Category: Trends

Sneaker Report 2011 -Label Networks’ Analysis on Top Styles, Colors, and Reasons Why Certain Brands Now Resonate with Youth Culture More Than Others

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Three distinct movements among a new generation of consumers are changing the course of footwear trends, particularly sneakers. Here’s what’s going on.

Cool Collabs: Label Networks’ Top Pics in Streetwear and Contemporary Collaboration-Mishka, Outlier, Obey, Uniqlo

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From Mishka to Uniqlo, here are some big collabs with niche recipes for success, and small collabs with bold predictions for the future.

Street Trend Report: Music Tour and Festival Top Popular Accessories and Trends Among Young Female Fashionistas

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Scouring fans of music tours this season for top accessory and embellishment trends, our field reporters have created a unique report sure to turn into key styles for Fall/Winter.

Youth Culture Shifts in Social Networking Indicate New Media Patterns Are In Full Swing -Fresh Data from Label Networks’ Summer Youth Culture Study 2011 -Back-to-School

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Preferences in social networks, number of accounts, key features and usage patterns are all changing yet again, especially for younger demographics indicating the need for fresh business strategies.

Project New York Brings Creativity, Commerce, Contemporary Fashion and the Art of Craftsmanship”To-Gether”

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New initiatives including Made by Project featuring 11 artisanal brands making items on-site adds the nod to craftsmanship within the evolution of this show.

Thrift Shopping Influences in Fashion and Fresh Shopping Pattern Trends Among Youth Culture -New Data from Label Networks’ Summer Back-to-School Study 2011

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Sneak-peak at the highly anticipated Summer Youth Culture Report–Back-to School 2011 starting with shopping patterns in an important category and what this means for the fashion industry.

Acne Paper’s Youth Issue Highlights Traditional Arts Such as Dance and What It’s All About for New Generation in 2011

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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.

Street Fashion Report: Navajo Prints, Native American Themes, Feathers, Beads Among Top Trends for Summer

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Return to Native American patterns in fashion and accessories have created some interesting summer styles mixed with classics such as denim and leather belts.