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Halloween 2019: Fashion Inspiration

A dystopian take on all things Americana anchors a dark but playful direction for Halloween 2019. From evil Mickey Mouse and classic horror movies, to western and collegiate influences interpreted through a distorted lens, there is plenty of inspiration for apparel, accessory and print directions. With US Halloween spending reaching an all-time high of $9.1bn last year (NRF, 2017), this spooky calendar event represents a huge opportunity to drive sales through commercial product.

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23 May 2018
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