While heart’s heavy with what’s taking place in Japan, here’s an inspiring story of a country coming out of crisis through creativity and a new youth culture.
Tag: Trends
Iceland’s Upcoming Reykjavik Fashion Festival and Latest Tourism Video That’s Gone Viral Illustrate Creativity Spawned Despite an Economy Under Reconstruction
Youth Culture’s Sourcing of New Music and Bands Correlate with Where Trends Are Headed for Connecting with the Marketplace-Fresh Data
Given the influence of music on youth culture and their search for sourcing new finds, fresh data from Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study 2011 reveals where the new connections with the marketplace are now happening.
Planning for the Next $5 Billion: VF Corp Outlines Strategy for Growth and What This Means for Brands Like Vans, The North Face, Lee, John Varvatos, and 7 For All Mankind
Emphasis on their Outdoor and Action Sports categories, and international growth indicate where VF expects their greatest market opportunities lie.
American Eagle’s 4th Quarter Is Up, But Speculation Surfaces As Target Acquisition and New CEO Prospects Underway
Changing tides for this popular brand indicates shifts in the marketplace for youth retailers overall, as higher costs of cotton and other things are forcing new changes for 2011.
Japan Round-Up: Tokyo Girls Collection 2011 Attracts 25,000, Partners with Google for Live Stream; X Japan’s Yoshiki Brings Marilyn Manson to Walk Runway for Yoshikimonos Collection
Latest trends from Japan reveal what’s going to be predominate this Summer.
New Signs Identify Next Wave of Social Network Preferences Among Youth Culture–Young Girls Leading the Change
Label Networks’ 11th Annual Spring Youth Culture Study 2011 reveals significant changes in social network preferences, communication, technology, and new media patterns among youth culture.
Street Art Round-up: JR to Receive TED Prize; Wooster Collective X Kickstarter; Banksy in LA, Doesn’t Win an Oscar
Notoriety of street artists is reaching new heights as more are seen as Rebels of Change (in a good way) and creative inspiration is finding new sources of DIY funding and acceptance.
MAGIC Fashion Trade Show, S.L.A.T.E., and Street -Complex Elements of Streetwear, Sports Inspired, Goth, Urban Presents a Memorable Experience
Like many trade shows doing more to create a unique atmosphere, MAGIC got creative with the addition of skate-influences, cool street art exhibitions, top DJ’s in heavy rotation, even a fixed-bike give-away. And yes, it was a working show: buyers wrote orders.
Youth Culture X Smart Phone-The Future of Mobile Strategies
Fresh data from Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study 2011 reveals what’s re-shaping mobile strategies and how best to reach today’s new target market.
Extreme Americana -Haute Military, Eclectic Camo, Great Outdoors-Inspirations, and Japanese Re-Interpretations Outline a Growing New Subculture
One of several specific trends emerging from the fashion trade shows last week include a new, more extreme take on Americana fashion providing a unique angle within heritage.