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Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing Attracts 500,000 Fans, Massive Waves, Top Competitors in Surf, Skateboarding, and BMX, plus Latest Trends in Surf-related Fashion

On-going action in “Surf City” as a monster swell ripped through, attracted scores of people, stoked sponsors, and brought out the best in surf culture. Here’s the inside scoop.

Agenda Fashion Trade Show at New Location Rocks Hard, Captures More Action Sports Brands Catching the Street-Vibe, and Proves Change is Good

Earlier date, improved venue, great DJs, food, art, and excellent line-up of streetwear brands, no wonder action sports wants in.

Quiksilver%uFFFDs New Pop-up Shop In Santa Barbara%uFFFDs Famed Blue Beetle Gives Cred to Surf Culture and the Brand

Another reason why sometimes well thought-out pop-up shops in key locations work.

Maverick’s Big-Wave Surf Championship Goes Off in Half Moon Bay with Pummeling 30-Foot Swell; What This Means for Sports TV Viewership Among Youth Culture Surfing

On Saturday, January 12th after months of tracking the patterns of Mother Nature and officially receiving a greenlight less than 48 hours from Contest Director Jeff Clark, the 2007/2008 Mavericks Surf Contest

Volcom Acquires Electric Visual Evolution for $25.25 Million -Label Networks Takes a Look at What This Means Where the Brand Ranks Among Youth Culture Opportunities for Growth Based on Demographics

On January 16th, Volcom announced their all-cash offer to acquire Electric Visual Evolution -one of the hottest sunglass brands in action sports, known for their lightening bolt logo. Under the terms, Volcom will pay Electric shareholders $25.25 million. Volcom says that Electric will remain a stand-alone brand as a subsidiary of Volcom.

ASR Runway Fashion Show Part 2: Glimpses of Fashion from Skate, Snow, Surf Lifestyle Apparel Indicate Refreshing Sporty Styles in Skinny Denim, PeaCoats, 90s Belts Dresses

In Part 2 of the ASR Fashion Show story from the trade show last week, January 24-26 in San Diego, Label Networks delivers images of top brands in action sports and trends in lifestyle apparel relating to this industry.