With the increase in popularity of online social networking and blogging, a new era of online media has emerged in the arena of fashion. In recent years middle school students have become more interested in using the Internet as a tool for shopping and comparing prices with friends and others. This interest in shopping has also fueled the increased popularity of high fashion magazines, which has made its way to the screen and into middle school classrooms. High fashion magazines have become more interactive with their readers. They have created in-depth discussion forums, where they encourage readers to share their opinions and thoughts on a variety of different topics. These discussions often become heated at times, but they do become more interesting as the readership continues to grow.
Middle school fashion trends are influenced not only by the media but also by each individual student. Middle school girls tend to be very into the trends that are featured in the fashion magazines, and they will eagerly join the discussion forums on the websites and blogs that offer opinions and reviews on the latest trends and styles. Middle school boys are usually more interested in sporting the latest styles and will look for information on the athletes wearing the clothing, instead of the latest trends. For boys, it’s all about the sport they are into. If they love football, they will be more interested in the NFL Super Bowl. On the Internet there are forums for almost every topic you can think of ranging from politics to gaming and everything in between.
One trend that has been quite popular in the 2010s is sportswear. Kids want to look like their favorite sports team, and that includes wearing the jerseys of their favorite team. Teens also love to wear the clothes and accessories associated with their favorite sports teams. This has been the most successful year for sales of NFL gear so far, especially when compared to the years before the 2021 season. While it may be summer or winter, kids still want to look like their favorite NFL, college, or professional sports team.