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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Idyllic Pet Pop-Ups
Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
Film-Celebrating Pool Floaties
The Funboy x Barbie: The Movie Collection is Plastic and Fantastic
Car Culture-Inspired Fashion Capsules
The Forever 21 x Ford Line Emphasizes American Heritage
Streetwear Festival Collaborations
Culture Kings Partner with Rolling Loud for a New Drop
Stunning Artist-Led Fashion Collections
catchoo Launched an Artistic Fashion Capsule with a Pop-up
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Pastry-Inspired Sweaters
Pop-Tarts' Pop-Tartigan Sweaters Help Gen Z Channel "Grandmacore"
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
AR Fashion Pop-Ups
ZERO10 + Crosby Studios Set Up a Shop with Digital-Only Clothing
Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks
Slurpee's Bold New Identity and Mascot Speak to Gen Z
Streaming Service Restaurants
The Netflix Bites Pop-Up Serves Dishes from Netflix Series
Doll-Themed Frozen Yogurts
Pinkberry's Barbie Land Berry Pink Aligns with Greta Gerwig's New Film
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Personalized Digital Playgrounds
Pringles Poptopia is an Immersive, Engaging Experience for Fans
Cartoon-Inspired Frozen Treats
Popsicle Introduces SpongeBob SquarePants Pops in Stores Nationwide
Beautifying Beach Club Pop-Ups
NYX Professional Makeup's Covent Garden Pop-Up is Barbie Pink
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
Doll-Inspired Personal Care Collections
Barbie™ x Lush Cosmetics Launches on August 9th
Fashion-Collaborative Cereals
Reese's Puffs Joins AMBUSH on a New Special Edition Cereal
Anime-Style Cartoon Apparel
The Disney x Tommy Collab Fuses Preppy Styles & Manga Influences
Beach Nostalgia Capsules
Duvin Design & Pabst Blue Ribbon Present 'Relax with Pabst' Capsule
Filmic Pink Burgers
The BK Barbie Combo is Made with a Smoky Pink Sauce
All-Pink Corner Shops
The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
Bumpsuit Created a Pop-Up Pod for Its First Physical Retail Presence
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Soda-Branded Sweatsuit Merch Lines
poppi Launched a Stunningly Playful & Stylish Sweatsuit Line
Food-Inspired Apparel Collections
Vandy The Pink Releases New Burger-Themed Apparel Collection
Fast Food-Inspired Beachy Campaigns
Leo Burnett Italia Unveils a New Summery McDonald's Campaign
Stylish Earbud Colorways
Beats Debuts the Studio Buds+ in Pink and Silver Metallic
Bubblegum-Flavored Popsicles
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats Debuts the 'Hubba Bubba Ice Lolly'
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Gen Alpha Marketing Campaigns
Claire's is Targeting TikTok Growth for its Latest Ads Spending
Mood-Boosting Cafe Pop-Ups
Skittles' House of Joy Brightens the Dark Days of February
90s Youth-Inspired Fashion Collections
Tommy Jeans Draws Inspiration from Hip Hop & Street Culture
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Burger-Inspired Tracksuits
The Juicier Collection by Juicy Couture Celebrates Red Robin Burgers
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Fashion-Inspired Toaster Pastries
The Pop-Tarts x Depop Box Features a Random Flavor Assortment
AI-Powered Cultural Trend Tools
Huge's Culture Decoder Uses AI to Understand Cultural Trends
Sea-Inspired Luxe Swimwear Collections
A Burberry Summer Arrives for the SS23 Season of Warm Looks
Playful Cafe Merch Collections
This Dunkin' Merch Celebrates the Summer Season
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Technically Focused Weather-Ready Apparel
Bene Culture Presents its Latest Capsule for SS23
Co-Branded Cat Podcasts
TEMPTATIONS & 'Crime Junkie' Co-Host for Unique Podcast Series
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Heiress-Created Homeware Collections
Walmart is Launching Paris Hilton's Be An Icon Collection
Smoothie-Inspired Denim
Icon Denim's Smoothie Capsule Collection Mixes Lilac & Cream
Doll Movie-Themed Popcorns
Propercorn Debuts Limited Popcorn Packs Inspired by Barbie the Movie
Vodka-Branded Festival Series
Absolut® Presents Mixing It Up: Cosmos & Culture at Coachella 2024
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Celebrity-Fronted Fashion Campaigns
The New Calvin Klein Campaign Features Many Celebrities
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Phygital Fashion Brands
PUNK Challenges Conventions with Digital Assets & Physical Tracksuits
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Bumblebee-Inspired Cake Pops
Starbucks Created a New Bumblebee Cake Pop for Summer
Community Commerce Pop-Ups
TikTok Shop UK Opened a Pop-Up on London's Oxford Street
Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Soda-Themed Merch Collections
Viral Soda Brand Poppi Drops Limited-Edition Sweatsuit Merch
Comic-Themed QSR Burgers
The Burger King Spider-Verse Whopper is Arriving Soon
Idol Singer Breakfast Promotions
Mos Burger Offers Dining Experience with Idols via AR
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
BloxSnacks is Using YouTuber Partnerships to Appeal to Gen Alpha
Extraterrestrial Influencer Campaigns
MoonPie's Alien Acquisition Shares Ads for Extraterrestrials
British Culture-Honoring Luxe Fashion
The Burberry Summer 2024 Range is Unveiled During LFW
Candy-Flavored QSR Beverages
Burger King Celebrates Spring with a New Frozen Cotton Candy Beverage
Carnival-Inspired Retro Fashion
Theophilio Celebrates Jamaican Culture in Latest Capsule
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Multi-Sensory Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Extremes Start Off Sour or Spicy and Transition to Sweet
Socialite-Inspired Toy Dolls
Bratz Adds New Red Carpet Styles to its Kylie Jenner Collection
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Social Media Candy Campaigns
The Starburst 'Ask the Universe' Campaign Engages Gen Z on TikTok
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
Av Vattev Designs the superculture Collection for FW24
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
Influencer-Crafted Smash Burgers
The PINCHO Smash Burger by Mr.Eats305 is a Collaborative Creation
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Outerwear-Centric Fall Fashion
Bene Culture Presents its Latest Collection for the Season
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Toy Collectible Conventions
DesignerCon's New Convention is Set to Open on November 18
Celebrity Offspring Pop-Up Restaurants
Uber Eats Brings Brooklyn Beckham's Cooking to Your Door
Sci-Fi-Inspired Luxe Fashion Capsules
Balmain Unveils a Special New Stranger Things Capsule
Playful Intergalactic Graphic Streetwear
Lorenz Presents its New Graphic Capsule for FW23
Cotton Candy Cold Foams
Burger King Has Just Dropped a New Frozen Cotton Candy Cloud Drink
Immersive Mint Pop-Ups
The Tic Tac Experience Shares a New Strawberry & Cream Flavor
Popcorn-Topped Soft Serves
Burger King France is Serving Up the King Fusion Popcorn This Summer
Toy-Themed Film Figurines
The Funko Pop! Movies: Barbie Collection Has Four Styles
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Summertime Americana Chip Branding
The Pringles Fourth of July Branding is Patriotic
Spicy Virtual Restaurants
The Hot Ones Pop-Up Restaurant Puts Taste Buds to the Test
Music-Inspired Campaigns
The New Pepsi Campaign Features Bad Bunny
Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules
Filling Pieces Unveils its Gelato Games Capsule for SS24
Expansive Summer Streetwear Capsules
Corteiz Unveils its Latest Collection for the Summer
Denim-Based Summer Fashion
A1 Denim Highlights Themes from the 90s for the SS23 Capsule
QSR-Inspired Graphic Merchandise
McDonald's and Cactus Plant Flea Market Drop a Capsule
Artist-Remixed Summertime Drinks
The Sonic Drink Remix Campaign Stars Four Musicians
Sporty All-pink Sneakers
PLEASURES x PUMA Embrace the Barbiecore Aesthetic
Spicy Pepper QSR Foods
These Burger King Ghost Pepper Menu Items Pack the Heat
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Metallic Earbud-Inspired Nail Polishes
Beats Joins Olive & June on New Nail Polish Colors
QSR Movie Merch Collections
Arby’s x GOOD BURGER 2 Merch Celebrates the Upcoming Movie
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Personal Style Jewelry Campaigns
RS Pure's #Authentic100 Shares the Styles of 100 Influencers
Mythical Creature Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Unicorn Wonder Was Created with Anna Cathcart
Collaboration Candy Clothing Collections
The Justice x Jelly Belly Collection Has Sweet Styles
Cargo-Honoring Fashion Campaigns
Peachy Den Highlights its Mimi Cargo Pants in a Campaign
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
AI-Curated Beauty Boxes
The Ipsy Icon Box Features Products Selected by Celebrities and AI
Consumer-Driven QSR Menu Offerings
This Burger King Vote Encourages Fans to Have Their Say
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Homage-Paying 90s Fashion
Carne Bollente Celebrates Its Journey as a Brand with 90s Sensibilities
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Influencer-Crafted Menu Items
Denny's Launched a New Social Stars Influenced Menu with TikTokers
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear
AMBUSH Presents a Look at its New Collection for SS24
Dragon-Shaped Popcorn Buckets
The 2023 Figment Popcorn Bucket Features a Limited-Edition Strap
Happiness-Prioritizing QSR Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Launches the 'Adult Unlearn' Summer Campaign
Virtual Self-Expression Summits
göt2b's Virtual Metaverse Experience Uplifts Millennials & Gen Z
Summer Candy-Flavored Popsicles
Bomb Pop Launches Its New Candy Clash Flavour for the Summer
Italian Delicacy-Themed Jerseys
Bene Culture Launches a New Sporty Capsule for Summer
Light Colored Puffy Outerwear
Unknown Debuts New Drop, Featuring Puffer Jackets and Vests
Birthday Cake-Flavored Popcorn
Pillsbury Funfetti Popcorn is Coming in May of 2023
Griddled Food Fairs
The 2023 Iowa State Fair's Introduces 64 New Foods
Summer-Ready Boutique Shops
Urban Outfitters Unveils a New Dress Boutique Pop Up Opening in April
Logo-Centric Fall Streetwear
PICANTE Presents its Latest Collection for the FW22 Season
Influencer-Focused Ad Platforms
Pearpop Helps Brands Find Creators to Sponsor in an Easier Way
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Moon Festival-Inspired Burgers
Mos Burger Announces its 'Tsukimi Focaccia Sandwich' for Tsukimi
QSR Crime Podcasts
Wendy's Created a True Crime Podcast Called The Burger Files
Fall-Themed Burger Menus
These New Wayback Burgers Menu Items Come in Three Options
Crispy Summertime Tacos
The Torchy's Taco Baja Fish Taco Has Arrived for Late Summer