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GenArt Has Folded

Very sad news that GenArt, the originators in promoting new fashion designers, indie filmmakers, and events of all kinds, has succumbed to the recession and is no longer in operation as of today.

Adidas Originals Collabs with Burton Snowboards for Lifestyle and Footwear Collection

Two authentic brands teaming up can make others a little nervous.

London’s Tweed Run Takes Cycling and Genteel Fashion to New Heights

Hundreds of people biked through the streets of London last weekend in an event that’s grown popular for its mix of transportation and attire.

Collaboration Round-up: BMW Art Cars and Jeff Koons; Coca-Cola and Karl Lagerfeld

Still an energizing force in grabbing attention, these two collaborations are interesting because they cross over fashion, cars, beverages, art, and retail.

Cool Youth Culture Online Marketing Campaigns: Hanes EcoSmart; Levi’s Like Jeans Social Network Features

Two innovative online campaigns get to the heart of youth culture -one with an eco message utilizing YouTube and the other with social network features for shopping.

Surf-Inspired Niche Brands Indicate New Wave of Surf Fashion on the Horizon

The past year new surf-inspired brands from niche scenes in Santa Barbara, Malibu, and Venice, CA have made waves at shows such as Project, Capsule, and Bread and Butter. Label Networks takes a look at the new surf fashion culture.

Quiksilver Sells Raisins and Other Women’s Swim Brands

Quiksilver’s concentrating on its core businesses of Quik, Roxy, DC, and now Mervin, and has reached an agreement to sell others to AOM Holdings.

Vans Warped Tour Kick-off Event Illustrates Diverse New Line-up for North America’s Longest Running Tour

Performances by Andrew W.K., Pretty Reckless, Pierce the Veil, Death Punch, and Kevin Lyman’s predictions indicate this summer’s Vans Warped Tour will be the most memorable yet. Here’s what went down.

Uniqlo’s 88 Colors From Shanghai to the World Campaign Once Again Re-defines the Retail Experience

Following Fast Retailer’s, Uniqlo is a must for anyone interested in leading-edge ideas in retail, online marketing, and fashion trends.

Metal’s 2nd Annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards Feature Performances by Rob Zombie, Slash, David Grohl, Lemmy of Motorhead, Plus the Latest Metal Fashionistas

Our brethren in Europe often hold metal musicians in the highest circles of fandom compared with the USA. Perhaps a reflection of the economy, bitter aftertaste of lies and deceit, but the Golden Gods popularity indicates that metal is fully back.