Troubled waters. What’s this say for Q3?
Author: Ryley Bane
Retail Round-up: Aeropostale Second Quarter Incurs Big Drops; Gap Net Income Down; Urban Outfitters Sued $28 Million Over Photo of Underage Model
Metropark Back In Action? Weisfeld Group Buys IP For Undisclosed Amount
The story of Metropark, the retail chain crossing action sports, streetwear, and denim, marks an interesting example of what can happen in a recession.
Abercrombie & Fitch Reports 64.4%, but Asks The Situation from Jersey Shore to Stop Wearing Their Stuff
On the day A&F reports incredible net gains, they’ve also come under fire for offering up money for a celeb to not wear their apparel based on image issues.
Street Trend Report: Music Tour and Festival Top Popular Accessories and Trends Among Young Female Fashionistas
Scouring fans of music tours this season for top accessory and embellishment trends, our field reporters have created a unique report sure to turn into key styles for Fall/Winter.
Retail Round-up: H&M X David Beckham with New Bodywear Collection; Uniqlo Collabs with Undercover Designed by Jun Takahashi
Fast-fashion giants ramp up new collabs that are sure to make an impact.
Youth Culture Shifts in Social Networking Indicate New Media Patterns Are In Full Swing -Fresh Data from Label Networks’ Summer Youth Culture Study 2011 -Back-to-School
Preferences in social networks, number of accounts, key features and usage patterns are all changing yet again, especially for younger demographics indicating the need for fresh business strategies.
Thrift Shopping Influences in Fashion and Fresh Shopping Pattern Trends Among Youth Culture -New Data from Label Networks’ Summer Back-to-School Study 2011
Sneak-peak at the highly anticipated Summer Youth Culture Report–Back-to School 2011 starting with shopping patterns in an important category and what this means for the fashion industry.
Snowboard Slopestyle Added to 2014 Olympics in Sochi; Wakeboard and Roller Sports Under Consideration for 2020
International Olympic Committee continues its attempt to attract youth culture with recent additions of new sports that are more relevant to today’s audiences.
The Arcade Fire Releases Spike Jonze Directed Scenes from the Suburbs
Highly-anticipated 28-minute short captures the trials and tribulations of youth culture coming of age in a suburban dystopia.
Streetwear Round-up: Paul Gomez Leaves Hurley for Podium; HUF Shutters Fairfax Store; Black Diamond Takes Over Carhartt Footwear License; Comune Official Statement
Many changes have taken place in action sports and streetwear in the past few weeks. Here’s the latest.