Streetwear Round-up: Paul Gomez Leaves Hurley for Podium; HUF Shutters Fairfax Store; Black Diamond Takes Over Carhartt Footwear License; Comune Official Statement
Known for his creative direction of the popular streetwear brand Lifted Research Group, (LRG), Jonas unexpectedly died Monday night. A blow to the streetwear scene.
T-shirts to the rescue, literally, as another brand uses the power of T’s to help Japan relief. Expect to see plenty of these, and DIY versions, this summer.
Retail Round-up: Japan Spending Slowdown Hits Retailers Like Uniqlo; H&M Hit by High Cotton Prices; American Apparel Warns of Bankruptcy; Urban Outfitters Falls Short; Adidas X Justice Collab is Cool
Even though Shepard Fairey and the AP are now BFF’s doesn’t mean that the retailers who made money off the Obama Hope Poster T-shirts are in the clear.
All eyes were on the OR Winter Trade Show as the outdoor industry continues to evolve, bringing with it some new crossover categories, exhibitors, designers, and ideas.