Author: Kathleen Gasperini

Urban Outfitters’ Space 15Twenty Officially Opens and Brings Fresh Ideas to the Concept of Progressive Event Retail

You could call it pop-up retail made permanent but that still doesn’t quite capture the full-picture of Space 15Twenty’s mercurial landscape.

Automotive Preferences in American Youth Culture Provides Insight on What the Big 3 (and 4, 5, 6, 7) Should Really Be Doing to Attract the Next-Gen Buyers

As bailout talks consumer mainstream media, Label Networks’ data from the youth culture marketplace tells what’s really important for new buyers and why.

Project’s Fall Fashion Show Creates New Excitement for Denim, Contemporary, and Premium Street Brands Attracting Scores of Leading Retailers and Buyers Interested Discovering New Season Collections and Hidden Gems

Drawing comparisons to Bread & Butter, Project this time around seemed more its own show with an expanded women’s section, footwear, accessories, and of course latest collections among the world’s leaders in denim.

The Rise of Band Merch as Important Fashion Component in Youth Culture Lifestyles

Data, images, style trends, top online retail from Label Networks’ Music Youth Culture Profile Report 2009 indicate where things are headed in the world of merch, key influences, and market opportunities within global youth culture lifestyles.

Re-Scene Scensters: Thrifted Street Styles Are Redefining Old Eras into New

The recession is now “official” but youth culture is a step ahead, tapping into the old to create something new. Here’s what’s going on from London, LA, Brooklyn, Tokyo.

%u201CWhat would make it easier for you to buy snowboarding or skiing equipment and apparel?” Fresh Data from Label Networks’ Action Sports Report Winter 2009 Reveals What’s Most Important among Today’s Savvy Youth Consumers

Winter sports are in for a challenging season, but there are unexpected opportunities for attracting new markets. Label Networks reveals fresh consumer data, plus quick analysis on the new “Burton Restricted” strategy.

Youngest Female Surfer Ever, Carissa Moore, 16, Wins First Leg of Vans Triple Crown with Win at Reef Hawaiian Pro

Changing of the guard in women’s pro surfing with new teen crop coming out on top in first of event of the world’s most popular event series, the Triple Crown of Surfing.

Understanding Top Humanitarian Concerns in Youth Culture to Introduce New Philanthropic Strategies Can Bring Brands Back to Life

Holiday season during economic hardship may be the best time to revisit philanthropic branding strategies to build cred with a new generation. Label Networks’ data shows what’s most important.