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Top 100 Media Trends in 2013

From Realistic Disney Depictions to Androgynous Sea-Punk Aesthetics

— February 2, 2014 — Pop Culture
The effect patterns in the film, TV, magazine and entertainment industries have on pop culture is undeniable, as seen with the media trends in 2013. This year was all about taking Internet culture to the mainstream, with everything from the Tumblr-founded sea-punk aesthetic to the schadenfreude-based sense of humor found online appearing in real life.

The most notable pop culture media trends in 2013 appeared to be much more thoughtful than in the past. Body image-exposing Barbie portraits showed dolls recreated to have more realistic physiques, while raw hoodlum photography shone a light on a non-glamorized version of youth.

Keeping up with media trends in regard to pop culture is especially challenging in today's over-saturated, fast-paced world. Stay on top of the changes with our Media Trend Report.
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Psychiatry-Focused Photoshoots
Psychiatry-Focused Photoshoots
The Grey Magazine The Shrink Is In Editorial is Patient-Themed
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94
Eccentric Skater Couture
Eccentric Skater Couture
The Youthfully Vibrant Fashion Story by Toni Smailagic Exudes a Fun Air
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93
Frizzed-Out Red-Haired Editorials
Frizzed-Out Red-Haired Editorials
T Magazine 'The Fairest of Them All' Stars Actor Julianne Moore
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92
Eccentric Downtown Couture
Eccentric Downtown Couture
The Ones 2 Watch Happy Go Lucky Editorial is Pattern-Enriched
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91
Forbidden Fruit Photography
Forbidden Fruit Photography
Morgane Warnier Stars in this Sensual Marie Claire Spain May 2013 Edit
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90
Romantic Pastel Photoshoots
Romantic Pastel Photoshoots
The Editorial Starring Xiao Wen Ju for Vogue China is Soft and Serene
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89
Forehead-Accentuated Editorials
Forehead-Accentuated Editorials
The Vogue Spain 'Orient Express' Photoshoot Stars Ginta Lapina
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88
Vibrant Monochromatic Fashion
Vibrant Monochromatic Fashion
The Plaza Magazine March 2013 Editorial Stars Erika Palkovicova
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87
Hipster Highlander Streetwear
Hipster Highlander Streetwear
The Andrea Crews Fall/Winter 2013/2014 Collection is Androgynous
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86
Sultry Rocker Series
Sultry Rocker Series
Miranda Kerr Shows Some Skin in the Vogue Korea Body of Proof Shoot
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85
Glam Ladylike Fashion
Glam Ladylike Fashion
The Harper’s Bazaar China March 2013 Editorial Stars Chic Model Sui He
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84
Warm Weather-Warranting Wardrobes
Warm Weather-Warranting Wardrobes
Fashion Gone Rogue 'A Change of Season' Stars Model Pia Wille
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83
Baroque Opulence Streetwear
Baroque Opulence Streetwear
The Ksubi Autumn/Winter 2013 Collection is Elegantly Ornate
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82
Romantically Fiery Editorials
Romantically Fiery Editorials
The Vogue Portugal 'Black White and Red' Editorial Stars Iris Egbers
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81
Softly Relaxed Editorials
Softly Relaxed Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Dreaming in Color' Photoshoot Stars Alba Galocha
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80
Eerie Etherealism Editorials
Eerie Etherealism Editorials
The Wbrew Regulom Miasto Kobiet Fashion Story is Darkly Demure
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79
Medieval Superhero Costumes
Medieval Superhero Costumes
These Medieval Batman and Aquaman Costumes Even Make Aquaman Seem Cool
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78
Cherry Blossom Editorials
Cherry Blossom Editorials
The Photoshoot by Danil Golovkin for Collezioni Magazine is Exotic
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77
Vibrant Iranian Editorials
Vibrant Iranian Editorials
The FSHN 'Tehran Face-Off' Photoshoot Stars Shabnam Molavi
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76
Carefree Adolescent Shoots
Carefree Adolescent Shoots
This Muse Magazine No 34 Editorial Captures the Essence of Summer Break
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75
Vibrant Tribal-Inspired Fashion Ads
Vibrant Tribal-Inspired Fashion Ads
The Camilla SS13/14 Pachamama Campaign Stars Holly Rose Emery
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74
Eccentric Gothic Editorials
Eccentric Gothic Editorials
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Fine Frenzy' Stars a Chanel-Clad Ursula Kim
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73
Colorful Bird-Infused Editorials
Colorful Bird-Infused Editorials
The Designaré Couture September 2013 Editorial is Stunning
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72
Futuristic Warrior Photoshoots
Futuristic Warrior Photoshoots
The Twill Magazine 'La Justiciere' Editorial is Dark and Forbidding
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71
Street Cyborg Catalogs
Street Cyborg Catalogs
The Liisa Kessler Lookbook Showcases Futuristic Fashions
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70
Conceptually Sinister Editorials
Conceptually Sinister Editorials
The Matthu Placek South of Heaven Image Series is Disturbing
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69
Tropical Bohemian Portraits
Tropical Bohemian Portraits
The Kenton Fine Print Editorial Embraces Botanical Prints
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68
Luxurious Rocker Photography
Luxurious Rocker Photography
This Relapse Magazine Series Uses Clothes by Channel and Gucci
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67
Femininely Retro Fashion
Femininely Retro Fashion
The Marie Claire UK 'Driving Ambition' Editorial Stars Diane Kruger
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66
Gothic Geisha Captures
Gothic Geisha Captures
The Black Soul Design Scene Exclusive is Darkly Demure
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65
Beachside Biker Shoots
Beachside Biker Shoots
The Marie Claire Italy May 2013 Editorial Features Legs for Days
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64
Exclusive Top Model Editorials
Exclusive Top Model Editorials
The Vogue Korea Powerful Faces Photoshoot Features Big Names
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63
Badboy Rockabilly Portraits
Badboy Rockabilly Portraits
The Lewis Grant by Arnaldo Anaya Lucca Image Series is 50s Inspired
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62
Moody Summer Fashion
Moody Summer Fashion
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Shades of Midnight' Editorial Stars Li Wei
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61
Haute Harajuku Portraiture
Haute Harajuku Portraiture
The Beauty And The Bling V Magazine Editorial Exudes Opulence
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60
Clown-Inspired Cosmetic Captures
Clown-Inspired Cosmetic Captures
The Bullet Magazine Disco Bloodbath Beauty Story Shows Opulence
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59
Bearded Woodsmen Editorials
Bearded Woodsmen Editorials
The Wild Man Chaos Magazine Fashion Story Showcases Savage Styling
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58
Electric Raver Knitwear
Electric Raver Knitwear
The Jylle Navarro Fall/Winter 2013 Lookbook is Sci-Fi Chic
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57
Minimalist Cartoon Movie Posters
Minimalist Cartoon Movie Posters
Designer Edmund Creates Charming Disney Posters for Fans
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56
Eccentric Asian-Inspired Ensembles
Eccentric Asian-Inspired Ensembles
The Garuda Indonesia Inflight Magazine Editorial is Vibrant
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55
Couture Caravan Captures
Couture Caravan Captures
The Vogue Australia March 2013 Editorial Stars a Performing Liu Wen
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54
Elegant Minimalism Catalogs
Elegant Minimalism Catalogs
The Jay Ahr Resort 2014 Lookbook Showcases Effortless Sophistication
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53
Rugged Refinement Editorials
Rugged Refinement Editorials
The Ricki Hall CLIENT 9 Image Series Shows Distinguished Masculinity
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52
Eccentric Hipster Portrayals
Eccentric Hipster Portrayals
The Boys Will Be Boys Hunger TV Fashion Story is Ethnically Inspired
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51
Socialite Folklike Fashion
Socialite Folklike Fashion
The Qvest Magazine 'Ruski Rustikal' Stars a Rustic Chic Georgiana Sarev
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50
Couture Covenant Captures
Couture Covenant Captures
The Cheia De Graca Vogue Brasil Fashion Story Features Religious Imagery
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49
Chic Monochromatic Fashion
Chic Monochromatic Fashion
The Marie Claire Latin America July 2013 Editorial Stars Tatiana Sosna
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48
Reflective Sixties Fashion
Reflective Sixties Fashion
The Costume Norway March 2013 Editorial Stars Siri Tollerod
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47
Psychedelic Sci-Fi Streetwear
Psychedelic Sci-Fi Streetwear
The Roberto Piqueras Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Electric Hued
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46
Whimsically Deteriorating Lookbooks
Whimsically Deteriorating Lookbooks
The Bohemique Cruise 2013 Takes a Trip Down the Rabbit Hole
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45
Pop Art Beauty Editorials
Pop Art Beauty Editorials
The Playing with Color Vogue Japan Photoshoot Tributes Roy Lichtenstein
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44
Sci-Fi Engagement Photos
Sci-Fi Engagement Photos
This Couple Staged a 'Doctor Who' Wedding Shoot
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43
Outlandish Sci-Fi Menswear
Outlandish Sci-Fi Menswear
The Unknown Creatures Design Scene Exclusive is Unconventional
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42
Ancient Bridal Photography
Ancient Bridal Photography
Renaissance by Caroline Knopf Time Travels Back to the Middle Ages
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41
Super Vixen Magazine Covers
Super Vixen Magazine Covers
Artgerm Turns Your Favorite Superheroine into a Glamorous Supermodel
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40
Oriental Inspired Couture Captures
Oriental Inspired Couture Captures
The Vlada Varnavskaya L’Officiel Thailand Editorial is Ec
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39
X-Rayed Disney Icons
X-Rayed Disney Icons
This X-ray Coloring Book Give Us a Better Look into Disney Characters
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38
Encrusted Beauty Editorials
Encrusted Beauty Editorials
The PS Magazin 'Shining' Photoshoot is Fantastically Luxurious
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37
Polished Punk Fashion
Polished Punk Fashion
The Vogue Taiwan 'Punk Me' Photoshoot Stars Ellinore Erichsen
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36
Cult Cartoon Hoodies
Cult Cartoon Hoodies
Take a Peek at These Pokemon Hoodies from Rarity's Boutique
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35
Punkish Avant-Garde Photography
Punkish Avant-Garde Photography
This Vibrant Beauty Series was Done for Tush Magazine
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34
Carnival Couture Editorials
Carnival Couture Editorials
The La Pierette Joyeuse Vogue Netherlands Image Series is Circus-Chic
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33
Grungy Siren Photography
Grungy Siren Photography
The Mermaid Fantasy Nylon Korea Editorial is 90s Inspired
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32
Winter Viking Editorials
Winter Viking Editorials
The Invert Menswear Ad Campaign Showcases Fiercely Frozen Styles
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31
Bohemian Bride Editorials
Bohemian Bride Editorials
The White Escape Glamour France Photoshoot is Hippie Chic
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30
Elegant Heavy Metal Fashion
Elegant Heavy Metal Fashion
The Editorial by Igor Oussenko for Fashionising.com
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29
Moody Menswear Editorials
Moody Menswear Editorials
The HYPEBEAST ‘Restless East’ Photoshoot Stars Rico the Zomb
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28
Platinum-Haired Surfer Portraits
Platinum-Haired Surfer Portraits
The Dylan Fosket by Jakob Axelman Image Series is Raw and Candid
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27
Elegant Circus Editorials
Elegant Circus Editorials
This Fashion Series Features Costume Style Clothing and a Merry Go Round
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26
Stunning Sci-Fi Fantasy Costumes
Stunning Sci-Fi Fantasy Costumes
This Korean Starcraft Cosplay is a Video Game Costume Marvel
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25
Illuminated Sci-Fi Editorials
Illuminated Sci-Fi Editorials
The Awakening DEW Fashion Story is Futuristically Fierce
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24
Realistic Princess Depictions
Realistic Princess Depictions
Modern Disney Heroines by Alana May Features Modern Day Princesses
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23
Dapper Film Fashion
Dapper Film Fashion
The Great Gatsby Style Influences the Latest Brooks Brothers Collection
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22
Sci-Fi Oriental Collections
Sci-Fi Oriental Collections
These Ivana Pilja Designs Boasts Futuristic Style Ideals
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21
Tribal Goddess Photoshoots
Tribal Goddess Photoshoots
The Numero Tokyo Toni's Tribe Editorial is Warlike
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20
Haute Dominatrix Editorials
Haute Dominatrix Editorials
Model Sofia Boutella Looks Fierce in Numero February 2013
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19
Sensual '70s Chic Fashion
Sensual '70s Chic Fashion
The GQ UK July 2013 Editorial Stars a Sizzling Bregje Heinen
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18
Elegant Hippie Editorials
Elegant Hippie Editorials
Cara Delevingne for Vogue Spain Brings the Ethereal Chic
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17
Vintage Tropicana Catalogs
Vintage Tropicana Catalogs
The Stella Jean Spring 2013 Collection is Pattern-Enriched
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16
Hyper-Realistic Doll Portrayals
Hyper-Realistic Doll Portrayals
This Doll is the Iconic Barbie Doll Properly Proportioned
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15
Dreamy Trailer Editorials
Dreamy Trailer Editorials
The Photoshoot by Aaron Feaver for Cake Magazine Stars Avery Tharp
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14
Androgynous Sea-Punk Editorials
Androgynous Sea-Punk Editorials
The 'We Belong To The Sea' DEW Portrait Series Embraces Color
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13
Modern-Day Medieval Fashion
Modern-Day Medieval Fashion
The Odalisque Magazine 'Sovereign Solitude' Editorial Stars Robin
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12
Victorian Fairy Tale Couture
Victorian Fairy Tale Couture
This 'True Cinderella' Editorial Features Fairy Tale Costumes
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11
Pin-Up Princess Tattoos
Pin-Up Princess Tattoos
Tim Shumate has Created Edgy Disney Princess Tattoo Designs
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10
Enchanting Disney Covergirls
Enchanting Disney Covergirls
Robby Cook Creates a Magazine Featuring Disney Princesses
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9
Vintage Gothic Portrayals
Vintage Gothic Portrayals
The Grey Fairytale Dark Beauty Magazine Editorial Sets a Dramatic Mood
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8
Raw Hoodlum Photography
Raw Hoodlum Photography
The 50 Boys of Summer Editorial Captures Candid Imagery
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7
60s Cyborg Editorials
60s Cyborg Editorials
The Jacek Sroka Label Fashion Story Shows Retro Futurism
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6
Kaleidoscopic Pop-Art Captures
Kaleidoscopic Pop-Art Captures
The WOW Design Scene Exclusive Displays a Spectrum of Electric Hues
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5
Futuristic Pastel Fashion
Futuristic Pastel Fashion
The Sea Punk'd Editorial is Done in a Futuristic Hipster Style
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4
Rugged Hipster Photography
Rugged Hipster Photography
The Ricki Hall by Olgac Bozalp Image Series Evokes a Masculine Air
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3
Conceptual Cyborg Accessories
Conceptual Cyborg Accessories
The Dichotomic Editorial by Aleksandra Zaborowska is Futuristic
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2
Tropical Exuberance Editorials
Tropical Exuberance Editorials
The Carmen Miranda Reloaded Photo Series Tributes The Style Icon
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1
Hot Heroine Photo Shoots
Hot Heroine Photo Shoots
Ian Reyes Captures Lusty Models Dressed as Female Superheroes
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