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6 Trends to Expect from Gen Z This Halloween

We watched all the early Halloween TikTok content we could find, and these are the trends Gen Z is preparing for…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Gen Z wants to have “lethal” and “unique” costumes—though tons are planning to make the same references
  • Pop stars and movie characters are likely to be the most popular costumes
  • Some costumes will be more “conceptual” and meme-related
It’s September, which means Gen Z went into Halloween mode roughly a month and a half ago. (We’re only half kidding.) But with each passing week, the hype and rush to secure a perfect costume for their Halloweekend photo dump intensifies. After all, this year is a special holiday: Saturween. Yes, rather than picking the weekends around it for parties, activities, and treats, it has landed on the perfect day to celebrate. And YPulse’s Halloween data shows Gen Z will be celebrating: 79% of teens and 68% of young adults tell us they’ll be dressing up in a costume. Thanks...

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