Converse’s flagship store at 560 Broadway in NYC has always been a retail marvel, but with their re-opening of their 10,000 square-foot space, it’s now their largest in the world and includes a key item for customization and interactive experiences with their Converse Blank Canvas Customization activation. In this space, fans can change-up their sneakers, […]
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H&M Design Award Winner for 2016, Hannah Jinkins, 24, Prize Sum $50,000 Euros, Collection in H&M Stores
Yesterday in London, Hannah Jinkins was announced as the winner of the H&M Design Award 2016. Jinkins, a graduate from the Royal College of Art, London, was selected from eight finalists by an international jury that included amongst others Kate Bosworth, Olivier Rousteing and Nick Knight. As the H&M Design Award winner, Jinkins receives a […]
Levi Strauss Gets Into DIY/Tailored Services with Launch of Tailor Shop
Levi’s sees the writing on the wall with their latest concept of creating a Tailor Shop that caters to buyers DIY needs for individualism and creativity especially when it comes to denim. Somewhat similar to Nudie’s denim jeans repair shop (which is based on sustainability), the Levi’s Tailor Shop allows denim-heads to customize using Levi’s […]
Agenda Trade Show January 2015 Edition Provides Best Platform for Streetwear and Action Sports, Mix of Heritage and Fresh Twists, Achieving Business and Fun In Unique Style
Story and Photos by Kathleen Gasperini and Tom Wallace The Agenda Trade Show in Long Beach, CA, January 5-6, 2015, featured inspiring designs, brisk business, and a coming together of the best in action sports-inspired and streetwear fashion, footwear, accessories, and wearable technology. With an industrial theme made of a mix of barrels, pallets, and […]
Katiness-Fever: Capitol Couture Connects Hunger Games Fashion with Revolution Style
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire which premiered this past week not only broke box office records, bringing in $307 million in the first weekend, but has also inspired the fashion industry, particular high-end designers to launch film-inspired collections, videos, Tumblr blogs, and magazines. The latest to note is Capitol Couture by Trish Summerville, the designer […]
Upcoming MAGIC and Project Highlights: Nudie’s RePairReDuseReUse; Made for Good’s Collective on Giving; Sourcing’s Made in America = The New Black; S.L.A.T.E’s New Brands; Project 10; Pool’s Coolness; Capsule’s ATL—Above Tree Line
From August 20-24, 2012, fashion players from around the world descend on Las Vegas for the multi-conglomeration of fashion trade shows that cover every type of fashion, accessories, footwear, and sourcing available in the world. For Label Networks, we’re proud to be a presenter at the shows, which annually prove to be highly anticipated with […]