Agenda trade show, the leaders in streetwear and action sports inspired apparel, footwear, and accessories, kicked-off the next season of fashion trade shows in Long Beach, CA, July 10-11, 2014 with a bustling scene and new trend directions. First, the crossover between technology and fashion is clearly influential in streetwear with more designer headphone brands, […]
We are pleased to announced that we have been chosen to present at SXSW Eco conference in Austin, TX, October 6-8, 2014, regarding our research and sustainability strategies within youth culture markets. The presentation is called #TheSustainables: Youth Culture’s DIY Future. Today’s youth culture of 13-25-year-olds represent a new generation with different ideals from growing-up […]
MAHFIA SESSIONS, a series of events created to educate, influence and entertain passionate women in the action sports industry and powered by Group Y, wrapped up a successful weekend alongside B4BC’s Shred the Love event in Mammoth Lakes, CA, on March 23, 2014. The weekend kicked off on Friday, March 21, 2014, as women from […]
We are pleased to announce the first MAHFIA SESSIONS from March 21-24 at Mammoth Mountain, CA, which will include Label Networks’ co-founder Kathleen Gasperini in a tribute and panel for female pioneers in snowboarding. Women in action sports are encouraged to attend, as well as those promoting breast cancer research and awareness through B4BC’s Shred […]
Spending pattern changes among youth culture are redefining the marketplace within fashion, from new influences in brand preferences, to changes in what fits into the lifestyle of a tech-savvy marketplace. Greater access to information and fast-paced changes in communication and social networking patterns have also created new platforms for trends in retail and fashion. When […]
At the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting last month, one of the inspiring announcements came from TOMS founder, Blake Mycoskie, in stating that starting in January 2014, they would be manufacturing shoes and hiring local people in Haiti—one of several countries that TOMS supports with its buy a pair give a pair to a […]
Story and Photos by Kathleen Gasperini and Tom Wallace From July 10-11, 2013 Agenda NYC at 82 Mercer Street transforms this hipster part of SoHo into a gathering of the tribes for industry players in streetwear, urbanwear, and skate-inspired footwear and apparel. It’s also home to creative wearable technologies such as Beats by Dre, G-Shock, […]
Bonnaroo has become one of the most popular festivals in the world bringing this year, June 14-16, 2013 more than 80,000 fans to a 700-acre plot of land in the middle of Tennessee. For 3 days, a new city emerges featuring stages of all sizes, a diverse line-up of musicians, the Bonnaroo Cinema, recycling and […]
AGENDA Trade Show announced today another key hire in its ever-expanding team of industry experts with the addition of WeSC and RVCA marketing veteran Jim Shubin. According to Agenda: Shubin brings more than 20 years of experience in action sports and fashion to his new role as Director of Endemic Relations for AGENDA. Working […]
The VANS WARPED TOUR, America’s premier music and lifestyle festival now in its 19th year, kicked-off highlights for what to expect this summer at their official press conference and kick-off bash at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles March 28, 2013. If the event was any indication, this tour will once again be the premiere […]