Tag: Trends

Street Art by UK Street Artist Banksy Gets”Framed” by Proud Bristol Fans; Paris Street Artist Andre Chosen as Decorator for Hotel Amour in Paris

Street and graffiti artists continue to rise as the new cultural heroes of our times.

Denim Trends from the Trade Show-Styles, Washes, Silhouettes from Street, Premium, Urban, and Women’s Leading Brands, plus Top Trends from Attendees

To get an idea of what to expect this Fall from the denim industry, we take a look at a cross-section of genres, brands on the floor, and denim styles worn by attendees and exhibitors.

Famed Street Artist Swoon to Create Salvaged Flotilla to Bring Attention to the Environment, Economy, and Global Relationships

Activism through art continues to grow as the world slips sideways. It’s good to get reminded that inspiration still exists in the most unlikely places and that people are trying to make a difference.

U.S. Open of Snowboarding Wraps-up with Danny Kass Taking 5th Gold, Torah Bright Taking 3rd Gold, Live Performance with Santigold, Plus More Highlights

North America’s most prestigious snowboarding event highlights top pros and sponsors to watch for the 2010 Olympics in Whistler.

Danny Kass’ Grenade Streetwear Collection Provides An Incendiary Crossover from Snowboarding with Explosive Motifs, Hexagons, and Silk-Lined Boxing Hoodies

Crossing over from Snow to Street isn’t easy, but it helps to have the brand owner win the U.S. Open of Snowboarding.

Dub Show Tour Kicks-off in LA with Tricked After-Market Cars, Lowriders, and Enough Bling to Prove a Recession-Proof Subculture Does Exist

This event, featuring hot cars, hot girls, big rims, and pimped rides, makes it tough for even hot performers like Ice Cube and Jim Jones to measure up.

Retail’s Revolution and the Changing Dynamics of Success through MCommerce, Second-Tier, Fast-Fashion, Mall Changes, and Other Ideas that Work

Tracking global youth culture data on spending patterns and retail preferences, Label Networks takes a look at the changing face of retail and forecasts where things are headed next and why.

Skingraft Design’s Fall Collection Crossing Neo-Victorian, Equestrian, and Motorcycle Leather Turn into LA Fashion Week’s Highlight Show

LA was put on the map with Skingraft’s latest collection. Here’s why.

Agenda Moves to Huntington Beach to Correspond with U.S. Open of Surfing and Earlier Buyer’s Cycle Dates

Timing of trade shows have always been a major issue, as has their affiliation and of course location. Latest changes for Agenda may be a good but doe make sense for it%uFFFDs core exhibitors?

Retailer Round-up: Hot Topic Grows; American Apparel Gets Cash Infusion; Quiksilver Gets Loan Extension and B-; American Eagle Hits Hard Times Along with Abercrombie & Fitch, J. Crew, and Others

The wide range of successes and slumps in the youth culture marketplace among retailers indicates vast changes for the industry and new direction for survivors.