In the past few years it seems we’ve been writing more and more about the sport of surfing and not necessarily because of its soulful nature and attraction among youth culture, but because of the complex business issues surrounding the industry. Now, hitting mainstream Los Angeles this week, a poignant article by Tibby Rothman was […]
Story and Photos by Kathleen Gasperini and Tom Wallace Agenda trade show, once known as the bastion of underground that usurped ASR back in the day, has been a fully-fledged fashion trade show in its own right now for years, but if ever there was a time that announced this, it was January 5-6, 2012 […]
On December 7th, PacSun’s Chief Executive Officer Gary Schoenfeld announced some big news. First that the mall-based action-sports-based chain would be closing 175-200 of its stores in the next 14 months, and that a 5-year $100 million revolving credit deal would be happening with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, and a $60 million loan funded by […]
H&M and their last masstige collaboration with Versace sent crowds into a frenzy for the limited-edition items.Just as the fast fashion highstreet giant H&M debuted their designer collaboration with Versace to huge fanfare and crowds at most stores as the limited-edition collection went on sale a few weeks ago, today they announced their next collab: […]
T-shirts have never been more important in youth culture fashion, often creating entire brands through cool messages and graphics. Moving into plans for 2012, here’s a recap of where things stand
Bread and Butter’s High Fidelity Theme for January 2012. Each year, Bread & Butter Berlin fashion trade show is known for its unique themes and outstanding ability to create a space that attracts the top brands, especially across Europe in streetwear, denim, urbanwear, and higher-end designer contemporary.
Clearly the acquisition of Timberland was a good thing, plus the Outdoor and Action Sports categories are popping for the conglomerate.
While it may seem like who needs another trade show, apparently the action sports industry does.
Fashion often takes itself way too seriously, so it’s refreshing when brands switch the dial to funny.
Capsule’s unique Paris women’s show at the Garage Turenne brings cross-section of brands to European buyers and Americans looking for next trends in style.