Pop culture often informs consumer buying behavior and the August 2021 pop culture trends highlight emerging trends that are influencing consumer preferences. These trends affect various industries including fashion, cosmetics, gaming, electronics, and more.
One surprising example from the August 2021 pop culture trends is an influencer-created burger experience called MrBeast Burger. Appealing to fans of the influencer, the chain was launched by Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, "a popular Youtuber that specializes in gaming and entertainment videos." The chain features a variety of burgers, french fries, desserts, and canned beverages. These can be purchase through an online portal or via the MrBeast Burger mobile app. For those looking for convenience, all orders can be delivered right to their door.
Top 60 Pop Culture Trends in August
From Cartoon Princess Dresses to Minty Space-Bound Vessels:
Grace Mahas — Aug 28, 2021 — Pop Culture
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Baby Boomer-Targeted CBD Prerolls
Dad Grass is Cannabis Option with Intergenerational Appeal
59
Edible Art Exhibitions
The Latest Addition to 'Social Works' is a Fully Functioning Urban Farm
58
Portable Powerful Sci-Fi Speakers
Gravastar's Venus Speaker is an Excellent On-the-Go Companion
57
Affordable Rapper-Designed Streetwear
A$AP Rocky and Pacsun Collaborate on New Merchandise
56
Character-Themed Smartwatches
The TAG Heuer Connected x Super Mario Limited Edition is Stylish
55
Phygital Animation Festivals
Pixar Fest Has Interactive Activities, AR Check-Ins & Online Games
54
Tree-Free Beauty Packaging
The Honest Company's Daily Defense Collection is Sustainably Packaged
53
Virtual Production Studios
Samsung is Building a First-of-Its-Kind Studio for the Future of Video
52
Sand Timer Happy Hour Glasses
Blue Moon Debuts a Happy Hourglass for the "Pandemic-Era Happy Hour"
51
Scandinavian-Inspired Swimsuits
Djerf Avenue's New Swimwear Line is Designed for All Shapes
50
Cartoon Princess Dress Collections
The Disney Princess Dress Collection is Available at Hot Topic
49
Versatile Everyday Shoes
Dr. Martens and JJJJound Recently Debuted a Sleek Shoe Collaboration
48
E-Commerce Fashion Shows
Making the Cut is Amazon's First Reality TV Show & Looks are Sold Online
47
Vibrant Hand-Crafted Skateboards
Angry Orchard & Bryte Skateboards Debut a Dynamic New Collection
46
Influencer-Created Burger Experiences
MrBeast Debuted a Viral Restaurant Dubbed MrBeast Burger
45
Digital Droid Pets
The R2-D2 Tamagotchi is a Pocket-Sized Sci-Fi Companion
44
Limited-Edition Horned Speakers
Gravastar Launches a Special Edition Mars Speaker—the Aurochs
43
Sea-Inspired Dessert Creations
Sugar Bowl Bakery's Sea-Themed Recipes are Aesthetically Pleasing
42
Anime-Themed Timepieces
The Seiko Pokémon Collection Includes Three Styles to Choose From
41
Collector's Edition Cartoon Timepieces
The Space Jam Tourbillon Watch is Expertly Crafted
40
Detailed Sci-Fi Toy Kits
The LEGO Star Wars Republic Gunship is 3,292 Pieces
39
Cartoon-Inspired Rainwear
Hunter Brand Has Partnered with Cartoon Peppa Pig in New Collaboration
38
Video Game Character-Themed Streetwear
Stray Rats Presents the Sonic the Hedgehog Collection
37
Wizardly Forest Experiences
Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is Arriving This Fall
36
Equal Hotdog Bun Packs
The Heinz Hot Dog Pact Demands Equal Bun and Hotdog Ratios
35
Intimate Immersive Art Exhibits
Frida Kahlo's Artworks Take Extraordinary Scale
34
Behind-the-Scenes Digital Wine Campaigns
[ yellow tail ] & Sarah Michelle Gellar Debut PURE BRIGHT
33
Disney Princess Phone Cases
The New Disney x Casetify Princess Collection is a Little Magical
32
Unreleased Rockstar Photography
Rare Photos of Bowie Presented in New Masayoshi Sukita Exhibition
31
Heist Film-Themed Capsules
The New Lupin Collection Celebrates Netflix's Hit TV Series
30
70s-Inspired Slide Shoes
The Recently Released adidas Slides are Inspired by the Iconic Stan Smith
29
Horse Racing-Inspired NFT Collections
ZED RUN and Stella Artois! Celebrate the UK's Horse Season
28
Sci-Fi Dinosaur Franchise Sneakers
The Reebok x Jurassic Park Collection is Nostalgia-Focused
27
Macabre Halloween Snacks
These Kellogg Cereals & Snacks Take Inspiration from The Addams Family 2
26
Anime Anniversary Clothing Collections
The Hot Topic Spirited Away Collection Celebrates the Film
25
Breakup Exchange Services
Postdates is a Service That Handles Post-Breakup Item Exchanges
24
Minty Space-Bound Vessels
Tic Tac is Launching a Real Tic Tac UFO Into Space
23
Chromatic Summer Sneakers
The Trippy Summer Pack from New Balance & Jaden Smith Shares Fun Shades
22
Cinematic Comic Cosmetics
Smashbox x The Suicide Squad Makeup References Comic Book Characters
21
Anime-Inspired Red Wines
Kurand Brings Attack on Titan's Marleyan Red Wine to Reality
20
Cartoon-Themed Gaming Controllers
Space Jam: A New Legacy Xbox Wireless Controllers are Limited
19
Vintage Video Game Magazines
The 'Mystery Box' Offers Access to Vintage Magazine Subscriptions
18
Sci-Fi-Themed Candy Ranges
These Star Wars Candy Products from CandyRific Come in Several Options
17
Digital Islander Board Games
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Monopoly Brings the Title to the Table
16
Anime-Themed Ice Trays
AMNUBUS Celebrates Demon Slayer with the Latest Playful Drop
15
Animated Sports Film Sneakers
The Nike LeBron 8 Space Jam Basketball Shoes are Tune Squad-Approved
14
Celeb-Backed Mens Fragrances
Prada Announces Jack Gyllenhaal Will Be Frontman for New Cologne
13
Fast Food Anime Commercials
Taco Bell's Fry Force is an Animated Ad Devoted to Nacho Fries
12
Rapper-Led Makeup Collaborations
Megan Thee Stallion x Revlon Palette Just Debuted on StockX
11
Playful Game-Inspired Luxury Watches
The Astronomia Monopoly References the Classic Board Game
10
AI-Generated Short Films
Campari's Red Diaries Project Explores the Future of Cinema
9
Movie-Paired Wine Clubs
The Hallmark Channel Wine Club Treats Members to DVDs, Ornaments & More
8
Social Media-Focused Films
The New A24's 'Zola' Movie is Based On a Legendary Twitterstorm
7
Minty Hydration Mists
KORA Organics' Facial Mist Refreshes with Microalgae, Sea Water & Aloe
6
Celebrity-Curated TV Series
Google TV's Watch With Me Shares Watchlists from Celebrities
5
Rapper-Cast Ice Tea Commercials
Lipton Enlists T-pain as 'Cousin T' in a New Sitcom-Inspired Ad
4
Seltzer-Opening Hacks
Hornitos Tequila Seltzer Teamed Up with Celebrity Nail Artist Chaun Legend
3
Customizable Zombie Games
The Walkind Dead Experience on The Sandbox Challenges Players to Survive
2
Golf Athlete Mini-Series
The Series 'A Round with Tiger: Celebrity Playing Lessons' is Now Live
1
Horror Series Halloween Mazes
Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights will Have a Haunting Maze
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Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Cosmic Gamer Ice Creams
Dippin' Dots Galaxy Pop Celebrates The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Character-Dessert Collab Menus
Paris Baguette Kpop Demon Hunters Desserts Capture Cinematic Fandom
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Early Autumnal Chocolate Products
These Mars Chocolate Products are Arriving for Summerween
Next-Gen K-Beauty Pop-Ups
MUSKAT Hosted a Five Day Immersive Experience in L.A.
Mens Underwear Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in the News BOSS ONE Bodywear Campaign
Baby Collectible Tech Lines
Sonny Angel x CASETiFY Has Returned for Another Adorable Collaboration
Gourmet Kettle Corn Snacks
Belle’s Gourmet Popcorn Satisfies with Flavors Like Dubai Chocolate
Luxury Menswear Apparel Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton's Soho Pop-Up Showcases the Fall/Winter 2025 Vision
90's Archival Footwear Pop-Ups
Dr. Martens Hosted a 'Buzz Bus' in NYC
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
Nostalgia-Driven Apparel Partnerships
The Pacsun x McDonaldland Collection is a Whimsical Revival
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus
Starbucks' Summer Menu Revives Seasonal Favorites and Adds New Items
Fan-Created Menu Items
Creative Customer Orders Inspired the Taco Bell Fan Style Menu
Immersive Luxury Cosmetics Pop-Ups
Louis Vuitton Spotlights La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Collaboration Cartoon Cooking Aprons
The Hedley & Bennett x Bob's Burgers Collection is Playful
Ice Pop-Inspired Lip Stains
Fun, Fruity Popsicle Pouts Recreate the Look of Popsicle-Stained Lips
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Major Fan-Centric Candy Campaigns
Skittles Debuts the Playful Skittles Obsessed Initiative
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Beaded Beverage Carriers
Six Specialty Drinks are Coming to McDonald's This Spring
Snackable Fashion Statements
QDOBA Debuts a Bold Look at New York Fashion Week
Indian-Inspired Boba Beverages
Tim Hortons India's Summer Poppers Blend Boba with Local Flavors
Vintage Streetwear Pop-ups
Kronenbourg 1664 Launched a Three-Day Immersive Fashion Experience
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Playful Snack Collectables
The Once You Pop Mystery Box from Pringles Introduces Blind-Flavors
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
Influencer-Driven Consumer Insight Tools
Brilli™ is a New Tool That Disrupts Food Research
QSR Collaborative Streetwear
Pacsun's Mcdonaldland Clothing Line Revives Nostalgia Fashion
Faux Food Pop-Ups
MoMA Design Store Unveils an Immersive 'MoMA Mart' Pop-Up for NYC
Creator-Led Style Collabs
MAC Cosmetics and Depop are Reintroducing Gen Z Shoppers to Lipstick
Ambitious Burger Month Promotion
Red Robin Runs an Ambitious Promotion for Loyal and New Customers
Plush Beauty Keychains
Ulta Beauty x Mini Brands Pops Plush Keychains Feature Hero Products
Summertime Anime Ice Creams
The Latest Baskin-Robbins Japan Pokémon Range Arrives for Summer
Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys
MGA Entertainment's Slime Life Turns Digital Trends into Physical Play
Multisensory Gourmand Pop-Ups
Lush's Café Gourmand Pop-Up Immerses Visitors in Cozy Scents
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Vibrant Nautical-Themed Cartoon Meals
Burger King x SpongeBob SquarePants Launch an Exclusive Menu
Whimsical Youth-Inspired Fashion
The Miu Miu L’été 2025 Campaign is Playful and Stunning
Festival Fashion Denim Pop-Ups
A New Levi’s® Pop-Up Will Bring Festival Style to Old Montreal
Real-Life Doll Apparel
Barbie Debuts its First-Ever Fashion Collection with Edikted
Customizable Triple-Texture Candies
Gummi Popz Target Tweens and Teens
Halloween-Celebrating QSR Menus
The Burger King Monster Menu Doubles Down on Halloween Themes
Pop-Culture-Inspired Soda Drinks
Cool Sips Embraces Pop Culture Moments with Themed Drinks
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Arcade Game-Inspired Tween Fashion
Justice Unveills a Limited-Edition PAC-MAN Collection
Richly Toned Fall Apparel
The Psycho Bunny Fall 2025 Collection Boasts Florals
Summer-Inspired Japanese Snack Collections
TokyoTreat Minimart Has Launched a Special Summer Line
Customer-Starring Billboards
Bobbie's Campaign Spotlights Moms as "the OG Influencers"
Sensorial Beauty Pop-Ups
The Pinterest x NYX Gimme Gummy Bar Entices Gen Z with ASMR & More
Emoji-Centric Campaigns
Hubba Bubba's New Campaign Offers a Petition for a Bubble Gum Emoji
Cheeky Baking Apparel
Betty Crocker Turns Cake Mix Nostalgia Into Wearable Merchandise
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
Pop Culture-Inspired Beauty Campaigns
Peter Thomas Roth Taps 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
QSR Beachcore Fashion Collections
The Taco Bell x Hollister Y2K Capsule Collection is Nostalgic
Restaurant Pop-Star Collaborations
McDonald's Partnered with BTS For the Second Time on New Meal
1980s-Inspired Eye-Catching Fashion Capsules
Moschino's Pre-Fall 2026 is Playful and Elegant
Immersive Curl-Powered Pop-Ups
göt2b is Helping Gen Z & Millennials Celebrate Their Waves & Coils
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Collaborative Curated Fashion Capsules
SHEIN Taps Cultural Tastemaker Scot Louie
Sauced Korean Smash Burgers
Burger Drops Teams Up with Takja BBQ House for a New Collaboration
Underground Culture-Inspired Collabs
Vintage Culture x Von Dutch Loves Debut a Capsule Collection
Iconic Women-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Yoga Jeans Presents the MUSE Spring/Summer 2026 Collection
Immersive Summer Pop-Ups
Guildford Town Centre Will Present the 'Spring Fling' Pop-Up Experience
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Fashion-Focused Substack Publications
Tory Burch Launches What Should I Wear? Newsletter
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Museum-Inspired Spring Fashion Capsules
Pacsun is Partnering with the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear
BAPE Introduces its Connect with People Collection
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Nostalgic Candy Beverages
Candy Can and Bubblicious Launch a Bubble Gum-Flavored Soda
Character-Led Fashion Capsule
Barbie Edikted Collection Features a 71-Piece Wardrobe
Singer-Centric Graphic Apparel Capsules
FREAK'S STORE Presents the Billie Eilish Capsule
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Cartoon Summer Game Crossovers
Spongebob Crossovers Bring Bikini Bottom to Apple Arcade Games
Black Beauty-Brand Pop-Ups
SheaMoisture will Host an Immersive Toronto Pop-Up at Stackt Market
80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Pizza Brand Fashion Collections
PizzaExpress The Icons Collection Marks the 60th Anniversary
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Holiday-Ready Fashion Collections
Pacsun is Emphasizing Comfort for the 2025 Holiday Season
Sport-Infused Shoe Capsules
June Ambrose x Naturalizer Fuses Fashion Aesthetics & Athletic Codes
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Halloween Blind Boxes
Pop Mart Unveils New Halloween-Themed Blind Boxes Starring Fan-Favorite IPs
Licensed Pop Culture Menswear
OppoSuits Launched a TRANSFORMERS Collaboration With Hasbro
Galactic-Themed QSR Menus
The Mandalorian and Grogu Menu Arrives at Burger King
Inspiring Food Color Reports
Oterra Color Trends 2025 Put Four Trends in the Spotlight
Peach-Inspired Makeup Series
ColourPop Launches the ‘Sweet Peach’ Collection as Color of the Month
Italian-American Food Mashups
Popchew and Monte's Partner for an Innovative Culinary Crossover
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules
The SpongeBob SquarePants Capsule Brings Eco-Conscious Fashion
Roblox Popularity Trackers
Rotrends Shows What’s Popular on Roblox and Why
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Iconic Athlete-Approved Warm-Weather Fashion
The BOSS x David Beckham Spring 2026 Capsule Drops
Highly Anticipated Coffee Pop-Ups
NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler Presents the BIGFACE Coffee Pop-Up
Drop-Culture Sport Campaigns
Easton and Dick's Launched Its Limited Edition Equipment Drop
Cinematic Sci-Fi QSR Meals
The Burger King Star Wars Menu Features Food and Merch
Heritage-Infused Streetwear
AAPE by A Bathing Ape Revisits Youth Culture’s Golden Eras
Thirst-Focused Innovative Summer Activations
Mountain Dew Launched 'Thirst Guards' Campaigns
Entertainment Venue-Branded Retro Merchandise
Dave & Buster's Debuts a Limited-Edition Capsule
Trendy Private Label Launches
Kroger Unveils a Variety of Elevated Options for its Private Label
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Blind Box Fashion Collaborations
Cider Teams Up with POP MART to Unveil a New Collaboration
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
Cultural-Influence Fashion Capsules
Denim Tears Presents its 5th Quarter Collection
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Branded App Takeovers
TikTok Introduces Logo Takeover Ads That Dominate the App’s Opening Screen
Anime Game-Inspired Graphic Apparel
Uniqlo Draws Inspiration from Pokémon Trading Card Game
Celebrity-Supported Luxe Fashion Campaigns
BOSS Taps Renowned Public Figures for Fall 2025
Plant-Based Cuisine QSR Campaigns
This Burger King UK Campaign Stars Pete Wicks
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
3D Potato Bites
Star-Shaped Pop Stars Snacks Deliver Multidimensional Flavor Experiences
All-Inclusive Pop Culture Trips
Klook Debuts a Campaign to Highlight ANZ's Top Asian Culture Fans
Burger-Themed Slime Sets
The Slime Life Cheeseburger DIY Slime Kit Has Layers of Fun
Luxury Gaming Capsules
The Balenciaga x PUBG Collaboration Delivers Couture for Battlegrounds.
Limited-Edition Burger Brand Menus
These New Burgerville Menu Items Come in Six Varieties
Youthful Corporate-Inspired Capsules
Pacsun Drops 'The Corporate Edit'
Nourishing Personality-Packed Combos
The New Summer Jamba Bundles Tap into Popular Personas
Richness-Indicating Popcorn Branding
The Pop Secret Butter Meter Helps Shoppers Make Decisions
Instant Commerce Dessert Drops
Gopuff Launches Selena Gomez’s Exclusive Ice Cream Bars
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Made-to-Order Retailer Burgers
The Nittany MinitMart Signature Burger Menu is Ready for Summer
Butcher-Honoring Burgers
Côte Brasserie Bourguignon Burger & Bubbles Marks National Butcher's Week
Sci-Fi Film Burger Menus
The J.S. Burgers Cafe Back to the Future Menu Marks the 40th Anniversary
Burger-Infused Cocktails
Sunny's Lounge Serves a Bourbon Drink Infused with Smashburgers
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Festive Product Launch Events
Love Magenta announces a 10-day Christmas launch event
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Burgers
The Burgerville Tostada Cheeseburger is a Limited Time Offering
Accessible Summertime Retailer Refreshments
The Latest Tesco Summer Food Range Has Over 230 Items
Football Star Capsule
Tru Kolors X AE Capsule Delivers Cozy Casual Pieces Inspired by Athleticism
Summer Barbecue-Themed Burger Menus
The Smashburger Summer of Smash Menu Features New Classics
Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops
Happy Pops Launches the Barbie Career Collection