# Exhibiting Adolescence Youthful retail displays allow shoppers to connect with their innocence. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Feb 26, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/exhibiting-adolescence ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.2/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Exhibiting Adolescence trend? **Exhibiting Adolescence:** While maturing into adulthood often suggests letting go of all your childish tendencies, referring back to the innocence of youth allows individuals to relish in a familiar and sentimental feeling. Retail displays that feature cartoonish designs and whimsical imagery provides a sense of nostalgia that consumers can emotionally connect with, catering to adult consumers looking to make everyday experiences more personally engaging. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 29, 2012 to Feb 25, 2014 - Published: Feb 26, 2014 - Patterns: [Cyclicality](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/cyclicality), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Exhibiting Adolescence trend ### Youthful Retail Displays Retail displays that feature cartoonish designs and whimsical imagery provide a sense of nostalgia that consumers can emotionally connect with, catering to adult consumers looking to make everyday experiences more personally engaging. ### Imaginative Merchandizing The 'Table in Wonderland' collection of furnishings was developed specifically to dress up the United Colors of Benetton flagship store in Miami in order to present the stock in a more imaginative way. ### Equestrian-Inspired Displays The Sugarboo & Co. boutique keeps things fresh and exciting by having their line of soft scarfs featured on a horse head display. ## What the Exhibiting Adolescence trend means for industry ### For Retail Industry Retailers can leverage youthful retail displays and equestrian-inspired displays to emotionally connect with adult consumers, and imaginative merchandising to present their stock in a more imaginative way. ### For Fashion Industry The whimsical, equestrian-inspired scarf displays could inspire fashion boutiques to incorporate unique and imaginative displays featuring their products. ### For Food and Beverage Industry The rainbow arches used in the Coca-Cola display could inspire food and beverage brands to incorporate more playful and emotive displays to better connect with their consumers. ## Trend signals for Exhibiting Adolescence Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 71%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 76% - Activity: 71% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Exhibiting Adolescence trend 6 featured examples from Jan 29, 2012 to Feb 25, 2014. - [Rainbow Arched Drink Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-display): This Coca-Cola Display Brings the Smiles with Rainbow (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Retail companies can create unique displays to attract customers and increase sales. - [Eccentric Equestrain-Inspired Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-head-display): The Sugarboo & Co. Boutique Features a Horse Head Display (Category: Business) Implication: Retailers can explore unique store display concepts and incorporate equestrian elements in their fashion collections to differentiate their brand and attract customers. - [Dessert-Themed Scarf Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scarf-display): The Anthropologie Scarf Display Is Ready for Summer (Category: Business) Implication: Retail brands can incorporate playful and colorful displays to attract customers and create a fun in-store experience. - [Suspended Sphere Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinimod-studio-snog-store): The Cinimod Studio SNOG Store is Playful and Childlike (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Retail stores can use playful interior design to create a unique and memorable brand image that sets them apart from competitors. - [Whimsical Merchandizing Movables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-in-wonderland): 'Table in Wonderland' Brings Imagination to Retail Arrangements (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Retail brands can explore new ways to present their products with imaginative and versatile designs like those found in Table in Wonderland's collection. - [Cardboard Creature Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-kids-pop-up): Stella McCartney Kids Pop-Up Shop Offers a Cute Shopping Experience (Category: Business) Implication: Implementing pop-up stores and creative visual merchandising techniques to attract young customers and enhance brand experiences. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Sugar Moderation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sugar-moderation) (Lifestyle) - [Luxury Electrification](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/luxury-electrification) (Autos) - [Effortless Rounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/golf-training-devices) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)