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Top 100 Fashion Trends in May

From Dystopian Store Mannequins to Inflatable Model Photography

— May 30, 2016 — Fashion
These May 2016 fashion trends range from minimalist swimsuit collections to dystopian store mannequins that rival traditional retail props. In addition to the month's outstanding fashion editorials -- from whimsical image sets that highlight conceptual makeup artistry to candid influencer portraits that reject the use of Photoshop -- other standouts include specialized retail innovations that target niche audiences.

In addition to the growing popularity of menswear-specific clothing and accessory subscription services, other notable May 2016 fashion innovations include gender-fluid undergarments, pop star activewear offerings and plus-sized swimwear lines that promote body positivity while targeting a diverse demographic that is often overlooked by mass retailers.

Light-powered smartwatches and viral cat hairstyles round off this collection and are examples that will appeal to tech-conscious fashion fans.
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Wool-Infused Ninja Suits
Wool-Infused Ninja Suits
The Woolverino Ninja Suits Are Perfect For Both Indoor and Outdoor Use
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94
Remixed Nomad Apparel
Remixed Nomad Apparel
The Latest Yoshio Kubo Collection Highlights Modernized Tapestry Prints
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93
Couture-Clad Celebrity Editorials
Couture-Clad Celebrity Editorials
The Latest Taylor Swift Vogue Cover Story is Rocker-Chic
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92
Effortlessly Elegant Portraits
Effortlessly Elegant Portraits
Nylon Espanol's Danniel Rojas Feature Spotlights Parisian Styles
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91
Versatile Cycling Fashion
Versatile Cycling Fashion
The CHCB Spring Collection is Great for On and Off the Bike
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90
Inflatable Model Photography
Inflatable Model Photography
This Pandamonia Fashion Story is Captured for ODDA Magazine
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89
Hot Glue Accessory Collections
Hot Glue Accessory Collections
These Glue Gun Crafts Feature a High Fashion Aesthetic
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88
Encrypted Code Wallets
Encrypted Code Wallets
The 'Minisafe' Hard Wallet Keeps Cards and Cash Locked Under a Code
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87
Perforated Asymmetrical Sneakers
Perforated Asymmetrical Sneakers
The Adidas ZX Flux Asym Primeknit Shoes Offer a Breathable Wear
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86
Color-Coded Sandals
Color-Coded Sandals
The Pantone Universe Footwear Collection is Playfully Simple and Stylish
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85
Artist-Inspired Eyewear
Artist-Inspired Eyewear
The Retrosuperfuture Andy Warhol Collection is at Once Modern and Retro
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84
Butterfly Wing Scarves
Butterfly Wing Scarves
El Costurero Real Lets People Embrace Their Inner Butterflies
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83
Cinematic Predator Shoes
Cinematic Predator Shoes
These Sperry Boat Shoes Commemorate the 41st Anniversary of the Film Jaws
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82
Fashionable Anti-Theft Wallets
Fashionable Anti-Theft Wallets
The 'Pagalli' Premium Wallet Offers Enhanced Theft Protection
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81
Urban Bride Editorials
Urban Bride Editorials
This Harper's Bazaar Turkey Feature Stars Dajana Antic
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80
Two-In-One Swimwear Designs
Two-In-One Swimwear Designs
Syndicut Makes Reversible Swimsuit Designs for Men and Women
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79
Chromatic Shoe Photography
Chromatic Shoe Photography
Tamara Hansen's 'Shoes, Shoes, Shoes' Editorial is Visually Vivid
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78
Gilded Beach Editorials
Gilded Beach Editorials
Vogue Mexico Beauty's Latest Exclusive is Lensed by Enrique Vega
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77
Elegantly Grayscale Fashion Ads
Elegantly Grayscale Fashion Ads
The Saint Laurent Cara Delevingne Campaign is Sophisticated
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76
Raw Retro Editorials
Raw Retro Editorials
The Exit Magazine Spring Issue Stars Actress/Model Dylan Penn
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75
Branded Plus-Size Instagrams
Branded Plus-Size Instagrams
The Forever 21 Plus Instagram Account Showcases More Bloggers
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74
Integrated Bodywear Departments
Integrated Bodywear Departments
The 'Body Studio' Combines Fashion, Fitting Stations and Food
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73
Multi-Season Travel Jackets
Multi-Season Travel Jackets
The 'Cubed' Waterproof Shell Jacket Provides Utility and Style
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72
Arcade-Game Inspired Suits
Arcade-Game Inspired Suits
This Nostalgia-Inducing Pac-Man Suit is Perfect for Gamers
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71
Blended Sneaker Designs
Blended Sneaker Designs
The NikeLab Free Huarache Carnivore Features Best of Three Shoes
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70
Gold Leaf Hairstyles
Gold Leaf Hairstyles
Elizaveta Porodina's Latest Editorial is Featured in Gala Germany
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69
Chic Suburbia Lookbooks
Chic Suburbia Lookbooks
Jack by BB Dakota's Summer Daze Catalog Stars Model Delilah Parillo
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68
Reissued Retro Runners
Reissued Retro Runners
The NikeLab Air Zoom Talaria is Re-Released with Slight Updates
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67
Empowering Celebrity Lipsticks
Empowering Celebrity Lipsticks
MAC Cosmetics x Caitlyn Jenner Finally Free Lipstick is Altruistic
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66
Menswear Subscription Boxes
Menswear Subscription Boxes
Lewk Uses Algorithms to Curate Fashionable Looks for Customers
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65
Conceptual Dancer Portraits
Conceptual Dancer Portraits
Mario Sorrenti Captures Sergei Polunin for Vogue Hommes Paris
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64
Candid Youth Portraits
Candid Youth Portraits
Tush Magazine's 'This is Not America' Series Examines Youth Subcultures
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63
Strong Multifunctional Wallets
Strong Multifunctional Wallets
The Trayvax Original Wallet is for Multiple Cards and Banknotes
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62
Dapper Street Style Portraits
Dapper Street Style Portraits
Mescole Photography's Latest Feature Highlights Monochromatic Images
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61
Sultry Starlet Campaigns
Sultry Starlet Campaigns
The Latest Kristen Stewart Chanel Ad Exudes an Air of Sensuality
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60
Artisanal Friendship Bracelets
Artisanal Friendship Bracelets
Together Tied Offers Handcrafted Leather Woven Bracelets
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59
Budget Bohemian Fashion
Budget Bohemian Fashion
Mango's Low-Cost #NewPrices Collection Appeals to Millennials
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58
Playful Rebellion Editorials
Playful Rebellion Editorials
D Magazine's 'The Crew' Fashion Story is Lensed by Luca Bellumore
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57
Realistic Sandwich Purses
Realistic Sandwich Purses
Etsy's rommydebommy Shop Creates a Food-Themed Statement Accessory
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56
Chic Cheese Handbags
Chic Cheese Handbags
Etsy's rommydebommy Shop Specializes in Food-Themed Accessories
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55
Baroque Handbag Collections
Baroque Handbag Collections
Konstantin Kofta's Latest Collection Embodies an Air of Opulence
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54
Celebrity-Designed Activewear
Celebrity-Designed Activewear
'Ivy Park' is a New Athleisure Line Designed by Beyoncé
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53
Provocative Unisex Clothing Retailers
Provocative Unisex Clothing Retailers
This Company Carries Cutting-Edge Unisex Pieces
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52
Hazy Boudoir Photoshoots
Hazy Boudoir Photoshoots
Andrey Yakovlev's Unsaid Photo Series Stars Model Svetlana Yufkina
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51
Feminine Summer Fashion
Feminine Summer Fashion
Greg Adamski's 'A Lightness of Being' Story is Effortlessly Chic
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50
Hyper-Real Dystopic Mannequins
Hyper-Real Dystopic Mannequins
The Hood by Air Windows at Barneys Feature Custom Mannequins
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49
Darkly Ornate Editorials
Darkly Ornate Editorials
EIKON by Elizaveta Porodina is a Photo Shoot for OE Magazine
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48
Futuristic Boot Sneakers
Futuristic Boot Sneakers
These Reebok High-Top Athletic Boots Creatively Celebrate Alien Day
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47
Dreamy Lingerie Photoshoots
Dreamy Lingerie Photoshoots
Myself Magazine Imagines Spring Lingerie as Outwear in Desert Shoot
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46
Revealing Wine Portraits
Revealing Wine Portraits
3 Glasses Later by Marcos Alberti Captures Gradual Drunkenness
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45
Narcissistic Model Portraits
Narcissistic Model Portraits
Ion Leibar's 'Narcissus 2' Series Explores an Obsession With Vanity
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44
Starry Face Stickers
Starry Face Stickers
Face Lace's Products Celebrate the Growing Popularity of Stick-On Cosmetics
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43
Fashion Designer Furniture Lines
Fashion Designer Furniture Lines
The IKEA Giltig Collection is the First of Its Kind
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42
Glamorous Desert Fashion
Glamorous Desert Fashion
Model Luma Grothe Stars in the Latest Issue of Harper’s Bazaar Singapore
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41
Kid Art Jewelry
Kid Art Jewelry
Etsy Shop CaitlynMinimalist Turns Children's Drawings into Pendents
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40
Bohemian Ranch Lookbooks
Bohemian Ranch Lookbooks
The Free People April Catalog is Rustic and Beautiful
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39
Vibrant Cat Hairstyles
Vibrant Cat Hairstyles
This Russian Instagram User Transforms Her Tresses With 3D Hair Tattoos
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38
Jungle-Themed Streetwear Collaborations
Jungle-Themed Streetwear Collaborations
The Kenzo Jungle Book Collection Celebrates the Film
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37
High-Fashion Sneakers
High-Fashion Sneakers
The Y-3 PureBoost ZG Primeknit Meld Two Worlds into One
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36
Street-Side Summer Editorials
Street-Side Summer Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Pass the Vibes' Editorial Celebrates Urban Fashion
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35
Vintage Starlet Editorials
Vintage Starlet Editorials
Numero Magazine's 'Pink Light District' Story Celebrates Retro Style
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34
Metallic Eyebrow Decals
Metallic Eyebrow Decals
Face Lace's Eyebrow Stickers Include Neutral and Vibrant Textures
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33
Fantastical Ring Creations
Fantastical Ring Creations
This Wooden Ring Collection Contains a Variety of Different Wonderlands
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32
Colorful Skin Illuminators
Colorful Skin Illuminators
The PRISM Rainbow Highlighter is From Bitter Lace Beauty on Etsy
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31
Highlighter Haired Portraits
Highlighter Haired Portraits
This Seventeen Magazine Mexico Editorial Boasts Daring Hair
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30
3D Fashion Projects
3D Fashion Projects
This Project Will Create Streamlined Processes For Crafting 3D-Printed Fashion
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29
Contemporary Grunge Editorials
Contemporary Grunge Editorials
Ivan Genasi's 'Portrait of a Lady' Story Boasts Bold Beauty Looks
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28
Fairy Girl Fashion
Fairy Girl Fashion
The Vogue Japan May Issue Stars Models Meredith Mickelson and Zoi
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27
Weather-Repellent Business Coats
Weather-Repellent Business Coats
This Helly Hansen Jacket Blends Professional with Practical
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26
Multicultural Beauty Editorials
Multicultural Beauty Editorials
Harper's Bazaar's 'Shades of Beauty' Feature Features Vivid Looks
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25
Nostalgic Rebel Photography
Nostalgic Rebel Photography
Agustín Fallas' Tony Parlo Exclusive Spotlights the Modern Mullet
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24
Commemorative Luxury Watches
Commemorative Luxury Watches
The New Casio G-Shock Watch Features GPS Hybrid Timekeeping
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23
Eastern-Inspired Streetwear Catalogs
Eastern-Inspired Streetwear Catalogs
The Latest H & M Men's Lookbook Borrows From Japanese Styles
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22
Fatigued Model Portraits
Fatigued Model Portraits
The Ones 2 Watch 'Recovery' Editorial is Captured by Elena Pirogova-Mares
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21
Artistic Lipstick Designs
Artistic Lipstick Designs
Andrea Reed's Instagram Profile Spotlights Vivid Lip Color Applications
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20
Graphic Beach Editorials
Graphic Beach Editorials
The Vogue Thailand Summer Sensation Photoshoot Stars Behati Prinsloo
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19
Youthful Witch Catalogs
Youthful Witch Catalogs
The Killstar Voodoo Lookbook Highlights Edgy Goth Apparel
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18
Tropical Activewear Launches
Tropical Activewear Launches
Stone Fox Sweat is the Latest Subdivision of the Fashion Brand
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17
Minimalist Swimsuit Collection
Minimalist Swimsuit Collection
The Debut COS Swimwear Line is as Simple and Stylish as Its Clothes
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16
Incognito Grayscale Portraits
Incognito Grayscale Portraits
Japanese Photographer Zezn Captures Artistic Shots of Herself
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15
Stylish Vegan Bags
Stylish Vegan Bags
The MRKT Bags are Streamlined, Simple and Perfect for Everyday Use
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14
Grunge Couture Editorials
Grunge Couture Editorials
L'officiel Ukraine's 'Rock Me' Editorial is Captured by Suzana Holtgrave
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13
Exotic Androgyny Editorials
Exotic Androgyny Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Banana Flowers' Image Series is Gender-Bending
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12
Light-Powered Thin Watches
Light-Powered Thin Watches
The Citizen Eco-Drive One is the World's Thinnest Light-Powered Watch
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11
Conceptual 90s Fashion
Conceptual 90s Fashion
The Ones 2 Watch 'Holly Holly' Exclusive Highlights Nostalgic Apparel
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10
Futuristic Sporty Sandals
Futuristic Sporty Sandals
The PUMA x McQ Tech Runner Sandal is a High Fashion Design
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9
Tropical Floral Editorials
Tropical Floral Editorials
Anais Pouliot Takes a Hot Vacation for Some Fashion Inspiration
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8
Hipster Rooftop Editorials
Hipster Rooftop Editorials
Cult Factory's "In Rainbows" Series Features Festival-Ready Fashions
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7
Conceptual Beauty Portraits
Conceptual Beauty Portraits
Jalouse Magazine's 'Kiss & Make Up' Story Boasts Expressive Cosmetics
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6
Sporty Beach Fashion
Sporty Beach Fashion
The Edit Alessandra Ambrosio Editorial Introduces Summery Activewear
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5
Tattooed Hipster Photography
Tattooed Hipster Photography
Giuseppe Vitariello Captures Josh Mario John in a Candid Image Set
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4
Unisex Lingerie Retailers
Unisex Lingerie Retailers
M.O. Underwear Offers Comfortable Undergarments for Men and Women
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3
Ultra-Thin Motorcycle Backpacks
Ultra-Thin Motorcycle Backpacks
The Speedway Pack Provides a Aerodynamic and Lightweight Wear
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2
Sensual Influencer Photography
Sensual Influencer Photography
Matt Adam's Latest Editorial Features Instagram Model Lily May
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1
Multi-Purpose Transforming Bags
Multi-Purpose Transforming Bags
The OWLBAG Changes Shape to Meet Your Every Need
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