Tag: Trends

Class at ASR–The New Jewel of a Fashion Trade Show that May Outshine It%uFFFDs Big Brother

Modern, ambiant, European-vibe makes this alternative mix of action sports, street, and upper street fashion trade show a strange and intriguing new concept for ASR.

Youth Culture’s Top Categories for Cutting Back in the Next 6 Months Reveals Who’s in For a Serious Blow -Fresh Data from Label Networks’ Fall Study 2009

For those able to attend Label Networks’ capacity-crowd presentation during MAGIC, this was the one data slide that had people gasping and others quietly figuring new strategies.

“What Sports Do You Most Want to Learn?”–Why Action Sports%uFFFD Greatest Market Opportunities Exist with Females

Label Networks%uFFFD North American Youth Culture Study 2009 reveals that aspirations among females still much higher than males to learn top action sports. Here%uFFFDs the data.

Jerkin -the Highly Contagious Dance, Music, Fashion Street Culture Movement Leaves Hyphy and Krumping in the Dust

Based on positivity, flow, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Jerkin is not a flash in the pan trend. It’s got the signs of sustainability.

American Eagle Outfitters 2nd Quarter Shows Drop but Re-vamped Women’s Denim a Beacon of Possibility -Label Networks’ Upcoming Fall Study Indicates Growth

Retail Round-up including American Eagle, DC Shoes, and J. Crew. Seeing how each deal differently shows where certain strategic decisions have been a good thing -especially in predicting fall fashion designs.

Urban Cycling and How Fixies Are Transforming the Cult of Transportation Into a Lifestyle

Looking at our own %u2018hood in downtown LA and the upcoming Bicycle Film Festival as it rolls through town, we trace the trends of urban transport and growth of an important new sporting lifestyle through urban cycling.

Denim Directions: Taking On America’s Lead

Trends in denim are coming from the bottom-up, not the Premium category any longer. Who are the leaders? It’s back in America’s hands. Fresh street report.

The Evolution of the ASR Trade Show to Include Class, Targeted Top Retailers, Networking Lounge, and Extended Mix of Brands Indicate New Opportunities

There’s been a lot of attention recently to the re-invention of ASR/Class, including the SIMA partnership towards making the September show a must-attend event. Label Networks’ got the scoop from VP Andy Tompkins.

Retail Round-up: EA Moves in Online Gaming Indicative of Industry Trends; Plus 2nd Qaurter Results from H&M, Volcom, Urban Outfitters, Target

Retail’s 2nd quarter results indicate consumers are not spending but innovative strategies such as what’s taking place with video gaming may just work.