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Youth Envy

Childlike looks signify a shift in what it means to be beautiful

Implications - Though youth has been associated with beauty for quite some time, only recently has the cosmetic and fashion industry shown unabashed interest in truly childlike looks. Youth envy invites a more girly, lighthearted aesthetic; a refreshing change from the hard lines and solid colors of the recent minimalist wave. This phenomena shows that, while consumers are becoming more comfortable with their age, the nostalgia of youth still makes for an attractive marketing strategy.
Trend Themes
1. Youth Envy - The trend toward childlike looks in cosmetic and fashion industry invites a more girly, lighthearted aesthetic and nostalgia for youth that can be capitalized on by brands.
2. Iconic Feminine Critter Cosmetics - Disney and OPI's new Minnie Mouse nail polish collection is an example of partnering with beloved fictional characters to create new product lines that tap into fans' nostalgia.
3. Wild Arcade-inspired Fashion - Collections drawing on pastimes from the 90s, like Lazy Oaf's Nasty Gal Summer line inspired by arcades and bowling, show how nostalgia can be leveraged to create unique collections that tap into customers' desire for fun, vibrant clothing.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty Industry - Brands in the beauty industry can collaborate with iconic fictional characters and create nostalgic product lines that tap into customers' fond memories.
2. Fashion Industry - Clothing brands can use nostalgia for pastimes of the 90s to create unique designs and collections that appeal to customers who grew up in that era.
3. Gaming/arcade Industry - Gaming and arcade industries can partner with fashion and beauty conglomerates to create cross-promotions and merchandise, tapping into customers who love both fashion and gaming.
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Featured Examples

Kitty Clothing Collaborations
Kitty Clothing Collaborations
The Hello Kitty Forever Collection is Cute and Cuddly for Winter
Getting older and saying goodbye to some the most cherished companions of a girl’s childhood can be such sweet sorrow, but the Hello Kitty Forever Collection will help keep one around in an age-... MORE
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Collegiate Couture Captures
A Magazine Italy 'Ritorno al College' Editorial Goes Back To School
Many kids, teenagers and young adults have resumed school in the last week, which is a natural catalyst for back to school editorials such as the A Magazine Italy ‘Ritorno al College.’... MORE
Girly Gossamer Fashion
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The ASOS Molly Goddard Collection is Sweet and Dreamy
Sweet and dreamy, the ASOS Molly Goddard collection is comprised of four pieces, each of which focus on sheer fabrics and loose silhouette. Nevertheless, the latter is slightly deceiving due to the... MORE
Adorable Animated Apparel
Adorable Animated Apparel
The 'Kawaii Not?' Dress Would be an Charming Look for a Holiday Party
Why admire your favorite iconic feline from afar when you can wear her with pride in this adorable ‘Kawaii Not?’ dress. The Hello Kitty-inspired dress from Modcloth is a cute strapless... MORE
play_circle_filled Wild Arcade-Inspired Fashion
Wild Arcade-Inspired Fashion
The Lazy Oaf for Nasty Gal Summer 2013 Collection is 90s-Themed
The Lazy Oaf for Nasty Gal Summer 2013 line is a vibrant slew of technicolor, print-crazy and girly clothes for the hotter months. Better yet, this summer collection draws inspiration from all the... MORE
Iconic Feminine Critter Cosmetics
Iconic Feminine Critter Cosmetics
Girly Disney Character Minnie Mouse Gets Her Own Fashion Line
Beloved girly Disney character Minnie Mouse is joining the long lines of fictional characters to get their own fashion line. The OPI Couture de Minnie 2013 collection will be one of several... MORE

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