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Socially Conscious Shoe Brand Tom’s Hosts One Day Without Shoes

For a shoe brand to tell you to take OFF your shoes in tribute to those less fortunate is an ironic social campaign that resonates locally and globally.

A Tribute to Malcom McLaren, Creator of Punk and Fashion Movements

He was a man who created an entire youth cultural movement. In this story we recap highlights of what made Malcom McLaren such a legend and how he was a trend-creator until the end.

Retail Round-up: Fast-Fashion Giants HM Up 42%; Uniqlo First Half up 43%; Action Sports Retailer Zumiez Up 20.1%

The giants of fast-fashion continue to reflect success in youth culture fashion and business strategies. Here’s the latest financial round-up.

Nike Signs Multi-Year Sponsorship of U.S. Open of Surfing, Promoting the Trilogy of Nike, Hurley, Converse Brands through Surf

Last year at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach was a Nike-fest of Surf. IMG Action Sports recent announcement means Nike’s embedding even longer into surf culture.

Pro Snowboarder Kelly Clark Makes Herstory with 4-Time Win in Halfpipe at the Burton U.S. Open of Snowboarding

The fun and congenial atmosphere of the Burton U.S. Open of Snowboarding continues its tradition of one of the best events in the sport.

American Apparel Reports 8.6% Sales Increase for Fourth Quarter But Plagued with Reduced Manufacturing Efficiencies

As a leader in youth culture fashion, what happens with American Apparel is important to know as the ripple effects often impact many other brands in the industry.

Spray Graphics Fashion Show and Exhibition at Crewest Illustrate the Origins of Street Art on T’s by the O.G.’s of the Scene, TC-5

In the ’80’s having a TC-5 artist graphic T-shirt, denim jeans, or jacket was a symbol of cool. This show brings back the roots of street fashion.

Burton Snowboards Shutters Vermont Manufacturing Center, Shifts Production to Austria

When a home-grown brand like Burton closes production in the USA, it’s very telling about the state of the snow sports hardgoods industry.