People are going crazy searching for last minute Halloween costume ideas this week. With the hype around Dancing with the Stars, don’t be surprised to see a few Julianne Hough look-alikes on the streets. Even more likely is that you’ll encounter numerous people that look like Sarah Palin—whether they’re in costume or not!
The inspirations featured here are incredibly of-the-moment, featuring Halloween costume ideas that are distinctly indicative of pop culture in 2008.
The gallery above includes images of Julianne Hough, a sexy Sarah Palin costume, Amy Winehouse, the Joker, Wonder Woman and a manga costume with anime makeup. For couples, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, and Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi make great costumes. If you’re in a group, you could go as pregnant Hollywood moms and the different sides of Britney Spears.
Below in the cluster are a few more ideas to keep you on the cutting edge of creative Halloween ideas! Heidi Klum’s Halloween party should be coming up soon too, so don’t forget to come back for costume inspiration from the A-listers!
Hip Halloween Costumes Ideas for 2008
From Julianne Hough to Sarah Palin
Trend Themes
1. Pop Culture Costumes - As more people look for costume ideas based on current pop culture trends, there is an opportunity for innovative and creative designs that stay true to form.
2. Celebrity Couples Costumes - Designing costumes around celebrity couples, as well as groups and topical figures, can attract people looking to name their costumes relevant to current events.
3. Customized Costume Accessories - Creating wearable accessories that can be worn for celebrity costumes or popular pop culture characters can be a unique fashion item that people are willing to pay for and continue to show off beyond Halloween.
Industry Implications
1. Costume and Fashion Design - This industry will benefit from the increased demand for pop culture costumes and additional accessories to keep up with public interest.
2. Entertainment and Media - With an emphasis placed on trending costumes from a variety of pop culture sources, there is an opportunity for entertainment media outlets to provide costume ideas and celebrity inspiration.
3. Event Planning and Decoration - Events that want to stay current and up with the times can use celebrity and pop culture inspiration to create costumes and decor that create a fun and engaging atmosphere.