March 2024?

Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking. Let’s get into the trends.?

• Bauhaus garnishes are everywhere, balancing beauty with function.?
• Big day for Taco Bell lovers – a slew of new menu items just dropped. (Spoiler alert: Baja Blast Gelato is on the list.)?
• Josh Wine (you know, the one you see EVERYWHERE) is having a major moment online.??
• We hope you’re not tired of celeb collabs yet, because Ben Affleck finally has an official Dunkin’ drink.?

• Trust us – tanghulu is where it’s at. From the streets of NYC, to the new Tangtastic in LA, to trending TikTok DIYs, you can’t avoid this sweet fruit treat.??
• Sommeliers were among the first staff members to get cut when COVID hit—and for many restaurants, the role isn’t coming back.?
• Google now allows “Palestinian” as a restaurant category, giving restaurants the opportunity to self-categorize.??
• Fillet-o-Fish started as a $0.29 option on the McDonald’s menu in 1962, but right now it’s a modern menu craze in Los Angeles.??

• Tired? You’re not alone. The “Do Nothing” vacation is on the rise.??
• Picture this: You, waving down a taxi, and a chopper descends. According to Skift, it’s coming sooner than you think.??
• It’s finally Pizza Rat’s time to shine.??
• After a test drive, Lyft has launched a feature that allows female and non-binary riders to request specific drivers.?
• Camping is having a comeback, and the high demand could mean the end of last-minute trips.?

• A Four Seasons property in Bora Bora is offering a package to book the entire private island for a cool $2.7 million a week. Whether it’s a stunt or something that’ll actually get booked, it could be a sign of more outrageous hotel packages to come.?

• Lululemon is out. Brandy Melville is in. Zipping jackets is “too much drama...” takes notes on tweencore??
• Picture this: You order a Dolce & Gabbana ash tray. You receive a single can of albacore tuna. The return grift at Saks is out of control.??
• The latest hair trend has been led by none other than Hailey Bieber, and it’s the debut of her new “chocolate syrup hair.” So...brunette...??
• Cowboy hats are everywhere, but it’s deeper than just a fashion trend.?
• The next advancement in AI is here: Sora creates seriously impressive video content, (and the impact will be just as complicated as other forms of this budding tech).??

• Weed, but make it fashion. Edie Parker makes chic paraphernalia for your favorite pastime.??
• Tommy Hilfiger made a U.S. return, taking over a restaurant of all places for his fashion show. His take on collegiate-prep-meets-quiet-luxury debuted at Grand Central Oyster Bar.??
• From rings to puzzles, shrimp-core is here.??
• NYFW came through in February, and trends including statement braids and the return of grunge took over the runways (and our personal mood boards.)?
• Feeling bold? The current obsession with all things red has extended to tights.?
• The tiny sunglasses trend also leveled-up to include regular eyewear, thanks to several celebrity sightings.?
• In a very anti-Jessa move, Jemima Kirke of Girls fame unveiled a collection for Anthropologie.???

• The Apple Vision Pro is making waves – from being used at luxury multi-brand retailer Mytheresa’s launch of an immersive shopping experience at New York Fashion Week to luxury airline Beond committing to offering select flyers the device during flights.?
• Gummy pink. Aqua Blue. Moss Green. Soak in the shades of the new Pinterest Palette??
• De-influencing you to quit your day job. A new study finds 96% of creators earn less than $100k/year.?
• TikTok leverages the power of search as it tries to get users to download a dedicated TikTok Search shortcut that can then be added to their device Home Screen.?
• States are setting boundaries with big tech to protect teens and children from social media platform algorithm reach.??
• If you’re all about that ~aesthetic~ then you’re going to love this new feed option from YouTube.??