Products
The Jelly Belly Harry Potter Collection Has Four New Treats
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
Festive Sweater Vests
Numskull Launched Novelty Fandom-Specific Sweater Vests
Japanese Pop Culture-Themed Watches
Tissot Celebrates the Japanese UFO Robot Grendizer Show
Scottish-Style Christmas Clothing
Scottish Kilt Explores the Evolution of Christmas Clothing
Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
The Hundreds and Tetris are Teaming Up on the 'Future Vintage' Line
QSR-Themed Christmas Ornaments
The Shake Shack Holiday Merch Collection is a First from the Brand
Global Destination Awards
Air Canada Vacations Launches the 'Travellers’ Top Picks Awards'
Halloween Carbonated Drink Packaging
Tango and 7UP's Two-Litre Packs Get a Spooky Redesign
Sci-Fi-Inspired Toy Lines
Jazwares Partners with Netflix to Release a Stranger Things Capsule
Gourmet Holiday Gift Shops
Bonnie & Pop Boasts a Diverse Range of Premium Gourmet Gift Boxes
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Spooky Popcorn Snack Kits
The Popcorn Kitchen Scary Eyes Home Popping Kit Has Chocolate Eyeballs
Video Game Merchandise Events
The King of Games Tokyo Pop-Up Store is Nintendo Approved
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
Roku Weekly Trivia Puts User's Pop Culture Knowledge to the Test
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados