Bread & Butter is one of the leading fashion trade shows that tends to spark debate and rumors. As a progressive entity, they have pushed boundaries more than any other fashion trade show, and tried to launch consumer days and another show back in Barcelona, only to be met with speculation by exhibitors and the […]
It’s a wrap for the 2014 women’s surfing season with spectacular performances by the best women surfers in the world. In the final stage of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Tour, the Target Maui Pro, Carissa More took home the win. However the overall world champion was Stephanie Gilmore, claiming her 6th ASP World […]
In the past few years, there’s been an interesting trend emerging in streetwear and urban contemporary with a crossover of outdoors. From camp-inspired collections, to actual tents from brands like Poler, to Swiss Army becoming an accessories staple exhibiting at shows like Capsule and Agenda, the urban outdoorsman has become a bona fide category of […]
In the next week, the world champion of women’s professional surfing will be crowned. After a 5 year hiatus in which the women’s ASP tour lacked sponsorship, it’s great to see that it’s back on the schedule and with various numbers of sponsors. Now called the Target Maui Pro, presented by Schick Hydro Silk, it’s […]
Label Networks is pleased to have provided research information and analysis as a part of the SnowSports Industries of America (SIA) stage one project for the Downhill Consumer Intelligence Project (DCIP). Utilizing our research about what 13-25-year-olds think about various aspects of snowboarding, action sports, downhill skiing, perceptions, attitudes, buying patterns, spending, and the changing […]
According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, “Now is the time for change.” In a new strategic bid to make the Olympics more relevant, especially to today’s new youth culture which has lost interest over the years, as seen in our Youth Culture Studies, a new plan has been approved moving into […]
Pitti Uomo is highly regarded as an innovative trade fair in Florence that tends to mark the kick-off of the international trade show season for menswear each year. This year, it’s going to be even more special with the recent announcement of the collaboration brought to the show by Liberty Fairs called “Born in the […]
Big wave season is getting underway in Hawaii as noted by the highly anticipated announcement of this year’s invitees to the 30th annual Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau event at Waimea Bay, on the North Shore. This winter, big wave riding celebrates a special milestone with the 30th annual Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie […]
Many brands are moving in new directions when it comes to telling the story of their latest collections, particularly when it comes to showcasing at trade shows. As trade shows themselves evolve into more festival-like experiences (i.e. Bread & Butter, Agenda), so too have exhibitors begun creating more experiential programs to illustrate 3-dimensional characteristics of […]
It is during these upcoming events on the massive winter waves of Hawaii that the Associate of Surfing Professionals Men’s and Women’s surfing world champions will be decided. The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing – a prestigious three-event showcase series that features the world’s top ranked professionals on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii – […]