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# Sophisticated Halloween Style
Smart Ways for Adults to Celebrate All Hallow's Eve

By Cori Rowley | Published 2009-09-27 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-halloween-style
References: [my-little-corner](http://my-little-corner.com/?p=208) & [countryliving](http://www.countryliving.com/30-days/pumpkin-decorating-ideas)

So we have seen gouls and ghosts and all the sort, but we’re adults here and we need something fun, sexy and sophisticated. This fall, we’re seeing more and more of this [smart sell-a-bration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unofficial-beverage-of-adult-halloween). Following the “world traveler” and “gothic glam” themes that we’ve been loving, Halloween is giving us science-inspired laboratory candlescapes, feather fluffed wreaths, raven-adorned lanterns, and glittery and chic pumpkins.

Halloween isn’t just for the kiddies anymore. There’s something for everyone this holiday and even more for those of us who love a little bit of class when it comes to holiday decorating.

Where to go? Try [Target](http://target.com), [Pottery Barn](http://potterybarn.com), or [Crate and Barrel](http://crateandbarrel.com). A trip to your local farmer’s market and antique stores along with the creative use of black and silver spray paint and giant tube of glitter glue makes for a savvy and festive Halloween.

Best of all, Country Living’s website supplies us with “30 Days of Pumpkins,” which you can read below. I’m a personal fan of the woodgrain carved pumpkin.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 65% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Sophisticated Halloween Style:** Opportunity for retailers to cater to adults who want fun, sexy, and sophisticated Halloween decorations.
- **Science-inspired Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create laboratory-themed candlescapes and science-inspired Halloween decorations.
- **Feather Fluffed Wreaths and Raven-adorned Lanterns:** Market demand for elegant Halloween decorations featuring feather wreaths and lanterns with raven designs.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Retail:** Retail industry can tap into the growing market of adults looking for classy Halloween decorations.
- **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can explore the production of science-inspired Halloween decorations and feather wreaths.
- **DIY Supplies:** Opportunity for craft stores to sell black and silver spray paint and glitter glue to DIY Halloween decorators.

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