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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.

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.

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.

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.

W.i.g. Magazine -for Women in General -The Original Girl Lifestyle Magazine Covering Music, Sports, Art, Poetry, Alternative Fashion, and Lifestyle, Re-launches Online

Bringing back a dose of much needed girl-culture, stories, pictures, news, reviews, and comics, the little %u2018zine that marked a major movement is back, including its own WigMag iPhone app.

Turning Japanese: Kirsten Dunst X McG X Takashi Murakami Video Akihabara Majokko Princess Causes Major Stir in Japanese Youth Culture and Blogs

Playing the role of a majokko or magic girl dressed in Akihabara-esque sailor-maid caf%uFFFD outfit, Kirsten and the video itself typify Japanese street fashion and culture, but angers others.

MAGIC, S.L.A.T.E., and Street Fashion Trade Shows Indicate that Urban Has Taken the High Road and Street Contemporary Means More than T-shirts and Sneaks

Label Networks bi-annual review of MAGIC and its sub-shows bring together a dynamic change in fashion, as MAGIC itself split into 2 campuses to further attract its retailer and buyer base.

Paris Round-Up: Street Artist Andre’s”Love Graffiti” and Quiksilver Boards; Comme des Garcons’ Pop-up for 40th Anniversary; Surface to Air New Store and Pop-up Bless

February is the month of love and where else would so much amour take place than in Paris. New exhibitions and pop-up’s within pop-up stores are headlining news.

ASR Fashion Show Reveals Action Sports-Inspired Brands Bringing Back ’70s Proto-Punk, ’80’s Flashdance, and Early ’90’s Grunge

Acid wash denim, strategic rips, bright colors, florals, and off-the-shoulder silhouettes created a unique range of genres and styles indicating where things are headed for Fall 2010.

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Announces Band Line-up Indicating %u201880’s and %u201890’s Revival, Super Groups, and New Break-out Bands

What happens at Coachella is a strong indicator of what to expect from 2010’s summer’s concert festival season in the USA and Europe. Here’s the scoop.