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Mama Clothing is One of the Few Streetwear Labels for Women on the Market Today—Check-out What They Have to Say About their New Collection, Collabs with New Era, TooFly, Adidas, + the State of the Women’s Streetwear Industry May 10, 2008
Street fashion for young women is being lead by brands like Mama Clothing, which are inspired from a wide range of genres from politics, East LA cholo culture, flappers, ships, art, music, and other things. Label Networks TV catches up with the designer/owner at MAGIC for an insider look at what’s going on.
| White-on-white, Neon Splashes, + Lego Accessories—Nu Rave X Hip-Hop Culture = the Future in Upper-Street Style May 9, 2008
Street snaps of style captured in this story reveal where the next mash-up is headed and why.
| Trade Show News: Compass Gives Upscale Sneaker + Footwear Brands a New Show; MAGIC to Launch ECOllection; Bread & Butter Barcelona Attracting More Core American Street Fashion Brands May 5, 2008
Changes in trade show formats, who’s showing where and why, indicates that the Fall season is going to be far different than anything we’ve seen in the past. Stay tuned.
| Summer Footwear Fashion Trends: Cool Highlights from Diverse Styles Already Making Their Way Out of the Closet Indicate an Exceptionally Fun Season to Come May 2, 2008
No longer the reign of just flip-flops + basic sandals (although both still are going strong), expect new twists on old looks + cool mash-ups including choices of color and styles to give footwear this summer a revitalized twist.
| Alife Out of NYC Continue Producing Original Concepts in Street Fashion, Sneakers, Retail, Publishing, + Art, Creating a Wake of Wannabes from Their Own Natural Evolution April 3, 2008
You know that Alife the brand (+ store) have serious cred when most everyone talks about them in whispered tones as the original godfathers of streetwear. Label Networks TV catches up with the brand at Agenda for an exclusive look at their latest sneaker + footwear collection.
| Good Charlotte Members with LA Artist Tal Cooperman Launch DCMA Collective Featuring Designs from Select Street + Graffiti Artists, with Music-Inspired Sneaker Line March 29, 2008
Streetwear brand DCMA re-invents its initial intentions with their first brand called Made into something cooler and more serious, including T’s, hoodies, an entire jewelry line, and footwear collab with K-Swiss, as explained in an exclusive Label Networks TV interview at Agenda.
| Class Trade Show Debut Attracts Top Denim, Contemporary, Street Couture Labels + Buyers in a Unique “Green” Showcase that’s Bringing Back the “Trade Show” to Los Angeles—Label Networks Review March 10, 2008
It’s been years since MAGIC moved from Los Angeles to Vegas, which for many brands and retailers, has become too big and expensive to deal with. Class Trade Show in it’s debut, attempts of bring back the trade show to LA, featuring top denim labels as the main draw + re-creating the concept of a trade show experience.
| Rubber Duck’s Combine BAPE Colors with Sneaker-like Uggs for Original Footwear Style That’s Captured the Attention of Fashionistas Across Europe February 25, 2008
The next evolution in outdoor footwear has a humorous twist when you consider the new Rubber Duck out of Copenhagen. The crossover between genres is genius, but the design, comfort, practicality, + bright colors make them the next “it” boot for Fall 2008.
| Project Inspires Beauty in the Concept of Trade Shows While Providing a Business Platform for Leading Brands + Retailers in Denim, Contemporary, Premium Street, + Accessories—Label Networks Bi-Annual Trade Show Review from Spring, 2008 February 22, 2008
Project draws comparisons with the other very hip, cool trade show, Bread & Butter in Barcelona, but in this American version, it’s clear that this show leads trends in ways no other seems to capture, particularly with the combination of brands + buyers that share a common passion for the next quality designs.
| Creative Recreation is Among the New Leaders in Premium Sneaker Designs—LNTV Interview with the Brand Provides Insight Behind the Growing Movement of Dress-Casual Skate Style Footwear February 20, 2008
Label Networks TV captured an insightful interview with Creative Recreation sales manager Josh Willis at Agenda as he delivers the reason behind the inspiration + designs of their latest sneaker collection.
| MAGIC Fashion Trade Show South Hall Review by Label Networks Indicates Street Fashion Has Evolved Moving in Niche Directions Inspired by Music, Sports, New Icons, Eco-Warriors, + Street Culture February 18, 2008
Label Networks’ Bi-Annual Fashion Trade Show Review of the South Hall + street fashion reveals that new directions are coming from fresh subcultures in music + sports as street continues to lead trends among youth culture fashion.
| Sneak Peak at Sneaker Culture Trends from Label Networks’ Capacity-Crowd Presentation at MAGIC Provides Insight on Why the Marketplace Continues to Rock Fashion February 14, 2008
More than 500 people attended Label Networks’ “Global Youth + Street Culture Fashion” Presentations at MAGIC last week, indicating high demand for knowledge in the marketplace. This week, we take a look at highlights from sneaker culture.
| Sneak Peak Inside Label Networks’ Presentation “Global Youth + Street Culture Fashion Trends” at MAGIC February 13 + 14th—Topic: What to Expect on the State of Retail + Youth Culture Markets February 13, 2008
Backed by authentic street-level knowledge from Label Networks’ primary data, plus cutting-edge photography + video from across North America, Europe, Japan, + China, Label Networks’ MAGIC presentation covers topics about emerging trends in street fashion, influences from technology, music, + DIY aesthetics, specifics on T-shirt graphics, denim, accessories, sneaker culture, + collabs. This presentation is available to Premium Global Youth Culture Subscribers for 2008.
| Agenda Trade Show Offers Tighter, Smaller Show, But Delivers Top Brands + Trends in Street Fashion and Action Sports Crossover January 29, 2008
Label Networks + The Label Lab deliver an insightful trade show overview of what took place at Agenda in San Diego among top street fashion brands, footwear, + accessories, plus trends that will certainly influence 7th Avenue designers in the near future.
| Top Sneaker Brands + Changing Landscape of the Sneaker-Freaker Scene for 2008 Indicate Excellent Opps for New Brands on the Edge; Challenges for Others January 8, 2008
Sneakers + youth culture preferences in brands indicate the power of data on who’s reaching their target market well + who’s not, despite the blogger battle to be first to market with news on what’s dropping next.
| Converse-like Sneaker Transforms into Slip-On’s Winning the European ISPO Brand New Award for Innovation December 26, 2007
ISPO, the largest sporting trade show in Europe, features The Brand New Awards each January. One of the winners this year is an innovative sneaker brand.
| Cyber-Monday + Online Shopping Among Youth Culture Reflect Different Patterns than General Population—Label Networks’ Data Quantifies T-shirt, Footwear + Other Online Trends among 13-25-year-olds - Subscribers Only November 26, 2007
Several research companies predicted lower than average consumer spending + changing patterns based on competition from online retailers. Label Networks data, which concentrates on youth culture, indicates online retailer successes in key areas.
| Sneaker Culture + Footwear—Changing Preferences in Shopping Locations Indicate What’s-Up for Retail Ahead—Part 2 Label Networks Sneaker Culture Report November 18, 2007
While the explosion of sneaker bloggers continues, many people are starting to see them more as p.r.-feeders for the big-guys like Nike. Results from Label Networks’ Streetwear Fashion Business Study quantifies the differences between real consumer preferences + trends, vs. hype. Here’s Part 2 of our Sneaker Culture Report about Shopping Pattern Preferences.
| JB Classics Sneaks X Ford X DJ Funkmaster Flex = Ultimate in Sneaker-Car-DJ Culture Collaborations November 15, 2007
Car culture crossing into sneaker culture continues as Ford + JB Classics create a 60-pair LTD drop; just as Onitsuka collabs with Mini in Europe.
| Organic Cotton Exchange Report Indicates Global Organic Cotton Apparel Topping $1 Billion With Estimates to Triple by 2010—What This Means in Streetwear Fashion November 12, 2007
Street fashion trends are moving in a green direction as youth culture markets growing up familiar with the impact of their buying decisions on the environment, demand more choices in the designs and textiles they wear.
| Sneaker Culture + Footwear—Top Brand Preferences Among Youth Culture Quantify New Trends Not Yet Picked-up by Prolific Blogger Culture November 10, 2007
While the explosion of sneaker bloggers continues, many people are starting to see them more as p.r.-feeders for the big-guys like Nike. Results from Label Networks’ Streetwear Fashion Business Study quantifies the differences between real consumer preferences + trends, vs. hype.
| Fluevog Footwear Show at “Dress Right” Illustrates How This Brand Continues to Push Hipster Style Trends October 29, 2007
John Fluevog is known among hipster footwear fanatics for his progressive rock ‘n roll mixed with classic designs. His new collection, featured in a unique shoe runway show, illustrates his latest perfect mash-up.
| Sneaker Culture Trends in Europe Indicate Important Shifts in Preferences For Key Brands + New Opportunities for the Little Guys October 15, 2007
Within the recent release of Label Networks’ 5th Annual European Youth Culture Study, one of the most notable areas of new trends + influences can be found in the Footwear section, particularly the changing dynamics of sneaker culture.
| Sneakers Rule Footwear for Fall Fashion with Bright Colors Peaking New Interest in Hightops, Classics, + Slip-ons September 18, 2007
As Label Networks’ roving U.S. reporter Lisa Solimeo notes, bright-colored sneaks are the Fall fashion statement clearly overshadowing flats that were so last year.
| United Trade Show Creates Streewear Atmosphere with Fresh Alternatives in Fashion, Brands, + Show Concepts Re-Defining the Movement September 4, 2007
Trade show week in Las Vegas continues to splinter away from MAGIC with up-and-coming tradeshows particularly focused around streetwear. Here’s the leader in this new direction.
| Urban Meets Art, Street Meets Rave, + The Joker’s Wild Among Top Fashion at Sneaker Pimps Show August 9, 2007
Sneaker culture events always bring out a unique crowd of fashionistas and the latest Sneaker Pimps event was no exception.
| Sneaker Pimps’ K-Swiss Shoe Gallery Illustrates Leading-Edge Artistic Renditions in Sneaker Culture August 8, 2007
Using painted sneakers as its canvas of art, branding, and marketing, K-Swiss revitalizes meaning and provides an art shoe gallery to remember.
| Sneaker Pimps Hit LA + Produce New Levels of Sneaker Culture with Artistic Renditions, After-Market LTD’s, Music, + Demos August 5, 2007
Sneaker Pimps are well-known among sneaker-freakers globally for their traveling lifestyle exhibition of rare kicks, celeb-autographs, and artist’s collaborations, however at the August 3rd event in Los Angeles, the organization was clearly at a high point.
| DunkXChange: Sneaker Cultures After-Market Subculture August 5, 2007
DunkXChange, which was present at the recent Sneaker Pimps event in LA as it toured through the city, represents the new underground business of after-market sneaker culture.
| Leroy Jenkins Collaboration with Royal Elastics + Launch of Apparel + Cap Line at United Brings Out Old-school Florals, Polka Dots, and Paisley in Streetwear July 28, 2007
Satin baseball and puffy leather jackets, polka dot and floral V-neck T’s, new caps, and a sneaker collaboration elevates Leroy Jenkins to a new level.
| JB Classics Sneakers Present a Chrome-Plated Design called the Chromeo, plus Announce Collab with Kid Robot + Artist Tilt July 20, 2007
It’s not often that you find female sneaker designers with an industrial design background. But Mdot out of San Francisco keeps JB Classics fresh introducing chrome-plated Chromeos and vibrant Green Hexell kicks.
| Correlations Between Denim, T-shirts, Sneakers Tell of New Market Opportunities in Youth Culture Fashion?for subscribers only July 17, 2007
Looking between markets that are most interrelated such as denim, T-shirts, and sneakers, reveal just where fluxuations in youth culture fashion are moving to next and why. For subscribers only.
| Sonar Festival Week in Barcelona Turns Electronic Music Culture into Highpoint of European Summer Gatherings for Networking, Fashion, + Fun June 28, 2007
Music festival season in Europe kicks off with a networking bang with Sonar Festival in Barcelona. While it’s a well-known electronic music cultural experience, the scene has turn into a must-attend event among Europeans bringing with it a clash of cultures, styles, and fun.
| Vans’ Vault Collection Features Robt. Williams with Launch Party Including HotRods, Rockabilly, + Limited Edition Sneakers June 19, 2007
Robt. Williams’ cartoon artwork crosses subcultures from rockabilly, film noir to pin-up and with it brings out a California Americana vibe which Vans used to represent a different kind of heritage in their latest collaboration from their Vault series.
| Skate-inspired Artists Andy Jenkins, Andy Mueller, + Andrew Pommier Premiere “stAAAmmering” Showcase Illustrating Art-Skate Connection June 18, 2007
Girl Skateboards is known for it’s collection of artists and as shown in this exhibition, there’s creativity that can stand alone, and yet is intricately tied to skateboarding culture.
| Red Carpet Skate-Formalwear Shows Directions in Streetwear From the Pros + Industry Tastemakers Themselves June 11, 2007
Skate-formalwear is a rarely seen phenomenon given that most pro skaters are traveling, competing, shooting videos. So when they flashed their red-carpet best at the TWS Skateboarding Awards last week, it was clear their version of formal combines T’s with suit jackets, street, urban, punk, heavy accessories, tatts, and of course, sweet sneakers.
| Business Resource: New Era Opens Store in London; UNIV Opens Store in South Beach Miami; Levi’s Opens Stores for Girls June 11, 2007
Store openings abound as more brands use retail openings as part of future business strategies to control their own revenue generation as indicated with the opening of the New Era: LDN in London with the largest collection ever; UNIV in South Beach Miami tributing old-school Florida with a collection of streetwear and footwear including Keep, New Balance, Hellz Bellz, Crooks & Castles, and The Hundreds; and Levi’s with 20 new retail stores specifically for young females featuring new slim fits, and skate and urban-inspired styles for guys.
| New Themes in Graphics Continue Push Towards Making Statements in Streetwear Style June 4, 2007
Graphics in T-shirts, hoodies, caps, sneakers, and even denim in streetwear continue to push the boundaries of making a personal statement within one’s fashion style. Top graphics include skulls, weaponry, environmental motifs, graffiti-inspired lettering, crowns, money, politics, plus new moves in the all-over print prints.
| New Trends in Entertainment Preferences, Sports, Technology, Communication, + Fashion Revealed in North American Youth Culture Study—Spring Report ’07 May 21, 2007
The launch of Label Network’s North American Youth Culture Study—Spring Report ’07 illustrates where trends are changing most and why when it comes to American youth culture. Here are some highlights of what to expect in T-shirts, denim, fashion, footwear, spending patterns, new media, communication patterns, music, sports, entertainment, technology, video gaming, and lifestyle traits.
| Crisp, Plaid Long-Shorts Bring Class to Urban Summer Style for Guys May 8, 2007
Crisp, long, plaid shorts on guys mean a classier summer style from a heritage that goes back to New England prep. Part of the new upscale in urban streetwear, also known as New Dandyism, the classic long plaid shorts are slightly different this time around, as shown by leaders in the movement, Rocawear, Stüssy, FreshJive, Triple 5 Soul, Artful Dodger and G-Unit.
| New Kicks on the Block, TLT, Inspired from Graffiti Bombing Freight Train Lines April 9, 2007
Sneaker culture is a tough business which Scott and Noel from The Lines Toughest Kicks understand, but went ahead and decided to launch their new sneaker brand anyway because, as they put it, they were sick of the styles currently out there. TLT Kicks takes inspiration from Northern California graffiti artist King 157 and his bombing of freight train lines into the styles of their kicks. Label Networks TV captures what’s behind this new sneaker brand.
| Business Resource: Puma Takeover by Gucci + Yves Saint Laurent for $7.07 Billion April 9, 2007
Puma gets taken over by PPR retailer, owners of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent for $7.07 billion. Speculation of a bid started last year when Reebok was purchased by Adidas for $3.8 billion. PPR’s plans for Puma are to extend it’s international reach, especially in the key market of the United States, and improve it’s high-end line of products.
| Label Networks’ Hispanic Youth Culture Study Reveals Power of the Marketplace Effecting Businesses in Fashion, Footwear, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, + Lifestyle April 3, 2007
Label Networks release of the Hispanic Youth Culture Study indicates that there are many new influences effecting youth culture in America today based on the strength of this demographic. As the 2nd largest population group in America, knowing what’s taking place in this market is vital for success. Here are highlights from the Study.
| The Mad Potential of Women’s Sneaker Culture—Where It’s Happening + Where It’s Not…Yet—for subscribers only April 3, 2007
Women’s sneaker culture, especially among the hardcore collectors who are in essence the messengers of trends to the rest of the world, are still underserved, but starting to gain traction from some brands, websites, and stores in various markets. This story takes an in-depth look at the women’s sneaker-freaker marketplace, those with a passion for sole, and where the market opportunities are shaking out across North America, Europe, Japan, and China.
| Sneaker Artist Sole Junkie Delivers the Scoop on the Painted Sneak + Battle Scene, His Inspiration, Latin Roots, Bobbito Garcia, Color, + the Power of MySpace—with Video March 19, 2007
Sneaker painter/artist Sole Junkie tells the story and importance of sneaker culture and what’s going on in the sneaker battle and art world, the importance of Bobbito Garcia, and the power of MySpace for creating his own business. Label Networks TV delivers this exclusive interview with Sole Junkie, delivering the depths of sneaker culture with the new king of sneaker art.
| Hispanic Footwear Report 2007 March 16, 2007
Hispanic Footwear Report 2007
| Label Networks TV: Interview with King 157 Train Graffiti Artist--Inspiration Behind New Sneaker Line ?The Trains Toughest? (TLT) Kicks February 26, 2007
King 157 Interview with Label Networks is an exclusive example of how a core underground graffiti artist painting on trains has managed through his artwork to make a statement, create a living for his family, and moved on beyond the description of the ?Solo Cholo? to inspire a new sneaker line called The Lines Toughest (TLT) Kicks.
| Part 2: MAGIC Fashion Trade Show’s South Hall Scene Provides Rich History + Trendsetting Styles Inspired from Art + Auto/Moto Car Culture Apparel, Punk + Goth, + Sneaker Culture February 20, 2007
MAGIC International Fashion Trade Show Part 2 story covers the Art scene in the South Hall including Hit & Run and the Label Networks’ Label Lab Exhibition, plus inspiration from brands representing auto and motocross inspired apparel, punk, Gothic, and Sneaker culture.
| MAGIC International Fashion Trade Show Launches, Bringing Together Fashion Tribes from Street, Denim, Contemporary, Juniors, + Couture February 14, 2007
MAGIC International Fashion Trade Show Launches, as well as Project, Pool, and niche shows United, and FoShowFoShow, bringing together the latest tribes from streetwear, denim, Contemporary, Juniors, and Couture Fashion to Las Vegas. Key trends in streetwear include a return to the original B-Boy, B-girl looks of 1981.
| Neville Brothers + Fat Tuesday Themed Opening Night Party at MAGIC Ties in Fashion with Philanthropic Component as Proceeds Go to Habitat for Humanity February 14, 2007
MAGIC International Fashion Trade Show Launches, as well as Project, Pool, and niche shows United, and FoShowFoShow, bringing together the latest tribes from streetwear, denim, Contemporary, Juniors, and Couture Fashion to Las Vegas. Key trends in streetwear include a return to the original B-Boy, B-girl looks of 1981.
| Latest YouTube Conspiracy Theory: Is The Dew Behind the Elderly Crunk-lovin’ Masher, Sue Teller? January 8, 2007
YouTube conspiracy theory behind the funny and creative new show, elderly Sue Teller’s “Do Your Own Adventure” has people speculating on just who are the creative geniuses behind this show. If indeed it is Mountain Dew, then it’s a great example of how the brand has mashed the concept of short videos via YouTube, humor, pop culture, and mystery—all in what’s essentially and an ad for the Dew.
| Label Exec Damon Dash to Launch Pro-Keds Apparel to Match Kicks + a Social Network—Yet Another Example of the Music-Sneaker-Apparel-Social Network Connection January 2, 2007
Label Executive Damon Dash, known for co-founding Roc-a-Fella Records with Jay-Z and discovering Kanye West, has added to his hip-hop empire with the license deal with Pro-Keds not only for their shoes, but also now, an apparel line that’s intended to match the kicks. In addition, Dash is launching his own social online network, BlockSavvy.com intended for urban fashionistas.
| Average Footwear Pricing - Historical Trends May 12, 2006
Average Footwear Pricing - Historical Trends
| Footwear Brand Preference - Historical Trends May 12, 2006
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