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Top 100 Media Trends in 2015

From Full-Figured Swimsuit Ads to Hairy Disney Princesses

— January 24, 2016 — Pop Culture
The top 2015 media trends reflect a variety of challenges made against body stereotypes this year. Today's audiences will no longer accept one body type or one sexual orientation as the norm from the media. To appeal to these progressive minds, brands are recruiting new models and brand ambassadors to promote and endorse these new ways of thinking.

Fashion is an industry typically recognized in the media for spotlighting and emphasizing a skinny or petite frame, but many brands -- both couture and contemporary -- are moving away from this. Sports Illustrated featured plus-sized model Ashley Graham in its swimsuit edition this year and other brands are prioritizing a more diverse runway.

The upcoming documentary 'A Perfect 14,' which profiles plus-sized models, also generated positive reactions from body image experts and fashion fans across the world.

Pop culture-inspired art is also being influenced by these new norms. A variety of Disney art such as the make-up free Elsa, full-figured Disney drawings and the introduction of a Latina Disney princess all point to the changing landscape.

For more insight into the ways you and your team can make use of the top 2015 media trends, check out our 2016 Trend Report.
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Activity
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Downtown Adventurer Editorials
Downtown Adventurer Editorials
Jeffrey Chan Resumes His 'A Day With' Series with Terra Grantham
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91
Effortless Brazilian Editorials
Effortless Brazilian Editorials
Mariana Caldas Photographed Bárbara Magalhanis for C-Heads
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90
Old-School Editorial Designs
Old-School Editorial Designs
Javier Jaen Cleverly Brings Retro Imagery to Modern Publications
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89
Quirky Gentleman Fashion
Quirky Gentleman Fashion
Marcin Dziak's Latest Photo Feature Boasts Elegant Menswear
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88
Shapely Silhouetted Editorials
Shapely Silhouetted Editorials
Josephine van Delden Stars in Dior Magazine's Spring Issue
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87
Richly Warm Fashion
Richly Warm Fashion
The Olivia Palermo ELLE Spain Editorial is Shot by Her Husband Johannes Huebel
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86
Live Streamed Razor Unveilings
Live Streamed Razor Unveilings
Gillette Introduces Avengers Razors Online & Offline Simultaneously
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85
Trans Celebrity Docu-Series
Trans Celebrity Docu-Series
'I Am Cait' Chronicles Caitlyn Jenner's Transition into Her New Normal
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84
Modern Royalty Editorials
Modern Royalty Editorials
Riley Keough Covers the Latest Issue of Town & Country
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83
Sunny Springtime Editorials
Sunny Springtime Editorials
Alena Blohm Stars in the April Issue of Elle Russia
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82
CGI Magazine Covers
CGI Magazine Covers
The Latest Issue of Garage Mag Features Interactive Effects
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81
Haute Couture Selfies
Haute Couture Selfies
The Saskia de Brauw Interview Magazine Editorial is Elegantly Eccentric
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80
Pastel Resort Editorials
Pastel Resort Editorials
Grace Bol Stars in the February Issue of W Magazine
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79
Sun-Soaked Swimwear Editorials
Sun-Soaked Swimwear Editorials
Bar Refaeli Stars in the Latest Marie Claire Czech Cover Shoot
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78
Casually Chic Editorials
Casually Chic Editorials
Actress Shay Mitchell Poses for Yahoo! Style’s Latest Fashion Feature
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77
Sporty Swimwear Editorials
Sporty Swimwear Editorials
Josephine Skriver Embraces an Urban Beach Look for Vanity Fair Italia
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76
Tribal Deity Editorials
Tribal Deity Editorials
Goddess of Lust by Danny Cardozo Stars Model Patricija Zilinskaite
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75
Fierce Circus Fashion
Fierce Circus Fashion
Luigi & Iango Capture an Edgy Editorial for the Latest Vogue Germany Issue
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74
Human Rights Film Festivals
Human Rights Film Festivals
JAYU is a Toronto Organization Aiming to Empower Communities
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73
Exorbitant Luxury Editorials
Exorbitant Luxury Editorials
Marcelia Freesz Stars in Marie Claire Brazil's February Issue
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72
Steamy Honeymoon Editorials
Steamy Honeymoon Editorials
Cameron Russell and Luke Grimes Star in the Vogue US February Issue
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71
Romantic Stroll Editorials
Romantic Stroll Editorials
Zuzana Gregorova and Filip Hrivnak are a Loving Couple in ELLE Czech
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70
Dreamy Wedding Editorials
Dreamy Wedding Editorials
Bazaar Latin America's Latest Issue Stars Model Emily Sanko
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69
Magical Sisterhood Editorials
Magical Sisterhood Editorials
This Sugarhigh Lovestoned Editorial Features a Pair of Best Friends
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68
Playful Ladylike Fashion
Playful Ladylike Fashion
The Harper's Bazaar Korea June Cover Stars Barbara Palvin
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67
Tech Chic Cover Shoots
Tech Chic Cover Shoots
Garage Magazine Stars Kendall Jenner, Cara Delevingne, Joan Smalls and More
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66
White Swimsuit Editorials
White Swimsuit Editorials
Mariana Coldebella Stars in the Latest Issue of Woman Madame Figaro
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65
Warrior Princess Editorials
Warrior Princess Editorials
Marina Perez is Decked Out in Tribal Jewelry for Tabat Magazine
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64
Sultry Seaside Editorials
Sultry Seaside Editorials
Tantalum Magazine‘s Ibizenca Story Stars Jelena Kovacic
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63
Glamorous Mennonite Editorials
Glamorous Mennonite Editorials
Victoria Beckham Stars in Vogue Australia's Latest Issue
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62
Tropical Holiday Editorials
Tropical Holiday Editorials
Lara Stone Stars in Vogue China's February Issue
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61
Realistic Video Game Heroines
Realistic Video Game Heroines
This Series Showcases Video Game Characters with Realistic Bodies
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60
Urban Warrior Editorials
Urban Warrior Editorials
Anna Haftenberger Dons Her Armor in L'Officiel Ukraine's April Issue
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59
Layered 70s Fashion
Layered 70s Fashion
Behati Prinsloo Showcases Retro Fall Looks in Vogue China
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58
Wearable Headphone Screens
Wearable Headphone Screens
The Mask Personal Movie Theater by Dashbon is Extremely Portable
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57
Vanguard Sportswear Editorials
Vanguard Sportswear Editorials
Florian Joahn Captures This Monochromatic and Edgy Portrait Series
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56
Richly Tropical Editorials
Richly Tropical Editorials
Paradise Lost by Aorta is Elegantly Exotic for Schon Magazine
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55
Elegantly Casual Editorials
Elegantly Casual Editorials
Olivia Palermo Stars in the April 2015 Cover Story for ELLE Vietnam
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54
Model Diversity Documentaries
Model Diversity Documentaries
A Perfect 14 is an Upcoming Documentary on Plus-Size Modelling
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53
Elegant Poolside Editorials
Elegant Poolside Editorials
The Ana Beatriz Barros L’Officiel Russia Cover Shoot is Glamorous
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52
Eclectic Rocker Fashion
Eclectic Rocker Fashion
Wonderland magazine's The Bubble Witches Story is Psychedelic
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51
Immaculate Toga Editorials
Immaculate Toga Editorials
Josephine Le Tutour is Wonderful in White for Vogue China's May Issue
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50
Urban Wanderer Editorials
Urban Wanderer Editorials
Guen Fiore Photographed This Gorgeous Editorial for C-Heads
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49
Drowsy Domestic Editorials
Drowsy Domestic Editorials
This Club Petanque Editorial Depicts a Perfect Day at Home
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48
Sibling Dress-Up Editorials
Sibling Dress-Up Editorials
Lindsey L33 Took Photos of Sisters Playing Dress-Up for C-Heads
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47
Comparable Couple Editorials
Comparable Couple Editorials
Edie Campbell Stars in the March Issue of Vogue UK
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46
Sensual Vampire Editorials
Sensual Vampire Editorials
HGIssue Pays Tribute to The Viper Room with Crystal Renn
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45
Boho Swimsuit Editorials
Boho Swimsuit Editorials
The Latest Issue of Myself Germany Features 'Hippie Holiday' Outfits
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44
Dark Ethereal Fashion
Dark Ethereal Fashion
Hunter & Gatti Capture a Sci-Fi Chic Anna Jagodzinska for HGIssue
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43
Costumed Wonderland Editorials
Costumed Wonderland Editorials
Dani Witt and Co. Wear Many Different Masks for Harper's Bazaar UK
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42
Retro Bodysuit Editorials
Retro Bodysuit Editorials
The Kendall Jenner Allure Cover Shoot is Luxuriously Steamy
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41
Youthful Summer Fashion
Youthful Summer Fashion
Chloe Grace Moretz's Latest Role is as Vogue Girl Korea's Cover Girl
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40
Geeky Parody Art Murals
Geeky Parody Art Murals
These Massive Removable Art Posters are Perfect for a Nerdy Aesthetic
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39
Contemporary Disney Princesses
Contemporary Disney Princesses
These Casual Disney Princesses Look Like Modern Day Teenagers
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38
Layered Floral Editorials
Layered Floral Editorials
Ondria Hardin Stars in the March Issue of Vogue Japan
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37
Exorbitantly Gothic Editorials
Exorbitantly Gothic Editorials
Eliza Cummings stars in Mixte Magazine's Spring/Summer Issue
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36
90s Raver Fashion
90s Raver Fashion
Model Angela Longton Puts a Playful Spin on a Retro Partier Look
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35
Retro Automobile Editorials
Retro Automobile Editorials
Ben Bernschneider Photographed His First Editorial for C-Heads
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34
Surrealistic Fashion Campaigns
Surrealistic Fashion Campaigns
The New Issue of Printed Pages Showcases Art from Kenzo Campaigns'
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33
Romantic Park Editorials
Romantic Park Editorials
The Latest Issue of Harper’s Bazaar Netherlands is Summery and Sapphic
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32
Empowering Coloring Books
Empowering Coloring Books
The Super Strong Princess Coloring Book Breaks Down Gender Norms
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31
Desert Metallic Fashion
Desert Metallic Fashion
Stylist Arabia Captures Model Paulina in Edgy Shimmering Pieces
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30
Superhero-Inspired Typography
Superhero-Inspired Typography
This Quirky Alphabet Series Draws on Popular Comic Book Characters
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29
Pierced Disney Princesses
Pierced Disney Princesses
This Series Depicts the Iconic Heroines with Septum Piercings
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28
Shadowy Selfhood Portraits
Shadowy Selfhood Portraits
Daniel Gonzales Photographed Maria Antonia for C-Heads
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27
Bohemian Rebellion Editorials
Bohemian Rebellion Editorials
Michelle Barton Photographs Jenny Parry for C-Heads
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26
Dramatic Couture Editorials
Dramatic Couture Editorials
Model Nadja Auermann is an Elegant Vision in Vanity Fair France
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25
Cozy Cottaging Editorials
Cozy Cottaging Editorials
Jack Belli Photographed Kayslee Collins for a C-Heads Exclusive
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24
Latina Disney Princesses
Latina Disney Princesses
Princess Elena of Avalor is Disney's Newest Character
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23
Soft Sensual Editorials
Soft Sensual Editorials
The Jennifer Lopez Complex Cover Shoot Features Plunging Necklines
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22
Lustful Leather Editorials
Lustful Leather Editorials
The Vogue Germany March Issue Stars Anna Ewers
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21
Desert Flower Editorials
Desert Flower Editorials
Kristine Froseth Stars in Numero Tokyo's May Issue
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20
Plastic Mask Runways
Plastic Mask Runways
The AW15 Undercover Plastic Surgery Runway Screams Youthful Beauty
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19
Flower Power Editorials
Flower Power Editorials
Hollie-May Saker Stars in Marie Claire Italia's February Issue
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18
Hungover Disney Princesses
Hungover Disney Princesses
This Series Captures the Iconic Princesses After One Too Many Drinks
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17
Full-Figured Swimsuit Ads
Full-Figured Swimsuit Ads
Ashley Graham is the First Plus-Sized Model in Sports Illustrated
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16
Faceless Disney Princesses
Faceless Disney Princesses
These Illustrations Depict the Iconic Princesses Without Faces
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15
Wild Child Roadtrip Editorials
Wild Child Roadtrip Editorials
Ian Maddox Photographed a Wild Roadtrip Exclusively for C-Heads
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14
Full-Figured Disney Princesses
Full-Figured Disney Princesses
This Artist Reimagines Disney Heroines as Plus-Size Princesses
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13
Beauty Blunder Editorials
Beauty Blunder Editorials
Ola Rudnicka Stars in the February Issue of Vogue Italia
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12
Retro Summer Camp Editorials
Retro Summer Camp Editorials
Kristina Yenko Photographs a 70s-Themed Shoot for C-Heads
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11
Life-Like Disney Princes
Life-Like Disney Princes
This Series Transforms the Iconic Disney Princes into Realistic Images
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10
Pot-Bellied Disney Princes
Pot-Bellied Disney Princes
These Illustrations Depict the Iconic Princes with Realistic Bodies
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9
Sensual Vintage Editorials
Sensual Vintage Editorials
Photographer Hana Haley Shoots Kota in an Exclusive C-Heads Editorial
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8
Distorted Fashion Photography
Distorted Fashion Photography
Asger Carlsen Puts His Own Spin on Resort Fashion for The Cut
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7
Disney Villain Face Swaps
Disney Villain Face Swaps
This Series Portrays Different Characters as Disney Villains
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6
Hippie Revival Editorials
Hippie Revival Editorials
Elisabeth Erm is a Bohemian Hippie for Vogue Russia's February Issue
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5
Pop Culture-Inspired Graffiti
Pop Culture-Inspired Graffiti
This French Artist Turns Pop Culture Icons into Amusing Street Art
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4
Realistic Disney Villains
Realistic Disney Villains
This Series Explores What Iconic Villains Would Look Like in Real Life
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3
Glamorously Graphic Editorials
Glamorously Graphic Editorials
The Adriana Lima Vogue Mexico Cover Shoot is Full of Bold Fashion
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2
Hairy Disney Princesses
Hairy Disney Princesses
These Illustrations Add Realistic Body Hair to Iconic Disney Princesses
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1
Makeup-Free Disney Princesses
Makeup-Free Disney Princesses
These Illustrations Depict the Iconic Princesses Without Any Makeup
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