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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.

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Label Networks’ summer photo report taken from our researchers shooting trends across the USA indicate fresh new things to look for when it comes to accessories on guys and girls.

Madonna’s Collection for Macy’s Starts Marketing Push with Lourdes as Lead Blogger for MaterialGirl Site

Not sure which is more interesting, the actual 80’s retro collection that’s sure to spark even more Material Girl looks for back-to-school, or Lourdes very teen blog that says a lot about her personality.

London’s Tweed Run Takes Cycling and Genteel Fashion to New Heights

Hundreds of people biked through the streets of London last weekend in an event that’s grown popular for its mix of transportation and attire.

Surf-Inspired Niche Brands Indicate New Wave of Surf Fashion on the Horizon

The past year new surf-inspired brands from niche scenes in Santa Barbara, Malibu, and Venice, CA have made waves at shows such as Project, Capsule, and Bread and Butter. Label Networks takes a look at the new surf fashion culture.

Quiksilver Collab with The Standard Hotel Offers Boardshorts Via Vending Machines

Collaborations with hotels are definitely on the rise as cross-promos inspire new ways of capturing marketshare. The twist here is the Japanese inspiration by offering the limited-edition items via vending machines.

Looking Back to the Future and the Rise of Neo-Vintage Trend-Fresh, colorful slides from Label Networks’ Global Youth and Street Culture Fashion Presentation

Label Networks’ presentation at MAGIC Fashion Trade Show last week was the most highly-attended seminar at the show with 400 vying for seats. For those who missed it, here are highlights.

Microsoft T-shirts Bring Retro Geek to the Forefront with New Collection

In an attempt to get back at Apple’s Mac vs. PC campaign, Microsoft launches a T-shirt collection aimed at appealing to retro PC geeks.

Nu Rave Fashion’s Evolution: Street Snaps from Label Networks’ Reporters Capture Subculture of Styles, Colors, Inspirational Brands, and Their Muses

New takes on neon, steovepipes, accessories among youth culture have created fresh concepts in the subculture of nu rave fashion, moving now towards synth-punk %u201880’s with hip-hop/hyphy influences.

Coachella Music Arts Festival Mixes Pioneering Performers from Prince to Portishead with Burgeoning Artists Like Metric, Data Rock, and Hot Chip, Resulting in a Ripple-Effect that Will Impact Music Culture

As the first festival of the summer circuit, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival produced by Goldenvoice, which took place last weekend April 25-27, is where you’ll see a good chunk of the bands that will be doing the festival circuit this summer. It’s also the place where new up-and-coming bands, particularly in the indie rock genre, electronica, rave, and synth are showcasing for the first time in front of larger audiences, particularly internationally as a lot of these bands will hit up the European festival circuit later in the summer.