Cultural Effects... have you noticed?

[Earenya]

**I started to put this in the Star Wars thread, but realized this was much more appropriate...

I predicted last year that after 'Harry Potter', and especially FotR and Star Wars came out, that clothing styles/trends would take a turn towards "romantic" ideals in addition to the 70's styles that were about to become popular. Butterfly sleeves, gauzy materials, corset-shirts, long hair and detailed hair styles are becoming more desired, flowing skirts, more delicate shoes....


What other impacts have/will these movies have on society at large? And other observations/predictions?