When it comes to understanding popular culture, look no further than this list of May 2019 youth ideas, which range from computer brand-inspired sneakers to tween-created kidswear.
More and more brands are turning to the demographic of younger consumers in an effort to better understand their shopping and lifestyle habits. This list includes innovations such as Crayola's monthly Create It Yourself subscription box, which personalizes craft time. Meanwhile, J Crew used the eye of a designer's child in its newest collaboration, offering kids a more authentic line of clothes they'd actually wear.
Another notable venture in this list includes a nostalgic VHS pop-up that was created Marvel Studios. This event was designed with the intention of helping film lovers remember the days of visiting video rental stores.
Top 50 Youth Ideas in May
From Nostalgic Video Rental Pop-Ups to Tween-Created Kidswear:
Ellen Smith — May 26, 2019 — Life-Stages
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Elegant Basketball-Inspired Footwear
Nike's Air Edge 270 Boasts Velcro Tabs and Orange Hints
49
Inspiring Inventor Toys
Hape's Junior Inventor Toys Encourage Kids to Make Experiments & Errors
48
Child-Targeted Mobile Speakers
The Conceptual JBL Jr Pop is Compact, Lightweight and Durable
47
Imaginative Cardboard Kits
My Little World Helps Kids Create Airports, Villages, Landmarks & More
46
Three-in-One Rocking Toys
The Adaptive Luma Rock & Roller Grows with a Toddler
45
Millennial-Targeted CGI Mascots
KFC Colonel Sanders is Now a Digital Influencer on Instagram
44
90s-Inspired Casual Earthy Fashion
The nonnative Summer 2019 Range Delivers Americana Aesthetics
43
Street Art-Adorning Tees
BEAUTY & YOUTH UNITED ARROWS Spotlights Girl With Balloon With New Tees
42
Candy-Like Slime Toys
ZURU's 'Cotton Candy Cuties' are Stretchy, Fluffy and Scented
41
Retro-Influenced Hip-Hop Sportswear
Extra Butter Unveiled the House Party Collection for SS19
40
Teen Film-Inspired Menus
Twisted London Launched a Glittery, All-Pink Mean Girls Menu
39
Outer Space-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Topaz Mist Air Flightposite Feature Reflective Tonal Accents
38
Melancholic 90s Nostalgia Sneakers
The New Balance x J. Crew 1400 Sneakers Come in Two Colors
37
Psychedelic Tie-Dye Band Shirts
NOT / APPLICABLE's Tie-Dye Grateful Dead Shirts Honor the 70s
36
Curated Cannabis Publications
Broccoli Mag is Launched by Female Creatives in the Cannabis Space
35
Computer Brand-Inspired Sneakers
The Concepts x Mephisto 'CCM-96' Sneakers Pay Homage to Apple
34
Art Directed Falling Editorials
This Reese Cooper Photoshoot Harbors an Interesting Approach
33
Colorful Hiking Footwear Collections
ROA Introduces Bright Footwear Colorways for the SS19 Season
32
Kid-Friendly Computer Glasses
Pixel Eyewear Created a Line of Protective Computer Glasses for Kids
31
Personalized Kidswear Subscriptions
The Walmart KIDBOX stylebox Offers Curated Clothing for Kids
30
Retro Soccer-Inspired Sportswear
N.Hoolywood Joins Umbro for a Retro Collaborative Capsule
29
90s Cartoon Soda Branding
The 7UP Free Packaging Includes the Iconic Fido Dido Character
28
Sensory-Friendly Furniture
These Pillowfort Furniture Pieces for Kids Consider Sensory Sensitivity
27
Nostalgic VHS Pop-Up Experiences
Marvel Studio's 'Stanley Video' is a Scavenger-Based Film Pop-Up
26
Creative Craft Subscriptions
Crayola's Monthly CIY Box Encourages You to "Create It Yourself"
25
Tween-Created Kidswear
Loeffler Randall's Young Daughter Designed a J.Crew Collab
24
Sporty Sunglasses Collaborations
The Kim Kardashian West Collection for Carolina Lemke is Sporty
23
eSports-Themed Blaster Toys
The Overwatch D.Va Nerf Rival Blaster Replicates the Game Accessory
22
90s-Themed Urban Skate Apparel
The DROORS ATHLETICS Collection Drives Skate Label to a New Angle
21
Kid-Friendly Smoothie Cubes
'Beyond the Highchair Shakables' are Plant-Based Smoothie Starters
20
Protective Kid-Friendly Skincare
ATOPALM Kids Encourages Youth to Form Healthy Skincare Habits
19
Savory Pre-Shelled Pistachio Snacks
The Setton Farms Seasoned Pistachio Kernels are Flavorful
18
Iconic Lipstick Relaunches
RuPaul's Red Viva Glam Lipstick Shade is Making a Celebratory Comeback
17
Mess-Free Drinkable Yogurts
Petits Filous' Yogurt in a Bottle Comes with a Sports Cap
16
Nostalgic Millennial-Targeted Cereals
Magic Spoon Cereal Contains 12 Grams of Protein Per Serving
15
Adventure-Themed Casual Apparel
The YSTRDY’S TMRRW Summer 2019 Range Draws Retro Inspirations
14
Basketball Team-Inspired Sneakers
Reebok's New Instapump Fury OG References the Los Angeles Lakers
13
Vegetable-Packed Rainbow Waffles
Birds Eye's Rainbow Mini Waffles Contain No Artificial Colors
12
Easy-to-Use Electric Toothbrushes
Kangaroo Oral Care is a Colorful Children's Electric Toothbrush
11
Brick Textural Casual Sneakers
Pass~Port and Vans Give the Sid Pro a Unique Textural Makeover
10
Luxury-Themed Skate Sneakers
DC Shoes' Luxe Pack Honors a Legendary Italian Fashion House
9
Song-Inspired Slot Machines
The I Like Big BUCK$ Slot Machine Pays Homage to Baby Got Back
8
Snackable Cheese Rolls
The Babybel Mini Rolls of Cheese Offer a Fun Alternative to String Cheese
7
90s-Inspired Retrofuture Eyewear
Ace & Tate Joins CMMN SWDN on a Cycling-Themed Eyewear Collection
6
Nostalgic Dark Chocolate Campaigns
These Cadbury Darkmilk Ads Recall 80s and 90s Moments
5
Inflatable Backyard Water Parks
Bestway's H2OGO! Collection Has Designs That Blow Up in Minutes
4
Fanny Pack Coolers
Smirnoff Ice Created a Wearable Cooler for Street Parties
3
Youthful Explorer Books
Rand McNally's MapIt! Jr. Line Introduces Geography for Kids
2
Multi-Genre Toronto Music Festivals
Veld 2019 Features a Variety of Hip Hop and Electronic Artists
1
Musical Computer Science Curriculums
CodeScty Teaches Kids Concepts with Original Hip-Hop Songs
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90s-Inspired Fashion Capsules
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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
Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks
Slurpee's Bold New Identity and Mascot Speak to Gen Z
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Film-Inspired Apparel Collections
A24 and Online Ceramics Launch 'Spring Breakers' Themed Apparel
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Gen Z-Focused Fashion Labels
The 'MIXT' Label Caters to Youthful Fashion-Forward Indian Consumers
90s-Inspired Plush Toys
Rubies Launches the 'Kidrobot' Plush Toy Collection for Kids and Kidults
Anime-Style Cartoon Apparel
The Disney x Tommy Collab Fuses Preppy Styles & Manga Influences
Uplifting Gen Z Fashion
Boohoo & Pantone Created a Collection for Mental Health Awareness Month
Superhero-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Nike Delivers the Air Jordan 1 in a Next Chapter Colorway
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
90s-Inspired Contemporary Fashion
Stüssy and Denim Tears Collaborate on a New Capsule
Filmic Curated Closets
Stitch Fix's Main Character Closets Provide Nostalgic Style Inspiration
Effortless 90s-Inspired Spring Streetwear
thisisneverthat Presents its New Collection for SS23
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
New Wave-Inspired Fashion Collections
ALYX and END. Debut the Neon Capsule at Milan Fashion Week
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
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
Inaugural Virtual Sneaker Collections
Nike Presents its Our Force 1s Collection of Digital Shoes
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Filmic Skater Shoes
The Vans x Barbie Collaboration Shares Laid-Back Skater Styles
Fashion-Inspired Toaster Pastries
The Pop-Tarts x Depop Box Features a Random Flavor Assortment
Celebratory Convenience Store Apparel
The 7-Eleven 7/11 Birthday Collection Commemorates 96 Years
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Smoothie-Inspired Denim
Icon Denim's Smoothie Capsule Collection Mixes Lilac & Cream
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Plush Footwear Pop-Ups
The Monster Den by On Shares the Joy of Running
Experimental Denim Collections
The Ksubi Fall 2023 'Youtopia' Collection is Modern Art-Inspired
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Y2K Shopping Pop-Ups
Klarna's House of Y2K Explores the Evolution of Shopping Since the 2000s
Immersive Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Sprayground's NYC Pop-Up Invites Visitors to Travel Back in Time
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed 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
Gen Z-Targeted Sleepwear Brands
The Children's Place Recently Launched the PJ Place Brand
Digital Wellness Inniaitives
Pinterest Focuses on the Digital Well-being of Gen Z
Soda-Themed Merch Collections
Viral Soda Brand Poppi Drops Limited-Edition Sweatsuit Merch
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
BloxSnacks is Using YouTuber Partnerships to Appeal to Gen Alpha
Exclusive Women-Celebrating Apparel Collections
Foot Locker Launches Women’s History Month Apparel
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
Vibrant Bear-Themed Clothing
SHEIN Launches a Kidult-Inspired 'Care Bears' Collection
Authentic Denim Collections
Calvin Klein Emphasizes Youthful and Classic for Fall 2023
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
Consumers Can Rent Barbie's Dream Wardrobe Through Selfridges
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
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Customizable Vinyl Toys
Makeship Launches New Vinyl Figures Collection for Content Creators
Affordable Gen Z Apparel
Foundry by Cover Story Clothing Enters the Fashion Scene Through AJIO
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Youthful Fine Art Apparel
This Pacsun Capsule Collection Blends Fine Art & Fashion
Shoppable Virtual Beach Houses
The J.Crew Virtual Beach House Shares Interactive Content & Games
Fan-Made Merch Stores
The Wonder Shop Shares a Mix of Creator-Made Goods and Recipes
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Handpicked Vintage Collections
Thrift+ Launchers a New Partnership to Source Vintage Fashion
Contemporary Kids Clothing Collections
Cat & Jack Clothing is Arriving at Hudson's Bay in Canada
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Prom Fashion Pop-Ups
House of Prom is a Limited-Time Pop-Up for Prom Goers
NYC-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Quatersnacks Joined Forces with Carhartt WIP on a Collection
Cobalt Blue Basics Collections
Model Aleali May Has a New Line of Wardrobe Staples Called MAYDE
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Young Professional Community Apps
Yuppie Helps Gen Z and Millennials Connect with One Another
Denim-Themed Beauty Collections
e.l.f. x American Eagle Speaks to Gen Z's Love of Self-Expression
Youthful Backpack Capsules
Skybags and 'The Archies' Unite for a Gen Z-Focused Backpack Collection
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Film-Themed Retailer Collections
Target x Disney The Little Mermaid Collection Arrives This Month
Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules
Filling Pieces Unveils its Gelato Games Capsule for SS24
Vibrantly Designed Spring Apparel
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection for Spring 2023
Engaging Youth-Focused Platforms
V&A Introduces the Mused Website for Gen Z Digital Natives
Visionary Youth Platforms
The Collab by Claire's Celebrates and Activates Gen Zalpha Creators
Secondhand Archival Clothing
Tommy Hilfiger Launches a Depop Shop in Support of Circular Fashion
African American-Designed Apparel
Mailchimp Partners with Black Designers on New Clothing Capsule
Childhood Show-Inspired 3D Makeup
HipDot Debuts Its Fourth Collection of One-of-a-Kind Makeup
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Streaming Shows-Inspired Apparel Collections
Lacoste and Netflix Unveil New Apparel Collection
90s-Inspired Tween Fashion
John Lewis' New Collection Will Outfit Gen Alpha
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Sleek Kid-Oriented Apparel
Authentic Brands Group Partners with Kidz Concepts for Aéropostale Kids
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Vintage-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Lee® and Daydreamer® Launch a Limited-Edition Fashion Line
Sustainable Kids Apparel
Kidly Debuts a New Eco Denim Collection for Toddlers and School-Age Kids
Expansive Summer-Ready Skate Fashion
Yardsale Unveils an Expansive Capsule for Summer 2023
Teen-Focused Makeup Lines
Af94's Teen-Centric Makeup Line Features Products Under $10
Youth-Focused Lightweight Shoes
On Launches its First Footwear Collection for Active Youith
Spring-Ready Tween Dresses
Hayden Girls Offers a Range of Dresses for Tween Girls
Gen Z Advertising Tools
YouTube Launches a New Music Tool to Connect Advertisers with Gen Z
Movie-Themed Frozen Refreshments
These Trolls-Inspired ICEE Flavors Celebrate the Upcoming Film
Exclusive Subscription-Based Merchandise
Disney+ Expands Into E-Commerce with a Merch Shop
Nostalgic Music Discovery Apps
The 'Rewind' App Helps Gen Z Delve Into the Music Of Past Decades
Individualism-Focused Apparel Capsules
Gap Debuts a Collection with The Brooklyn Circus
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Inspiring Creator-Focused Decks
TikTok Launches a New Creative Content Inspiration Deck
Elevated Skatewear Collections
Pop Trading Company Debuts Its Spring/Summer 2023 Capsule
Tween-Friendly Apparel Capsules
John Lewis Debuts its First Tween Fashion Collection for Ages 7-12
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Personalized Cartoon Videos
Cameo Launches a Kid-Friendly Personalized Video Service
Africa-Themed STEM Crafts
Teni & Tayo Offers a Subscription Box of STEM Crafts Inspired by Africa
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Carefree Y2K-Themed Eyewear
Giant Vintage Showcases its 90's-Inspired 'Back to School' Collection
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Playful Summer Eyewear
Cream Eyewear Works with The New Society on a New Summer Collection
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Adventure-Inspired Editorials
HBX Has Debuted a New Lookbook with Items from Well-Known Brands
Opulent High-Quality Garments
Nobody's Child Introduces its All-New Premium Collection for Summer
Growth-Inspired Spring-Ready Fashion
FACETASM's Coming of Age Capsule Readies for SS24
Expressive Piercing Campaigns
The New Visual Identity for Pierced by Claire's Targets Gen Zalpha
Tween-Oriented Content Series
Claire's Launches a New Media Partnership with Sony Pictures TV-Kids
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Tween-Targeted Weekly News Shows
Kelsey Russell is the Newest Co-Host of First Stop News
Landscape-Inspired Vibrant Sweaters
Cold Picnic Delivers Sweaters with the Affection Collection
Summer-Ready Kidswear Subscription Boxes
Kidpik Releases Its New Summer-Styled Subscription Box
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Contemporary Kids Eyewear Capsules
Aéropostale Launches a Kids Eyewear Collection with A&A Optical