It’s October, which means it’s time for autumn, pumpkins, and Halloween!. This also means dressing up and cosplaying like anyone or anything you want. If you disagree, ask the Mean Girls.
My absolute favourite part of the internet is the community, culture, and laughs it allows us to have. Thankfully this year, the internet did not disappoint. Let’s look at the top iconic pop culture moments so far that can serve as your next Halloween costume ideas.
1. KATSEYE GAP campaign
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“My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard…” That song has never been played more in my life than after the KATSEYE advertisement first came out. Whether you’re doing it alone or as a group, the KATSEYE GAP campaign advertisement is an iconic option for anyone this Halloween. Also if I’m being honest, the campaign turns me into a fan – with Lara Raj as my bias, of course.
2. Labubu characters
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Hear me out – it’s funny, but it works. Labubu experienced its peak demand this year, with trending audio on social media such as “24 karat Labubu”, custom Labubus made for celebrities, and collaborations like the one with Uniqlo. As a plus point, the furry exterior of the Labubu character also ensures comfort to those who choose this as a costume.
3. “It’s not clocking to you” by Justin Bieber
If you want a low effort, high return Halloween costume this year, just go out in an oversized blue hoodie, and people will get the reference. “It’s not clocking to you that I’m standing on business” is a widespread internet meme originated from Justin Bieber, gaining comedic popularity because of the wrongful use of African-American Vernacular English (AAVE).
4. The Coldplay cheating scandal
When you try your best to hide your scandal, but you don’t succeed… you become the butt of the joke. The Coldplay cheating scandal became a hot topic around last July, when a CEO was caught in a cheating scandal, exposed in the Coldplay ‘Kiss-Cam’. It is the perfect low effort couple costume that guarantees to crack up the people around you.
5. Kendrick Lamar’s Superbowl halftime show
Remember when Drake wrote “big as the Superbowl” on his diss track for Kendrick Lamar, but Kendrick was the one who performed at the Superbowl instead? After the success of Kendrick’s feud songs, like Euphoria and Not Like Us, Kendrick Lamar proved that he will always be the top dog in the hip-hop game. If you don’t want to be Kendrick Lamar, just opt for his Superbowl performance partner, SZA.
6. K-Pop Demon Hunters
Netflix’s hit animated musical movie, K-Pop Demon Hunters became a global sensation with its emotionally charged songs and dance challenges to songs like ‘Golden’ and ‘Soda Pop’. The fun movie, injected with fantasy and K-Pop aesthetic, was the perfect recipe for a hit. If you’re a fan of this animated K-Pop group, just add the main characters Rumi, Zoey, and Mira on your list of Halloween costume ideas.
7. Victoria’s Secret Angels
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Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show once again graced the internet recently, with the comeback of their iconic models such as Bella Hadid, Adriana Lima, and Alessandra Ambrosio. If you want to look and feel like an angel this Halloween, opt for the Victoria’s Secret angels. The option varies from old iconic angels like Alessandra Ambrosio or newly fallen angels like Emily Ratajkowski. Put on your lingerie, windy and delicate satin fabric, spread your wings, and flutter away!
8. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
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It’s been a big year for Swift and Chiefs fans. The Superbowl, getting back her masters, the release of The Life of a Showgirl, debuting the New Heights podcast, the proposal… and these are just at the top of the list. For those who want to find an excuse to rewear their Eras tour costumes, or search for couple outfit inspirations, keep it 100 by looking no further than this elite duo.
9. Charli XCX and George Daniel’s town hall wedding
@5forglencoco parents 😩 (📷: theperfectmagazine 📷: anniezhou__) #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #foryourpage #viral #edit #charli #charlixcx #charlixcxedit #brat #bratgirl #bratgirlsummer #george #georgedaniel #georgedanielthe1975 #the1975 #charliandgeorge #georgeanddaniel #couple #married #wedding ♬ summerboy by lady gaga – j’aime
If it was not casual enough that Charli XCX and George Daniel of The 1975 got married in a town hall, the wedding also received even more attention when the couple was seen smoking together on the street as newlyweds. It was indeed very brat of them.
10. Lily Rose Depp
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I can only imagine how hard it is being a celebrity, where going out with your own boyfriend can apparently cause an internet stir. Cue another costume idea for couples, or if you just want to be Lily Rose Depp, make sure your trench coat is buttoned TO THE TOP… with ballerina slippers.
Bonus: Lady Gaga
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This has been the year for our Mother Monster. With her biggest crowd record in Brazil drawing 2.5 million people, her epic performance at Coachella, and her big wins at this year’s Grammys and VMAs – there’s no better time to dress up as Lady Gaga than this upcoming Halloween. The best part is, you’ll never run out of costume options if you pick her.
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