“When more people start wearing or using it, like skinny jeans and Converse. An old trend, Silly Bandz, got popular because people would trade them with each other.”

– Katty C., 12

“If a popular person likes something, it catches on with other people. Trends are made by how many people like something.”

– Olabanji A., 11

“If it looks good or sounds good like Facebook and Jordans.”

– Richard N., 10

“Public figures or celebrities are the ones that start a trend. Since people see them as successful people, people will think that being or dressing like them will make them successful also.”

Amy H., 9