Author: Kathleen Gasperini

Youth Culture’s Sourcing of New Music and Bands Correlate with Where Trends Are Headed for Connecting with the Marketplace-Fresh Data

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Given the influence of music on youth culture and their search for sourcing new finds, fresh data from Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study 2011 reveals where the new connections with the marketplace are now happening.

MAGIC Fashion Trade Show, S.L.A.T.E., and Street -Complex Elements of Streetwear, Sports Inspired, Goth, Urban Presents a Memorable Experience

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Like many trade shows doing more to create a unique atmosphere, MAGIC got creative with the addition of skate-influences, cool street art exhibitions, top DJ’s in heavy rotation, even a fixed-bike give-away. And yes, it was a working show: buyers wrote orders.

Extreme Americana -Haute Military, Eclectic Camo, Great Outdoors-Inspirations, and Japanese Re-Interpretations Outline a Growing New Subculture

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One of several specific trends emerging from the fashion trade shows last week include a new, more extreme take on Americana fashion providing a unique angle within heritage.

MAGIC and Project Fashion Trade Show-Some Highlights from What to Expect

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As trade shows continue to evolve, two of the largest in the United States, have created some interesting new concepts, events, and programs.

Outdoor Retailer Trade Show Proves Crossover Potential with Action Sports, Technical and Heritage Fashion Trends, Footwear, Accessories

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All eyes were on the OR Winter Trade Show as the outdoor industry continues to evolve, bringing with it some new crossover categories, exhibitors, designers, and ideas.

Winter X Games 15 Sets Records; Shaun White Captures 4th Gold, Kelly Clark Stomps 1080 for Gold, and Torstein Horgmo Launching a Triple Corkscrew for Gold

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The X Games, a.k.a. the youth culture’s Alternative Olympics, set records all over the place, with 114,200 in attendance at Aspen, CO, record-breaking athletic feats, new event debuts, and heroes.

Sundance Film Festival Announces Awards for 2011, Including Happy Happy, Like Crazy, and to.get.her for Best NEXT Audience Award

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For indie filmmakers, just making it into Sundance is an enormous success. As the festival came to a close last weekend and awards were announced, it also means cool movies are about to get distributed. Here’s the scoop.