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Top 80 Youth Trends for April

From Gen Z Skincare to Child-Friendly Cell Phones

— April 28, 2019 — Life-Stages
The way that young people shop impacts nearly every industry, and this list of April 2019 youth trends spotlights some of the popular habits of the younger generations.

Gen Z is growing up, and numerous innovations and brands are being designed to cater to the needs of this demographic. For example, Dap Suits launched a new initiative that specializes in budget-friendly prom suits that even includes a free at-home trial. On a similar note, a brand dubbed Under Twenty is retailing doctor-informed skincare products that targets typical skin issues experienced by teens.

Technology is another huge factor that motivates the younger generations, and brands have responded to this by incorporating technology in unique ways. The photo series that accompanied the Han Kjøbenhavn Spring/Summer line included familiar computer graphics, nodding to computer and gamer culture. Meanwhile, Foot Locker's partnership with Rockets of Awesome has resulted in a tech-fueled shopping experience for kids and their parents, offering seamless connection and personalization.
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Student-Friendly Music Subscriptions
Student-Friendly Music Subscriptions
SoundCloud Go+ Lets Eligible Students Listen at a Discount
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79
AI Cyberbullying Assistants
AI Cyberbullying Assistants
The Cybersmile Assistant Provides Support for Internet Users
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78
Kid-Friendly Free Clothing Shops
Kid-Friendly Free Clothing Shops
The Twig Offers Children in Foster Care Clothes at No Cost
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77
Juvenile Swim-Friendly Wearables
Juvenile Swim-Friendly Wearables
The Fitbit Ace 2 Encourages Kids to Get Active and More
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76
Charitable eSports Partnerships
Charitable eSports Partnerships
Immortals and St. Jude Children's Hospital Team Up to Help Kids
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75
Teen Romance-Inspired Lip Glosses
Teen Romance-Inspired Lip Glosses
BoxLunch.com Unveiled a Nostalgic 'Clueless' Lip Gloss Set
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74
Toy-Discovering Holiday Campaigns
Toy-Discovering Holiday Campaigns
Walmart's Toy Lab Allows Kids to Test Out 20 Different Toys
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73
DIY Console VR Kits
DIY Console VR Kits
The Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 04 VR Kit Builds Various Different Accessories
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72
Easter Egg-Topped Donuts
Easter Egg-Topped Donuts
Tim Hortons is Remixing a Classic Treat with Its Cadbury Mini Eggs Donut
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71
Tradition-Focused Easter Storybooks
Tradition-Focused Easter Storybooks
The Peep on a Perch Box Set Makes for an Exceptional Gift
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70
Kid-Centric Digital Health Apps
Kid-Centric Digital Health Apps
Goya-Move is a Parental Control Platform That Enables Wellness
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69
Vegan-Friendly Kids Meals
Vegan-Friendly Kids Meals
McDonald's UK Has a Vegan Happy Meal That Contains a Tasty Veggie Wrap
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68
Wizardly Toy Store Activations
Wizardly Toy Store Activations
The Harry Potter at Hemleys Experience Celebrates Famous Characters
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67
Kid-Crafted Pancake Recipes
Kid-Crafted Pancake Recipes
IHOP's New Oreo Oh My Goodness Pancakes Were Created by a Kid
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66
School-Friendly Yoga Classes
School-Friendly Yoga Classes
'Alo Gives' Brings Yoga and Meditation for Kids in School
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65
Kid-Friendly Noodle Cups
Kid-Friendly Noodle Cups
The New Kabuto Kids Noodles are Perfected for Smaller Tastebuds
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64
Playful Low-Cost Instant Cameras
Playful Low-Cost Instant Cameras
The Canon CLIQ Compact Instant Camera Creates Physical Keepsakes
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63
Charitable eSports Soccer Events
Charitable eSports Soccer Events
Gfinity's War Child FC FIFA Tournament Raised Funds for Kids
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62
Kid-Friendly Pasta Sauce Blends
Kid-Friendly Pasta Sauce Blends
Little Pasta Organics' Tasty Sauces Boast Wholesome Ingredients
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61
Supersized Ice Cream Sandwiches
Supersized Ice Cream Sandwiches
The Oreo Real Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Comes to Sonic This April
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60
Charitable Watermelon Beverages
Charitable Watermelon Beverages
The WTRMLN WTR + Strawberry Mission Bottle Supports FoodCorps
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59
Colorful Vegetable-Dyed Candies
Colorful Vegetable-Dyed Candies
Trader Joe’s Candy Coated Chocolate Peanuts are a Colorful Snack
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58
Cheese-Focused Child Snack Packs
Cheese-Focused Child Snack Packs
The New Dairylea Snack Line Includes Three Options
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57
Technology Immersed Fashion Campaigns
Technology Immersed Fashion Campaigns
The Han Kjøbenhavn Spring/Summer 2019 Range Spotlights Games
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56
Airy Sour Candy Marshmallows
Airy Sour Candy Marshmallows
The Sour Patch Kids Marshmallows are Available Exclusively at Walmart
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55
Free-From Snack Bites
Free-From Snack Bites
Rule Breaker's Better-for-You Bites are Vegan, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free & More
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54
Millennial-Targeted Cookie Flavors
Millennial-Targeted Cookie Flavors
The New McVitie’s Digestive Twists Flavors are Artisanal
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53
Charitable Toxic-Free Beauty Capsules
Charitable Toxic-Free Beauty Capsules
C'est Moi is Joining Forces with the Step Up Women's Network
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52
Easter-Themed Fruit Snacks
Easter-Themed Fruit Snacks
These New Welch's Fruit Snacks are Available as a Limited Edition
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51
Interactive Audio Toys
Interactive Audio Toys
TIMIO is a Screen-Free Music Player That Shares Educational Content
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50
Shareable Frozen Yogurt Bars
Shareable Frozen Yogurt Bars
Yasso's 'Snack Buddies' Frozen Greek Yogurt Snacks Inspire Friendship
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49
Essential Springtime Kidswear
Essential Springtime Kidswear
'basics by kidpik' Connects Parents to Simple Clothing for Kids
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48
Wearable Cardboard Packaging
Wearable Cardboard Packaging
Petit Pli's Cardboard Clothing Boxes Transform into Jetpacks
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47
Gender Identity Children's Books
Gender Identity Children's Books
This Book is a Resource on Children and Gender Identity
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46
Protein-Packed Graham Crackers
Protein-Packed Graham Crackers
Kodiak Cakes' Graham Cracker Snack Nourishes with Whole Grains
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45
Diverse Luxuriously Dressed Dolls
Diverse Luxuriously Dressed Dolls
Mattel Releases Its Anniversary Barbie Doll in Two Skin Tones
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44
Gen Z Hotel Menus
Gen Z Hotel Menus
Omni Hotels & Resorts' Culinary Kids Menu Appeals to Children 12 and Under
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43
Accessible Dyslexia-Friendly Books
Accessible Dyslexia-Friendly Books
Bloomsbury Publishing Redesigns Three Harry Potter Titles
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42
Compostable Bamboo Bandages
Compostable Bamboo Bandages
PATCH's Natural Bandages Feature Bamboo Fibre and Mineral Adhesive
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41
On-the-Road Doll Pop-Ups
On-the-Road Doll Pop-Ups
This Barbie Pop-Up is Held in Walmart Parking Lots Across the Country
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40
Water-Rich Fruit Juices
Water-Rich Fruit Juices
Rethink Juice Splash is Made of 95% Water and Organic Juice Concentrate
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39
On-Demand Astrology Readings
On-Demand Astrology Readings
The Sanctuary App Offers Astrology Services Aimed at Millennials
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38
Tech-Driven Kids Retail Experiences
Tech-Driven Kids Retail Experiences
A Footlocker and Rockets of Awesome Partnership Brings Change
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37
Toy Character Bottled Waters
Toy Character Bottled Waters
Nestlé Waters LEGO Waterbuddies Bottles Celebrate The LEGO Movie 2
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36
Digital Content Projection Backpacks
Digital Content Projection Backpacks
The 'IVY' Smart Backpack Can be Customized via Smartphones
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35
Next-Gen Sleep Dolls
Next-Gen Sleep Dolls
Lulla Dolls are Comforting Sleep Aids for Babies and Pre-Schoolers
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34
Budget-Friendly Prom Suits
Budget-Friendly Prom Suits
Dap Suits Sells Affordable Prom Suits for Less Than the Cost of Rentals
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33
Male Chest-Feeding-Enabling Kits
Male Chest-Feeding-Enabling Kits
Marie-Claire Springham's Hormone Kit Allows Dads to Feed Kids
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32
Father-Daughter Dining Events
Father-Daughter Dining Events
Chick-fil-A's Across the US are Hosting Daddy-Daughter Date Night
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31
K-Pop-Inspired Doll Releases
K-Pop-Inspired Doll Releases
Mattel is Launching a Line of BTS Dolls That are Highly Detailed
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30
Rainbow-Hued Unicorn Churros
Rainbow-Hued Unicorn Churros
Chuck E. Cheese's Will Sell Unicorn Churros on National Unicorn Day
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29
Child-Friendly Electric Toothbrushes
Child-Friendly Electric Toothbrushes
The quip Kids Electric Toothbrush is Designed Just for Kids
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28
Cookie Dough Protein Bars
Cookie Dough Protein Bars
Annie's Free-From Cookie Dough Bars are Powered by Peanut Butter
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27
Empowering Superheroine Shops
Empowering Superheroine Shops
eBay's Superheroine HQ Spotlights Female Comic Book Heroes
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26
Aspiring Explorer Launch Events
Aspiring Explorer Launch Events
This National Geographic Pop-Up Spotlights the 'Explorer Academy'
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25
Child Streetwear Photography
Child Streetwear Photography
Highsnobiety's Seoul Fashion Week Series Spotlights Stylish Kids
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24
Youngster Sleep Training Clocks
Youngster Sleep Training Clocks
The VOBOT Smart Sleep Trainer Connects to Amazon Alexa
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23
On-the-Go Eyeshadow Palettes
On-the-Go Eyeshadow Palettes
The Balm's Autobalm Eyeshadow Palettes Look Like License Plates
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22
Gen Z Sneaker Pop-Ups
Gen Z Sneaker Pop-Ups
American Eagle's Urban Necessities Resells Name-Brand Sneakers
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21
Problem-Solving Gen Z Skincare
Problem-Solving Gen Z Skincare
Under Twenty Offers Inventive Acne Solutions & Antibacterial Makeup
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20
Hardcore Punk Band-Inspired Apparel
Hardcore Punk Band-Inspired Apparel
Noah Celebrates the Band, Youth of Today for the SS19 Season
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19
Imaginative Lighting Installations
Imaginative Lighting Installations
Lambert & Fils & Adrien Rovero Team Up for a Whimsical Exhibit
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18
Artist-Inspired Crayon Sets
Artist-Inspired Crayon Sets
Kid Made Modern's 'Smush Crayons' Carry a Distinct Artistic Value
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17
Stylish 3D-Printed Disney Bags
Stylish 3D-Printed Disney Bags
Gucci's Mickey Mouse Bag is Retailing for a Whooping $4,500 USD
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16
Affordable Long-Lasting Babywear
Affordable Long-Lasting Babywear
The Hanes Ultimate Baby Line Grows with a Child Over 24 Months
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15
Clip-on Smartphone Speaker Units
Clip-on Smartphone Speaker Units
The Moto Stereo Speaker Mod Features High-Quality Drivers
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14
DIY-Style Holiday Workshops
DIY-Style Holiday Workshops
Build-A-Bear's Toy Workshop Strategy is Rolled Out in Multiple Cities
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13
Subscription-Based STEM Toys
Subscription-Based STEM Toys
Amazon's New STEM Club Toys Teach Kids Valuable Skills
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12
Child-Friendly Electric Snowmobiles
Child-Friendly Electric Snowmobiles
The 'Naseka' is Designed For Younger Winter Sport Enthusiasts
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11
Limited Functionality Teen Cellphones
Limited Functionality Teen Cellphones
The Konka U18 Cellphone is Intentionally Basic
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10
Motor Skill-Improving Puzzles
Motor Skill-Improving Puzzles
The Satyendra Pakhalé Puzzle Carpet is for Children Aged Two to Six
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9
Immersive LEGO  Retail Experiences
Immersive LEGO Retail Experiences
The New LEGO Store in Sydney Boasts Inspiration & Immersion
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8
Pod-Based Ice Cream Makers
Pod-Based Ice Cream Makers
The LG Snowwhite Quickly Prepares Premium Frozen Treats
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7
Playful Parental Pop-Ups
Playful Parental Pop-Ups
The Playroom by Fatherly is an Interactive Holiday Activation
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6
Health-Focused Kid Programs
Health-Focused Kid Programs
SpartanNash's Initiative Encourages Children's Healthy Eating Choices
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5
Gen Z Fashion Brands
Gen Z Fashion Brands
'Superdown' by Revolve Appeals to Youth with an Influencer-First Strategy
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4
Multifunctional Urban Cargo Bikes
Multifunctional Urban Cargo Bikes
The Muli Cargo eBike Easily Hauls Gear, Groceries or Even Kids
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3
Mexican Grill Garden Boxes
Mexican Grill Garden Boxes
Chipotle Made 'Home Grown Chipotle' Boxes for National Plant a Seed Day
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2
Dreamy Oversized Playground Installations
Dreamy Oversized Playground Installations
Janine Rewell & Aino Heikkinen's Collab is Finland-Bound
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1
Kid-Focused Experiential Retail
Kid-Focused Experiential Retail
Camp is a Highly Active and Immersive Retail Experience for Kids
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