This Halloween is all about bringing your favourite moments to life, one viral costume at a time.
Fans of music, film and internet phenomena can bring their favourite trends to life with creative and stylish costumes.
Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl era provides dazzling inspiration, while Justin Bieber’s headline-making hoodie moment offers a recognisable look.
Even viral pranks, like the Anthropologie rock, have become literal costume ideas that are clever and conversation-starting.
Whether you’re dressing solo, coordinating as a couple or planning a full group ensemble, there’s a look for everyone.
Halloween 2025 is a chance to celebrate the moments that defined the year and to make a statement that is both stylish and culturally in tune.
Life of a Showgirl
This year, Taylor Swift has continued to impress audiences with several album releases. Her newest era, Life of a Showgirl, offers the perfect inspiration for Halloween. To capture her signature sparkle, gather your most bejewelled pieces and add touches of orange and mint green. Complete the look with a feather boa and plenty of confidence to honour Taylor in style.
“It’s not clocking to you”
Justin Bieber’s viral moment has become one of the most talked about pop culture highlights of the year. His candid press appearance, complete his now-iconic line, “It’s not clocking to you,” makes for a standout Halloween look. Recreate the moment with a casual blue streetwear, oversized layers, and a touch of Bieber’s laid-back attitude. This costume is both effortless and instantly recognisable.
Headphones On
Addison Rae has once again captured the internet’s attention with her popular hit and signature vibrant style. Channel her bold look with a fluorescent pink wig, cream mesh long sleeve or a zip-up purple hoodie, and a pair of classic wired headphones. The result is a fun costume that celebrates one of pop culture’s most recognisable rising stars of 2025.
Coldplay jumbotron affair
Coldplay’s latest tour has sparked one of the most unexpected costume trends of 2025, the “jumbotron affair.” Inspired by the viral clips of suited-up executives at the band’s concerts, this look is all about letting loose. Pair sleek corporate attire with glow sticks or LED accessories to capture the perfect mix of boardroom polish and stadium energy. It’s a witty, last-minute costume that proves even executives know how to have a good time.
Labubu
Labubus have been one of 2025’s most irresistible pop culture moments yet. The furry figurine’s quirky, slightly terrifying grin has inspired countless viral costume tutorials online. This Halloween, embrace the Labubu chaos by choosing your cuddliest garments and creating features that mimic its iconic face. It’s both equally adorable and mischievous, which is guaranteed to make you stand out.
Katy Perry’s space trip
Katy Perry’s 2025 trip to space has captured people’s eyes worldwide and inspired an out-of-this-world Halloween costume. This outfit can be turned into a group costume by dressing as the full crew or kept individual as just being Katy. Complete the look with astronaut suits, metallic accents and space-themed accessories. This is an imaginative way to celebrate one of the year’s most bazar pop culture moments.
I Barely Know Her
Sombr’s latest album, I Barely Know Her, has become a defining pop culture moment of 2025. This Halloween, channel the moody yet magnetic energy of the album with sleek black layers, and a touch of white or red. This look is a perfect mix of mysterious and effortlessly cool, just like Sombr’s music.
KATSEYE GAP denim campaign
The KATSEYE x GAP denim campaign has sparked one of 2025’s most stylish and untting Halloween trends. Group costumes inspired by the campaign are all about creativity with denim. Think mix and match denim jackets, jeans, and vests you already own to recreate the hit-girl squad’s signature looks. Accessorise with dainty silver details and bring the campaign’s edgy, street-style energy to life. It’s a fun, fashion-forward option for groups looking to make an impression.
Anthropologie rock
The Anthropologie rock prank has become one of 2025’s most hilarious viral moments. Individuals were creative enough trick parents into thinking a rock is worth upwards of $100. Anthropologie stores were amused and even created a fake “rock” display, which inspired this costume idea. Dress as a rock by adding texture with grey or stone-like fabrics to an all-black outfit. It’s a simple, clever costume that’s sure to get laughs and nods from anyone in the know.
KPop Demon Hunters
The KPop Demon Hunters craze has dominated 2025, with the cast’s viral song Golden reaching number one on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart. These trio of divas display bold colours, accessories and knee-high boots, channelling that on-stage energy. It’s the perfect group costume for fans ready to bring KPop and chart-topping attitude to the party.
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