As edgy is correlated to the concept of macabre, consumers idolize the sullen
Implications - Anonymity on the Internet has reared a generation more comfortable expressing their emotions, which has led to the acceptance of melancholic feelings. As a result, consumers are looking to actualize emotions via wares that are in-line with their lifestyles as opposed to adhering to cultural subgenres.
Trend Themes
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Emotional Expressionism — Consumers are actualizing emotions through wares that represent their lifestyles instead of cultural subgenres.
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Disney Subversion — Disney art and products are being reimagined, subverted and given a darker or punk aesthetic.
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Victorian Royalty — Modern Victorian-inspired jewelry is gaining popularity, with delicate and dainty designs reminiscent of royalty and precious antiquities.
Industry Implications
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Fashion Retail — Offering customers with customizable Punk and Prom couture, rejecting conventional style choices.
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Visual and Digital Arts — Refurbishing popular cartoon characters with a darker sensibility, reflecting a new expression of visual media art.
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Jewelry and Accessories — Offering a collection of precious and customized antique-inspired articles, providing an alternative to conventional jewelry designs.
6 Featured, 49 Examples:
1,086,447 Total Clicks
Date Range:
May 14 — May 14
Trending:
Warm
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