Author: Ryley Bane

Sunglasses Make Their Mark As Key Accessory in Youth Culture -Fresh Data On Top Brand Preferences, Changes in the Marketplace

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Fresh from the Spring Youth Culture Study 2011, we report on the latest youth culture preferences and trends when it comes to a key accessory in creating one’s style.

H&M’s Conscious Actions Sustainability Report Raises Bar In Fashion Industry for Others to Do the Same

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Fast-fashion giant H&M has some excellent goals that are pushing the boundaries and changing practices of sustainability in fashion.

How China’s Youth Culture May be America’s Best New Fashion Market -Excerpts and Data from Label Networks’ China Youth Culture Study

Label Networks’ 3rd China Youth Culture Study covering Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou reveals that despite the global economic downturn, the tables have turned as American fashion brands discover new market opportunities.

Levi Strauss Announces Expansion of Denizen in Exclusive Target Deal to Attract Youth Culture with Active Lifestyles

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Levi Strauss is not the only denim brand concentrating heavily on fit, comfort and lower price points these days, but the latest agreement with Target will impact the youth fashion industry.

New Dream Surf Break Found in Indo Tidal Bore by Rip Curl Search Team

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3-Time World Surfing Champ Tom Curren claims this is the biggest discovery in 20-year-olds of exploring for new waves. Surf industry goes richter.

When you go into a store to buy clothing, what influences you the most in your purchasing decisions? -Fresh Data from Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study 2011

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As part of a robust section on Fashion from the Spring Youth Culture Study 2011, we take a look the results to one question on in-store influences and what’s most important to youth when it comes to shopping.

AP Sues Urban Outfitters, Zumiez, and Nordstrom Over Fairey HOPE T-shirt Sales

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Even though Shepard Fairey and the AP are now BFF’s doesn’t mean that the retailers who made money off the Obama Hope Poster T-shirts are in the clear.