# 'Jersey Shore' Bans New Orleans Club Republic Dress Code Takes Aim at the MTV Reality Show By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jersey-shore-ban References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/my-kind-of-bar) Are you sick of going to [bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze-nyc) only to be swarmed by a gaggle of guidos and guidettes? With the popularity of the reality show 'Jersey Shore,' people actually think orange fake tan, boob-baring cleavage shirts (and we're not talking about just for the girls), Ed Hardy and three-sizes-too-small clothing is an appropriate look. Well, Republic, [a bar in New Orleans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/applebees-big-easy-menu), has decided enough is enough and has taken it upon themselves to institute a Jersey Shore ban. What is a Jersey Shore ban, you may ask. Well, a sign at the front of Republic clearly states, "If it's on the Jersey Shore it's not Coming Through the Door." Now that's a [dress code](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loro-pianas) we can get behind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anti-jersey Shore Movement:** There is a growing trend of establishments implementing bans or dress codes to discourage the Jersey Shore aesthetic. - **Authenticity and Individuality:** Consumers are seeking genuine experiences and expressing their uniqueness through fashion choices. - **Rebellion Against Celebrity Influence:** People are rejecting the influence of reality TV stars and opting for more genuine role models. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Bars, clubs, and restaurants are updating dress codes and policies to create unique atmospheres and attract specific clienteles. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the desire for individuality by offering a range of clothing options that promote creativity and self-expression. - **Influencer Marketing:** Brands can partner with authentic influencers who embody values of uniqueness and independence to reach target audiences tired of reality TV celebrities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reality TV-Themed Seltzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-shore.md) - [Airline Policy Revisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-airlines-bans.md) - [Nightlife Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unvrs-and-offwhite.md) - [Sauce-Proof Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauce-proof-shirts.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [80s-Inspired Tanning Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-gelee.md) - [Teen Film Dining Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankie-bennys1.md) - [Fashionista-Crafted Banana Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cream-shake.md) - [Respectful Nudist Beach Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tradition-of-nudism-in-catalonia.md)