In the October 2023 pop culture trends, the business landscape reflects a growing symbiosis between brands and popular media. Companies are increasingly weaving narratives from streamed shows, fantasy themes, and iconic anime into their product lines, offering consumers the chance to connect more deeply with their favorite stories.
For instance, streamed show-inspired footwear and fantasy-themed watch designs are indicative of how deeply intertwined commerce and entertainment have become. Furthermore, collaborations, such as music educator-inspired guitars, underscore the emphasis on artistic expression in commercial products. These partnerships not only bolster brand visibility but also underscore a business shift towards blending commercial ventures with artistic creativity.
As companies seek to engage consumers more innovatively, it's evident that pop culture integration will remain a formidable strategy, with a rich promise of return on investment for businesses willing to tap into its dynamic pulse.
Top 45 Pop Culture Trends in October
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Streamed Show-Inspired Footwear
LORENZ.OG Presents the Summerhouse OG Nike Sneakers
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Inclusive Shapewear Collections
The +Body by Julia Haart Shapewear Line Features Powerbondtm 2.0
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Playful Anime Fall Collections
The Forever 21 x Hello Kitty & Friends Line Launches for Fall 2023
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Fantasy-Themed Watch Designs
Kross Studio is Inspired by Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon
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Phone Directory Fragrances
Yell Revives Nostalgia with 'Eau De Yellow Pages' Fragrance Launch
40
Chef-Approved Product Ranges
Amanda Freitag Recently Expanded Her Brand with a New Product Range
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Sunset-Inspired Sneakers
The Latest Zoom Freak 5 Colorway Blends the Tan and Yellows of a Sunset
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Fantasy-Inspired Whiskeys
Quest’s End Whiskey Was Created for the Fantasy Community
37
Beautified Water Filtration Systems
Beautiful by PUR Makes Water Filtration Aesthetically Pleasing
36
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
35
Ogre-Inspired Clogs
Crocs and DreamWorks Created a Shrek-Inspired Shoe
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Animated Football Games
Toy Story Funday Football Animates the Action Between NFL Teams
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Pink Tonal Plush Figurines
KAWS Joins Forces with AllRightsReserved on a Joint Series
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Artist-Backed Album Figurines
The Weeknd Launches a 'Kiss Land' Toy Collection with Superplastic
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Limited-Edition Fantasy-Inspired Keyboards
Drop Launches Another Lord of the Rings Keyboard
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Indulgent Vodka Seltzers
PLAY HARD Seltzers Speak to a New Generation of Style & Flavor Seekers
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Digital Pop Stars
CGI-Generated Noonoouri Gets Her Voice from Generative AI
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Anniversary-Honoring Vintage Drinkware
Starbucks and Disney Join Forces on a New Collection
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Five-Star Frozen Entrees
By Chef Ramsay is a Line of Elevated Frozen Comfort Meals
26
Quirky Chic Sleepwear
Bluebella and Ashley Williams Unveil Game-changing Collaboration
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Elegant Fashion Shows
Naomi Campbell and PrettyLittleThing Collaboare for New York Fashion Week
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Film-Inspired Cocktail Kits
METAXA Draws Inspiration from My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
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Playlist-Paired Candle Launches
Nose Best Offers Candles with Their Own Playlits and Cocktails
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Laughing Contract Sweeepstakes
The Laughin Cow is Offering $20,000 and a Year's Worth of Cheese
21
Wireless Electric Guitar Amps
This Amp Wirelessly Connects to Compatible Electric Guitars
20
Kid-Focused Fruit Smoothies
Tropicana Releases Two New Fruit Smoothies Designed for Kids
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Hidden Eyeshadow Palettes
The SHEGLAM x Frida Kahlo Eyeshadow Palette Has a Dissolving Print
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One-Swipe Eyeshadow Sticks
Shadowstix Longwear Eyeshadow Sticks Deliver Easy, Precise Control
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Fast Fashion Songstress Collections
The Rita Ora x Primark Collection Features Multi-Season Styles
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Multi-Benefit Tinted Balms
Goop Beauty's Colorblur Glow Balm Adds a Pop of Sheer, Creamy Color
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Phone Directory Fragrances
Yell Revives Nostalgia with 'Eau de Yellow Pages' Fragrance Launch
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Music Educator-Inspired Guitars
Epiphone & Marty Schwartz Team Up for a Signature Artist Guitar
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Exclusive Game Trading Cards
These Super Mario Bros. Wonder Trading Cards are Only at Walmart
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Women-Celebrating Art Series
Matara & The Peninsula Bangkok Present Empowered by Her Story
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Legacy Animator Media Collections
The Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection Has 100 Titles
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Child Creator Casting Calls
Kid-Focused Social Network Zigazoo Hosts Casting Call for New Creators
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Halloween-Inspired Pumpkin Coffees
Chamberlain Coffee Relaunches Sneaky Bat Pumpkin Spice Blend
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Charitable Guitar Teleases
Gibson Partners with Rick Beato for a New Les Paul Special Double Cut
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Soccer-Themed Undergarment Capsules
Savage X Fenty Releases a New Collection Inspired by Soccer
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Sci-Fi-Themed Cruiser Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents the INtricate Venator Attack Cruiser Set
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Anime-Series Collaborative Art Series
Pokémon Joins Forces with the Van Gogh Museum
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TV-Inspired Parisian Trips
DHARMA Curated a Trip to Paris Inspired by Netflix's Emily in Paris
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Adventure Game-Adapted Animations
Stray is Being Adapted as an Animated Movie by Annapurna
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Chillstep Album Releases
Lights Teases Ambient Chillstep Rendition of 'Pep' Album
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Battle-Royale Racing Games
Nintendo Announced 'F-Zero 99' as its Latest Switch Online Title
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Luxury Bag Pop Ups
Hermès Debuted a Designer Bag Installation Pop Up in Manhattan
Pop Album-Inspired Footwear Debuts
grounds and Camilla Cabello Launch an Oversized Bubble Shoe
Canvas Tote NYC Pop-Ups
Lands' End Launched a Personalization Concept Pop-Up Shop in New York
Self-Expressive Rugged Boots
Dr. Martens is Launching a Special Wednesday Collection
Neutral Tonal Lifestyle Footwear
DJ and New Balance Join to Unveil New 9060 Sneaker Colorways
Mixologist-Crafted Beverage Creations
PepsiCo will Host a 'DRIPS by Pepsi' Pop-Up in New York
High-Profile Brand Launch Events
NO CAP! Soda Pop is Launching with Marshmello on August 4th
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Playful Anime Fall Collections
The Forever 21 x Hello Kitty & Friends Line Launches for Fall 2023
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
Pet-Sized Clogs
Glow-in-the-Dark Pet Crocs are Launching with Owner-Matching Styles
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Forever 21 x Disney Capsule is Highly Anticipated
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Collaborative Punk Rock Clogs
The Crocs x BEAMS Collection Has Two Footwear Styles
Y2K Jewelry Collabs
Claire's x Sliving Brings Paris Hilton's Style to a New Generation
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Nostalgic 80s-Inspired Expressive Footwear
Clarks and Netflix Launch a Stranger Things Collection
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Warming Culturally-Inspired Apparel
UGG and Palace Reunite for Their Third Cozy Collaboration
Digital Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Oh My Cream! Launched a Digital Pop-Up to Showcase Nine Brands
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Seltzer-Inspired Fashion Collections
1987label and Truly Hard Seltzer Have Joined Forces
Soda-Branded Sweatsuit Merch Lines
poppi Launched a Stunningly Playful & Stylish Sweatsuit Line
Movement-Inspired Brand Partnerships
On Has Announced a Multi-Year Partnership with Zendaya
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Clog-Style Cowboy Boots
The Crocs Classic Cowboy Boot Delivers What Fans Have Been Asking for
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Sleek Cozy Footwear Rebrandings
The Refreshing UGG Rebranding Brings the Name to New Heights
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Stylish Earbud Colorways
Beats Debuts the Studio Buds+ in Pink and Silver Metallic
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
Luxe Pop-Up Experiences
Victoria Beckham Beauty Hosts an 8-Day Pop-Up for New Fragrance Launch
Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Global Handbag Campaigns
Coach's New 'Unlock Your Courage' Campaign Promotes Personal Expression
Entertainment Industry Expansions
Starbucks Enters the Entertainment Industry as Starbucks Studio
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
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
Spooky Candle Collections
Goose Creek Candle Company Taps Beetlejuice in Its New Capsule
Punk Rock-Themed Hardware Clogs
Crocs Joins BEAMS On a Pair of Grungy Cozy Foam Clogs
Streetwear Culture Music Partnerships
Spotify x BAPE Redefine Hip Hop with New Playlist Covers
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Star-Supported Animated Character Campaigns
Hello Kitty and Bruno Mars Commemorate an Anniversary
K-Beauty Streaming Series Cosmetics
This Squid Game Beauty Collection Celebrates Season Two
Fall-Inspired Home Cleaning Collections
Grove Co. Debuts Its Limited-Edition Traditions Aglow Line
Soda-Branded Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Coca-Cola Collection Exudes a Timeless Allure
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Collaborative Technical Apparel Capsule
UNDERCOVER and The North Face Join on a New Collection
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Retail-Based Pop-Star Takeovers
H&M and Charli xcx Host a Surprise Event at Times Square
Life-Sized Clog Costumes
This Croctober, a Crocs Costume is Launching for Halloween
Dynamic Collaborative Bright Clogs
Nike and Supreme Join Forces on a Pair of Clogposite
Juxtaposing Artful Denim Capsules
Levi's and Kenzo Join Forces on a New Collection Together
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Clog-Expansive Sneaker Brands
Crocs is Officially Pushing More Boundaries in Sneakers
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar 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
Singer-Collaborative Fashion Capsules
Joe Jonas and Scotch & Soda Present a Joint Capsule
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Anniversary-Honoring Vintage Drinkware
Starbucks and Disney Join Forces on a New Collection
Football-Inspired Fall Fashion
Umbro and Slam Jam Join Forces on the Penalty Culture Capsule
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Tech Rebellion Campaigns
Lush is Continuing Its Big Tech Rebellion for Black Friday
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
College-Inspired Haircare Pop-Ups
Monday Haircare Hosted an Interactive Pink Truck
Creative-Backed Footwear Campaigns
G.H. Bass Introduces Its Stepping Out Campaign
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
Tennis-Core Lifestyle Collaborations
Naomi Osaka x Etsy Present a Tennis-Centric Capsule
Fall-Ready Denim Campaigns
Pacsun Launched Its Interactive Better in Baggy Denim Campaign
Comfort-Focused Footwear Ads
The ALDO Spring 2024 Campaign Highlights Its Pillow Walk Technology
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Ambassador-Focused Footwear Campaigns
Vans Launches a New Campaign for its OTW Line
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Summertime Travel-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Saks Potts Spring 2024 Collection is Empowering
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
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
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Dance-Inspired Apparel Collabs
Tinasche and Urban Outfitters' New Collection Brings a Studio Feel
Candy-Themed Clogs
Hershey and Crocs Created a Sweet Collaboration for Halloween
Anime-Themed Tech Collections
CASETiFY Launches a New Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Collection
Folklore-Inspired Spring Fashion
Paolina Russo Presents her New Capsule for Spring 2024
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Nostalgic Fragrance Campaigns
Impulse & Frankie Bridge Faithfully Recreated Iconic 90s Looks
TikTok Disney Collabs
TikTok and Disney Collaborate to Celebrate Disney's Centennial Anniversary
Confident Fashion Rebranding Campaigns
Boohoo Launches the People Will Talk... Campaign
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Halloween-Themed Pet Lines
Petco's Latest Halloween 'Bootique' and Fall Lines are Cheeky
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Interchangeable Themed Shoe Charms
Coach Debuts Shoe Charms to Captivate Gen Z Audiences
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Spooky Film-Celebrating Cases
Velvet Caviar Releases its Beetlejuice Tech Collaboration
Tech-Powered Business Solutions
Apple Business Connect Leverages the Brand's User Base
Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
Dystopian Series Footwear
The Crocs x Squid Game Classic Clog Celebrates the Streaming Series
Brand Refresh Preview Events
Closer Previews for Anticipation at a Lively Cheap Monday Event
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Playfully Collaborative Clog Designs
Crocs and Barney Join Forces on a Playful Footwear
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Game Console-Branches Streetwear
PlayStation Joins F.C. Real Bristol and SOPH on a Fashion Capsule
Metallic Earbud-Inspired Nail Polishes
Beats Joins Olive & June on New Nail Polish Colors
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Fashion Collaborative Sneaker Models
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a SS24 Series
60s Pop Culture Fragrances
The CELINE Zouzou Perfume is the Brand's First in Two Years
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
NYC Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents the Art of the Invisible Warrior
Football-Inspired Menswear Collections
The BOSS x NFL 2024 Capsule is Chic and Ultra-Sporty
Back-to-Campus Concert Series
UO LIVE On Campus Features Gen Z-Favorite Artists & Creators
Bold Bird-Inspired Clog Designs
Crocs Teams Up with Duolingo on a New Clog Collaboration
British Highway-Inspired Fall Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Exclusive Pet-Themed Collections
Target Introduces its New Cuddle Collab Collection of Decor
Spooky Personal Care Products
The Bath & Body Works Halloween Collection Has Almost 100 Items
Popsicle-Polish Crossover Collaborations
Daily Harvest Debuts the Pops and Matching Nail Polishes
Harajuku-Inspired Slip-Ons
Vans Taps Guest Designers on the Harajuku Punk Design Series
Seasonal Halloween Lifestyle Products
Bath & Body Works is Debuting its Halloween Collection Early
Social Media Star Brands
Toddy Smith Introduces His GothicMochas Clothing Brand
Music Culture-Honoring Graphic Tees
Patta's Dance T-Shirt Celebrates the UK's Music Culture
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados