From ASL pop albums to musical cookie ice creams, the September 2020 pop culture trends showcase how mainstream culture affects the products and services offered by brands.
Notably, the newest Serendipity ice cream flavor launched in conjunction with the new BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez single, appropriately named Ice Cream. The flavor was inspired by the new single and it boasts pink vanilla ice cream infused with crunchy cookie pieces and swirls of fudge. The new partnership showcases how pop culture influences many of the products we enjoy.
In addition, the launch of the Pillsbury Mean Girls Toaster Strudel highlights the staying power of popular films in society. The limited-edition offering from the brand takes cues from the subtle mention of that character Gretchen Weiners' father was the inventor of Toaster Strudel. The pastry fittingly comes with pink icing, allowing consumers to customize it to their liking.
Top 55 Pop Culture Trends in September
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Game-Inspired Furniture Catalogs
IKEA Taiwan Recreated Its Furniture Catalog with Animal Crossing
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Anime-Inspired Graphic Apparel
Uniqlo's New Demon Slayer Collection Launches Its First Set
55
Celebrity-Founded Refillable Cosmetics
Fenty Skin Debuts Eco-Friendly, Refillable Products
54
Empowering POC-Specific School Supplies
EPIC EVERYDAY Boasts a Chic Back-to-School Collection
53
Movie Star-Honoring Streetwear
BAPE Honors the Marilyn Monroe Estate in the Latest Collection
52
Co-Branded Halloween Footwear
The Mickey Mouse Halloween Crocs Boast a Busy Pattern
51
Collaboration Anime Timepieces
The Casio G-Shock x One Piece Watch Has an Eye-Catching Design
50
Artist-Honouring Board Games
The Bob Ross Monopoly Game is a Relaxing Alternative to the Original
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Wizard World LEGO Sets
The Diagon Alley LEGO Set Includes Shops and Characters from 'Harry Potter'
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Superhero Jewelry Collections
The Swarovski Wonder Woman 1984 Jewelry Collection is Dazzling
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Healthy Back-to-School Snacks
Sun-Maid Launched the 'Childhood is Always in Session' Campaign
46
Televised Interactive Festivals
This Year, V Festival is Being Reimagined as a Broadcast TV Show
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Ayurvedic Sleep Remedies
VidyaLiving Posts a Sleep Tonic Featuring Saffron, Cardamom, Ghee, & More
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Geofenced Online Concerts
Bacardí's Digital Concert Series Replaces In-Person Events This Summer
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Theatrical Drive-In Experiences
Secret Cinema's "Drive-Into" Shares Stranger Things Scenes
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Virtual Improv Shows
Noodles & Company is Hosting Livestreamed, Interactive Improv Shows
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Musician-Made Pastel Fall Looks
Golf Wang Has Released Its FW2020 Collection
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Musical Cookie Ice Creams
A Serendipity Ice Cream Flavor is Launching with a Selena Gomez Single
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Uplifting Celebrity Makeup Brands
Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty Challenges Physical Perfection
38
Anime-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
BAIT and Cowboy Bebop Launch a Collection of Essential Designs
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Comedic Tequlia Livestream Events
Lil Dicky Joins Jose Cuervo to Launch Who’s Making Margs? Event
36
Video Series Party Games
The YouTube Series 'Hot Ones' Is Releasing Its Own ‘Truth Or Dab’ Game
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In-Game Voting Campaigns
'Animal Crossing' Players Can Now Display Democratic Voting Signs
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Costume-Like Fashion Collections
The Nightmare Before Christmas Fashion Collection is Spooky
33
Niche Sci-Fi Character Sneakers
The Adidas Star Wars NMD_R1 V2 'Lando' Sneakers are Sleek
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Superhero Navigation App Updates
Waze Users Can Now Get Directions from Batman and the Riddler
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Massive Beer-Branded Blankets
The Pure Gold 12x12 Foot Blanket is Perfect for Summer Fun
30
Sci-Fi Statue Speakers
The Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child Speaker Has a Rechargeable Battery
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Condom-Branded Credit Movies
Trojan Debuted the & Chill Movie to Help Viewers Skip to the fun
28
Strawberry-Infused Celebrity Gins
INDOGGO GIN is a New Creation by Snoop Dogg
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Social Recommendation Platforms
Bingie Emphasizes Word-of-mouth Recommendations for Movie & Shows
26
Charitable Ash-Accented Artworks
Migrate Art Calls Attention to the Destruction of Crops in Iraq
25
Giveaway Beer Ads
Camden Town Brewery Created a "Drinkable" Ad with an Integrated QR Code
24
Interactive AR Burger Campaigns
Burger King Shared On-Screen QR Code Discounts During the VMAs
23
Wizardly Chocolate Confections
Jelly Belly's Solid Milk Chocolate Golden Snitch is Snackable
22
Virtual School Orientations
The First-Ever 'Teen Vogue Orientation' is Set to Debut August 14
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Third-Party Ticketing Apps
Movie Tickets By Atom is a Snap Mini Experience Within Snapchat
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Clothing Store Voter Registration
KITH's is Transforming Flagship Stores into Registration Hubs
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Game-Themed Lunch Kits
Characters from Nintendo Switch Games are Appearing in Lunchables Packs
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Teen Film Breakfast Foods
The Pillsbury Mean Girls Toaster Strudel is Limited-Edition
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Medical Sci-Fi Board Games
The Star Wars Chewbacca Operation Game is for Players Six and Up
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Collaborative Anti-Racism Podcasts
Ben & Jerry's & Vox Media's Who We Are Chronicles Racism
15
K-Pop Cold Brews
The Cold Brew BTS special package is Coming to the US Market
14
Rapper-Starring Fashion Billboards
Cardi B Stars on Balenciaga's Latest Paris-Based Billboard
13
Celebrity-Led Business Grants
Beyonce's BeyGOOD is Offering &1 million to Black-Owned Businesses
12
Communal Family Streaming Extensions
'Disney Plus Party' Lets User Watch Content When Apart
11
Musical Artist Embroidered Patches
Thundercat and BEAMS RECORDS Join Forces on a Set of Patches
10
60s-Inspired Songstress Scents
The Ariana Grande R.E.M. Perfume Has a Dreamy Mod Feeling
9
Technology-Judged Karaoke Shows
Netflix's 'Sing On!' Will Use a Vocal Analyzer Instead of Judges
8
Adventurous 80s Film Games
The Monopoly: The Goonies Board Game is Detailed
7
Celebrity Global Makeup Ambassadors
SHISEIDO Signs Actress and Artist Hunter Schafer
6
Modernized Ice Cream Truck Jingles
Good Humor x RZA Created a New Ice Cream Truck Sound
5
Film-Inspired Race Car Sets
The Micro Scalextric James Bond No Time to Die Set is Detailed
4
Congresswoman-Led Beauty Tutorials
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Shared Her Beauty Secrets with Vogue
3
ASL Pop Albums
Tove Lo Released a Full ASL Version of Her 'Sunshine Kitty' Album
2
Parody Multiplayer Gaming Ads
Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite Parodies Apple's 1984 Macintosh Commercial
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Broadway-Streamed Releases
Netflix Will Stream 'Diana: A New Musical' Before Production Opens
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Reusable Fast Food Packaging
PriestmanGoode Utilizes Cocoa Bean Shells in New Innovative Project
Modern Flat-Pack Tables
Cecilie Manz Designs a Chic Coffee Table for Furniture Brand Takt
Food Waste-Reducing Storage Solutions
The 'Clay Pantry' Keeps Food Fresh in a Natural Way
Game-Inspired Furniture Catalogs
IKEA Taiwan Recreated Its Furniture Catalog with Animal Crossing
High-Performance Trail Running Series
Adidas TERREX is Debuting the PROTOHYPE Footwear Lineup
Empowering POC-Specific School Supplies
EPIC EVERYDAY Boasts a Chic Back-to-School Collection
Hungry Driver Ad Spots
Burger King's 'Welcome to the Impatient' Spotlights Eating in the Car
Paper Serum Packaging
The Innisfree Intensive Hydrating Serum Paper Edition is Eco-Friendly
Retro Vibrant Tonal Streetwear
Prince and Brain Dead Join on a Collection for the Colder Seasons
Branded Burger Face Masks
Burger King Debuted a New Mask that States Your Order for You
Event-Hosting Clothing Stores
Collective Facilitates the Aesthetic of a Hybrid Clothing Store
Ice Cream Truck Drive-ins
Blue Bunny's Ice Screen Event Offers Outdoor Movies
Collectible Furniture Catalogs
The 2021 IKEA Product Catalog Doubles as a Home-Enhancing Handbook
Minimal Joint Sneaker Designs
New Balance is the Latest DIME Collaboration Project
Virtual Self-Care Experiences
Tatcha Created an Animal Crossing Island to Introduce New Skincare
Vintage-Inspired Letterman Jackets
Angel Jackets Released This Iconic Look in New Colors
Scented Dry Shampoo Collaborations
OUAI and Byredo's Dry Shampoo Helps You Skip the Conditioner
Collaboration Retailer Toy Sets
The IKEA x LEGO 'BYGGLEK' Collection Encourages Imaginative Play
Color Blocked Minimal Streetwear
fragment design & PEACEMINUSONE Join on THE CONVENI Collection
Collaboration Anime Timepieces
The Casio G-Shock x One Piece Watch Has an Eye-Catching Design
AI-Powered Clothing Marketplaces
FMRU Clothing Uses AI Measuring Tech to Share Accurate Sizes
Expansive Colorful Sneaker Packs
adidas Originals and HUMAN MADE Unveil the Entire Collaboration
Inclusive Gaming Razor Campaigns
Gillette Venus Debuts Skinclusive Summer Line on Animal Crossing
Shower Gel Refill Stations
These Stations Replenish Bottles of Nivea Creme Soft or Creme Sensitive
Co-Working Brewery Spaces
Optimism Brewing Introduces Some New Features During COVID-19
Gamified Streetwear Pop-Ups
Klarna Created a Virtual Shop Within Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Sustainably Stylish Sneakers
The Adidas 4D Parley Sneakers Ready for Athletic Training
Boldly Threaded Vegan Sneakers
Sean Wotherspoon and adidas Originals Unveil the SUPEREARTH Design
Interactive Hashtag-Branded Campaigns
Bomb Pop Targets Tweens in New 'Not One Thing' Campaign
Modern Lifestyle Tapestries
Three’s Modern Tapestry Depicts Scenes from Life in Lockdown
Joint Comfort-Centric Footwear
BAPE and Clarks Originals Work on Collaborative Footwear Designs
Digital Detox Bath Bombs
Lush Cosmetics' IRL Bath Bomb Promotes a Day of Digital Detoxing
Designer Terrycloth Bucket Hats
Chanel's Bucket Hat is Part of the Brand's Sunny Summer 2020 Line
In-App Live Concerts
The Weeknd is Hosting a First-of-Its-King Live Concert on TikTok
Quarantine-Themed Card Games
The Surviving Quarantine Board Game Was Created by a Family of Six
Streetwear Cosmetic Collaborations
Supreme and Pat McGrath Launched a New Lipstick Collaboration
Social Good Electric Bikes
The B'fair e-Bike Helps Raise Funds for Childhood Education
Social Media AR Stores
Hoka One One Created an AR Store for a Select Number of Snapchat Users
Handcrafted Fragrance Discovery Kits
Xinú's Collection Kit Features all of the Brand's Scents
Virtual Campus Events
Pot Noodle is Virtually Connecting with Students via The Digital Welcome
Nostalgic Argentinian-Inspired Fragrances
Imaginary Authors' Telegrama References Vintage Travel
Vibrant City-Inspired Collections
adidas Originals Celebrates the Cordoba Twin City This Season
Durable Back-to-School Supplies
YETI Launched a Wide Range of School Supplies
Anime-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
BAIT and Cowboy Bebop Launch a Collection of Essential Designs
The Connectivity of Social Media
Twitter's Andrea MacDonald Speaks to Watch Parties and Branding
Rock Band Tie-Dye Clogs
Grateful Dead X Chinatown Market are Releasing Tie-Dye Crocs
Magic-Inspired Kid Fashion
The New Mini Boden Collection Features Mythical Creatures
90s-Inspired PVC Mini Bags
Nike's PVC Mini Bags Arrive in Green and White
Shoppable Streaming Platforms
droppTV Lets Fans Watch Music Videos and Make Real-Time Purchases
Tropical Fragrance Mists
The 'Cheirosa ’39' Coco Cabana Body Fragrance Mist is Coconut-Infused
Fall-Ready Eclectic Streetwear
MAGIC STICK Returns with a Series of Collections for FW20
Handmade Cosmetic Subscriptions
The Lush Kitchen Subscription Box Shares Products by Vote
Artisan Latinx-Owned Fragrance Brands
L'Aromatica Specializes in Preservative-Free, Vegan Scents
Virtual Student Dating Events
Tinder is Hosting Digital Swipe Night with a Virtual Tinder Truck
Caffeinated Avocado Beverages
Avocajoe Combines Cold Brew Coffee, Avocado Oil & Ground Avocado
Back-to-School Snack Kits
'Love in Case of' Kits Share Rice Krispies Treats with Writable Wrappers
Positivity-Inspired Clothing Lines
Irene Kim's New Line is Inspired by Her Own Sunny Personality
Wolf Emblem Luxe Cloches
Gucci's Wold Head Silver Plated Cloche Elevates a Dining Experience
Personalized Cereal Box Promotions
Kellogg's is Offering a Special Service for Back-to-School
Deep Dive Dating Prompts
Match Launched a New #RealTalk Feature to Help Online Daters Connect
Bangkok-Inspired Sleek Homeware
IKEA and Greyhound Orignal Launch the SAMMANKOPPLA Collection
Luxe In-Game Makeup
Givenchy Beauty Created Virtual Makeup Looks for Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Tradition-Backed Skincare Lines
Mia Del Mar Beauty Blends Science and Tradition
Social Good Tie-Dye Collections
Toronto-Based Designers Debut New Series in Support of BLM
Handcrafted Mexican Fragrances
Coqui Coqui Perfumeria's Scents Boast Agave, Tobacco and More
Flavored Fun Fair Milks
Borden Dairy's Limited-Edition Milk Takes Cues from Fair Flavors
Seasonally Flavored Organic Vodkas
The Prairie Organic Sustainable Seasons Collection is Crisp
Ancient Sacred Wood Scents
The Rahua Palo Santo Oil Perfume is a Convenient Rollerball
Condiment-Themed Virtual Islands
Hellmann's Created Its Own Animal Crossing Island
Technical Sleek Soccer Footwear
adidas Football's new X GHOSTED Boot Helps With Speed on the Field
Relieving Hemp-Powered Cosmetics
The Palmer’s Hemp Oil Body Care Products are Hypoallergenic
Gamified Action Sports Apps
The HomeCourt App Brings Action Sports to Your Home with AI
Supple Suede Sneaker Models
Off-White's Arrows Sneaker is Inspired by Skate Culture
Virtual School Orientations
The First-Ever 'Teen Vogue Orientation' is Set to Debut August 14
Game-Themed Lunch Kits
Characters from Nintendo Switch Games are Appearing in Lunchables Packs
Investment Social Club Platforms
Voleo Lets Friends Invest Together, Partner on Trades and More
Nourishing Brazilian Lip Butters
The Brazilian Kiss Cupuaçu Lip Butter Delivers Buildable Color
Collaborative Womenswear Fragrance Launches
Puig and Rapsodia Released a Fragrance in Argentina
Functional CBD Cosmetics
The Charlotte’s Web CBD Topicals Range Includes Five Products
Social Media Streaming Platforms
TikTok Created a Video Content Channel for Amazon Fire TV
Salty Folklore-Branded Spirits
The Isle of Wight Distillery Mermaid Salt Vodka is Smooth
Mesh Pastel Tracksuits
The adidas Mesh Tracksuit Blends Loungewear with High-Fashion
Fall-Themed QSR Menu Updates
Dunkin' Recently Debuted Its New Seasonal Line Up of Items
Branded Virtual Festivals
Anheuser-Bush Made a Virtual Music Festival for International Beer Day
Collaborative Sporty Bold Shorts
BAPE Joins Eric Emanuel to Design a Capsule of Colorful Shorts
Safe-to-Eat Cookie Doughs
This New Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough is Ready to Bake or Eat
Fall-Themed Makeup Offerings
Hourglass Cosmetics Has Released New Products for the Season
Equity-Promoting Business Developments
KFC is Looking to Improve Its Inclusion Strategy
Tequila-Paired Seltzers
The Jose Cuervo Playamar Tequila Hard Seltzer Has a Distinct Flavor
Activism-Focused Magazine Issues
British Vogue's September Issue Spotlights 40 Activists
Podcast Analytics Apps
Deezer Recently Launched a Dedicated Analytics App for Podcast Creators
Festive Cookie Collections
The McVitie’s Christmas Collection Has Been Unveiled by Pladis
Contact-Free Gas Payments
ExxonMobil and Waze Have Teamed Up for Contactless Fuel Payments
Mystery-Themed Burger Campaigns
Burger King France Debuted a New Mystery Campaign for 2020
Black-Owned Business Pledges
Yelp is the Latest to Join the 15% Pledge
Social Media Voting Resources
Snapchat Launches New Tools and Resources Encouraging Younger Voters
Alcohol-Flavored Sugary Confectionery
Nestlé Unveiled New Gin and Tonic-Flavored After Eights
Simplistic Heart-Emblem Streetwear
COMME des GARÇONS & The North Face Drop the PLAY TOGETHER Range
Shareable Social Media Music
Snapchat is Testing a New Music Videos Feature in Two Countries
Carnival-Themed Pizza Deliveries
Papa John's is Making Home Pizza Delivery Extra Special
Calendar Integrated Driving Platforms
Android Auto Will Now Feature Google Calendar Integration
Building Block Deckchairs
The Lego Wooden Deckchair by Pedro Sequeira Has a Realistic Design
Playful Fuzzy Camo Apparel
Tomica and BEAMS Join Forces on a Collaborative Capsule
E-Commerce Live Sport Streams
Amazon Prime Video Will Lvestream Select MLS Games for Viewers
Couples-Friendly Finance Events
Financially Ever After Helps Couples Talk About Money
Oversized Designer Logo Sweaters
The YSL Designer Sweater is Perfect for an Elevated Look
Adventurous 80s Film Games
The Monopoly: The Goonies Board Game is Detailed
Railroad Notification Safety Features
Waze is Adding a Railroad Alerts to All Users World Wide
Millennial-Favored Skincare Subscriptions
Lush Subscription Boxes Offer Handmade, Fresh Items
Locally Crafted British Gins
The Berkshire Botanical Rhubarb & Raspberry Gin is Aromatic
Kid-Specific School Hotlines
Lunchables Made a Hotline to Help Back-To-School Nerves
Turkey-Flavored Halloween Candies
Brach’s New Turkey Dinner Candy Corn is Here for Fall
Juice-Infused Canned Cocktails
Slalom Fox Cocktails Take Cues from Colorado's Outdoor Lifestyle
Free Streaming Promotions
Netflix's New Promotion Offers Free Content for Non-Subscribers
Shuffling TV Show Features
Netflix's Shuffle Play Allows Viewers to 'Channel Surf'
Virtual Hop Harvests
Yakima Chief Hops is Hosting a Free Virtual Harvest Experience
Pizza-Themed Party Games
P for Pizza by Big Potato Challenges Players to Gather Many Slices
Wedding Live-Streaming Services
Fisheye Studio Launches Live-Streaming for Weddings Amid COVID-19
Mix-and-Match Dinner Ceramics
Teresa Mateus Lundah's Latest Collection is Called 'Stripes'
Expanded Audio Ad Services
Google Ad Manager Created New Services for Audio Advertisements
Anti-Racism + XR
Dr. Courtney Cogburn Speaks About Extended Reality Tech's Future Potential
Paperclip-Inspired Luxe Keychains
Off-White Unveils a Fine Paperclip Keychain as the Latest Drop
Digital Patterned Casual Sneakers
adidas UK and Ninja Join Forces on the Superstar Shoe Model
Pumpkin-Inspired Confectionary
Jelly Belly’s New Pumpkin Pie Flavor is Perfect for the Fall Season
Streaming Service Sharing Apps
'Notopass' Lets Users Share Login Info Discreetly
Broadway-Streamed Releases
Netflix Will Stream 'Diana: A New Musical' Before Production Opens
Campfire Dessert Milkshakes
The Sonic Toasted S’Mores Shake is Here for a Limited-Time