From just 30 independent brands in 2003 to more than 550 streetwear, action sports, and lifestyle brands in 2013, the Agenda trade show January 4-5, 2013 in Long Beach, CA provided a broad range of what to expect in this growing subculture of fashion. The growth of this show in the past 10 years also […]
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Agenda Kicks-off Fashion Trade Show Season with Streetwear and Action Sports Brands, Bringing a Fresh Vibe for What to Expect for 2013
Agenda’s 10 Year Anniversary Comes with News of Joining Reed Exhibitions, Creators of Shows Like New York Comic Con
As Agenda fashion trade show approaches, January 4-5 in Long Beach, CA, for their 10th year, they have big news about new partnership: Agenda has joined Reed Exhibitions, the creators of such shows as New York Comic Con, ReedPOP, and hundreds of other events they have created around the world. Stay tuned for live reports […]
Street Art Round-up: RETNA X Louis Vuitton; J.R.’s Latest; Launch of Art in the Streets for MOCAtv
Street art and artists continue to gain notoriety and cred in both the entertainment world and fashion as indicated by the latest developments including the launch of MOCAtv and their Artists in the Streets series, and ongoing collaborations with top designers such as RETNA’s collab with a new collection from Louis Vuitton. Here’s the scoop. […]
Fashion Trade Show Transitions: Project Gets a New President, Including S.L.A.T.E. and Street; Bread and Butter Changes Continue—Danielle de Bie Returns as Communication Director
Two of the top fashion trade shows are making changes for the upcoming season in 2013 that indicate new directions for both. First, Project, which takes place in New York January 21-23 and in Las Vegas February 19-21, 2013, is bringing on a new President, Tommy Fazio. His roll also includes Menswear encompassing what takes […]
Paris Vogue Fashion Night Out Street Photo Report: Live from Colette = Hipsters, Designers, Footwear, and Models
Starting off at the concept store Colette in Paris during the 4th annual Vogue Fashion Night Out Sept 6, 2012, on the rue Saint-Honore featured an ideal location for latest trends in high-end streetwear. The store opened for hipsters and designers starting at 6 p.m. and within minutes, the queue out front stretched 3 blocks. […]
Magic, S.L.A.T.E, Street, Workroom, and Project Fashion Trade Shows Illustrate Dichotomy of Styles from Americana, Vintage, Heritage, to Prep Pastels, Neon Ravewear, Skate Influences, and Distinct Denim
Story and Photos by Kathleen Gasperini and Tom Wallace From August 20-24, 2012, Las Vegas, NV becomes the hotbed for fashion industry players as thousands of fashionistas, buyers, retailers, and media gather from every genre of fashion, footwear, and accessories within the global landscape. Despite the lingering economic global hardship, it was clear that orders […]
The New Tribes of Skateboarding: A Fractured Industry Opens Doors to New Styles, Brands, and Streetwear Crossovers in the State of Skate
With more than 350 people packing the Mandalay Bay conference room for Label Networks presentation “Action Sports and Streetwear: Youth Culture Influences Creating New Platforms Across Industries” at MAGIC/S.L.A.T.E./Project fashion trade shows on August 20, 2012, it confirmed that there are many brands and retailers with questions and ideas about the changing state of action […]
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 […]
Label Networks to Present at MAGIC: “Action Sports and Streetwear Crossover: How Youth Culture’s Latest Lifestyle Influences Are Creating a New Platform for Both Industries”
We’re honored to be asked to present once again at the MAGIC/Project/S.L.A.T.E./Pool Fashion Trade shows on August 20, 2012 at 3 p.m. in Las Vegas at the Mandalay Bay Conference room on one of our favorite crossover topics, Action Sports and Streetwear. Presentation Description: Many changes have taken place in street and youth culture fashion […]
Books and Magazine Round-up: Saturdays Surf NYC Magazine; Banksy’s You Are An Acceptable Level of Threat; The Sartorialist’s Closer
Inspirational books have just hit the market, and as usual, starting off this month in the Paris concept store Colette before hitting the mainstream, including the latest from street fashion photo blogger Scott Schuman, a.k.a. The Sartorialist and his latest book “The Closer,” and a compilation of Banksy street art by Gary Shove and Patrick […]