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Patriotic Pretty

Beauty looks and products are in line with national pride during Olympics

Implications - As the 2012 London Olympic games near, patriotic fervor is at an all-time high. While fashion brands have long taken advantage of this exciting time through Olympic-branded gear and patriotic clothing, beauty brands are now getting in on the action as well. These include patriotic makeup looks, DIY nail ideas and other beauty products that inspire national pride. For sports fans who love to beautify themselves, these options offer the perfect way to doll up and pledge their allegiance.
Trend Themes
1. Patriotic Beauty Products - Beauty brands are capitalizing on national pride during the Olympics by introducing patriotic makeup looks, DIY nail ideas, and other beauty products that inspire national pride.
2. Athletes as Beauty Ambassadors - As part of a global marketing campaign, Pantene sponsors female athletes in the London 2012 Olympic Games, showcasing how their hair products help the athletes maintain beautiful hair during the games.
3. Patriotic Nail Art and Makeovers - DIY tutorials and themed nail art designs inspired by the American flag surge in popularity, encouraging people to celebrate and show off their American pride.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty Industry - The beauty industry can take advantage of national and international events like the Olympics and patriotic holidays to create themed products that evoke pride in customers.
2. Fashion Industry - Fashion brands can release clothing lines with national motifs, similarly appealing to customers' pride in their country during patriotic events.
3. Photography Industry - Photographers can create themed photoshoots honoring cultural events to capture audiences and resonate with cultural pride during holidays like the Fourth of July.
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Featured Examples

Olympic-Inspired Makeup Ads
Olympic-Inspired Makeup Ads
The NK 'The Beauty Games' Campaign is Patriotically Sporty
The NK ‘The Beauty Games’ ad campaign draws inspiration from two of the most anticipated events of the year: the 2012 Summer Olympics and the movie release of The Hunger Games. While the... MORE
Proud Americana Nail Makeovers
Proud Americana Nail Makeovers
The Beauty Department 'Festive Fourth' Manicure is Patriotic
Just in time for Fourth of July festivities, this Beauty Department ‘Festive Fourth’ manicure is sure to inject some patriotic style into summer ensembles. Almost identically... MORE
Glittery Americana Manicures
Glittery Americana Manicures
The Rookie Mag 'Fourth of July' Nail Tutorial is Patriotic and Glam
This Rookie Mag ‘Fourth of July’ manicure is a slightly intricate way to inject some Americana style into one’s nails. Perfectly timed and complete with detailed instructions,... MORE
Patriotic Redhead Editorials
Patriotic Redhead Editorials
American Desire by Alvin Nguyen is Fresh-Faced and Beautiful
American Desire by Alvin Nguyen is a wonderful series capturing redhead Autumn Johnson. This patriotic American editorial was published just in time for the Fourth of July.  The model is... MORE
Olympic Hair Product Promoters
Olympic Hair Product Promoters
Eleven Female Athletes are the New Pantene Beauty Ambassadors
The new Pantene beauty ambassadors will be female athletes participating in the London 2012 Olympic Games. The haircare brand owned by Proctor & Gamble will be sponsoring 11 of the top female athletes… MORE
Patriotic Metallic Lacquers
Patriotic Metallic Lacquers
The butter LONDON Heavy Medal Collection is Summer-Games Ready
With the 2012 Olympics just around the corner, the butter LONDON Heavy Medal Collection will have your toes decked ready for the games. The set includes three medal-appropriate metallic shades —... MORE

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