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YPulse Predicts: 3 Halloween Trends for 2025

YPulse has a track record for predicting the biggest trends of the year, but this time, we’re calling out the trends we see defining Halloween specifically… 

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Netflix’s smash hit KPop Demon Hunters will take over Halloween, inspiring everything from costumes to themed decor
  • YPulse expects to see niche viral costumes inspired by internet moments and micro-trends from tradwives to Labubus
  • Halloween 2025 will be all about trinkets, with spooky collectibles being the season’s must-have accessory (in the form of a bag charm, of course)
Halloween is creeping closer, and this year’s spooky season is already looking bigger and more creative than ever. It won’t just be about costumes—though you can bet on plenty of pop star looks, newly engaged celeb couple duos, and blockbuster-inspired outfits. We can also expect to see curated playlists, themed house parties, intricate DIY décor, and even early candy and merch hauls. YPulse recently reported on the revival of “Summerween,” the Gravity Falls-inspired pre-Halloween holiday that even brands are planning their year around. Translation: Gen Z does not wait for October to carve out Halloween plans. But, what they do wait for is revealing those plans on social—making it tricky for brands to know where to show up in real time. That’s exactly why predictions matter: spooky season may already be underway, but knowing what’s set to trend next is the only way to stay one step ahead.   At YPulse, we’ve made a name for ourselves by predicting what’s next—and Halloween trends are no exception. Year after year,...

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