Lines continue to blur with Hi-Lo fashion; discount pricing takes its toll; and another cool fashion video.
Author: Bernadette Matroka
Retail Round-up: Urban Outfitters Shares Fall -Anthropologie Out of Step; Karl Lagerfeld X Macy’s; Prada’s Real Fantasies Video in a Dollhouse
Quiksilver Pro NYC Delivers High Surf Drama, $1 Million-Dollar Purse, New Location for East Coast Surf Fans
On the heels of Hurricane Irene, the event canceled its music festival portion, but got in the surf action with new swells from upcoming Hurricane Katia.
H&M Now Ranked First in Usage of Organic Cotton as Fashion Brands Go Green
This fast-fashion giant has not only changed in the way business is done in fashion retail by offering trendy pieces at a faster rate, but also outshines in sustainability goals.
Surf Round-up: Kelly Slater Wins Epic Billabong Pro Tahiti at Teahupo’o; Quiksilver Pro NYC Change of Plans Due to Irene Damage at Long Beach
Slater moves into the number one ranking again on the ASP World Tour thanks to Teahupo’o, but Irene takes its toll on what was to be an epic surf event for NYC.
China Round-up: CHIC Launches New Streetwear and Denim Trade Show in Beijing; ASP of Surfing Launches First China Event Swatch Girls Pro
Streetwear, denim, action sports lifestyle continues to move headlong into China.
Central Tokyo Music Network Map -Plotting Artists and Genres Across the City
Web Trend Maps are becoming popular and there’s a reason why -not only do they deliver top trending correlations such as website traffic or Twitter users, it puts the results into an artistic map poster.,NULL,Web Trend Maps are becoming popular and there’s a reason why -not only do they deliver top trending correlations such as website traffic or Twitter users it puts the results into an artistic map poster. ,
Central Tokyo Music Network Map–done as the Tokyo Subway system.
An interesting new technology and music combination utilizes the Tokyo Subway map
Street-Art Round-up: Swoon’s Musical House in New Orleans; JR’s latest Inside Out Video Release
Two projects changing cultural perceptions and possibility through street art concepts and public support.
Acne Paper’s Youth Issue Highlights Traditional Arts Such as Dance and What It’s All About for New Generation in 2011
In a twist on what’s generally highlighted in youth culture, Acne from Sweden takes a look at a growing interest in traditional arts such as dance, poetry, and opera.
Tech Round-up: Incase Launches Designer Headphones; Tag Heuer Launches Smartphone with Android
Latest trends in wearable technologies illustrate importance of design and aesthetics for today’s savvy consumers.
H&M Announces Another Game-Changing Collaboration -Versace
One of the world’s most legendary names in fashion is the next fast-fashion retailer’s muse. This will be exciting.