Though most people immediately think of Juan Ponce de Leon, the turn of the 16th century Spanish explorer, when they talk about youth, the September 2017 youth trends reveal a far broader set of concepts. The youth today are creative, engaged, and well informed, and the products and ideas targeted towards them reflect those qualities.
Kids and teens are far more immersed in the digital ecosystem than their older counterparts, and there are many products devoted to making that second life safer. 'Shine', for example, is a new texting service that lets kids address any anxieties they have about going back to school through a medium with which they're more comfortable. Tbh is another app that lets users hand out anonymous compliments to one another, helping to boost kids' self-esteem.
Top 30 Youth Trends in September
From Trampoline Bed Exhibits to Chocolate Tyrannosaurus Rexes:
Joey Haar — Sep 28, 2017 — Life-Stages
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Anonymous Truth-Telling Apps
The Tbh App Lets Users Anonymously Rate Their Friends
29
Bamboo Toy Cars
These Eco Toys Made from Bamboo Shoots are Natural, Beautiful and Sustainable
28
Compact Capsular Trackers
The Ora Kids Tracker is a Convenient Wearable for Highly Active Children
27
Educational Kitchen Accessories
'Safe Slice' Kitchenware Teaches Kids About Portion Control
26
Color-In Car Rentals
These Hertz Rental Cars Feature Coloring Book Upholstery to Entertain Kids
25
App-Enabled Children's Toys
Sphero: SPRK Edition is Teaching Kids of All Ages to Code
24
Millennial Parent Restaurant Rebrandings
Chuck E. Cheese Restaurants Have Been Stylishly Revamped
23
Collectible Egg Carton Toys
Hatchimals' Newest 'Colleggtibles' for Kids Take the Form of Cartons
22
Moon-Shaped Rocking Chairs
A Half-Moon Has Been Added to Maison Deux's Rocking Chair Collection
21
All-Organic Lunch Kits
The New Lunchables Organic Kits are Free from Artificial Additives
20
Chocolate Tyrannosaurus Rexes
The Chocolate Construction T. Rex is an Archaeological Treat
19
Combative Unicorn Card Games
'Unstable Unicorns' is Card Game That Pits Friends Against Another
18
Educational Water Events
The Children's Water Festival Highlights the Importance of Conservation
17
Protein-Packed Snack Sets
Horizon Organic's Good & Go! Snacks Boast Five or More Grams of Protein
16
One-Touch 3D Printers
'Toybox' is an Easy-to-Use, Kid-Friendly 3D Printer for Crafting Toys
15
Charitable Hearing Aid Nonprofits
'Ears On' Provides Children in Need with Recycled Hearing Aids
14
Unobtrusive Fever Indicators
'Fever Bugz' Can Be Stuck to a Child's Forehead for 48 Hours
13
Unisex Teen Skincare
SAMFARMER Creates Unisex Personal Care Products for Youth
12
Vacation-Edition Board Games
The Game of Life Now Features Vacation Cards Inspired by TripAdvisor
11
Vegetable-Rich Ice Lollies
Pip Organic's Healthy Popsicles Boast Sneaky Vegetable Additions
10
Theme Park-Branded Rideshares
The Lyft 'Minnie Van' Will Drive Passengers to Disney Theme Parks
9
Anxiety-Focused Texting Services
This Back to School Texting Service Addresses Classroom Pressures
8
Soundtrack-Accompanied Bedtime Stories
The 'Novel Effect' App Uses Voice Recognition Technology
7
Free-From Quinoa Snacks
NurturMe Brands Its Gluten-Free, Probiotic-Rich Snacks as 'Tummy Friendly'
6
Kid-Friendly VR Goggles
Merge Virtual Reality Goggles Let Users Interact with Digital Objects
5
Trampoline Bed Installations
Virgin Media Promoted Its Virgin TV Kids App with a Jumping Apparatus
4
Budgeting Student Wearables
The POSB Smart Buddy Programme Introduces Money Management to Kids
3
Fidget Toy Chat Apps
'Fidget Spinner Live' Helps Users Video Chat with Others While Spinning
2
Video App Messengers
The YouTube App Now Offers a New Way to Share YouTube Videos
1
Lookalike Doll Competitions
Lottie Dolls is Now Creating Toys 'Inspired by Real Kids'
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Anniversary-Commemorating Toy Designs
Spin Master Introduced a New Line of Dora the Explorer Toys
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
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Early Autumnal Chocolate Products
These Mars Chocolate Products are Arriving for Summerween
Youth-Focused Luxury Fashion Platforms
&Coach is a New Fashion Platform by Coach, Focused on Gen Z
Premium Kidult Collectibles
Starbox Collectibles Meet the Demand for Customization and Expression
Fragrance-Forward Tween Bodycare
Sunryz Makes Fun Skin Barrier Solutions for Gen Alpha
Gen-Z-Focused AR Campaigns
American Eagle Launched an AE Jeans Try-on Haul Lens
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Derm-Developed Teen Skincare
Sincerely Yours Shares Barrier-Friendly Formulas for Gen Alpha
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
ThinkPsych Spotlights Its Line of Therapeutic Games & Tools
Strategic Beauty-Focused Retail Expansions
Urban Outfitters Supports Yes Day Beauty's Us Debut
Onesie Character Collectibles
OneZZZ Reimagines Blind Boxes as Self-Care Rituals for Gen Z
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Social-First Direct Selling Series
Mary Kay Miss Conceptions Reshapes Gen Z & Millennial Mindsets
Active Tween Skincare
Stellar Beauty Co. is for Active Girls, Founded by a 12-Year-Old Athlete
Vibrant Mental Health Campaigns
CDC Has Launched the Playfully Illustrated Free Mind
In-App Mental Health Features
Snapchat Launches 'Here For You' Canada for Young Users
Phone-Free Crafting Experiences
Pinterest Brought a Phone-Free Experience to the Desert
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Milestone Beauty Campaigns
The Body Shop Launched Its 'Rebellious by Nature' 50th Anniversary Ad
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Confident Student Campaigns
Find the Fit that Fits You Debuted with an In-Store Simulator
Brand Anniversary Capsule Collections
Hollister Reissues a Y2K Collection to Mark 25th Anniversary
Nostalgic Youth Culture Capsules
Coach Presented Its Fall 2026 Line During New York Fashion Week
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Limited-Edition Flip Phones
The SVEDPHONE Only Offers Call and Text for Living in the Moment
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Summer-Ready Fashion Pop-Ups
SHEIN is Hosting a Four-Day Toronto Summer Trends Pop-Up
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Summer-Forward Tech Accessories
'CASETiFY Resort: Hot and Unbothered' Embraces Coordination
Counter-Wellness Skincare Collections
Party of You Delivers Joyful Remedies for Real Life
Next-Gen Teen Magazines
WYouth is a New W Magazine Publication for Gen Z
Connection-Centered Bag Campaigns
Kate Spade's Spark Something Beautiful Stars Gen Z Icons
Wooden Toy Lineups
Jasey's Toy Chest Debuted Its Mental Health-Focused Toy Line at Toy Fair 2026
Children-Focused Tech Lines
MyFirst Specializes in Technology Products for Children
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
High-Tech Phone Cases
TORRAS Calls Attention to Phone Case 3.0 — "The Era of Creation"
Back-to-School Beauty Activations
Sally Beauty's COLORfest on Campus Inspires Gen Z Students
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Junior Kitchen Products
KitchenAid Kids Helps Children Participate in Age-Safe Cooking Experiences
Chinese Band-Supported Beauty Brands
Maybelline New York Partners with Teens in Times (TNT)
Anniversary Doll Capsules
Spin Master Celebrates 25 Years of Dora with an All-New Toy Collection
Gaming Lifestyle Collections
Toca Boca and MINISO Blend Retail with Digital Rewards
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Youthful Hair Mists
Mane is Launching Scented Hair & Body Mists for Millennials & Gen Z
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
Beauty Store Birthday Parties
Birthdays at Ulta Come with a Gift Bag Curated for Tweens and Teens
Glowing Gummy Candies
Sour Patch Kids' Strawberry-Watermelon Glow Ups are Experiential
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Kid-Friendly Press-On Nails
Pressies by Olive & June are Designed and Fitted for Kids and Tweens
Smart Youth Beds
The Neuro Wellness Youth Bed for Teens Has an AI Health Concierge
Berry-Inspired Kids Makeup Kits
Jovy Represents a Significant Advancement in Children's Cosmetics
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Rewarding Avocado Campaigns
Taco Bell Spain's Guacabono Was Inspired by an Economic Meme
Festival-Inspired School Dining Programs
Chartwells K12 Has Launched Foodie Fest
Livestreamed Travel Campaigns
IShowSpeed and Expedia are Engaging and Inspiring Gen Z Travelers
Throwback Beauty Campaigns
You’re a 10…with your ButterFace Taps 2016-Era Beauty YouTubers
Art-Tech Zine Collaborations
twentynine zine Turns AI Nostalgia to Art Using Yoga 9i Aura Edition
80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
Bodacious Soda Ranges
The Tango Zero’d Range Targets Gen Z Consumers
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Latin Artist-Endorsed Back-To-School Collections
JCPenney Joins Forces with Joaquina on a New Line
Customizable Kids Stationery
Taggeez Lets Kids Decorate Their School Essentials with Charms
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Social-First Retail Commerce
Shoezone expands TikTok Shop through creator-led shopping
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
All-Natural Youth Skincare
Just for Teens Makes Age-Safe Daily Skincare for a New Generation
Roblox Popularity Trackers
Rotrends Shows What’s Popular on Roblox and Why
Family-Focused Resort Promotions
Beaches Resorts Has Launched Its Annual Fall Fam Jam Promotion
Latin-Inspired Youth-Focused Foods
Little Spoon and Siete Foods Debut Two Limited-Edition Meals
Frozen Yogurt Anniversary Campaigns
TCBY The Original Social Network Campaign Celebrates 45 Years
Heartwarming Prom-Style Events
The Tim Tebow Foundation Organizes Night to Shine
Youth Streetwear Launches
New DIARY 1999 Label Debut Brings Streetwear Rooted in Community
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
back-to-school retail campaigns
Target rolls out its back-to-school & back-to-college campaigns
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Reimagined Creative Campaigns
Marc Jacobs Dropped its '26 Summer Campaign and New Visual Identity
Back-To-School Shopping Surveys
Mall of America Ran a Special Back-To-School Shopping Survey
Parent-Centered Baby Contests
Gerber's 2026 Photo Search Celebrates the Whole Family
Nostalgic Blind Toy Series
The Teletubbies Say Hello Series Nods to Childhood Icons for Collectors
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Tech-Driven Children Furniture Lineups
Delta Children Embraces Technology with New Products
Youth-Focused Financial Education Platforms
Spendsafe is Targeting Youth Aged Six to Eighteen
All-In-One Retailer Community Apps
Pacsun Debuts the PS Community Hub App
Youth Arthritis Challenges
The Arthur Tut Empowers the TikTok Generation to Fight Stigma
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
Rooms To Go Kids' Cloud9 Collection Features Smart, Modular Pieces
Gamer Mealtime Campaigns
Telia's Dinner Assassin Helps to Get Teens to the Dinner Table
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Influencer-Backed Ice Cream Campaigns
Tillamook and Tefi Pessoa Debuted The Real Scoop Newsstand
Mental Health Toy Curations
Timeless Toys' D.O.S.E of Play Helps Kids Manage Stress & Anxiety
Digital Dinosaur Toys
Bitzee Jurassic World Helps Kids Nurture, Feed & Care for Baby Dinos
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Kid-Friendly Athlete Biographies
Yoto's Ultimate Football Heroes Collection Tells Players' Stories
Soccer-Themed Summer Kids Meals
Torchy's Tacos Partners with U.S. Soccer Foundation
Nostalgic Fashion Capsules
Selena Gomez's Throwback Collection Revisits Her Most Iconic Roles
Colorful Youth Fashion Collections
Joe Fresh and Life at Home™ Have Partnered with Crayola
Courageous Style Campaigns
Coach's Revive Your Courage Activates Gen Z
Digital Memory Keepers
Fun Bits Turns Kids’ Quotes Into Cherished, Shareable Family Memories
Youth-Focused Fashion Brands
Pink Palm Puff is Comfort-Driven and Style-Minded
Interactive Themed Educational Boxes
Enlightened Generation’s Themed Boxes Serve Children
Balancing New Year Campaigns
Recess' You Don’t Need A New You Challenges Tired January Marketing
Self-Expression Retail Campaigns
Tillys Marked Ten Months of Its Discover Your Style Campaign
Month-Long Sales Competition
Bazooka Brands® Teases The Great Candy Battle: MomTok Edition
Regeneration-Focused Trade Show Themes
COSMETIC 360 Announces the Theme of Its Trade Show
Cross-Cultural Lifestyle Initiatives
China Media Group Boasts China-Europe Youth Exchange Campaign
Parental Social Media Alerts
This Instagram Alert Will Let Parents Know of Troubling Teen Searches
Group Chat Insights
Discover WhatsApp Group Trends And Stats With ZapZipped’s Yearly Recaps
Pop-Up Mini Malls
The Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks Mini Mall Revisits 90s & Y2K Classics
Social-to-Outdoor Campaigns
Tribesigns Extends TikTok's Super Wish Campaign to Times Square
Back-To-School Finance Surveys
Beyond Finance Expands on the Back-To-School Parent Trap
Body Appreciation Programs
Flamingo and Girl Scounts are Supporting Confidence & Wellness
Charitable Toddler-Focused Contests
Colossal Opens 2026 Toddler of the Year Registration
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Skatewear-Inspired Kids Capsules
Zoo York and Zara Team Up for a New Kidswear Collection
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Texting Coffee Campaigns
The Costa Coffee Hypeline Connects with Gen Z
Anti-Algorithm Back-to-School Campaigns
Journeys' Turn It Up Activates Self-Discovery in Gen Z
Creativity-Focused Global Ambassador Programs
Crayola Creativity Week Begins with an Announcement
Licensed Character Sneakers
TARANIS Launches Premium Minions Kids Footwear with Universal
Youth Sport Programming Schedules
TAC Sports' Planned Activities Run from September to December
Gen Z-Focused Tech Initiatives
SJTU Welcomed Gen Z Students as Part to Discuss Tech
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Streaming-Inspired Toy Lines
Moose Toys Expands Netflix Stories Into Toy Collections
Educational Running-Focused Activations
The Running Event Opens a Call for Education Sessions
Teen Safety Features
ChatGPT Rolls Out Age‑prediction & Parental Control to Protect Users Under 18
Real-Time Trivia Games
Trivia Duel Turns Real-Time Knowledge Battles Into Competitive Leaderboards