Author: Bernadette Matroka

Street Art Round-up: Swoon Launches Braddock Tiles; JR’s Inside Out Inspires Local Group Action on a Global Level

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There’s been a lot of activity lately among some of the top street artists in the world that are worth mentioning for their truly inspiring models of giving back to local communities. First, Swoon’s launched another amazing campaign called Braddock Tiles, a website where people can purchase prints towards raising money to fund a local […]

Bread and Butter Adds Trendforum–Speakers Presenting on Fashion X Technology

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Bread & Butter and its upcoming themed “Connect” fashion trade show taking place in Berlin July 2-4, 2013 has just announced the addition of the BBB Connected Rooms and BBB Trendforum. As fashion and technology continue to merge, and the growth of conferences surrounding fashion trade shows continue to roll, it’s not surprising that such […]

Rent the Runway Buys Go Try It On—How Fashion-Tech Plays Into the Future of Fashion

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There have been many great ideas in the past few years with fashion moving online, including trade shows, that have been generating considerable start-up capital. Two of those, Rent The Runway and Go Try It On, have just joined forces. Rent The Runway, which offers up designer clothing and accessories for low-cost rental for 4 days […]

Trade Show Round-Up: Bread & Butter’s New Entrance Policies; Agenda Launches Agenda Emerge; China’s Chic Young Blood Beijing Features New Line-up

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We’re moving into fashion trade show season and many are announcing various changes to their plans for upcoming shows ranging from new brands on board, to conference programs, to entry eligibility. First, Bread & Butter in Berlin, which takes place from July 2-4, 2013 with the theme “Connect” has changed their entrance policy in order […]

Euro Fashion Scene Round-up: Bread and Butter Brings on Danish Bestseller Group; Maria Sharapova X Candy Collab; Rocawear Re-positions In Europe, Slimmer Fits, Adds House of Fraser

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Like a trade show in a trade show, Bread and Butter has announced they are bringing on Danish-based Bestseller Group to the show in Berlin July 2-4, 2013. Bestseller is one of Europe’s largest apparel companies including 3,000 mulitbrand stores featuring bestsellers such as J. LINDEBERG, JACK & JONES, JUNAROSE, MAMALICIOUS, NAME IT, ONLY, OBJECT, […]

Paris Street Artist JR and His Wrinkles of the City Reach Berlin, Plus Inside Out Reaches the North Pole on Earth Day, and Official Feature Spotlight at Tribeca Film Festival

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JR’s Inside Out and Wrinkles of the City programs, of which won him a TED award two years ago, continues its trek across the world. JR’s work and that of many of his peers in street art are among the growing movement of cultural and social awareness that’s taking place with a new generation of […]

H&M Named as Official Olympic Apparel Brand for Swedish Athletes for 2014 Sochi Games and 2016 Rio de Janeiro

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It’s always an honor to be named as the official apparel brand of a country’s Olympic team. H&M announced today, April 17, 2013, that it will be the official brand for the Swedish athletes for the Winter Olympics  and Paralympics in Sochi 2014, and the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro 2016. The […]

Antidote Magazine’s Street Issues Features 8 Covers Paired with Top Models and Photography of Hans Feurer

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  The Street Issue theme of Antidote magazine’s latest upcoming issue provides a unique look at how the streets of urban landscapes and the people in various environments continue to inspire art, photography and fashion these days. With the explosion of streetwear blogs, streetart Tumblr’s and any number of designer blogs, sites, and lookbooks, fashion […]

Sneakerness Europe Goes Off—Proves Sneaker Culture Is Alive and Well among Youth Culture

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Sneakerness Zurich convention just wrapped up with massive attendance viewing every type of leading-edge sneaker style on display to the insatiable sneakerhead audience.  In its 3rd annual convention, it’s clear that Sneakerness is a growing force in the world of footwear, but also that sneaker culture is a strong marketplace within youth culture, and now, […]

Urban Outfitters Reports Q4 Profits Double; Big Push at SXSW; Launch of Festival LookBook Styles

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Urban Outfitters is on a roll and their music-inspired fashion themes are working. Today, March 11, 2013, they reported their fourth quarter financials with profits up 110% since last year at this time to $82.55 million from $39.26 last year. Urban Outfitters, owners of the popular brand Free People, Anthropologie, BHLDN, and Terrain also continues […]