Category: Fabrics/Textiles

MAGIC and Project Fashion Trade Show-Some Highlights from What to Expect

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As trade shows continue to evolve, two of the largest in the United States, have created some interesting new concepts, events, and programs.

Outdoor Retailer Trade Show Proves Crossover Potential with Action Sports, Technical and Heritage Fashion Trends, Footwear, Accessories

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All eyes were on the OR Winter Trade Show as the outdoor industry continues to evolve, bringing with it some new crossover categories, exhibitors, designers, and ideas.

Sneaker Street Report–Fresh Look at Trends from “The Kids Are Alright–300 Fashion Portraits” Report

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Taken from our latest street report of images captured in youth environments across the country, we%uFFFDve pulled out some interesting trends in footwear, particularly sneakers.

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.

What is your overall Favorite Brand of Clothing? -Youth Culture in North America Results Indicate Strong Shifts in Preferences. Here’s why.

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While knowing which brands are most preferred is of great importance, understanding why, and where the shifts have changed the most by demographics can be even more telling. LN forecasts for Summer Study 2010.

Re-Scene Scensters: Thrifted Street Styles Particularly Retro-Americana Are Redefining Old Eras into New, Changing the Landscape of Retail with the Continued Rise of Thrift

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Tapping the old to create something new is at an all-time high for 2010 resulting in the rise of vintage/thrift stores across the board. A round-up of busy Paris vintage stores, backstreet hotspots in Harajuku, East London’s Brick Lane, plus data changes in retail preferences.