🔥 Trend Breakdown: Feminist & Political Designs 🔥

📢 Important Disclaimer

This is NOT about personal beliefs—it’s about what’s trending and selling on Etsy. The goal is to build your mental archive and understand demand, even if you don’t personally believe in or support the values of this trend.

🚀 Two Trends ON FIRE Right Now (On Etsy)

1️⃣ Feminist & Women’s Rights Designs

• Extremely high demand, especially due to election-related conversations.
• Saturation Warning: Basic feminist designs are everywhere—niche down!

2️⃣ Unhinged, Funny Shirts

• The biggest overarching trend on Etsy.
• Pro Tip: Combine humor with feminist/political themes for even stronger sales.

🔥 Niche-Specific Micro-Trends

🟢 Medusa Designs

• Medusa = Symbol of defying the patriarchy.
• Greek mythology & feminist messaging blend well together.
• Was more of a "secret niche" last year but still holds strong demand.

🟢 Trending Phrases & Wordplay

• "F* the Patriarchy"** – Direct & popular, but also variations like:
  • 🌿 Softened versions (e.g., floral designs, missing letters)
  • 🎨 Clever spins (e.g., Jeopardy-style design, Medusa combos)
• "Girls Will Be Girls" – Often paired with renaissance-style imagery.
• "Pro-Choice, Pro-Love, Pro-Science, Pro-Women" – Emotional + effective.

🟢 Anti-Trump Designs

• "FDT" (F* Donald Trump)** – Super hot right now.
• Valentine’s Day Tie-ins – Creative ways to blend politics with holidays.
• French & Spanish Resistance Phrases – Gaining traction.

🟢 "I Choose the Bear" Trend

• Originated on TikTok, exploded quickly.
• A humorous take on choosing a bear over men.
• Granola girl aesthetic – Cozy, earthy vibes.
• 🚨 Short-term trend alert: Hot right now but may not last long.

💡 Key Takeaways for Sellers

✅ High Demand = Huge Sales Potential – These are top-performing trends for a reason.
✅ Be Intentional with Design – Clever wordplay & strong emotional connections sell best.
✅ Expand Beyond T-Shirts – Keychains, sweatshirts, stickers, and accessories are trending.
✅ Use Exact Keywords for Fast Sales – Match popular search terms to maximize visibility.
✅ Be Aware, Not Attached – Trends are about understanding demand, not personal opinions.

🔥 Final Thought: If you want to grow your business, you must stay informed—even on trends outside your niche. This is a massive opportunity to build your mental archive, become more of an expert, and potentially tap into what’s working if it fits with what you're currently creating. 🚀

See you next week! 👋