# Pop culture influence on fashion and beauty trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pop-culture-influence-on-fashion-and-beauty-trends
> Updated: 2026-10-11T12:01:25.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Pop culture trends in fashion and beauty are increasingly driven by period dramas and celebrity influence. Historical fiction has transitioned into a major engine for digital trends such as ‘Regencycore’, ‘Cottagecore’, and ‘Coquette’. Analysts have noted a ‘Bridgerton effect’, which saw a 23% surge in searches for corsets, bringing items like opera gloves and pearl-adorned headbands into mainstream use.

This influence continues through specific celebrity-driven styles. Recent trends include the ‘Elinor haircut’, popularized by Daisy Edgar-Jones, which blends Regency-era aesthetics with modern elements. Additionally, high-profile figures like Olivia Rodrigo and Hailey Bieber have contributed to the resurgence of the ‘merch cap’ trend, involving the use of branded headwear as an effortless accessory.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Celebrity style trends highlight new hair and accessory looks

Celebrity-driven trends are shaping current style, from Daisy Edgar-Jones’s Regency-inspired ‘Elinor haircut’ to the popularity of branded merch caps worn by stars like Olivia Rodrigo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celebrity-style-trends-highlight-new-hair-and-accessory-looks

### 2026-09-15: Pop culture trends driven by period dramas and iconic screen characters

Period dramas and iconic film and TV characters are driving global fashion and beauty trends, from the ‘Bridgerton effect’ in clothing to legendary hairstyles like Jennifer Aniston’s ‘The Rachel’.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pop-culture-trends-driven-by-period-dramas-and-iconic-screen-characters

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