Top 100 Branding Trends in 2023

From Doll-Inspired Sneakers to Stylish Sandwich Purses

— January 20, 2024 — Marketing
The top 2023 branding trends offer a look at the ways established brands are inviting consumers into their origins, or pivoting to refresh the way they are perceived in the public eye, as well as how new brands are firmly establishing their place in competitive markets.

In 2023, Mattel presented a masterclass in marketing to support the highly anticipated release of the Barbie movie. Surrounding the film’s summer release, co-branded Barbie products were unmissable, spanning everything from fashion and footwear collections to hot-pink suitcases, toothbrushes, snacks, drinks, home decor and beauty products.

Also in the summer of 2023, Heinz kicked off its first-ever unified global rebrand and marketing platform, It Has to Be Heinz, spotlighting the "irrational love" fans have for its products. Since then, the brand has spoken to its core consumers with ketchup-colored interior paints and special bottles with labels that double as templates for tattoo artists.

Dive deeper into branding innovations with Trend Hunter’s 2024 Trend Report.
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Culturally Inspired Streetwear Collaborations
Culturally Inspired Streetwear Collaborations
Goodfight Joins Vans for a Vault by Vans Collection
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Anime-Style Cartoon Apparel
Anime-Style Cartoon Apparel
The Disney x Tommy Collab Fuses Preppy Styles & Manga Influences
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97
Technical Sausage Roll Jackets
Technical Sausage Roll Jackets
Greater Goods Launches a Cheeky All-Conditions Technical Jacket
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Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
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95
Stylish Sandwich Purses
Stylish Sandwich Purses
Panera's 12" BAGuette is an Accessory for Holding Lunch
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Gaming-Inspired Fashion Collections
Gaming-Inspired Fashion Collections
Charli Cohen x Diablo IV Hit Selfridges Stores in the UK
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93
Iced Car Showrooms
Iced Car Showrooms
Polestar Pushes the Envelope with the Impressive Arctic Circle Showroom
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92
Modern Lightweight Gel Moisturizers
Modern Lightweight Gel Moisturizers
Dieux Skin Introduces Air Angel as Part of Its Product Roaster
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91
Stunning Fashion Show Invites
Stunning Fashion Show Invites
Louis Vuitton Finally Debuts Pharrell's First Menswear Collection
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90
LEGO Advent Calendars
LEGO Advent Calendars
The LEGO Group Launches Four Advent Calendars for the Holiday Season
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89
Playful Cannabis Brand Merch
Playful Cannabis Brand Merch
Stone Road Boasts a Collection of Whimsical Clothing Designs
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Injustice-Fighting Cannabis Companies
Injustice-Fighting Cannabis Companies
Ben's Best Blnz Advocates for the Black Cannabis Community
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Custom Blue Acoustic Guitars
Custom Blue Acoustic Guitars
Gibson Custom Shop Collaborates with Miranda Lambert
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86
Vibrant Doll-Inspired Athletic Collections
Vibrant Doll-Inspired Athletic Collections
The New YITTY Collection is Colorful and Playful
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Locals-Only Super Bowl Parties
Locals-Only Super Bowl Parties
The Pepsi Big Game Bash is the Brand's First Locals-Only Party
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Limited-Edition Canadian Whiskies
Limited-Edition Canadian Whiskies
The Rare Hare Lucky Bastard Boasts a Unique Finishing Process
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Vodka-Infused Pasta Sauces
Vodka-Infused Pasta Sauces
Heinz and Absolut Came Together to Create Pasta alla Vodka
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82
Nature-Celebrating Installations
Nature-Celebrating Installations
Serena Confalonieri’s Volée States That Nature Pre-Dates Man
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Colorful Ambassador-Led Global Campaigns
Colorful Ambassador-Led Global Campaigns
Vans Recently Launched the This is Off the Wall Campaign
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Limited-Edition Festival-Inspired Treats
Limited-Edition Festival-Inspired Treats
Venchi Releases Its Mid-Autumn Festival 2023 Collection
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Cult Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
Cult Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
UNIQLO UT's Collaborates with the Jujutsu Kaisen Anime
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Refreshing Mocktail Teas
Refreshing Mocktail Teas
DAVIDsTEA Launches Two Delicious, Ready-Crafted Alcohol-Free Teas
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Tasty BBQ Spritzes
Tasty BBQ Spritzes
Meat Sweats Boasts Three Signature Spritzes for Grilled and Smoked Meats
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Celebratory Limited-Edition Guitar Collections
Celebratory Limited-Edition Guitar Collections
Epiphone Announces Four Limited-edition Models
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Microscopic Handbag Designs
Microscopic Handbag Designs
MSCHF Launches an Outlandish Handbag Silhouette This Season
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Updated Affordable Cosmetic Ranges
Updated Affordable Cosmetic Ranges
No7 Beauty's Cosmetic Range Gets a New Look in Recent Launch
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Temperature-Sensitive Mayo Jars
Temperature-Sensitive Mayo Jars
Hellmann’s Smart Jar Changes to Help Fight Food Waste
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Co-Branded Smart Ring Covers
Co-Branded Smart Ring Covers
Oura & Equinox Collaborated on a Rest & Recovery Kit
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Grocery Store Runway Shows
Grocery Store Runway Shows
Lidl Created a Runway Show Inspired by London Fashion Week
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Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
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Doll-Inspired Sneakers
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
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AI-Powered Marketing Services
AI-Powered Marketing Services
Skai Offers Omnichannel Marketing Through One Login
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Plant-Based Body Washes
Plant-Based Body Washes
Ingreendients' Nourishing Body Wash is pH-Balanced and Sulfate-Free
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Luxury Ready-to-Wear Brands
Luxury Ready-to-Wear Brands
KZ_K Studio Has a Unique Approach to Fashion, Inspired by Architecture
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Moon Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Moon Festival-Inspired Snack Boxes
Tokyo Treat Boasts a Moon Festival Theme with Its Latest Box
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Condiment Tattoo Bottles
Condiment Tattoo Bottles
The Heinz Tattoo Bottle Makes It Easier for Fans to Get Inked
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At-Home Beach Kits
At-Home Beach Kits
easyJet Holidays Curated a Beach in a Box to Uplift Sun-Starved People
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Sizeless Denim Collections
Sizeless Denim Collections
Sene Works with Ashley Tisdale on a Sizeless Denim Capsule
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Illustrated Kombucha Guides
Illustrated Kombucha Guides
FarmSteady Debuts a Playful Guide That Aligns with Its Products
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Ultra-Luxurious Single-Malt Scotch Bottles
Ultra-Luxurious Single-Malt Scotch Bottles
Old Pulteney's Bow Wave Dates Back 45 Years
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Minimalist Skincare Creams
Minimalist Skincare Creams
Lendava's Good Morning Cream is Award-Winning and Slick
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Limited-Edition Pride Pre-Rolls
Limited-Edition Pride Pre-Rolls
Stone Road Launched Six Pre-Roll Flavors in Celebration of Pride
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Hand-Shaped Snacking Dishes
Hand-Shaped Snacking Dishes
The Limited-Edition Goldfish x Boban Hand Dish Holds 301 Goldfish
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Luxurious Conservation Whiskies
Luxurious Conservation Whiskies
Godawan Series 02 is a Rare Whisky to Save a Rare Bird
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Cat-Themed Soda Cans
Cat-Themed Soda Cans
Pepsi Cat Cans Commemorate the Growing Number of Cat Owners in China
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Phone-Free Festivals
Phone-Free Festivals
This Never Happened is a Music Event Series and Festival Concept
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Bio-Enhanced Skincare Ranges
Bio-Enhanced Skincare Ranges
Orveda's Signature Products are Powerful and Effective
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Luxury Skincare Brands
Luxury Skincare Brands
Cozy Earth's Fount Society Emphasizes Natural and Sustainable Products
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Lunar New Year-Inspired Packaging
Lunar New Year-Inspired Packaging
Shiseido Launches a New Limited Edition of Its Concentrate
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Limited-Edition Make-Up Bundles
Limited-Edition Make-Up Bundles
This Cheekbone Beauty Bundle Boasts the Brand's Boldest Products
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Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
Barbie™ x Lush Cosmetics Launches on August 9th
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Candy Bar-Inspired Backpack Designs
Candy Bar-Inspired Backpack Designs
Sprayground Collaborates with Reese's on a Decadent Backpack
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Luxury Whiskey Cocktails
Luxury Whiskey Cocktails
Redemption Whiskey Boasts a Series of Delicious Cocktails
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Collaboration Video Game Refreshments
Collaboration Video Game Refreshments
The G FUEL EB-0309 STRIDER is Available Now to Preorder
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Convenience Store Metaverses
Convenience Store Metaverses
7-Eleven is Unveiling an Immersive Virtual World at CES 2023
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High-Fashion Workwear Runways
High-Fashion Workwear Runways
sacai Spotlights a Few High Fashion Collaborations for FW23
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Honey-Powered High-Performance Haircare
Honey-Powered High-Performance Haircare
COCO & EVE Launch the Youth Revive Collection
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Affordable Skincare Holiday Collections
Affordable Skincare Holiday Collections
Burt's Bees Launches a Series of Giftable Bundles
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Card Anime Sneakers
Card Anime Sneakers
adidas Revamped its ADI2000 x Yu-Gi-Oh! Sneaker from 2021 to Showcase Yami
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Architect-Designed Shoes
Architect-Designed Shoes
Koio Collaborates with Norm Architects on a Design-Forward Shoe
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Ultra-Luxe Mooncake Gift Boxes
Ultra-Luxe Mooncake Gift Boxes
Duddell's Luxurious Mooncake Gift Boxes are Available for Pre-Order
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Pastry-Inspired Sweaters
Pastry-Inspired Sweaters
Pop-Tarts' Pop-Tartigan Sweaters Help Gen Z Channel "Grandmacore"
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Emotive Fried Chicken Campaigns
Emotive Fried Chicken Campaigns
KFC's Enjoy, It's Beautiful Captures Expressions While Eating
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Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks
Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks
Slurpee's Bold New Identity and Mascot Speak to Gen Z
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Next-Gen Digital Business Cards
Next-Gen Digital Business Cards
The Keyport Digital ME Key is a Digital Business Card
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Sustainable Speaker Packaging
Sustainable Speaker Packaging
Sonos' Packaging Shares a Premium, User-Friendly Experience
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Photorealistic Virtual Models
Photorealistic Virtual Models
StudioAvatars are Customizable Avatars for Brand Marketing
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Christimas-Themed Pop-Ups
Christimas-Themed Pop-Ups
The Miracle Bar is Returning to Toronto This Festive Season
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Senior-Targeted Beers
Senior-Targeted Beers
Beck's 70+ is a Bitter Beer Exclusively for Mature Drinkers
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Chocolate-Inspired Exfoliating Body Scrubs
Chocolate-Inspired Exfoliating Body Scrubs
Butter & Me Boasts a Series of Interesting Body Scrubs
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Limited-Edition Festival Fashion Collections
Limited-Edition Festival Fashion Collections
Forever 21 Partners with Bunny Zingler & Rolling Loud
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Food Truck Billboards
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
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Fridge-Fresh Cryo-Facial Masks
Fridge-Fresh Cryo-Facial Masks
HPPY Skin's Refresh Mask Promises to Wake Up Dull Skin
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Carbonated Milk Sodas
Carbonated Milk Sodas
P.S. milk sodas is a Flirty Canned Beverage Concept
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Astrology-Inspired Tea Collections
Astrology-Inspired Tea Collections
Magic Hour Boasts a Wide Range of Premium Functional Teas
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Car-Branded Sneaker Collaboratioons
Car-Branded Sneaker Collaboratioons
Porsche and PUMA Announce New Shoe Silhouettes for 2023
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Exquisite Mooncake Gift Boxes
Exquisite Mooncake Gift Boxes
The Chic Habitat Boasts Three Mid-Autumn 2023 Gift Sets
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Discreet Cannabis Cups
Discreet Cannabis Cups
Puffco Partnered with AriZona on a Limited-Edition 'AriZona Cupsy'
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Label-Less Wine Bottles
Label-Less Wine Bottles
Crate by Fourth Wave Wines is a Sustainable, Label-Free Wine
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Heavy Metal-Inspired Kid's Clothing
Heavy Metal-Inspired Kid's Clothing
nununu's Spring/Summer 2023 Line Boasts Edgy Designs
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Luxury Skincare Holiday Collections
Luxury Skincare Holiday Collections
clé de peau's 2023 Holiday Line is Called Believe in Radiance
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Ketchup-Colored Interior Paints
Ketchup-Colored Interior Paints
Lick Paints Created a First-of-Its-Kind Color with Heinz
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Ultra-Luxurious French Perfumes
Ultra-Luxurious French Perfumes
Initio Parfums Privés Spotlights Its Oud for Greatness Fragrance
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Streetwear-Branded Laptop Designs
Streetwear-Branded Laptop Designs
A BATHING APE® & ASUS Introduce the Vivobook S 15 OLED BAPE®
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Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
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Preserve-Themed Pickleball Gear
Preserve-Themed Pickleball Gear
Vlasic X Sprints Collaborated on a Pickleball Collection
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Stunning Engraved Lipstick Collections
Stunning Engraved Lipstick Collections
Florasis Became a TikTok Sensation Because of Its Designs
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Soda-Branded Sweatsuit Merch Lines
Soda-Branded Sweatsuit Merch Lines
poppi Launched a Stunningly Playful & Stylish Sweatsuit Line
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Long-Lasting Satin Lipsticks
Long-Lasting Satin Lipsticks
Elf Cosmetics Launches the O Face Satin Lipstick Shades
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Dual-Ended Ketchup Bottles
Dual-Ended Ketchup Bottles
The Heinz Ketch-Up & Down Bottle Has Two Lids for Dispensing Every Drop
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Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
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Fake Ketchup Campaigns
Fake Ketchup Campaigns
This Heinz Campaign Exposes "Ketchup Fraud"
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Interactive Panda Cookies
Interactive Panda Cookies
Japan's Panda OREOS Have Lines That are Meant to Be Filled with Milk
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Angular Multi-Functional Cat Accessories
Angular Multi-Functional Cat Accessories
The Tesla Cybertruck Cat Tray Boasts Novelty and Utility
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AI-Generated Beauty Images
AI-Generated Beauty Images
Elizabeth Arden Uses Generative AI to Enhance Archival Images
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NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
Casio Designs the G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237, Inspired by Nasa
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Anime-Branded Japanese Whiskeys
Anime-Branded Japanese Whiskeys
Kumesen Shuzo Ukiyo is Branded with Studio Ghibli Artwork
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Degreaser-Inspired Colognes
Degreaser-Inspired Colognes
MSCHF's Smells Like WD-40 Was Inspired by an Industrial Lubricant
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Color-Matching Ketchup Labels
Color-Matching Ketchup Labels
The 'Label of Truth' Reveals the Authentic Color of Heinz
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