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Top 100 Pop Culture Trends

From Queen Bee Covers to Anime Basketball Logos

— May 31, 2014 — Tech
As the May 2014 culture trends illustrate, the collision of popular film and television genres continue to emerge at an increasing rate. Artists, filmmakers and marketers are grabbing the attention of today's consumers by cleverly combining iconic characters and personalities. In doing so, they increase their audience and market.

With the return of Game of Thrones for its 4th season, we saw an explosion of memes, parodies, themed products and spin-offs. The cult following continues to grow, and as a result, is ballooning a very niche market.

Television is not the only thing influencing artists and brands; sports is also permeating other things. The NBA play-offs, which kicked off earlier this month, inspired artist Micah Coles to mash up team logos with Pokemeon characters.

For more insight into how pop culture's mainstream and niche followings influence businesses, check out Trend Hunter's Culture Trend Report.
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Romantic Lacy Editorials
Romantic Lacy Editorials
The Elle US May 2014 Photoshoot Stars Model Lily Adridge
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94
Unisex Musician Apparel Collection
Unisex Musician Apparel Collection
The Weeknd Brings Forth His Newest Unisex XO Apparel Collection
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93
Lustful Tangerine-Toned Editorials
Lustful Tangerine-Toned Editorials
Shu Pei is an Orange Blossom for the Vogue China May 2014 issue
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92
Comical Cyberspace Dieties
Comical Cyberspace Dieties
The Gods of the Internet Pantheon Series Pokes Fun at Online Activities
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91
Queen Bee Covers
Queen Bee Covers
The Beyonce TIME Cover Solidifies the Superstar as Powerful Royalty
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90
Everyday Glamor Editorials
Everyday Glamor Editorials
The Grazia Spain April 2014 Photoshoot Stars Julia Suszfalak
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89
Patriotic Superhero Heels
Patriotic Superhero Heels
Julian Hakes Created a Shoe Inspired by the 2014 Captain America Movie
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88
Sultry Bohemian Editorials
Sultry Bohemian Editorials
Natasa Vojnovic Goes on a Self-Exploration Journey in 'Bohemian Escape'
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87
Daily Activity Geniuses Charts
Daily Activity Geniuses Charts
This Geniuses Chart Explains How They Spent Their Days
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86
Pop Culture-Infused Paintings
Pop Culture-Infused Paintings
Nastya Nudnik Turns Classic Illustrations into Pop Culture Symbols
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85
Futuristically Alloyed Editorials
Futuristically Alloyed Editorials
Laura Kampan Stars in Numéro Tokyo's May 2014 Issue
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84
Ethereal Brit-Inspired Editorials
Ethereal Brit-Inspired Editorials
The ELLE China May 2014 Cover Shoot Stars Ming and Amber
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83
Glamorous Masquerade Editorials
Glamorous Masquerade Editorials
The Yue Magazine Spring 2014 Cover Shoot Stars Bonnie Chen
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82
Hot Air Balloon Editorials
Hot Air Balloon Editorials
The Vogue India April 2014 Photoshoot Stars Model Sarah Pauley
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81
Psychedelic Film Graphic Designs
Psychedelic Film Graphic Designs
The Grand Budapest Hotel Graphic Designer Creates Fictional Magic
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80
Villainous Pop Culture Toasters
Villainous Pop Culture Toasters
This Darth Vader Toaster Shows the Dark Side of Your Toast
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79
Science Fiction-Inspired Vases
Science Fiction-Inspired Vases
This 3D-Printed Vase is Designed Like a Mutant Transformation
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78
Colorful Graphic Fashion
Colorful Graphic Fashion
The Harper’s Bazaar Brazil April 2014 Editorial Stars Daiane Conterato
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77
Vampy Songstress Editorials
Vampy Songstress Editorials
The Kylie Minogue Vogue Australia Editorial Brings Out Her Alter-Ego
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76
Ethereal Vintage Editorials
Ethereal Vintage Editorials
The Spoiler's Hand 'Reminiscence' Photoshoot Stars Gabi and Anna
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75
90s Chic Lookbooks
90s Chic Lookbooks
Iggy Azalea Stars in the New REVOLVE Summer 2014 Campaign
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74
Leisurely Heroine Fashion Illustrations
Leisurely Heroine Fashion Illustrations
Mingjue Helen Chen Casually Reimagined DC Characters
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Historic Rapper Comparison Captures
Historic Rapper Comparison Captures
Cecilia Azcarate Draws Parallels Between Hip Hop and History
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72
Eclectically Textured Editorials
Eclectically Textured Editorials
The Numero Tokyo April 2014 Photoshoot Stars Kirsten Owen
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71
Refreshed Romantic Editorials
Refreshed Romantic Editorials
Fei Fei Sun Stars in the Vogue China May 2014 Issue
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70
Museum-Inspired Menswear Editorials
Museum-Inspired Menswear Editorials
The F*cking Young Issue 4 Cover Shoot is Very Artistic
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69
Avant-Garde Glamour Portraits
Avant-Garde Glamour Portraits
‘Showgirl Fashion’ by Yuval Hen Features Cinematic Looks
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68
Opulent Tribal Princess Editorials
Opulent Tribal Princess Editorials
Angela Lindvall Stars in the Porter Magazine #2 Issue
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67
Woodsy Escapism Editorials
Woodsy Escapism Editorials
Crista Cober Stars in the Vogue Australia May 2014 Issue
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66
Generation Y Disney Makeovers
Generation Y Disney Makeovers
These Iconic Disney Films Were Made Over for Millennials
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65
Sleekly Transcendental Fashion Editorials
Sleekly Transcendental Fashion Editorials
The Vogue Portugal April 2014 Issue Stars Maria Borges
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64
Glowing Bohemian Editorials
Glowing Bohemian Editorials
Suki Waterhouse Stars in L’Officiel Singapore April 2014 Issue
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63
Racy Self-Portrait Editorials
Racy Self-Portrait Editorials
The Schon! Magazine '#selfie' Photoshoot Stars Kath Pokrovskaya
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Glam Narcissistic Editorials
Glam Narcissistic Editorials
The Photoshoot Starring Elisabeth Erm for Vogue Germany is Cold
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61
Manga Princess Clothing Boutiques
Manga Princess Clothing Boutiques
'Girls Love Mode' is Every Sailor Moon Fans' Dreams Come True
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60
Sophisticatedly Textured Fashion
Sophisticatedly Textured Fashion
The Vogue Mexico April 2014 Editorial Stars Model Maria Palm
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59
Chicly Athletic Editorials
Chicly Athletic Editorials
The Lucky Magazine 'Sports Center' Photoshoot is Stylishly Comfy
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58
Feminine Celeb Snapshot Editorials
Feminine Celeb Snapshot Editorials
The W Magazine May 2014 Cover Shoot Stars Actress Kirsten Dunst
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57
Gothic Playground Editorials
Gothic Playground Editorials
Rosamund Pike Stars in the W Magazine May 2014 Issue
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56
Charitable Testicle Waxings
Charitable Testicle Waxings
Men Participate in Not-The-Sac Wax For Testicular Cancer Canada
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55
Unusual Sports Photography
Unusual Sports Photography
This Sports Photo Series is Both Bizarre and Interesting
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Futuristic Bohemian Fashion
Futuristic Bohemian Fashion
The Modern Weekly China SS14 Photoshoot Stars Model Kirsten Owen
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53
Quirkily Colorful Menswear
Quirkily Colorful Menswear
The Sport & Street 'Stardust' Photoshoot Boasts a Rainbow of Hairstyles
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52
Casually Fantastical Editorials
Casually Fantastical Editorials
Fashion Gone Rogue 'Dream Girl' Photoshoot Stars Roberta Cardenio
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51
Hippie Cannabis Photography
Hippie Cannabis Photography
This Photo Series Documents the 420 Rally in Colorado
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50
Unadulterated Glamor Editorials
Unadulterated Glamor Editorials
The Photoshoot Starring Roxana by Antonio Barrella is Sensual
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Surprisingly Demure Starlet Snaps
Surprisingly Demure Starlet Snaps
Lindsay Lohan and Terry Richardson Teamed Up for a Photo Series
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48
Streetwear Cartoon Collaborations
Streetwear Cartoon Collaborations
BAPE x Peanuts Bring Schultz's Characters into Fashion
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47
Bubbly Athletic Couture Editorials
Bubbly Athletic Couture Editorials
Franziska Mueller Stars in 'Jump Around' for Vogue Netherlands'
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Villainous Whispering Memes
Villainous Whispering Memes
The Hail Hydra Meme Has Captain America Fans Feeling Villainous
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Buff Athlete Trunks Ads
Buff Athlete Trunks Ads
The David Beckham x H&M Swimwear Campaign is Full of Tattoos
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Iconic Rapper Painting Makeovers
Iconic Rapper Painting Makeovers
Blog B4XVI Compares Rap Music Artists and Famous Paintings
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Anime Basketball Logos
Anime Basketball Logos
Micah Coles' Pokemon NBA Logos Gives Basketball an Anime Flair
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Pop Art Collage Editorials
Pop Art Collage Editorials
The Flair April 2014 issue Stars Josephine Skriver
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Tranquil Alabaster Editorials
Tranquil Alabaster Editorials
The Vogue Japan May 2014 Cover Shoot Stars Jacquelyn Jablonski
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40
Lackadaisical Bohemian Editorials
Lackadaisical Bohemian Editorials
Malgosia Bela Stars in the Vogue Germany May 2014 Issue
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Pin-Up Superhero Illustrations
Pin-Up Superhero Illustrations
Stephen Byrne Imagines Male Superheroes as Pin-Up Models
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Quoted Television Movie Mashups
Quoted Television Movie Mashups
These Game of Thrones Mixes with Mean Girls are Hilarious
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Iron-Armored Superhero Illustrations
Iron-Armored Superhero Illustrations
'Boss Logic' Imagines Other Superheroes in Iron Man Armor
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Blissful Hipster Dancing Portraits
Blissful Hipster Dancing Portraits
Alejandro Cartagena Capturesd Festival-Goers Enjoying the Show
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Winter-Inspired Beauty Editorials
Winter-Inspired Beauty Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Polar Vortex' Photoshoot Stars Shen
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Candid Backstage Celebrity Pictures
Candid Backstage Celebrity Pictures
Terry Richardson Took These Lady Gaga Photos Backstage
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Nostalgic Anime Boutiques
Nostalgic Anime Boutiques
Get All Your Sailor Moon Products at This Sailor Moon Boutique
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Cartoon Culture Lookbooks
Cartoon Culture Lookbooks
The Simpsons x Joyrich Collaboration Line is Hipster and Urban
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Fresh Faced Boudoir Editorials
Fresh Faced Boudoir Editorials
The i-D Magazine Spring 2014 Issue Stars Fresh New Faces
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Pictionary-Styled Music Posters
Pictionary-Styled Music Posters
Literal Rock Band Icons by Tata & Friends is Playful and Cheerful
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Villain-Inspired Jewelry
Villain-Inspired Jewelry
Crow's Nest Created Maleficent Jewelry for the Disney Movie's Release
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Witch-Inspired Boho Fashion
Witch-Inspired Boho Fashion
The L’Officiel Netherlands April-May 2014 Editorial Stars Kim Noorda
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Easter Animal Cruelty Ads
Easter Animal Cruelty Ads
PETA's Easter Ad Highlights the Egg Industry's Killing of Chicks
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Iconic Cartoon LEGO Collections
Iconic Cartoon LEGO Collections
The Official LEGO Simpsons Minifigures are Finally Here
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Bohemian Bridal Lookbooks
Bohemian Bridal Lookbooks
The Free People 'I Do' Online Editorial Focuses on Rustic Weddings
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Miniature Fantasy Film Abodes
Miniature Fantasy Film Abodes
This Little Hobbit Hole is One in Which You Can Actually Live
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Disney Ice Queen Costumes
Disney Ice Queen Costumes
This Icy Elsa Cosplay Series Will Send Chills Down Your Spine
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Hyperrealistic Animal Tees
Hyperrealistic Animal Tees
Showcase Your Love for Cute Critters with These Big Face Animal Shirts
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Unruly Rocker Editorials
Unruly Rocker Editorials
Tess Hellfeuer Gets Rebellious for Maire Claire Italia April 2014 Issue
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Sci-Fi Mermaid Editorials
Sci-Fi Mermaid Editorials
Charlotte Free Stars in the Oyster 104 Cover Shoot
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Couture Shakespearean Editorials
Couture Shakespearean Editorials
Mariacarla Boscono Stars in This Dazed Digital SS 2014 Issue
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3D Superhero Art
3D Superhero Art
The Flat Design Superheroes by Jeffrey Rau Creates a 3D Flat Feel
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Edgy Ebony Swimwear Editorials
Edgy Ebony Swimwear Editorials
The ELLE UK May 2014 Photoshoot Stars Model Zuri Tibby
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Disfigured Teenage Turtle Memes
Disfigured Teenage Turtle Memes
The Michelangelo Meme Pokes Fun at the Turtle's New Appearance
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Sorrowful Pop Culture Illustrations
Sorrowful Pop Culture Illustrations
JSalvador Depicts Emo Pop Culture Icons in these Paintings
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Motivational Daily Doodles
Motivational Daily Doodles
365-DaysofDoodles Presents Countless Creative Sketches
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13
Sultry Poolside Editorials
Sultry Poolside Editorials
Maryna Linchuk Stars in the Vogue Spain May 2014 Issue
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Comical Personified Snack Doodles
Comical Personified Snack Doodles
The 'Orange Is The New Snack' Food Blog Brings Meals to Life
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Phantasmal Goth Editorials
Phantasmal Goth Editorials
Lea T is Positively Ghostly in What About Mag #1
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10
Pop Culture Business Cards
Pop Culture Business Cards
Benedetto Papi and Edoardo Santamato Imagine Icons with Everyday Jobs
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9
Tropical Bohemian Princess Editorials
Tropical Bohemian Princess Editorials
The Vogue UK April 2014 Editorial Stars Natasa Vojnovic
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Armored Disney Characters
Armored Disney Characters
The Warrior Princess Series Taps into Themes of Feminine Fierceness
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7
Asianic Protest Editorials
Asianic Protest Editorials
'SHUT DOWN' by Tom Potisit and Marty Angsakul Highlights Social Issues
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Superhero Pin-Up Illustrations
Superhero Pin-Up Illustrations
Ant Lucia Illustrated Pin-Up Versions of Female Superheroes
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Social Media-Integrated Paintings
Social Media-Integrated Paintings
Nastya Ptichek Reimagines Paintings with Social Networking
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4
Anti-Loneliness Cafes
Anti-Loneliness Cafes
Stuffed Animals in 'Moomin Cafe' Never Let You Dine Alone
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Useless Everyday Object Art
Useless Everyday Object Art
The Uncomfortable Project is Fun, Crafty and Probing
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2
Gender-Swapped CartoCharacters
Gender-Swapped CartoCharacters
Deviantartist Sakimi Chan Creates Gender-Swapped Disney Characters
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Disney Dressing Room Depictions
Disney Dressing Room Depictions
Eumenidi Shows What a Princess Dressing Room Would Look Like
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