August 2023 pop culture witnessed a vibrant tapestry of trends that captured the imagination of enthusiasts worldwide. Among the standout phenomena was the release of the highly anticipated Barbie film, captivating audiences of all ages with its empowering message and nostalgic charm. The film's success inspired a surge in Empowering Barbie-Themed Fragrances, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the iconic doll's world through scents that exuded confidence and femininity.
Additionally, Glossy Pink Bag Collections became a fashion staple, channeling Barbie's signature style and becoming a must-have accessory for trendsetters and fashionistas alike.
In the realm of entertainment, Hand-Drawn Animated Films gained popularity, presenting a refreshing departure from digital animation and rekindling appreciation for the artistry of traditional animation.
These top 80 pop culture trends in August 2023 exemplified the enduring influence of beloved characters like Barbie, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural landscape and reminding us of the power of storytelling and creativity in shaping our lives.
Top 80 Pop Culture Trends in August
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NASA-Inspired Watch Designs
Casio Designs the G-SHOCK DW6900NASA237, Inspired by Nasa
79
Limited-Edition Festival Fashion Collections
Forever 21 Partners with Bunny Zingler & Rolling Loud
78
Film-Inspired Watch Lines
Kross Studio & Hasbro Debut the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Set
77
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
76
Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
The Zara x Barbie Collection Features Iconic Styles
75
Anime Film-Inspired Whimsical Fashion
Levi's Launches a Special Princess Mononoke Collection
74
Hater-Created Music Videos
Liquid Death's Greatest Hates Volume III Features Social Media Comments
73
Mutant-Inspired Sneaker Designs
KITH and ASICS Release the Highly Anticipated X-Men Footwear Range
72
Beautifying Beach Club Pop-Ups
NYX Professional Makeup's Covent Garden Pop-Up is Barbie Pink
71
Shark-Inspired Streetwear Apparel
Doublet Launches a Cheeky Fashion Collection in 2023
70
Vibrant Doll-Inspired Athletic Collections
The New YITTY Collection is Colorful and Playful
69
Intensely Hydrating Hair Masks
JVN's New Intense Hydration Mask is Soothing and Effective
68
Doll-Themed Washable Rugs
The Barbie x Ruggable Collab Shares Sophisticated Styles for the Home
67
Nostalgic Cartoon Sneaker Designs
The Powerpuff Girls Nike Dunks Will Be Highly Anticipated
66
Blood Sugar Supplements
Lemme Curb Helps People Get Off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster
65
Exquisite Artwork-Adorned Guitars
Epiphone Recently Debuted the Adam Jones Art Collection
64
Clean Firming Serums
Goop's Youth-Boost Peptide Serum is Backed by a Plastic Surgeon
63
Anime-Inspired Clothing Collections
UNIQLO Collaborates with Chainsaw Man on a New Capsule
62
Collaborative Action Anime Peripherals
MONOKEI Launched a Special Jujutsu Kaisen Product Line
61
Chalk Streams Exhibits
British Photographer Launches New Photographic Series and London Exhibition
60
Splattered Ice Cream Bags
Doublet's Ice Cream Bag is Visually Striking and Packable
59
Anime-Inspired Tech Accessories
Casetify Presents the Project-CSTF: Protection from Impact Series
58
Actress-Approved Sunwear Lines
WATSKIN's UPF Sunwear is Chic, Eye-Catching, & Performance-Driven
57
Celeb-Created Energy Drinks
Alani by Kim K Introduces a Limited-Edition Energy Drink Called Kimade
56
Pixelated Leopard Print Shoes
The New GOLF le FLEUR* x Converse Takes on the Chuck 70 Low Model
55
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
54
Blended Banana Coffees
Banana Coffee is a Two-Ingredient Viral TikTok Recipe
53
Playful Cartoon-Inspired Footwear
The Sanrio x Converse Line Includes Beloved Cartoon Characters
52
Free AI Chatbot Creators
'BotPenguin' Offers Free Custom Chatbots for Websites or Messengers
51
Sitcom-Themed Doll Lines
Polly Pocket Teams Up with Warner Bros. Discovery for Collector Series
50
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
49
Empowering Doll Fragrances
Barbie Eau de Parfum is a Fun and Uplifting Scent
48
Fediverse Content Platforms
'Lemmy' is a Decentralized Fediverse Content Aggregator
47
Ambiance-Forward Exhibitions Settings
Paul Stolper Gallery Juxtaposes Brian Eno and Dan Flavin
46
Cartoon-Themed Kitchen Products
The Yoshinoya at Home Campaign Features Sanrio Characters
45
Decentralized Social Media Platforms
Meta Launched Threads, a Decentralized Alternative to Twitter
44
Dollhouse-Inspired Furniture
The Barbie x Joybird Collab Embraces the Barbiecore Aesthetic
43
Rapper-Inspired Footwear Designs
The Bad Bunny x adidas Collaboration Continues with a New Model
42
Wizard-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Announces the New Harry Potter Gringotts Bank Set
41
Personalized AI Album Covers
Hennessy Created an AI Tool That Turns Selfies into Hip-Hop Album Art
40
Minimal Rapper-Collaborative Sneakers
Travis Scott and Nike Present a Simple Utopia Air Force 1
39
Glowing Movie Campaign Murals
Paramount Creates a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mural
38
Superhero-Branded Silicon Rings
The DC Collection from Enso Rings Features The Justice League
37
Zero-Proof Tequila Alternatives
Trejo's Spirits Zero Proof Tequila is a 0.0% ABV Spirit
36
Anniversary-Celebrating Fleece Collections
NOCTA x Nike Tech Fleece Apparel is Slick and Elegant
35
Pizza-Themed Limited Game Controllers
The New TMNT Xbox Game Controller Smells Like Pizza
34
Sitcom-Inspired Adorable Toy Sets
Fisher-Price Drops a Special Set for National Monica Day
33
Comic Series-Inspired Joint Sneakers
Marvel Taps KITH and ASICS on a New Sneaker Capsule
32
Magical Wizard-Themed Apparel
The SHEIN x Harry Potter Collection is Now Available
31
Nostalgic Emo Band-Inspired Shoes
adidas is Channelling Teen Angst with the Fall Out Boy Sneakers
30
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
29
Collectible Sci-Fi Coins
The Royal Mint Created Star Wars Coins to Mark a Meaningful Anniversary
28
Slick Steel Torches
Mathieu Lehanneur Unveils the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Torches
27
Mystical School Puzzle Series
LEGO Presents a New and Intricate Hogwarts Set for Fans
26
Multitasking Skin Tints
The It’s Like Skin 2-in-1 Concealer + Tint is a Color-Skincare Hybrid
25
Revamped Digital Pet Websites
Neopets is Relaunching its Website and the World of Neopets
24
AI-Powered Cruise Invitations
Virgin Voyages' Jen AI Has Jennifer Lopez Invite People Aboard
23
Ashtray-Integrated Side Tables
Houseplant's Side Table Ashtray is a Smoker-Friendly Homeware Piece
22
Artist-Remixed Summertime Drinks
The Sonic Drink Remix Campaign Stars Four Musicians
21
Basketball-inspired Fashion Collaborations
Mitchell & Ness Partners with Isiah Thomas
20
Melody-Inspired Alcohol Campaigns
Usher and Brands Debut the 'Life is a Melody' Campaign
19
Banned Book Clubs
The DPLA's Banned Book Club Challenges Censorship
18
Limited Edition Golf Apparel Collections
High Noon Hard Seltzer & TravisMathew Debut a New Line
17
Monochrome Pixelated Clothing Collections
LOEWE's Recent Line Boasts 8-Bit Video Game Aesthetics
16
Singer-Collaborative Retro Sneakers
Nike and Billie Eilish Create a New Air Alpha Force 88
15
Game-Themed Animated Mini-Series
Blizzard Entertainment Launches a New Overwatch Anime Series
14
Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
LEGO Presents the Walt Disney Tribute Camera Set
13
Film-Inspired Bowling Alleys
Eastside Bowl is a State-of-the-Art Bowling Alley
12
Adventure Game Collaborations
Sam Bridges from Death Stranding is Coming to Fall Guys
11
Musician-Crafted Luxe Perfumes
Beyoncé Makes Her Return to the Fragrance World with a New Perfume
10
Hand-Drawn Animated Films
The Boy and the Heron Gets an International Release this Year
9
Celebrity-Backed Gelato Brands
Hollywood Star Cher Unveils Her New Gelato Brand Called 'Cherlato'
8
Centurion-Honoring Artful Collections
The Disney100 x H&M Capsule is Designed by Trevor Andrew
7
Fighting Game Character Packages
NetherRealm Studios Announced the First Kombat Pack for MK1
6
Retro Basketball Arcade James
Arcade1Up Presents Two New NBA Jam Cabinet Game Consoles
5
Artist-Backed Joint Experiences
Rémy Martin and Usher Join Forces on the Life is a Melody Project
4
Artist-Dedicated Gallery Spaces
Instituto Inhotim Recently Unveiled Galeria Yayoi Kusama in Brazil
3
Affordable Lash Collections
The V Kit Collection Was Developed by Vls Beverly Hills
2
Vibrant Retro Convertible Puzzles
LEGO Presents the New 10321 Corvette Convertible Set
1
Limited-Edition Stratocaster Guitars
Fender and Tom DeLonge Collaborate on a New Guitar Model
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Film-Inspired Watch Lines
Kross Studio & Hasbro Debut the Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Set
Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
Bloomingdale’s Celebrates the Barbie Movie with New Capsule
Doll-Themed Movie Fashion
The Zara x Barbie Collection Features Iconic Styles
Bottle Opener-Equipped Shoes
Nike's New Air Force 1 Low Comes With a Built-in Bottle Opener
Graphic-Adorned Summer Fashion Collections
Boys Lie's June Collection Drop Was Stunning
Ultra-Luxurious Menswear Collections
Dior Men's Fall/Winter 2023 Pays Homage to Yves Saint Laurent
Printed Collagen Supplements
Nourished's Collagen Stacks Layer High-Impact Ingredients
Intentionally Unfinished Footwear Stores
Veja's Shoe Store in Madrid Has a Raw, Rough Interior
Bright Pink-Tinged Dynamic Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Pink Colorway of the Air Max Scorpions
Graphic Soccer Fashion Lines
PUMA Collaborates with Manchester City, and BlackEyePatch
Beautifying Beach Club Pop-Ups
NYX Professional Makeup's Covent Garden Pop-Up is Barbie Pink
Earthy Tonal Timeless Sneakers
Converse Joins Margaret Howell on New All Star Earl Colorways
Subtly Remixed Classic Shoes
adidas Reimagines Its Superstar XLG Footwear Model
AI-Powered Chess Sets
The Chessnut Evo Works Well with or Without an Opponent
Filmic Pink Burgers
The BK Barbie Combo is Made with a Smoky Pink Sauce
Nostalgic Cartoon Sneaker Designs
The Powerpuff Girls Nike Dunks Will Be Highly Anticipated
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
Technical Slip-On Running Footwear
HOKA ONE ONE Presents a New Restore TC Silhouette
Synthetic Leather Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Adds a New Air Max Pulse to its Have a Nike Day Series
Summery Dessert Sneakers
Austin Reaves' Rigorer AR1 Shoe Comes in an Ice Cream Colorway
Consumer-Targeted CNC Machines
Ahmet Yasir Karakus and Ahmet Ergun Build the Rownd CNC Lathe
Anime-Inspired Clothing Collections
UNIQLO Collaborates with Chainsaw Man on a New Capsule
Plant-Based Table Lamps
Craighill and Gantri Release a Minimalist Plant-Based Lamp
Minimal Protective Collaborative Boots
Mr. Bailey Designs a Joint TEC:TRA Timberland Boot
Minimalist French Press Devices
The MiiR Standard French Press Boasts a removable grinds basket
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
Choreographer-Designed Colorful Sneakers
Parris Goebel Gets Her Own Nike Dunk Low Sneaker Model
Overlanding-Ready OEM Trucks
The Isuzu D-Max Expedition Edition Will Be Available in the UK
Heeled Platform Perforated Clogs
The New Siren Clog by Crocs Comes in Three Colorway Options
Elegant Footwear Collaborations
UNITED ARROWS and Timberland Release Two Stunning Designs
Pixelated Leopard Print Shoes
The New GOLF le FLEUR* x Converse Takes on the Chuck 70 Low Model
Ultra-Intricate Motorcycle LEGOs
LEGO Technic's MT-10 SP Will Delight Yamaha Fans
Glossy Pink Bag Collections
Barbie x Kipling Features Details Inspired by the Fashion Icon
Cheeky Teddy Bear Bags
Acne Studios' Pink Teddy Bear Bag Features a Tiny Denim Cap
Pink Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
Barbie Pink Tones Detail the Latest SB Force 58 Sneaker
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Fashion
sacai Honors Christopher Nolan with the Interstellar Collection
Better-For-You Pizza Doughs
Yough's Healthy Pizza Dough is Made with Only Two Ingredients
Iconic Pop Art Skateboards
The Skateroom x Andy Warhol Foundation Skate Decks are Chromatic
Propulsive Training Shoes
The Hoka Mach X Boasts a Pebax Plate and High-Rebound Cushioning
3D-Printed Menopause Supplements
The Meno-Pause Stack Eases Symptoms in Gummy Form
Traveling Fine Art Campaigns
EasyJet's Get Out There Features Mona Lisa, The Thinker and More
One-Swipe Mascaras
The 1 Coat Wow! Extra Volumizing and Lifting Mascara Delivers Instant Results
Piquant Pineapple Snack Chips
Doritos SOLID BLACK is Introducing a New Flavor for Snackers
Next-Generation Long-Wear Mascaras
The 5D Whip Lift Waterproof Mascara is Easy to Wear
Y2K Collaborative Bright Fashion
Blumarine Joins Heaven by Marc Jacobs on a New Collection
Anniversary-Celebrating Fleece Collections
NOCTA x Nike Tech Fleece Apparel is Slick and Elegant
Boat Shoe Beer Holders
Natty Light & Sperry Team Up to Turn Your Boat Shoes Into Beer Holders
Athlete-Inspired Dramatic Sneakers
Nike and Off-White Join Forces on the Sheed Air Force 1 Mid
Haute Fashion House Soaps
The Céline Haute Parfumerie Soaps Come in Four Fragrances
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
Anime-Inspired Energy Drinks
NN Drinks Mayushii’s Slap Has 120mg of Caffeine
Updated 90s-Inspired Shoe Silhouettes
Vans Releases a New Contemporary Take on Its Classic Slip-On
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
Lemonade-Inspired Waterproof Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Low Sneakers Take Cues from Off-white™
Warped Collaborative Breathable Footwear
Stone Island and New Balance Tease the C1 Sneaker
Sour Cream Frozen Desserts
Chipotle's Sour CREAMi Ice Cream Recipe is Tangy, Sweet and Super Rich
Colorful Doll-Topped Cakes
SusieCakes is Serving Up New Barbie Cakes This Summer
Sitcom-Inspired Adorable Toy Sets
Fisher-Price Drops a Special Set for National Monica Day
Futuristic Minimal Basketball Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the Crazy Infinity Shoe Today
Campy Wearable Seats
The Sweet Seat is a Stylish, Comfortable Solution for Commuters
Nourishing Mascara Primers
Too Faced's Eyelash Primer Adds Extra Length and Nourishment
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Patterned Collaborative Loafer Designs
Wacko Maria Joins Dr. Martens on a New 1461 Shoe Design
Women's Pickleball Sneakers
The Easy Spirit x Denise Austin Dilli is a Comfortable Court Shoe
Limited-Edition Collector's Boxsets
PLEASURES Collaborates with Hat and Beard Press
Ultra-Femme Pink Lipsticks
Fenty Beauty Debuts a 'Pink Limo' Scene' Liquid Lipstick Shade
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Chunky Branded Collaborative Shoes
AMBUSH and Nike Unveil a New Iteration of the Uptempo Sneaker
Telescoping Smartphone Gaming Controllers
The ELO Vagabond Works with Android and iOS Devices
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Guides
28 Guides Individuals Through the Four Phases of Their Cycle
Reimaged Striking Lingerie
Bluebella Unveils Its Autumn Winter 2023 Campaign
Dynamic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Launch a Flea 2 Sneaker
Game Controller-Inspired Pasta Shapes
PlayStation Joins Pasta Garofalo on Play Your Pasta
Cultural Heritage-Inspired Stool Designs
Mohamed El-Haddad Designs the El Nahla Stool
Thrifter-Themed Fall Streetwear
Patta Presents its Latest Collection for the FW23 Season
Designer-Artist Exploration Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts an Exhibit
Exclusive Swimwear Collections
Mabi Swimwear Celebrates Swim a Lap Day with New Styles
Singer-Collaborative Retro Sneakers
Nike and Billie Eilish Create a New Air Alpha Force 88
Theatrical Play-Inspired Fashion Capsules
HADES' New Capsule is Inspired by Huis Clos (No Exit)
Comprehensive Gallery Renovations
Carmody Groarke Releases Plans for the Dulwich Picture Gallery
Hand-Crafted Wooden Stationary Boxes
chengshe.design Designs the ONEBOX with Fidgeting Elements
Pizza-Scented Game Controllers
Microsoft's New Video Game Controller Smells of Fresh Pizza
Tubular Illuminating Clocks
Urwerk Designs the Space-Time Clock Resembling a Lightsaber
Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
LEGO Presents the Walt Disney Tribute Camera Set
Film-Inspired Bowling Alleys
Eastside Bowl is a State-of-the-Art Bowling Alley
Fashion-Forward Artful Exhibitions
The Gucci Cosmos Exhibition is Opening in Central London
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Deconstructed Artful Sandals
Craig Green Works Together with adidas on a Unique Sandal
Collaborative Rugged Skate Sneakers
Lucien Clarke's DCV'87 Joins DC Shoes on a Lynx Shoe
Gore-Filled Mobile Games
NetherRealm Studios Announced a New Mobile Mortal Kombat Title
Cottage Cheese Ice Creams
Cottage Cheese Ice Cream Recipes are Going Viral on Social Media
Celebrity-Backed Gelato Brands
Hollywood Star Cher Unveils Her New Gelato Brand Called 'Cherlato'
Fighting Game Character Packages
NetherRealm Studios Announced the First Kombat Pack for MK1
Intricate Pasta Tutorial Cookbooks
Mateo Zielonka Unveils the New Pasta Masterclass Book
British Youth-Culture Photography Books
Alasdair McLellan Unveils his HOME and AWAY Photo Book
Chunky Reflective Detailed Sneakers
Clints Presents the New TRL 2.0 Sneaker in a Doves Colorway
Artist-Backed Joint Experiences
Rémy Martin and Usher Join Forces on the Life is a Melody Project
Web3 Space Simulation Games
'Galaxy Commanders' will be an Immersive Space Sim with a Web3 Economy
Artist-Dedicated Gallery Spaces
Instituto Inhotim Recently Unveiled Galeria Yayoi Kusama in Brazil
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Actress-Inspired Beauty Products
The Marilyn Monroe x KISS Collection Commemorates Legacy
Anime Series-Inspired Games
Crunchyroll Launches One Punch Man: World on PC and Mobile Platforms
Expanded Esports Monitor Partnerships
AGON by AOC Extended its FURIA Esports Partnership
South Indian Cooking Games
Venba is a Celebration of Tamil Culture
Natural Material Gardening Sets
Pallarès and Audo Copenhagen Launch the Garden Collection
Game-Inspired Haptic Shirts
Ubisoft Joins OWO to Launch a Haptic Feedback Shirt
Celebratory Claymation Fashions
The the Nightmare Before Christmas Collection is at Hot Topic
Exclusive Game Ports
Squanch Games Announced the Release of 'High on Life' for Playstation