Retail Round-up: American Apparel Appoints Former Blockbuster Exec as President; Fast Retailing’s Uniqlo Reduces Forecast; Sneak-Peak of Lanvin for H&M
Latest from the basics brand American Apparel and fast-fashion giants Uniqlo and H&M both of which continue to capture the attention of youth culture globally.
One of the most coveted secrets in network TV, when notorious street artist, Banksy, gets his big break at creating the couch gag of last night’s The Simpsons episode. Check it out.
As part of the upcoming Conflux Festival in NYC this weekend, this device which uses QR codes, re-examines how public space can be redefined as an urban media platform.
Marketing ideas worth noting bring out both the idea of fun and adventure, but also tap into potential viral video and youth culture’s savvy social networking patterns.
Youth fashion is often influenced by music and mix of eras, and as seen again during Paris Fashion Week, the next step may be the return of glam rock, punk, and the Jett mullet.
American Apparel’s struggles may also have created new opportunities for basics brands to fill the hole, which has an effect on youth culture fashion markets.
