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Top 80 Pop Culture Trends in August

From Empowering Doll Fragrances to

— August 26, 2023 — Pop Culture
August 2023 pop culture witnessed a vibrant tapestry of trends that captured the imagination of enthusiasts worldwide. Among the standout phenomena was the release of the highly anticipated Barbie film, captivating audiences of all ages with its empowering message and nostalgic charm. The film's success inspired a surge in Empowering Barbie-Themed Fragrances, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the iconic doll's world through scents that exuded confidence and femininity.

Additionally, Glossy Pink Bag Collections became a fashion staple, channeling Barbie's signature style and becoming a must-have accessory for trendsetters and fashionistas alike.

In the realm of entertainment, Hand-Drawn Animated Films gained popularity, presenting a refreshing departure from digital animation and rekindling appreciation for the artistry of traditional animation.

These top 80 pop culture trends in August 2023 exemplified the enduring influence of beloved characters like Barbie, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural landscape and reminding us of the power of storytelling and creativity in shaping our lives.
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Affordable Lash Collections
Affordable Lash Collections
The V Kit Collection Was Developed by Vls Beverly Hills
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Artist-Dedicated Gallery Spaces
Artist-Dedicated Gallery Spaces
Instituto Inhotim Recently Unveiled Galeria Yayoi Kusama in Brazil
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Artist-Backed Joint Experiences
Artist-Backed Joint Experiences
Rémy Martin and Usher Join Forces on the Life is a Melody Project
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Centurion-Honoring Artful Collections
Centurion-Honoring Artful Collections
The Disney100 x H&M Capsule is Designed by Trevor Andrew
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Fighting Game Character Packages
Fighting Game Character Packages
NetherRealm Studios Announced the First Kombat Pack for MK1
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Limited-Edition Stratocaster Guitars
Limited-Edition Stratocaster Guitars
Fender and Tom DeLonge Collaborate on a New Guitar Model
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Musician-Crafted Luxe Perfumes
Musician-Crafted Luxe Perfumes
Beyoncé Makes Her Return to the Fragrance World with a New Perfume
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Revamped Digital Pet Websites
Revamped Digital Pet Websites
Neopets is Relaunching its Website and the World of Neopets
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Adventure Game Collaborations
Adventure Game Collaborations
Sam Bridges from Death Stranding is Coming to Fall Guys
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Celebrity-Backed Gelato Brands
Celebrity-Backed Gelato Brands
Hollywood Star Cher Unveils Her New Gelato Brand Called 'Cherlato'
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Vibrant Retro Convertible Puzzles
Vibrant Retro Convertible Puzzles
LEGO Presents the New 10321 Corvette Convertible Set
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Basketball-inspired Fashion Collaborations
Basketball-inspired Fashion Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Partners with Isiah Thomas
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Game-Themed Animated Mini-Series
Game-Themed Animated Mini-Series
Blizzard Entertainment Launches a New Overwatch Anime Series
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Retro Basketball Arcade James
Retro Basketball Arcade James
Arcade1Up Presents Two New NBA Jam Cabinet Game Consoles
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Multitasking Skin Tints
Multitasking Skin Tints
The It’s Like Skin 2-in-1 Concealer + Tint is a Color-Skincare Hybrid
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Melody-Inspired Alcohol Campaigns
Melody-Inspired Alcohol Campaigns
Usher and Brands Debut the 'Life is a Melody' Campaign
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Slick Steel Torches
Slick Steel Torches
Mathieu Lehanneur Unveils the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Torches
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Limited Edition Golf Apparel Collections
Limited Edition Golf Apparel Collections
High Noon Hard Seltzer & TravisMathew Debut a New Line
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Monochrome Pixelated Clothing Collections
Monochrome Pixelated Clothing Collections
LOEWE's Recent Line Boasts 8-Bit Video Game Aesthetics
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Banned Book Clubs
Banned Book Clubs
The DPLA's Banned Book Club Challenges Censorship
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Comic Series-Inspired Joint Sneakers
Comic Series-Inspired Joint Sneakers
Marvel Taps KITH and ASICS on a New Sneaker Capsule
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Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
LEGO Presents the Walt Disney Tribute Camera Set
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Mystical School Puzzle Series
Mystical School Puzzle Series
LEGO Presents a New and Intricate Hogwarts Set for Fans
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Film-Inspired Bowling Alleys
Film-Inspired Bowling Alleys
Eastside Bowl is a State-of-the-Art Bowling Alley
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Artist-Remixed Summertime Drinks
Artist-Remixed Summertime Drinks
The Sonic Drink Remix Campaign Stars Four Musicians
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Ashtray-Integrated Side Tables
Ashtray-Integrated Side Tables
Houseplant's Side Table Ashtray is a Smoker-Friendly Homeware Piece
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Hand-Drawn Animated Films
Hand-Drawn Animated Films
The Boy and the Heron Gets an International Release this Year
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Rapper-Inspired Footwear Designs
Rapper-Inspired Footwear Designs
The Bad Bunny x adidas Collaboration Continues with a New Model
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Anniversary-Celebrating Fleece Collections
Anniversary-Celebrating Fleece Collections
NOCTA x Nike Tech Fleece Apparel is Slick and Elegant
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Wizard-Inspired LEGO Sets
Wizard-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Announces the New Harry Potter Gringotts Bank Set
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Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
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Zero-Proof Tequila Alternatives
Zero-Proof Tequila Alternatives
Trejo's Spirits Zero Proof Tequila is a 0.0% ABV Spirit
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Singer-Collaborative Retro Sneakers
Singer-Collaborative Retro Sneakers
Nike and Billie Eilish Create a New Air Alpha Force 88
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AI-Powered Cruise Invitations
AI-Powered Cruise Invitations
Virgin Voyages' Jen AI Has Jennifer Lopez Invite People Aboard
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Superhero-Branded Silicon Rings
Superhero-Branded Silicon Rings
The DC Collection from Enso Rings Features The Justice League
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Collectible Sci-Fi Coins
Collectible Sci-Fi Coins
The Royal Mint Created Star Wars Coins to Mark a Meaningful Anniversary
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Pizza-Themed Limited Game Controllers
Pizza-Themed Limited Game Controllers
The New TMNT Xbox Game Controller Smells Like Pizza
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Nostalgic Emo Band-Inspired Shoes
Nostalgic Emo Band-Inspired Shoes
adidas is Channelling Teen Angst with the Fall Out Boy Sneakers
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Sitcom-Inspired Adorable Toy Sets
Sitcom-Inspired Adorable Toy Sets
Fisher-Price Drops a Special Set for National Monica Day
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Ambiance-Forward Exhibitions Settings
Ambiance-Forward Exhibitions Settings
Paul Stolper Gallery Juxtaposes Brian Eno and Dan Flavin
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AI-Generated Personalized Animations
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
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Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
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Fediverse Content Platforms
Fediverse Content Platforms
'Lemmy' is a Decentralized Fediverse Content Aggregator
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Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
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Decentralized Social Media Platforms
Decentralized Social Media Platforms
Meta Launched Threads, a Decentralized Alternative to Twitter
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Glowing Movie Campaign Murals
Glowing Movie Campaign Murals
Paramount Creates a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mural
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Actress-Approved Sunwear Lines
Actress-Approved Sunwear Lines
WATSKIN's UPF Sunwear is Chic, Eye-Catching, & Performance-Driven
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Splattered Ice Cream Bags
Splattered Ice Cream Bags
Doublet's Ice Cream Bag is Visually Striking and Packable
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Cartoon-Themed Kitchen Products
Cartoon-Themed Kitchen Products
The Yoshinoya at Home Campaign Features Sanrio Characters
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Personalized AI Album Covers
Personalized AI Album Covers
Hennessy Created an AI Tool That Turns Selfies into Hip-Hop Album Art
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Sitcom-Themed Doll Lines
Sitcom-Themed Doll Lines
Polly Pocket Teams Up with Warner Bros. Discovery for Collector Series
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Minimal Rapper-Collaborative Sneakers
Minimal Rapper-Collaborative Sneakers
Travis Scott and Nike Present a Simple Utopia Air Force 1
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Exquisite Artwork-Adorned Guitars
Exquisite Artwork-Adorned Guitars
Epiphone Recently Debuted the Adam Jones Art Collection
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Playful Cartoon-Inspired Footwear
Playful Cartoon-Inspired Footwear
The Sanrio x Converse Line Includes Beloved Cartoon Characters
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Magical Wizard-Themed Apparel
Magical Wizard-Themed Apparel
The SHEIN x Harry Potter Collection is Now Available
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Empowering Doll Fragrances
Empowering Doll Fragrances
Barbie Eau de Parfum is a Fun and Uplifting Scent
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Anime-Inspired Clothing Collections
Anime-Inspired Clothing Collections
UNIQLO Collaborates with Chainsaw Man on a New Capsule
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Pixelated Leopard Print Shoes
Pixelated Leopard Print Shoes
The New GOLF le FLEUR* x Converse Takes on the Chuck 70 Low Model
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Anime-Inspired Tech Accessories
Anime-Inspired Tech Accessories
Casetify Presents the Project-CSTF: Protection from Impact Series
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Free AI Chatbot Creators
Free AI Chatbot Creators
'BotPenguin' Offers Free Custom Chatbots for Websites or Messengers
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Mutant-Inspired Sneaker Designs
Mutant-Inspired Sneaker Designs
KITH and ASICS Release the Highly Anticipated X-Men Footwear Range
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Celeb-Created Energy Drinks
Celeb-Created Energy Drinks
Alani by Kim K Introduces a Limited-Edition Energy Drink Called Kimade
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Clean Firming Serums
Clean Firming Serums
Goop's Youth-Boost Peptide Serum is Backed by a Plastic Surgeon
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Blended Banana Coffees
Blended Banana Coffees
Banana Coffee is a Two-Ingredient Viral TikTok Recipe
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Chalk Streams Exhibits
Chalk Streams Exhibits
British Photographer Launches New Photographic Series and London Exhibition
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Vibrant Doll-Inspired Athletic Collections
Vibrant Doll-Inspired Athletic Collections
The New YITTY Collection is Colorful and Playful
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Intensely Hydrating Hair Masks
Intensely Hydrating Hair Masks
JVN's New Intense Hydration Mask is Soothing and Effective
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Collaborative Action Anime Peripherals
Collaborative Action Anime Peripherals
MONOKEI Launched a Special Jujutsu Kaisen Product Line
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Shark-Inspired Streetwear Apparel
Shark-Inspired Streetwear Apparel
Doublet Launches a Cheeky Fashion Collection in 2023
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Nostalgic Cartoon Sneaker Designs
Nostalgic Cartoon Sneaker Designs
The Powerpuff Girls Nike Dunks Will Be Highly Anticipated
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Hater-Created Music Videos
Hater-Created Music Videos
Liquid Death's Greatest Hates Volume III Features Social Media Comments
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Film-Inspired Watch Lines
Film-Inspired Watch Lines
Kross Studio & Hasbro Debut the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Set
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Doll-Themed Washable Rugs
Doll-Themed Washable Rugs
The Barbie x Ruggable Collab Shares Sophisticated Styles for the Home
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Blood Sugar Supplements
Blood Sugar Supplements
Lemme Curb Helps People Get Off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster
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Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
The Zara x Barbie Collection Features Iconic Styles
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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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Beautifying Beach Club Pop-Ups
Beautifying Beach Club Pop-Ups
NYX Professional Makeup's Covent Garden Pop-Up is Barbie Pink
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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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NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
Casio Designs the G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237, Inspired by Nasa
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Anime Film-Inspired Whimsical Fashion
Anime Film-Inspired Whimsical Fashion
Levi's Launches a Special Princess Mononoke Collection
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