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Top 100 Pop Culture Trends in July

From Parody Princess Tees to Fantasy Sword Stilettos

— July 31, 2014 — Pop Culture
Disney mash-ups, tributes and products dominate this collection of the most popular July pop culture trends for 2014. The release of Maleficent in May inspired a wide range of products. From high fashion editorials to modern villain makeovers (in which Maleficent is made over with a more contemporary look) and digitized portraits, there is no shortage of ways for consumers to satisfy their appetite for all things Maleficent-related.

Classic Disney films including Pocahontas, Snow White and Frozen also inspired photo shoots -- such as the fairy tale mugshot series -- footwear and cosplay this month. Disney proves its true perseverance and influence as it permeates every industry from dishware to art.

Trend Hunter's Pop Culture Trend Report features more examples as well as additional research of the top July Pop culture trends for 2014.
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Activity
Freshness
92
Chromatic Light Show Editorials
Chromatic Light Show Editorials
The Arkadius by Grzegorz Mikrut Photo Series is Color-Infused
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91
Vintage Menswear-Inspired Editorials
Vintage Menswear-Inspired Editorials
The Amazing Magazine 'Buster' Photoshoot Stars Model Tatiana
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90
Fashion Superhero Editorials
Fashion Superhero Editorials
Sport and Street's Fall/Winter 2014 Cover Story Dons Vanguard Styling
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89
Bronzed Actress Hair Ads
Bronzed Actress Hair Ads
The L’Oreal Professionnel Beach Waves Campaign Stars Kirsten Dunst
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88
Fantasy Wordplay Tees
Fantasy Wordplay Tees
This Theon Greyjoy Shirt Cleverly Pokes Fun at His Lack of Manhood
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87
Vanguard Rural Editorials
Vanguard Rural Editorials
Sport and Street's Solace Image Series Embraces Edgy Outerwear Looks
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86
Urban Vacationwear Editorials
Urban Vacationwear Editorials
Patrick Lacsina's Soon We'll Be Found Image Series
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85
Majestically Exotic Editorials
Majestically Exotic Editorials
Aymeline Valade Stars in Bergdorf Goodman Magazine's Pre-Fall 2014
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84
Symbolic Music Icon Illustrations
Symbolic Music Icon Illustrations
Jonathan Zawada Creates Art Works Inspired by Michael Jackson
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83
Edgy Aviator Runways
Edgy Aviator Runways
The Christopher Raeburn Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Pattern-Enriched
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82
Elegant Car Racer Editorials
Elegant Car Racer Editorials
The Grand Prix Fashion Story for The Ones 2 Watch is Clean-Cut
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81
Candid Skater Captures
Candid Skater Captures
The Massey Blakeman by Leon Dash Image Series is Youtfhul
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80
Sporty Greasy-Haired Editorials
Sporty Greasy-Haired Editorials
The Essential Homme June 2014 Photoshoot Stars Tino Thielens
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79
Illusionary Interactive Murals
Illusionary Interactive Murals
Artist Ge Kuo Draws Himself Next to His Heroes
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78
Vivid 70s Editorials
Vivid 70s Editorials
Meghan Collison Stars in Harper’s Bazaar Singapore July 2014 Issue
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77
Brooding Heartthrob Editorials
Brooding Heartthrob Editorials
Jamie Dornan Stars in the Interview Magazine June 2014 Issue
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76
Flamboyant Beachside Editorials
Flamboyant Beachside Editorials
The Rock Away Image Series by Juan Veloz Highlights Vivid Menswear
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75
Languid Feline Fashion
Languid Feline Fashion
The Scandivinavia S/S/A/W 'Free at Last' Editorial Stars Julia Hafstrom
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74
Eccentric Surfer Portrayals
Eccentric Surfer Portrayals
F****** Young Online's Juin Lune Editorial is Youthfully Styled
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73
Cleanly Sculptural Editorials
Cleanly Sculptural Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'The New Modern' Stars Laura Kargulewicz
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72
Revealing Collage Editorials
Revealing Collage Editorials
The Franco Bagnasco by Daniel Benjamin Image Series is Suggestive
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71
Iconic Cinematic Prints
Iconic Cinematic Prints
The Mutagen Funky Film Prints Take on Classic Pop Culture Movies
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70
Platinum-Haired Glam Rock Editorials
Platinum-Haired Glam Rock Editorials
The Peter P by Lukas Kimlicka Image Series is Leather-Clad
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69
Carefree Celeb Editorials
Carefree Celeb Editorials
Lana Del Rey Stars in the Fader Magazine June/July 2014 Issue
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68
Conceptual Art Pictorials
Conceptual Art Pictorials
F****** Young! Online's Theorist Editorial Displays Edgy Wardrobe Picks
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67
Evil Queen-Inspired Fashion
Evil Queen-Inspired Fashion
Shopbop's Disney Clothing Line with David Lerner Channels Maleficent
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66
Chromatic Garden Captures
Chromatic Garden Captures
F****** Young! Online's Enjoy the Silence Editorial is Visually Vivid
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65
Hipster Gentleman Editorials
Hipster Gentleman Editorials
GQ Latin America's Color Industrial Fashion Story is Retro-Infused
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64
Kaleidoscopic Lingerie Editorials
Kaleidoscopic Lingerie Editorials
Beyond Production's Mirror Mirror On The Wall Series is Sultry
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63
Cowgirl Swimwear Editorials
Cowgirl Swimwear Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Rodeo Girl' Photoshoot Stars Danielle Knudson
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62
Grecian Beachwear Editorials
Grecian Beachwear Editorials
The Styleby Magazine Issue 26 Cover Shoot Stars Constanza Saravia
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61
Retro Rockstar Editorials
Retro Rockstar Editorials
V Magazine's 'V and the Holograms' by Manolo Campion is Colorful
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60
Cinematic LEGO Recreations
Cinematic LEGO Recreations
Alex Eylar Creates Famous Film Scenes Using LEGO Bricks
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59
Floral Bohemian Editorials
Floral Bohemian Editorials
Keira Knightley Stars in the Glamour July 2014 Cover Story Shoot
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58
Retro Vixen Portrayals
Retro Vixen Portrayals
The Valentina Zelyaeva Feature for Flaunt Magazine is Inspired by the 70s
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57
Opulent Fantasy Editorials
Opulent Fantasy Editorials
Improper Bostonian Magazine's Moonstruck Image Series is Circus-Themed
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56
DIY Fantasy Dishware
DIY Fantasy Dishware
These Paper Plates are Cleverly Upcycled into Geeky Dishes
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55
Dynamic Sportswear Editorials
Dynamic Sportswear Editorials
Hypebeast Magazine's Verve Fashion Story Highlights Athletic Themes
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54
Contemporary Punk Photography
Contemporary Punk Photography
Lurve Magazine's Yon Yonson Image Series is PInk-Haired
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53
Sophisticated Futurism Editorials
Sophisticated Futurism Editorials
Piotr Domagala's Izabel Exclusive
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52
Extravagant Botany Editorials
Extravagant Botany Editorials
Fashion Gone Rogue's Flowers Bloom Fashion Story Embraces Opulence
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51
Emoticon Album Art
Emoticon Album Art
Wesley Stace Recreates Classic Album Covers with Emojis
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50
Street Monarch Editorials
Street Monarch Editorials
The Lost Tribe Fashion Story for F****** Young! is Edgy
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49
Fictional Emblem Posters
Fictional Emblem Posters
Jeff Langevin's Object Posters are a Must-See for Any Fan
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48
Vintage Rocker Editorials
Vintage Rocker Editorials
Edie Campbell's i-D Magazine Editorial Showcases Her Rebellious Side
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47
Cinematic Soccer Prints
Cinematic Soccer Prints
These FIFA World Cup Posters Redo Cult Classics as National Soccer Teams
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46
Urban Celeb Editorials
Urban Celeb Editorials
Miranda Kerr Stuns in Latest The Edit Photo Shoot
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45
Rustic Cowgirl Editorials
Rustic Cowgirl Editorials
Lara Stone Stars in the Porter Magazine #3 Summer 2014 Issue
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44
Elegant Castaway Catalogs
Elegant Castaway Catalogs
The Atelier de l’Armée Spring/Summer 2014 Lookbook is Nomadic
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43
Geometric Celebrity Caricatures
Geometric Celebrity Caricatures
Stavros Damos Drawings of Musicians and Actors are Breathtaking
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42
80s Beachside Editorials
80s Beachside Editorials
Elle France's Splash Dance Cover Story Embraces Neon Swimwear Staples
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41
Eccentrically Dapper Catalogs
Eccentrically Dapper Catalogs
The MA-MAN 2015 Lookbook Evokes a Felling of Avant-Garde Elegance
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40
Feminine Rainbow Fashion
Feminine Rainbow Fashion
The Wildfox Couture Pre-Fall 2014 Collection Channels 'Rainbow Brite'
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39
Hipster Surfing Editorials
Hipster Surfing Editorials
Maggie Laine Vitelli Stars in the Teen Vogue June 2014 Issue
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38
Honest Video Game Titles
Honest Video Game Titles
'Honest Video Game Box Art' is a Collection of Humorous Game Renditions
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37
Wet-Haired Femme Fatales
Wet-Haired Femme Fatales
The Cidade Jardim 'Que Seja Eterno' Editorial Stars Lary Arcanjo
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36
Retro House Party Editorials
Retro House Party Editorials
Double Magazine's Andrea Spotorno Feature is 70s Inspired
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35
Opulent Summer Editorials
Opulent Summer Editorials
Sung Hee Kim Stars in Vogue China's June 2014 Issue
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34
Glamorously Dark Editorials
Glamorously Dark Editorials
Don't Come Back Here by Aleksandra Zaborowska Stars Model Ania
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33
Eclectically Urban Editorials
Eclectically Urban Editorials
Jessica Strother for ELLE Mexico Sports Vibrant Edgy Ensembles
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32
Neoteric Menswear Editorials
Neoteric Menswear Editorials
Metal Magazine's The Collections I Image Series is Conceptual
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31
Fantasy Sword Stilettos
Fantasy Sword Stilettos
These High Heel Game of Thrones Shoes Look Like the Iron Throne
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30
Rugged Gentleman Editorials
Rugged Gentleman Editorials
Forbes Spain's Arquitectura de Etiqueta Photoshoot is Debonaire
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29
Japanese Nightlife Editorials
Japanese Nightlife Editorials
The Tokyo Neon Girls Image Series by Ellen von Unwerth is Vivid
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28
Lyrical Innuendo Illustrations
Lyrical Innuendo Illustrations
Nathan Pyle Created Comical Images that Depict Popular Song Lyrics
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27
Revealing Model Candids
Revealing Model Candids
The Mitch Baker by Ashton Do Image Series is Scantily Clad
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26
Minimalist Fantasy Characters
Minimalist Fantasy Characters
Jerry Liu's Game of Thrones Illustrations are in a Vector Art Style
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25
Futuristic Photo-Layered Editorials
Futuristic Photo-Layered Editorials
The Vir Editorial Exclusive for F****** Young! Online is Sleek
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24
Rebellious Twin Photography
Rebellious Twin Photography
Terrence Seah Captures Models Bud and Aidan Brennan Williams
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23
Cosmetic Chameleon Captures
Cosmetic Chameleon Captures
A Model Transforms Her Look in Stefka Pavlova's The Face Editorial
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22
Repurposed Pop Culture Illustrations
Repurposed Pop Culture Illustrations
Ben Hickey Re-Imagines Pop Culture Objects as Everyday Items
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21
Reimagined Disney Fighter Pilots
Reimagined Disney Fighter Pilots
Artist Lou Creates an Incredible Disney Pacific Rim Mashup
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20
Sizzlingly Sporty Editorials
Sizzlingly Sporty Editorials
Petra Nemcova Stuns in the GQ Portugal May 2014 Cover Story Shoot
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19
High-Heeled Male Choreography
High-Heeled Male Choreography
Yanis Marshall and Co Are Flawless in This Sexy Beyoncé Dance
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18
Minimal Paper Movie Posters
Minimal Paper Movie Posters
Minke's Minimal Movie Posters Convey the Essence of Classic Films
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17
Photoshopped Celebrity Bodies
Photoshopped Celebrity Bodies
E! Onlines Uses a Poll to Create the 'Perfect Celebrity Body'
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16
Candid Fantasy Editorials
Candid Fantasy Editorials
These Game of Thrones GQ Photos Dress Down the Fantasy Stars
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15
Scandalous Sci-Fi Illustrations
Scandalous Sci-Fi Illustrations
Yannick Bouchard Draws Princess Leia Wearing a Chewbacca Coat
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14
Sultry Backyard Editorials
Sultry Backyard Editorials
Gisele Bundchen Stars in the Lui Magazine June 2014 Issue
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13
Nostalgic Gamer Aquariums
Nostalgic Gamer Aquariums
Kelsey Kronmiller Constructed a Super Mario Aquarium
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12
Feminized Sci-Fi Illustrations
Feminized Sci-Fi Illustrations
These Estela Villas Art Works Transform Iconic Star Wars Characters
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11
Fantasy Football Uniforms
Fantasy Football Uniforms
Designer Nerea Palacios' Created These Game of Thrones Nike Jerseys
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10
Parody Princess Tees
Parody Princess Tees
This Disney Frozen T-Shirt Parodies the "Do you Want to Build a Snowman" Line
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9
Hipster-Mocking Posters
Hipster-Mocking Posters
Sad and Useless Created Posters that Poke Fun at Stereotypical Hipsters
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8
Expressive Brow Editorials
Expressive Brow Editorials
Flaunt Magazine's Sung Hee Kim Shoot is Lensed by Photographer Yu Tsai
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7
Mermaid-Worthy Beauty Looks
Mermaid-Worthy Beauty Looks
AQUA by Joanna Kustra Stars a Stunning Vanessa Grasse
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6
Creepy Cartoon Memes
Creepy Cartoon Memes
Paddington Bear Gets Classic Horror Movie Makeovers
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5
Princess Mugshot Photography
Princess Mugshot Photography
This Fairytale Photo Series is Candid and Sends an Important Message
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4
Modern Villain Makeovers
Modern Villain Makeovers
Jeff Langevin Updates Maleficent’s Look for the 21st Century
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3
Digitized Disney Portraits
Digitized Disney Portraits
Gothic-Icecream's Hyperrealistic Art Works Evolve Iconic Characters
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2
Murderous High Heels
Murderous High Heels
Designer Nixxi Rose Gives 'Pain is Beauty' a Whole New Meaning
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1
Disney Princess Cosplays
Disney Princess Cosplays
Ultimate Fans Make Themselves Over to Look Like Favorite Cartoon Heroine
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