Tag: Trends

Musical Chairs: Pacific Sunwear Brings in Former Vans CEO as New President; Rossi Snags Former VP of K2

Troubled youth and action sports-inspired retailer shakes things up, this time with the former “turn-around” man from Vans. Rossignol picks up the former VP of K2.

Skateboarding Potential: What’s It Take to Get the Next Gen Involved

Data from Label Networks’ annual Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Skiing Profile Report reveals ideas for increasing participation.

Banksy’s Uber-Secret Summer Graffiti Show in Bristol City Museum Opens and Swoons Floating Armada Arrives at the Venice Biennale

Two more exceptional stories of how street/graffiti artists are impacting the world as we know it, and oh, yes, creating effective grassroots campaigns.

Youth Culture and Social Networks: Fresh Data Shows the Power of the Medium in Communication, Identity, and Marketing Opportunities

Label Networks’ upcoming Digital Lifestyle Youth Culture Report reveals where things are headed in youth preferences in websites, communication patterns, and more. Here’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Bread & Butter Continues it’s Reputation for Innovation, Showcasing 9 Unique Hall Segments Built Like Shop Concepts, and Other Key Features

Europe’s most notable trade show for Streetwear, Urbanwear, and Denim, Bread & Butter now back in Berlin, previews fresh trade show concepts once again.

%u201CRecession” Shopping Patterns Shift-Measuring Where the Youth Market’s Shopping More, Less, and Why

Unique report on preferred shopping destinations reveal forecasts of what retailers and brands can expect as market opportunities from youth culture consumers.

%u201CVans: Off the Wall” Book is Released Tracing the History of the Iconic Brand, So-Cal Skate Culture, Founder Steve Van Doren, and Top Skaters Tony Alva, Steve Caballero

The highly anticipated release of the “Vans book” is out today, delivering a great read on the history of the brand, skate/surf culture, icons, and the influence of Sean Penn’s Spicoli.

How Video Gaming is Changing the Face of Real World Fashion

Video game designers in character-fashion, plus manga, and anime continue to crossover into youth culture as a major source of inspiration. Here are some real-world trends to expect this summer and fall from the virtual world.