Pop culture has a notable influence on consumers buying trends and the November 2021 pop culture ideas showcase some of the most popular items currently available. From sci-fi series watches to gin-tasting tour buses, this cluster explores how popular culture shapes consumers' needs and desires.
One standout example from the November 2021 pop culture trends comes from Netflix with the launch of the Squid Game Ugly Christmas Sweater. The Korean television series quickly took viewers by storm, having been one of the most-watched Netflix series of all time. The new festive sweater "sees traditional imagery replaced with various images from the aforementioned streaming service series" and is ideal for fans of the show.
As globalization continues to affect more individuals, we can expect future North American products and services to be influenced by pop culture originating in other parts of the world.
Top 70 Pop Culture Trends in November
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Unsettling Series Alarm Clocks
The Red Light, Green Light Doll Alarm Clock is Squid Game-Inspired
69
Dystopic Home Surveillance Systems
The Squid Game Home Security Camera Guards Keep Watch
68
Metaverse Music Festivals
Decentraland's Metaverse Festival is a First-of-Its-Kind Event
67
Customizable TV-Inspired Apparel
Netflix Launches a Personable Squid Game Apparel Designs
66
Generation Z-Focused Fragrances
Addison Rae and Hampton Beauty Launch a New Line of Fragrances
65
Filmic Luxury Fashion Collabs
Balmain x The Harder They Fall is Netflix's First Luxury Collab
64
Cinematic 60s Spy Kits
The James Bond 007 Secret Agent Attaché Case is Detailed
63
Celeb-Backed Pre-Roll Packs
Justin Bieber Partners with Palms to Launch 'Peachy' Joints
62
Celebrity Shapewear Pop-Ups
The SKIMS Pop-Up in Paris Features Chunky, Glossy Display Units
61
TV Show-Themed Streetwear
Emotionally Unavailable Partners with Netflix on 'Squid Game' Collection
60
Interactive Theme-Park Wearables
Disney Reveals 'Magicband+' for More Immersive Park Experience
59
Rapper-Designed Autumnal Sneakers
The Highly Anticipated Travis Scott X Nike Air Max 1 Has Arrived
58
Vitamin-Infused Chocolate Supplements
Sourse Makes Chocolates to Improve Mood, Hair & Nail Health
57
Vintage Band Apparel
Tommy Jeans Unveils Retro-Themed 'Tommy Revisited: Music Edition' Collection
56
Limited-Edition Toy Art Watches
Toy Tokyo Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Artist Watch Collection
55
Relaxing Toronto-Based Candles
Real Talk Candles Keep Its Scents ‘Close to Home’
54
Media-Viewing Indoor Sunglasses
Nreal's Lightweight Eyewear is for Viewing Video Content
53
Free-From Hazelnut Spreads
TBH is a Vegan & Sustainable Sweet Spread with and Honest Ingredients
52
High-Tech Sci-Fi Sneakers
APL Unveils Three New Sneakers with Designs Based on the Film 'Dune'
51
Iconic L.A Rapper NFTs
The Game Has Released His Own NFT Collection Dubbed 'Genesis'
50
Wizardly Cookware Collections
The Harry Potter Le Creuset Collection is Full of Magical Details
49
Korean Series Christmas Sweaters
The Squid Game Ugly Christmas Sweater Celebrates the Series
48
Engaging Collaborative Bottles
The Doja Cat LIFEWTR Bottles Unlock Digital & In-Person Activations
47
Holiday Film-Inspired Toy Sets
The LEGO Ideas Home Alone Set Will Arrive for the Holidays
46
Lo-Fi Halloween-Themed Streetwear
Online Ceramics Unveils 'Spookytober ’21' Collection
45
Heist-Inspired Whisky Bottles
This Special Johnnie Walker Red Label Bottle Shares Hidden Messages
44
High-Concept Spooky Sneakers
The 'Ghostbusters X Reebok' Collection Celebrates the Upcoming Film
43
Raw Ramen Recipes
Samyang Foods is Sharing How to Make Squid Game's Popular Ramen Ddang
42
Sitcom-Themed Room Stays
The Sex and the City Airbnb is Perfect for Fans of the Show
41
Pillow-Like Plush Collectibles
Chilleez by Netflix are 12-Inch Collectible Plushies
40
Collectible Streaming Series Figurines
The Funko Pop! Squid Game Figurines Come in Six Styles
39
Ugly Sweater Vodka Bottles
Tito's Launches a Limited Edition Vodka Dressed in a Christmas Sweater
38
Celeb-Backed Tequila Expansions
818 Tequila, Founded by Kendall Jenner, is Set to Debut in the UK
37
Celeb-Developed Spicy Salads
Chopt and Jessica Seinfeld Launch Spicy Vegan Crunch Salad
36
Basketball-Inspired Eyeshadow Palettes
The NBA Makes its First Mark in the Beauty Industry
35
Music Magazine Cover NFTs
Rolling Stone Unveils First NFT Collection With Bored Ape Yacht Club
34
Paint-Splattered Bear Figurines
Jackson Pollock Studios Joins Medicom on a Special BE@RBRICK
33
Halloween-Themed Streetwear
The New 'BAPE Halloween' Collection Boasts a Variety of Spooky Looks
32
Celeb-Backed Workout Series
Peloton and Beyoncé Team up For a Three-Day Fitness Experience
31
Anime-Inspired Eyewear
JINS Eyewear Has Partnered with TV-Show EVANGELION on 'EVA Unit' Frames
30
Sitcom-Themed Board Games
The Monopoly Schitt's Creek Edition Relives the Show's Best Moments
29
Spooky Gamer Toy Sets
The LEGO Super Mario Luigi's Mansion Collection Has Three Sets
28
Digital Hero Collectibles
Hasbro Dropped a Power Rangers NFT Collection on the WAX Blockchain
27
Cosmic Cartoon-Themed Ice Creams
The Rick & Morty “Multiverse Collection” Ice Cream Has Arrived
26
Video Game-Inspired Dart Blasters
The NERF LMTD Halo Needler Brings a Digital Weapon to Life
25
Gin Tasting Tour Buses
Snoop Dogg Launches Indoggo Branded Tour Bus
24
Hip-Hop Concert-Themed Streetwear
BBC ICECREAM Releases New Collection for Rolling Loud Festival
23
Confidence-Promoting Eyewear Lines
Elton John Has Partnered with Walmart in an Eyewear Venture
22
Limited-Edition Protein Shakes
The Chobani Complete Mixed Berry Vanilla Shake is Well-Balanced
21
Toy Car-Branded Jiu-Jitsu Gear
Albino & Preto and Hot Wheels Launch New Clothing Collection
20
Ogre-Themed Nail Lacquers
LaPierre Cosmetics & DreamWorks Made Shrek-Inspired Nail Polish
19
Sitcom-Inspired Nail Polishes
The Friends x Lights Lacquer Line Remembers Favorite Episodes
18
Boy Band Popcorn Snacks
The Jonas Brothers Have Launched a Specialty Popcorn Brand
17
Celeb-Backed Vegan Dairy Products
Bryan Adams Works with Plant-Based Dairy Startup 'bettermoo(d)'
16
Remastered Video Game Collections
Rockstar Games is Set to Launch 'Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy'
15
Cartoon-Themed Denim Lines
Wrangler Partners With Rick and Morty on New Clothing Collection
14
Rapper-Approved Hot Sauces
The Popeyes x Megan Thee Stallion Hottie Sauce is Sweet and Spicy
13
Jazz-Inspired Eyeshadow Palettes
Haus Laboratories' Love For Sale Palette Honors Music Legends
12
Carbon-Zero Concert Tours
Coldplay Announced that the Music of the Spheres Tour is Net-Zero Carbon
11
Celeb-Backed CBD Gummies
Columbia Care Partners with Popstar Pitbull on New Line of CBD Products
10
Sci-Fi Series Watches
G-SHOCK Created a Limited-Edition Rick and Morty Timepiece
9
Singer Fragrance Releases
Billie Eilish Recently Debuted Her Eponymous Scent, Eilish
8
Celebrity-Endorsed Drivers Watches
TAG Heuer Signs Ryan Gosling to Launch New Carrera Line
7
Horror-Focused Streaming Services
Cinedigm Re-Launches Screambox with New Branding
6
Tomato Blood Costume Kits
The HEINZ Tomato Blood Costume Kit Arrives Just in Time for Halloween
5
Interactive AI Reality Series
'Rival Peak' on Facebook Watch Had Over 100 Million Minutes Watched
4
Celeb Chef-Developed Wines
Gordon Ramsay Announced the Launch of His Own Italian Wine Collection
3
Halloween-Themed Baked Goods
Insomnia Cookies Launches Limited Edition 'Halloweekend' Cookies
2
Dancing Rock Band-Inspired Robots
The Spot Robot Mirrors Mick Jagger's Moves to Celebrate 40 Years
1
Jam-Inspired Jiu-Jitsu Apparel
The New 'Hyperfly + Grateful Dead' Drop is Made for Jiu-Jitsu
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Gifting-Ready Cafe Merch Lines
Starbucks Holiday Merchandise for 2025 Has New and Returning Faves
Festive Theme Park Tumblers
The New Starbucks x Disney Collection is Disney World Themed
Tarot-Inspired Streaming Campaigns
Netflix Discover Your Future Reveals New Streaming Potentials
Viral K-Beauty Pop-Ups
Anua Hosted its 'City of Glow' Pop-Up in L.A.
Kawaii Cafe Merch Collections
The Starbucks x Hello Kitty Collection is Arriving in November
Sci-Fi Creature Collectibles
The Grogu Tiny But Mighty Series Figures Revsits On-Screen Looks
Sci-Fi Series Fruit Snacks
General Mills and Stranger Things Partnered for Three Fruit Snacks
Cocktail-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Aperol is Initiating 'Aperolidays' in 2025
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Adventurous Anime Lifestyle Collections
MINISO Debuted a One Piece Pop-Up and Collection in Canada
Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
4/20 Marketing Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop Limited Offer
Festive Film-Inspired Coffee Menus
Scooter’s Coffee Elf Menu Will Arrive November 1
Collectible Brand Clothing Collabs
The Vans x Pop Mart Mega Space Molly Range is Space-Age
Wellness Swap Pop-Ups
Bragg's Trendy Trade-In Helped People Exchange Fads for ACV
Pop Culture-Inspired Collectibles
Kinder Joy & Stranger Things Launch Funko Pop!® Collection
Sci-Fi Fragrance Ranges
Bath & Body Works Launched Star Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu Products
Halloween Streetwear Capsule
Anti Social Social Club Unveils the No More Sleep Halloween Capsule
Whimsical Halloween Drinkware
Starbucks Unveils its 2025 Halloween Drinkware Collection
Animated Streetwear Capsules
The Simpsons x Family Mart Capsule Celebrates Playful Everyday Style
Onesie Character Collectibles
OneZZZ Reimagines Blind Boxes as Self-Care Rituals for Gen Z
Luxury Eyewear Pop-Ups
Prada Opens an Immersive Eyewear Boutique at The Grove
Authentic Connection Campaigns
Heineken's Hijack Socialization Encourages Out-of-Home Gatherings
Community-Driven Shopping Experiences
A TikTok Shop Pop-Up is Coming to Westfield Stratford
Cinematic Holiday Collection Campaigns
The Tod’s Holiday 2025 Collection Taps the Orient Express
Festive Drinkware Collections
Stanley 1913 Introduces a Limited Holiday Release with Target Stores
Constellation-Inspired Luxury Pop-Ups
Chanel Ran the Winter Constellation Pop-Up in Toronto
Chic Sci-Fi Series Jewelry
The Pandora x Netflix Collection Celebrates Stranger Things
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Viral Collectible Toy Floats
LABUBU and Friends will be a Part of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nostalgic Soda-Inspired Suites
Olipop Introduced 'The Time Travel Travel Agency' in Texas
Throwback Walkie-Talkie Collectibles
Stranger Things Upside Down Capsules Series 3 Thrills Fans
Soda-Inspired Beauty Sets
The Tower 28 x poppi Fizz + Frost Holiday Duo Shares a Festive Color
Immersive K-Beauty Pop-Ups
TIRTIR Brings Jeju Matcha Skincare to NYC with a Sensory Experience
Extensive Series Wardrobe Pieces
Primark Reveals an 80-Piece Stranger Things Collection
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Wintry Retail Activations
ASOS will Host a Winter Wonderland Pop-Up in SoHo
Fantasy Book Tech Accessories
PopSockets Unveiled its 'Throne of Glass' Collection
Shareable Wishlist Templates
Urban Outfitters and Canva Partnered to Simplify Holiday Gifting
Nostalgic Youth Culture Capsules
Coach Presented Its Fall 2026 Line During New York Fashion Week
Horror Doll Collectibles
Pop Mart's Blind Box Chucky Franchise Series Shares Scary Surprises
Sci-Fi Series Jewelry Collabs
Pandora x Stranger Things Features Distinct Motifs from the Show
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Gen-Z-Forward Coffee Apparel
An Urban Outfitters x Dunkin’ Capsule Unveiled for Fall
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Spooky QSR-Branded Merchandise Lines
Tim Hortons Debuts New Halloween-Themed Seasonal Merchandise
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Tea-Themed Christmas Sweaters
PG Tips Christmas Jumper is a Limited-Edition Garment for Fans
Pop Culture-Themed Snack Branding
Fan Foods Co. and Poppowls Launch New Licensed Snack Capsule
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Cross-Industry Insight Networks
The Think Party Explores the Future of Socialization
Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets
LEGO® Spotlights Iconic Pop Culture Films and Series
Sensorial Beauty Pop-Ups
The Pinterest x NYX Gimme Gummy Bar Entices Gen Z with ASMR & More
Skater-Inspired Fashion Crossovers
Depop x Tony Hawk Launched an In-Game Styles & Exclusive Edits
Festive Airport Pop-Ups
Urban Outfitters' Club Holiday Pop-Up Entices Gen Z Travelers
Home-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Sally Beauty Debuts the Holiday Beauty at Home Campaign
Sci-Fi Series Shopping Experiences
Stranger Things 5 at Target Invites Fans into Hawkins
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
Miniature Collectible Charms
The Mini Labubu Pin for Love Series Boosts Pop Mart Stock
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Award-Winning Ready-To-Wear Fashion
The Popilush Brand Has Been Awarded a Silver MUSE Design Award
Streaming Series Snack Chips
PepsiCo and Netflix Partnered on Squid Game-Themed Snacks
Mocktail-Inspired Prebiotic Sodas
poppi Shirley Temple is Arriving for the New Year
Festive Statement Shirts
The Cotton x Lisa Says Gah! Holiday Announcement Tees Tackle Small Talk
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Stylish Sweater Pizza Products
Pizza Hut Debuts a New Triple Treat Box Onesie for Ugly Sweater Day
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Retro Tech Sweaters
Microsoft Holiday Sweater Celebrates Fifty Years with Nostalgic Graphics
Co-Branded Game Tournaments
Fortnite Announced the 'Stranger Things Cup' with Netflix
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Seasonal Instrument Gift Guides
Gibson Brands Debuted a Comprehensive Gift Guide for the Holidays
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Intricately Artistic Fashion Lines
Pacsun and the Metropolitan Museum of Art Drop a Holiday Line
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Gen-Z-Forward Vinyl Collections
Urban Outfitters Launches its 2025 Singles Day Vinyl Series
Streetwear Collector Events
VANDYTHEPINK Pop-Up Offers Exclusive Apparel and Trading Cards
Corporate Travel Trends
Navan Reported Its Corporate Booking Data for FIFA World Cup Host Cities
Graphic Sci-Fi Apparel
Star Wars x Graniph SS26 Collection Features Character-Driven Designs
Culturally Inspired Fall-Ready Streetwear
BAPE Introduces its Connect with People Collection
Festive Popcorn Flavors
Snax-Sational Unveiled Limited-Edition Holiday Popcorn
Convenience Store-Inspired Holiday Lines
7-Eleven Debuts the Holiday Capsule from 7Collection™
Poetic Secondhand Campaigns
Depop's Where Taste Recognizes Taste Celebrates Style Doppelgangers
Animated Film Pop-Up Tours
MINISO and Disney's Zootopia 2 Launch 'Fun Fur Every You!'
Nostalgic Candy Beverages
Candy Can and Bubblicious Launch a Bubble Gum-Flavored Soda
Sci-Fi Streetwear Collections
The Brain Dead x Star Wars Capsule Features Drew Struzan Artwork
Pop-Up Sports Hospitality
Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival Turns Urban Spaces into Immersive Fan Hubs
Sci-Fi Arcade Pop-Ups
The Chips Ahoy! Cookie x Stranger Things Claw Machine Treats Winning Fans
Holiday-Ready Fashion Collections
Pacsun is Emphasizing Comfort for the 2025 Holiday Season
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
ASMR Collectible Toys
Goliath's Clickeez Series 3 Expands Sensory Play With Bubble Pops
Edgy Holiday Beverage Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee Debuts Its New Beverages for the Holiday Period
Halloween Blind Boxes
Pop Mart Unveils New Halloween-Themed Blind Boxes Starring Fan-Favorite IPs
Television streetwear capsules
Kith x Monday Program's The Sopranos range applies series graphics
Subculture-Themed Generational Fashion
Noskin Presents the Wildest ONes Yet Collection
Culture Play Card Games
MONOPOLY Deal: KPop Demon Hunters Links Games and Fandom Through Netflix
Cafe-Inspired Eyewear
MUSE Turns Matcha and Coffee Culture into Wearable Frames
Designer Blind Box Figurines
Pop Top is a New Range of Collectibles for Kidults
TV Show-Inspired Sneakers
PUMA Presents the SQUID Game Palermo Sneaker Model with Netflix
Novelty Supermarket Ornaments
Aldi’s Novelty Baubles Take the Form of Familar Household Products
Whimsically Festive Menus
Betty Buzz/Betty Booze & Serendipity3 Debut Limited-Edition Holiday Menu
Viral Collectible Toy Pop-Ups
POP LAND Unveiled a Whimsical Pop-Up in Singapore
Streaming Service Brainteaser Games
Netflix Puzzled Will Feature Show-Themed Puzzles
Themed Holiday Fireplace Streams
Netflix Holiday Yule Logs Bring Film Worlds into Festive Ambience
Halloween-Themed Drink Carriers
The Target x Stanley Halloween Range is Darkly Stylish
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Retailer-Branded Holiday Apparel
7-Eleven's New Seasonal Merchandise is Themed Around Christmas
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
Peer-Powered Gifting Initiatives
indu and SoPost Encourage Customers to Share Samples with Friends
Drop-Culture Sport Campaigns
Easton and Dick's Launched Its Limited Edition Equipment Drop
Globally Inspired Cocktail Kits
The Best of The World Cocktail Kit Represents Four Major Cities
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Blind Box Fashion Collaborations
Cider Teams Up with POP MART to Unveil a New Collaboration
Pop Culture Wedding Collections
A Dynamic Duo Inspired The Engagement Era Collection by The Knot
Snuggly Plush Toys
Jazwares Spotlights Giftable Squishmallows for the Holidays
Pop-Up Mini Malls
The Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks Mini Mall Revisits 90s & Y2K Classics
Social Persona-Liked Whisky Cocktails
Grant’s Whisky is Being Cheeky for the Holidays
Nocturnal Golfwear Drops
The 7-Eleven Midnight Driving Club Golf Capsule Highlights Street Culture
Sci-Fi Date Night-Inspired Lines
Tyler Mcgillivary Boasts the Next Date Night Collection Drop
Prize-Winning Arcade Pop-Ups
GACHA & CATCH Features Interactive Capsule Toy & Claw Machines
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
K-Pop Movie Shoe Capsules
Vans Releases a New Collection Themed Around K-Pop Demon Hunters
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Fandom Culture-Inspired Vodkas
Atlanta Distillery Partners with Dragon Con for an Exclusive Vodka
Experiential Sock Pop-Ups
O2's Not a Sock Shop Shared Designs Reflecting Priority Experiences
Scottish Tourism Campaigns
VisitScotland Used NYC Tartan Week to Drive Scotland Tourism In The USA
Personalized Present Campaigns
The Wonderbly Everyone’s Got Favourites Campaign is Rolling Out Now
Celebrity-Backed Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Burberry's Holiday Film is Dubbed ’Twas the Knight Before…
Social Media-Inspired Streaming Apps
The Netflix App Feed Will Introduce a TikTok-Like Style
Customization-Forward Valentine's Day Gifts
Sugarwish Highlights Customizable Gift Preferences
Streaming Brand Trivia Games
The Roku Roklue Pop Culture Trivia Game Covers Movies and TV
Lazy Vodka-Branded Thanksgiving Clothing
Tito’s Turkey Rot Merch Embraces Holiday Relaxation
Cultural Trivia Games
Culture King Turns Cultural Knowledge Into Fast-Paced Competition
Holiday Binge Watching Cookies
Chip City Cookies and TBS Partnered for Themed Cookies
Cultural Korean Products
Musinsa is a New Platform Specializing in K-Culture Products
Seasonal Wine Tasting Experiences
Trius Winery Spotlighted Its Taste the Season Initiative
Streaming-Inspired Toy Lines
Moose Toys Expands Netflix Stories Into Toy Collections