Author: Kathleen Gasperini

Winter’s Children–Featuring Vintage Snowboards, Naked Riders to Be Released by Powerhouse Books

Photographer and filmmaker Jim Mangan creates an exceptionally inspirational fine art book that captures the spirit of winter.

Banksy Storyboards and Directs The Simpsons Intro

One of the most coveted secrets in network TV, when notorious street artist, Banksy, gets his big break at creating the couch gag of last night’s The Simpsons episode. Check it out.

Label Networks Street Fashion Report -DIY Styles, Directions in Accessories, Graphics, Colors, and Mix of Eras

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In this visual report, taken from our new Fall Youth Culture Study 2010, we take a look at key elements from the street fashion report section on key trends and importance of self-expression as achieved by youth culture today.

Keep A Breast Foundation’s 10th Anniversary with Save Our Sisters Exhibition of Artistic Breast Casts of Surfers Painted by Surfer-Event Attracts Who’s Who of Surfing, Street Artists, Industry Players

Keep A Breast is an example of a successful non-profit in youth culture, having raised awareness about breast cancer for young people through art and now, the launch of their Non Toxic Revolution.

Action Sports Size of Market–Surf, Skate, Snowboarding, BMX, Wakeboarding, FreeSkiing, Motocross–Plus Preferred Sports Programming Show Shifts in Youth Preferences, Participation, Opportunities, and Decline

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To accurately quantify size of market requires data of youth that participate vs. those that don’t vs. those interested. Label Networks’ Fall Youth Culture Study includes fresh results for all action sports, plus shifts in programming preferences, viewing patterns, and crossover potential.

Plans for a New LA Fashion Week Again

Why is it that in our great city we can’t pull-off a decent fashion week?

Skateboarding Size of Market: Fresh Data Quantifies the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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This action sport has gone through significant change in the last few years, in particular the last year. Fresh data from Label Networks’ Action Sports Report within the upcoming Fall Youth Culture Study reveals what to expect next.

Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art -New Book by Creators of Wooster Collective with Intro by Banksy to Be Released Soon

This isn’t just another graffiti or street art book. Based on unique themes created by writer Carlo McCormick and a team of urban art aficionados, this book is a keepsake on why street art is taking place across the world.