These 2015 political trends range from potty-mouthed politician murals to first lady playlists that encourage American girls to feel confident and empowered. In addition to this list's focus on U.S. president Barack Obama and wife Michelle -- from Obama's faux man bun photos to the first lady's various youth initiatives -- its other notable examples include those that poke fun at current presidential candidates and world leaders.
Standouts include Disney princess illustrations that replace icons like Cinderella and Ariel with famous faces like Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un. These humorous portraits replace beloved animated characters with popular politicians and comment on these individuals' outlandish personalities.
Additional 2015 political trends include presidential coloring books and action figures that pay tribute to America's first female presidential candidate Hilary Clinton. Though sold as novelty items, these non-traditional toys are empowering and reject traditional gender stereotypes. For more political innovations that are set to emerge in the New Year, visit Trend Hunter's 2016 Trend Report page.
Top 70 Political Trends in 2015
From Presidential Man Bun Parodies to Potty-Mouthed Politician Art:
Jana Pijak — Jan 9, 2016 — Pop Culture
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Terrifying Political Illustrations
'Just Leaders' is a Satire on History's Famous Dictators
69
Presidential Man Buns
These Photoshopped Illustrations Capture World Leaders With Long Hair
68
Human Rights Film Festivals
JAYU is a Toronto Organization Aiming to Empower Communities
67
Truth-Exposing Illustrations
This Artist Brings Up Issues with Modern Living in Cartoon Form
66
Potty-Mouthed Politician Art
This Political Art Projects Donald Trump onto a Bar's Bathroom Wall
65
Poignant Sinking Statues
This Climate Change Art Installation Reminds People of Rising Sea Levels
64
Secretive Smart Billboards
Grocery Store Don Giulio Salumeria is Running a Hidden Ad Campaign
63
Presidential Candidate Parodies
These Trump Disney Villains Offer a Comedic View of the Politician
62
Controversial Advertising Stunts
600 Fake Print Ads Call Out Paris Climate Conference Sponsors
61
Political Paper Dolls
This Justin Trudeau Paper Doll Lets You Dress Up Canada’s New Prime Minister
60
Princess Presidential Candidates
These Donald Trump Disney Princesses are a Bizarre Mash-Up
59
Galactic Leader Monuments
This Statue of Communist Leader Lenin Was Remixed into Darth Vader
58
Revealing Refugee Portraits
This Series Aims to Help People Understand the Syrian Refugee Crisis
57
Presidential Action Figures
The Hillary Clinton Action Figure Sends an Empowering Message to Girls
56
Superior Swedish Shelters
Ikea is Designing Extensively Equipped Syrian Refugee Shelters
55
Presidential Offspring Covers
This Chelsea Clinton Elle Cover is Elegant and Understated
54
Canadian Campaign Kitties
These Rescued Kittens are Named After Canadian Political Party Leaders
53
Presidential Coloring Books
Valentin Ramon's Hillary Coloring Book Celebrates the Female Leader
52
Quirky Politician Coloring Books
This Adult Coloring Book Pokes Fun at Donald Trump
51
Feminist Ice Creams
Amanda McCall Creates Unique Ben & Jerry's Flavor Centering on Inspiring Women
50
Zombified Presidential Campaigns
This Donald Trump Poster Playfully Redesigns the Business Mogul
49
Social Refugee Maps
Doctors of the World's 'Journey of a Refugee' Maps Support on Twitter
48
Toy Graffiti Parodies (UPDATE)
These LEGO Vignettes Recreate Iconic Banksy's Artwork
47
VR Refugee Camp Tours
The United Nations Raises Awareness with a Virtual Reality Exploration
46
Fiery Presidential Burgers
City Grille's Donald Trump Burger Honors the Presidential Candidate
45
Politician-Mimicking Mannequins
These Donald Trump Dolls are Perched Inside Storefront Windows
44
Weed-Detecting Devices
Cannabix Technologies Built a Marijuana Breathalyzer For Police to Use
43
Political Latino Platforms
'YODECIDO' Recaps Election News from a Hispanic Perspective
42
Relaxed Politician Editorials
These Images of Vladimir Putin Features Him in a $3,000 Track Suit
41
First Lady-Curated Playlists
This Michelle Obama Playlist Supports Her 62 Million Girls Campaign
40
Punny Political Hot Sauces
The 'Feel the Bern' Sauce Promotes Bernie Sanders' Political Campaign
39
Presidential-Inspired Typography
This Front Style is Mimicked After Barack Obama's Handwriting
38
Statement Leather Bombers
This Varsity Jacket Pays Homage to the Historic Black Panther Party
37
Presidential Candidate Painting Apps
This Simple Painting Tool Creates Endless Donald Trump Jokes
36
Social Foresight Apps
'Called It' Tests Your Ability to Predict the Future
35
Political Networking Apps
This App Helps Users Organize and Coordinate Political Communities
34
Political Music Speakers
The 'Sound of Power' Speaker Design is Shaped Like Vladimir Putin's Head
33
Twitter Political Donations
Twitter's New Feature Makes Supporting a Presidential Candidate Easy
32
Floral Currency Sculptures
These Sculptures Recreate Victorian Museum Displays with Shredded Money
31
Crowdfunded Public Interest Cases
CrowdJustice Fights Injustices and Helps Fund Legal Action
30
Nuanced Website Analysis
This Artificial Intelligence Software Replicates Human Reactions to Sites
29
Papal Emoji Apps
The 'Popemoji' App Lets You Text and Tweet Pope Stickers and GIFs
28
Presidential Emoji Keyboards
The 'HillMoji' Boasts a Collection of Hillary Clinton-Inspired Emojis
27
Celebrity Feminist Newsletters
The Lena Dunham Newsletter For Young Women Will Launch This Fall
26
Presidential Pantsuit Shirts
The Hillary Clinton Everyday Pantsuit Tee Suits Your Street Style
25
Satirical Gender Equality Apps
This Awareness-Raising Tip App Calculates Lower Tips for Women
24
Biometric Democracy Apps
The Voatz Voting App Would Enable Users to Cast Ballots with Their Phones
23
Racially Diverse Movie Posters
Buzzfeed Recreates Iconic Movie Posters with a Diverse Twist
22
Hilarious Presidential Commercials
The Barack Obama Buzzfeed Campaign Focuses on His Fun Side
21
Comical Candidate Collectibles
Hillary Clinton Has Begun Selling Her Official Campaign Merchandise
20
Millennial Voter Apps
This App Helps to Counter Voter Apathy by Making It Easier to Cast a Ballot
19
Afterparty Art Installations
This Art Installation Was a Realistic Depiction of an Afterparty
18
Political Matchmaking Apps
This App Helps to Connect Citizens with Their Dream Candidate
17
Political Matchmaking Apps
This Parody App Helps Improve Reproductive Rights
16
President-Inspired Sneakers
Kobe Bryant's Latest Kicks are Dedicated to Obama's Basketball Skills
15
Succinct Political News Apps
The 'BriefMe' App Helps Users Stay Politically Informed on the Go
14
Government Finance Infographics
This Graphic Answers 'How Much Does the PM Earn?'
13
Presidential Groundhog Greetings
This Obama 2008 Campaign-Themed Groundhog Day Card Offers Hope
12
Political Portrait Haircuts
This Politician Supporter Shaved Hillary Clinton's Face Into Her Hair
11
Citizen Idea Platforms
This Civic Engagement Platform Opens Communication with Local Government
10
Punny Presidential Health Ads
This SNL Commercial Addresses False Hopes of Political Candidates
9
Feminist Brainstorming Initiatives
The HeForShe Global Ideathon Focused on College Campus Safety
8
Informative Feminist Infographics
This Infographic Illustrates the Importanc Women's Equality Day
7
Crowdfunded Fact Checking Charities
Full Fact Hopes to Fact Check Politics Before the UK Election
6
Presidental Rapper Covers
This New Yorker Cover Imagines a Kanye West Presidency in 2020
5
Politically Endorsed Equality Ads
This Marriage Equality Campaign was Created by Hilary Clinton
4
Royal Portraiture Coins
This Commemorative Coin Celebrates Queen Elizabeth's Record-Breaking Reign
3
Political Card Games
This Card Game is Designed to Prepare Players for the Presidential Election
2
Environmental Policy Apps
The UNFCCC Developed an App Specifically for COP21 News in Paris
1
Online Peacekeeping Platforms
IBM Cloud Services Lets Prospective & Permanent Volunteers Chat
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Festive Theme Park Tumblers
The New Starbucks x Disney Collection is Disney World Themed
Portrait-Style High-Fashion Campaigns
Givenchy's Resort 2026 Line Appears Effortlessly Elegant
Plush-Inspired Sensorial Cosmetics
Ulta Beauty x Squishmallows is Full of Fun, Tactile Features
Model-Approved Footwear Campaigns
Gigi Hadid x Havaianas Lead The Flip-Flop Comeback
Superhero Lifestyle Collections
Disney Drops Brand Collabs for The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Cartoon Mashup Qsr Meals
Hello Kitty TMNT Toys are the Latest in Mcdonald’s Happy Meals
Remixed Nail Polish Collections
The OPIcons Collection Reimagines Iconic Shades Like Funny Bunny
Politically-Inspired Runway Collections
Selkie’s The Libertine Collection Channels Feminine Power
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Empowering Luxury Fashion Campaigns
The Givenchy Spring 2026 Campaign Features Successful Women
Lunar Craft Fashion
adidas Lunar New Year 2026 Brings Chinese Craft into Modern Athletic Style
Cult-Favorite Animation-Inspired Stationery Collections
Sharpie and Elmer's Embrace Toy Story 5
Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
Halloween-Themed Self-Care Collections
Lush's 2025 Halloween Collection is Party-Ready
Debunking Skincare Campaigns
The Periodic Fable by The Ordinary Exposes Beauty Industry Buzzwords
Humorous Menswear Ads
Men’s Wearhouse Goes Full Funny with its 'Love the Way You Look' Campaign
Picturesque Literature-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Christian Dior Presents Its Fall 2025 Campaign
Playful Cosmetic Collections
The Clinique x Crayola Collaboration Makes Makeup Feel Fun Again
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
American Aesthetics-Focused Fashion Capsules
The Coach Spring 2026 Collection is Chic
Versatile Beauty-Enthusiast-Approved Products
L’Oréal Paris Spotlights its Trending Must-Haves
Chic Technique-Forward Fashion Lines
Tory Burch Fall 2026 RTW Capsule Explores History and Utility
Animation-Branded Golf Collections
The 2026 Disney x Nike Golf Collection is Playful
Olympic-Themed French Fry Pop-Ups
McCain will Host a Team Canada Pop-Up in Toronto
Cartoon Duck-Inspired Apparel
The Disney x Karl Lagerfeld Capsule Collection Features Donald Duck
Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics' Animal Intelligence Redefines "AI"
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
Blind Box QSR Collectibles
KFC Thailand Created a Celebratory Baby Sanders Collection of Toys
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Cartoon Pregnancy Gender Reveals
Hasbro Makes a Major Announcement in the Peppa Pig Universe
Holiday Hosting Pants
Butterball and Hedley & Bennett Created Thanksgiving Hosting Pants
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Immersive Restroom Experiences
The Refresh Room Reimagines the Female Festival Bathroom Experience
Influencer-Focused Retail Stores
Princess Polly is Adding New Stores with Selfie Mirrors, Events
Functionally Focused Dog Campaigns
The Honest Kitchen's Inflatable Dogs Challenge Beauty Standards
Mascot-Inspired Animated Short Films
Ralph Lauren’s Polo Bear Makes a Cinematic Debut
Large-Scale Nail Polish Experiences
OPI Celebrated its 45th Anniversary with an Immersive Event
Whimsical Youth-Inspired Fashion
The Miu Miu L’été 2025 Campaign is Playful and Stunning
Cheeky Lip-Gloss Beauty Campaigns
NYX Professional Makeup Launches its 'If You NYX You Know'
Femme Fatale-Inspired Campaigns
Marine Serre's Fall 2025 Campaign is Titled Heads or Tails
Cinematic Campaign Posters
Nike 2026 World Cup posters frame national teams through film-styles
Princess-Inspired Personal Care Lines
Bath & Body Works Expands Disney Princess Collection Reach
Expressive Hair Campaigns
Wavytalk's Main Character Hair Campaign Makes Everyday Styles Memorable
Cheeky Sports-Inspired Diaper Campaigns
Huggies Aligns Family Planning with a Major Sports Event
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Art-Promoting Campaigns
Beige Billboards Spark a Bold Call to Save Charlotte’s Art Scene
Playfyully Surrealistic Fashion Capsules
The Moschino Resort 2026 Collection is Chic & Unexpected
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Novelty Image Generators
AI Toilet Brush Generator Creates Fun Custom Toilet Brush Avatars
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Celebrity-Backed Luxury Menswear Campaigns
Louis Vuitton Taps Jeremy Allen White and Pusha T
Creatively Shot Footwear Campaigns
Christian Louboutin Releases the Creative Spring 2026 Campaign
All-Asian Beauty Campaigns
Maybelline Face the Difference Features 40 Asian Pacific Trailblazers
Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns
Canva Spotlights its Creative Tools Ahead of Halloween
Flushable Magazines
Toilet Roll Brand Cushelle Created a Title Printed on Soft Tissue
1980s-Inspired Eye-Catching Fashion Capsules
Moschino's Pre-Fall 2026 is Playful and Elegant
Real-Life Doll Apparel
Barbie Debuts its First-Ever Fashion Collection with Edikted
Satirical Skincare Campaigns
Sephora Launches 'Skin Obsessed' Campaign with Taika Waititi
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Reality TV-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Betsey Johnson Launches a Mormon Wives Capsule Collection
Cultural Mullet Campaigns
Mcdonald’s McMullet Campaign Turns a Viral Joke into a Live Activation
AI Pet Portrait Tools
PetPrints Bathroom Turns Your Pet Into A Framed Black And White Artwork
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls
Hasbro and Mattel Created the Play-Doh Barbie Collection
Youthful Hair Mists
Mane is Launching Scented Hair & Body Mists for Millennials & Gen Z
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Reimagined Art Tours
Kayem's There When it Mattered Most Adds Hot Dogs to American History
Fashion-Focused Substack Publications
Tory Burch Launches What Should I Wear? Newsletter
Hair Repair-Focused Campaigns
Pantene's New Campaign Celebrates Southern Hair With a Summer Twist
Weed-Centric Women’s Campaigns
Sundae School’s 'Women of Weed' Campaign Redefines Cannabis Culture
Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs
Aldi Dropped a Festival-Inspired Nail Art Collection
Humorous Haircare Campaigns
CeraVe X SNL Team Up to Make Tackling Dandruff Less Serious
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Neutral Sticky Notes
Post-it x Pantone Bring Calm Focus to Ideation with the Color of the Year
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Styled by KidSuper Ken Doll Sports Boundary-Pushing Streetwear
Body Care Rebranding Initiatives
Tree Hut Embraces the Sentiment of 'Uncontain Yourself'
Cheeky Hygiene Company Campaigns
The ‘So Clean You Can Kiss It’ Campaign Spotlights Butt Showers
Animated Pop Revival Shows
Paris Hilton’s Paris & Pups Brings Her Playful Persona to Youtube
Mayo-Inspired Art Gallery Pop-Ups
Hellmann's Mayonnaise Collaborates with Kareem Rahma
Comedic Body Wash Ads
Moist Humor by Dove Debuted During SNL50: the Anniversary Special
Fashion Icon Toy Ranges
Playmates Toys Launches the Paris & Pups Range, Inspired by Paris Hilton
Humorous Wet Wipes Campaigns
goodwipes Partnered with Hallie Batchelder on Wet January
Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
Crayola Has Unveiled Its 2025 Holiday Product Lineup
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Smiling Sponge Costumes
Spirit Halloween is Selling Scrub Mommy & Scrub Daddy Costumes
Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
U.s. Polo Assn. Launches a Global Campaign Highlighting Its Origins
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Dairytale Bridal Tributes
Disney Wedding Dresses Evoke Fairy Tales Through Bespoke Bridal Couture
Princess-Inspired Active Apparel
Disney & Her Universe Reimagine Classic Gowns as Workout Dresses
Celebratory Midlife Campaigns
The Stripes Beauty Hotter Than Ever Destigmatizes Menopause
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Festively Themed Pet Products
The Pooch & Mutt 2025 Christmas Range is Packed with Options
Culturally Backed Fashion Launches
Brigade Launches its First SS25 Collection Based in NYC
Classic Fashion Campaigns
Perry Ellis International Marks 70 Years of Its Original Penguin Brand
Playful Crayon-Inspired Fashion Lines
Lee & Crayola Launch Colorful Workwear-Inspired Garments
Streaming Moments Surge
Spotify’s Wrapped 2025 Engages Users with Personalized Year-in-Review
Product-Inspired Halloween Looks
Aldi and EllaDoesFX Created a Look Inspired by Professor Peppy
High-Concept Brand Campaigns
The ‘Legitimate You’ Campaign Proves Every Brand Can Look Pro
Food-Inspired Street Art
Knorr's Dish Pics Campaign Replaces Unwanted, Unsavory Images
Southern Haircare Campaigns
Pantene's 'Fixins For Country Fried Hair' Stars Kelsea Ballerini
Gaming Style Capsules
The Nike x Martine Rose Campaign Spotlights Esports Athletes as Modern Icons
Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries
Dirty Looks Examines Clothing as a Tool for Cultural Resistance
Punk History Apparel
The War of the Three Kingdoms Fuses 17th-Century Rebellion with Punk Design
Culinary Nail Polish Collections
The DND Yes Chef! Kits Pay Homage to the Heat of the Kitchen
Humorous Beans-Forward Campaigns
Bush's Beans Debuts a First-Of-Its-Kind Ticket Exchange
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
Athlete Arrival Fashion Activations
ATP Introduces Athlete Arrivals to Spotlight Players Style
Patriotic Press-Ons Capsules
Paintbox Releases Ralph Lauren-Inspired Olympic Nail Sets
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Celebratory Beauty Expansion Campaigns
KimChiChic Beauty Celebrates Its Inclusion in Ulta
Princess-Themed Lip Glosses
ColourPop Launches the Disney Princess Ultra Glossy Lip Collection
Mascot-Forward Newspaper Campaigns
Ellie the Elephant Becomes a New York Times Subscriber
Anti-Bias Fashion Unveilings
Primark Created "Kim Parr" to Challenge Preconceptions
Celebrative Canadian Lager Initiatives
Moosehead Delivers its 'Presidential Pack' Across Canada
Mascot Sumo Showdowns
Duolingo Launches Playful Event Featuring Gaming Icons and Cultural Mascots
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Alessandro Michele's Fall 2025 Campaign for Valentino is Alluring
Nostalgic Beauty Campaigns
Dove's #UnseenBeauty Initiative Challenges Y2K Beauty Standards
Quirky Edible Mascots
The Pop-Tarts Brand Introduces Team Sprinkles and Team Swirls
Adorable Remixed Board Games
Tokidoki Edition Monopoly Turns Classic Strategy into Pastel Pop Art
No-Nonsense Grooming Campaigns
The Rock Face Makes Scents Campaign Pokes Fun at Marketing Cliches
Question-Driven Brand Revisions
NPR Turns its Logo Into Question Words
Celebrity-Backed Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Film is Dubbed ’Twas the Knight Before…
Satirical News Platforms
AI Satire News Transforms Real-Time Updates Into Humorous Content
Film-Centric Fashion Capsules
Rihanna's Fenty Joins Puma on a Special Smurfs Collection
Uplifting Bathroom Sprays
The Pourri Scent of the Year Collection Introduces Mandarin Mimosa
New Customization Updates
On-Together Adds Facial Hair Styles
Soccer-Inspired Makeup Patch Designs
United States Soccer Federation Partners with Fazit
Festive Americana Artwork Decor
The Norman Rockwell for Pottery Barn Collection Embraces Nostalgia
Global Election Trackers
World Election Map Updates Users with Global Election Dates and Details
Intergenerational Fashion Series
GapStudio’s FW25 Campaign Sees Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin
Women-Empowering Photograph Campaigns
Ownever Made a Statement This International Women's Day
Artful Activism Shows
The Snowflake Exhibition by Donald Moffett Explores Abstraction & Activism
Animation-Themed Decor Ranges
The Target Pillowfort Collection Has Over 50 New Products
International Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Brand USA Launches Two Complementary Campaigns
Election Insights Tools
Polymarket Election Forecast Delivers Real-Time Election Predictions
Creative Protest Archives
Pocket Protests Showcases Global Creative Resistance Against Fascism
Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops
Happy Pops Launches the Barbie Career Collection
Mardi Gras-Themed Breast Campaigns
Frida Marked Mardi Gras with the Breast Gallery Campaign