Tag: Fashion

Anime Expo Barnstorms Los Angeles Attracting Thousands, Illustrating Strides of Influence from Anime, Manga on Youth Culture Entertainment, Fashion, and Lifestyles

As one of the fastest growing segments of entertainment among young people in the USA, anime and manga subcultures have hit the mainstream, sparking trends in fashion, reading, and imagination.

Sports Round-up: Swell Surf Show Takes Over Manhattan; Full Bleed Skateboarding Book Debuts Covering NYC Scene; Plus Presentation Announcements–Label Networks to Present at OR; Trade Show and Retail Updates: B&B, Bright, Agenda, Billabong, Adidas Originals Denim

It’s a busy time of year for the sporting world, ranging from art shows to marketing, trade shows, and retail changes. Here’s the scoop.

Madonna’s Collection for Macy’s Starts Marketing Push with Lourdes as Lead Blogger for MaterialGirl Site

Not sure which is more interesting, the actual 80’s retro collection that’s sure to spark even more Material Girl looks for back-to-school, or Lourdes very teen blog that says a lot about her personality.

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What’s hot in youth culture based on what’s actually being worn is often at odds with designer’s predictions and various runway fare. Here’s a look at summer’s trends.

Retail Round-up: The Gap in China, H&M up 30%, Forever 21 Opens in NYC; Nike up 8%; Levi’s Launches XX Division for Premium; Alloy bought by ZeinickMedia for $126.5 million

Global recession has made for some interesting changes, like moves to China and the big players getting bigger.

PacSun Beach Ballyhoo Success Featuring Top Action Sports-Inspired Brands Such as Volcom, WESC, Fox, Vans, Plus Music from Circa Survive, and a Tony Hawk Demo May Mark a Significant Turn for the Retailer

Summer love-fest of action sports took place at the Santa Monica pier June 19-20 attracting hordes of people. If only trade shows could be this fun.

Country Throwdown Tour Mixes Top Country Like Montgomery Gentry and Eric Church with New Artists and Brings-Out the Cowboy in Youth Culture

The first multi-stage country tour’s success with youth culture across North America gives rise to new trends in music, songwriting, fashion, and lifestyles.

Vans Warped Tour Announces On-Site Sponsorship Activties–Leading-edge Ideas, Activities

North America%uFFFDs longest running music tour and festival at year 16 announces key on-site activities and sponsorship programs. Launch date Friday, June 25.

Milan Runway Shows Underway with Sports Influences in Many: Vivienne Westwood’s Punk Skater; Thom Browne’s Fixie Cycle Chic

News from Milan’s fashion week featuring Spring-Summer 2011 menswear indicates lots of trends coming from street, sports, 80’s grunge.

Quiksilver Announces Debt-for-Equity Exchange with Rhone for $75 million

A big chunk of the surf-lifestyle giant goes to Rhone.