Tag: Trends

Uniqlo Tunes, a Musical Blog Widget, Adds Heat to the On-Fire Collection Called HeatTech

Described as the “pronoun for winter,” the outdoor industry should take note of Uniqlo’s HeatTech campaign, which combined with their new musical blog, makes an addictive online shopping experience, whether you actually buy it or not.

The School of Anti-Fashion and the Rise of the No-Logo Zone

The birth of a subculture: Sick of living smack in the middle of the reactor-core of fashion, a backlash underground movement has spawned, threatening to become the very cult it was hoping to avoid: Becoming trendy.

Country Throwdown -In the Spirit of Vans Warped and Rockstar Mayhem, Kevin Lyman and 4 Fini Launch a Country Music Tour

A traveling country tour in the spirit of Warped featuring a diverse line-up, pre-show tailgating, singer-songwriter contests, and lifestyle attractions should make for an historic American tour.

Retail Round-up: Small-Business Lender CIT Finally Declares Bankruptcy; Uniqlo Profits Soar 36%

The effects of CIT’s bankruptcy have yet to be felt, but brands already battered by the economy are preparing for the tsunami; meanwhile Uniqlo skips along happily on the upside of profitability.

Volcom’s Revenues Down for 3rd Quarter But Beats Expectations So It’s All”Good”

Volcom’s one of those indicator brands for action sports-inspired youth culture fashion. Not to repeat what appears to be a highly polarizing topic from last week but%u2026

The Dead Weather Takes the World by Storm (and the Rise of Uber Bands)

When Jack White’s The Dead Weather blew through LA, their novelties shop, theater, and Horehound performance set a new bar for pop-up merch and event experiences. Bet on new uber bands to be a part of the music future.

Culture Jamming Strikes Again with Improv Everywhere%uFFFDs “The Grocery Store Musical”

Advertisers are catching on that the most viral of campaigns are often free and funny. Or at least they started out that way. Here%uFFFDs the latest called “Squish Our Fruit Together.”

MAGIC and Project Fashion Trade Shows to be Held Together at Mandalay Bay with Addition of a Footwear Platform

With MAGIC and Project now together and at a different location, it’s an indicator of where things are right now for the fashion industry overall.

Snowboarding vs. Skateboarding: What’s It Take to Get the Next Gen Involved

Comparing Label Networks’ data on both sports, this story shows the potential crossover and where things are heading for capturing a new generation of riders/skaters.

Manga and Anime Influences in Youth Culture Fashion

Influences from Manga, Anime, and Video Gaming continue to influence trends in youth culture fashion, creating a new demand for virtual designers and expanding concepts of retail opportunities.