# Celeb Embodiment A desire to emulate media icons has users turning to crafty forms of imitation. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Jul 23, 2014 | Category: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/pop-culture-and-internet-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/celeb-embodiment ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.8/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Celeb Embodiment trend? **Celeb Embodiment:** Pop culture fandom is moving beyond buying branded merchandise toward imitation. Consumers are using smartphones, tattoos and even pieces of home decor to imitate popular figures (and their sense of status) in media. This allows consumers to detach from a more mundane reality. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 14 to Sep 18, 2014 - Published: Jul 23, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Celeb Embodiment trend ### DIY Celeb Imitation Consumers are taking inspiration from pop culture icons and using household items to creatively imitate them, allowing them to detach from their mundane reality and have fun with crafting. ### Low Budget Cosplay People are intentionally creating hilariously half-hearted cosplay costumes from ordinary household items, providing opportunities for cost-effective costume options for people who attend cosplay conventions or events. ### Hair Portraiture Artists are using hair as a canvas to create intricate portraits of famous celebrities, athletes, and monuments using hair blades and color for realistic detailing, providing unique opportunities for hairdressers and barbers. ## What the Celeb Embodiment trend means for industry ### For Costume and Fashion Industry Companies can offer more budget-friendly costume options for consumers, especially for those who attend cosplay events and conventions. ### For Photography Industry Photographers can take inspiration from satirical celebrity selfies and replicate the concept with their clients to create creative and playful photography sessions. ### For Hairdressing and Barbershop Industry Professionals in the hairdressing industry can offer unique hair portraits as a service, broadening their customer base to art enthusiasts and collectors. ## Trend signals for Celeb Embodiment Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 66%, activity 71%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 66% - Activity: 71% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Celeb Embodiment trend 4 featured examples from Mar 14 to Sep 18, 2014. - [Budget Cosplayer Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheap-cosplay): Lowcostcosplay Makes Intentionally Cheap Cosplay from Household Items (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for the cosplay industry to cater to budget-conscious individuals with affordable options. - [Budget Celebrity Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-dress-up): Instagram User Waverider Does the Best Low-Budget Celebrity Dress Up (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating engaging and shareable content by imitating celebrities using low-budget costumes. - [Shaved Portraiture Haircuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Shaved-Head): These Shaved Head Portraits of Famous Faces are Incredibly Detailed (Category: Fashion) Implication: Opportunity to offer new services that showcase artistry and creativity in hair design - [Satirical Celebrity Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dan-rubin): Dan Rubin Parodies Celebrity Culture with These Hilarious Selfies (Category: Fashion) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new tools or techniques to enhance the creativity and humor in digital photography, catering to the growing demand for unique and engagi… ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Pop Culture - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Makeup Artist Jewelry Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-x-pat-mcgrath) - [Influencer-Curated Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kit-keenan) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture)