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Children of the Revolution: Bohemian-Rave Chic among Youth Markets Redefine Expectations for Back-to-School and Street Styles for Spring/Summer ‘09 July 22, 2008
While recent fashion runway shows illustrate S/S09 fashion as moving classic, even pin-up, youth culture street styles are moving in the opposite direction with mash-ups of bohemian chic, rave, synth-pop rock influences, developing an altogether original style.
| Wearable Technologies and Connecting with the Future—Latest Trends in Technology as Fashion Tap Into Fresh Opportunities to Reach Youth Culture Markets July 17, 2008
Often technology experts work isolated from fashion designers, however growing trends in wearable technologies, from Nintendo gaming devices and iced-out iPods as necklaces, to colorful headphone collaborations, GPS navjackets and "friend finders," some brands are tapping into new opportunities for both industries by creating across traditional boundaries.
| Economic Changes and New Fashion Trends Revealed in Fresh Youth Culture Research Indicate that Many Brands Are No Longer On Target July 16, 2008
Revealing discoveries from fresh research quantifies which former top brands are now tumbling and why, who’s the new kid on the block, and how economic shifts are influencing spending patterns, preferences, even fashion classifications.
| Measuring Manga and Anime Popularity among Youth Culture Indicates Where the Entertainment Industry May be Headed Next—Label Networks Delivers Fresh Data on the Genres July 15, 2008
Japanese influences in entertainment patterns not only account for changing patterns in preferences in reading, art, movies, and events, but also music and fashion as the various subcultures of anime and manga, and their lifestyle associations, impact a new generation of consumers.
| Nu Rave Fashion’s Evolution: Street Snaps from Label Networks’ Reporters Capture Subculture of Styles, Colors, Inspirational Brands, and Their Muses July 14, 2008
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 ‘80’s with hip-hop/hyphy influences.
| Bread & Butter Barcelona Wrap-up Report Shows Why this International Trade Fair Continues to Blow Doors on Expectations, Raising the Bar on What’s Possible July 11, 2008
Bread & Butter Barcelona warp-up report from Label Networks indicates that while attendance was down, it’s still the leading show for European industries of denim, street fashion, urban superior, and sports styles.
| Anime Expo Fashionistas Showcase Latest Trends in Styles Impacting Mainstream Fashion Including Gothemo, Maid Café, Goth-Lolita, Cosplay, Visual Kei, J-Rock, Accessories, Collectibles, and Backpacks July 9, 2008
Where else can you see some of the most extreme fashion and accessories in the world but at the fantastical expo of Anime. Label Networks captures key looks sure to inspire fashion-forward designers globally.
| Anime Expo Attracts Largest Crowd of Anime/Manga Fans and Industry in America with Conferences, Cosplay, Masquerade Ball, Midnight Tea, Movies, Dance, Gaming, Karaoke, and Exhibition Hall July 8, 2008
Manga and Anime continue to change the world of entertainment as more young people embrace this lifestyle from Japan in the form of movies, comics, video games, fashion, online communities, and conventions. Label Networks captured the expo from consumer and industry perspectives.
| H&M’s Path of Intercontinental Domination: European + American Youth Markets Preferences for the Store/Brand Make H&M the Company to Watch—Label Networks Reveals Fresh Euro-American Consumer Data July 3, 2008
Taking a look back at 4 years of consumer data regarding H&M from Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, and the United States, the “H&M Profile Report 2008” delivers insight into how this fast-fashion retailer captures the marketplace. Key resource for anyone hoping to move global yet maintain cred in niche markets.
| Bread & Butter Barcelona Delivers Fresh Alternatives to Traditional Fashion Trade Fairs—Fresh Reports from Denim Base, Urban Superior, Sport & Street, Fashion Now, and The Source July 2, 2008
Bread & Butter Barcelona is the leading-edge fashion trade show when it comes to the industries of denim, street fashion, urban superior, and sports styles. This week, we deliver fresh news from the show, including updates from the denim conference in the Source area, and runway shows from G-Star and Desigual.
| How Popular is “Made in the USA” Fashion? Label Networks Reveals Answers to the Question “Which country do you think is producing the freshest fashion trends today?” June 30, 2008
Much can be determined by knowing exactly how the youth market perceives their own country in comparison to others when it comes to who’s leading fashion trends today. This story reveals global youth market comparisons providing insight on where and why the marketplace has changed perceptions.
| Graphic T-shirts: Top Designs and Styles from DIY to Name Brands to Band Merch—Label Networks Takes a Look at What’s Fresh this Summer June 25, 2008
Much can be learned about the youth culture marketplace by checking out street trends in t-shirt graphics. In our latest round-up, we deliver fresh images of where things are right now, and the inspiration behind where things are headed next.
| Sports News Round-Up: ASR Launches “Virtue” Trade Show; Shaun White 4 Target Drops; RVCA X Cinelli X Barry McGee Pumps Fixed Gear Cycling’s Cool-Cache-Factor; Surfing in Summer X Games Nixed June 24, 2008
Things are heating up in the land of action sports, with top pros turning big-box designers, fixed-gear cycling ramping up another cred-notch, surfing taking another hit, and yes, another “lifestyle” fashion show debuting.
| Top Store Preferences for Fashion Shopping Among American Youth Culture Have Shifted, Indicating How Some Retailers Capture New Trends and Styles, Meet Price Point Needs, and Create Cred June 23, 2008
Based on a variety of new influences, trends, and options, youth culture preferences for fashion retailers has changed considerably, particularly among males, in the last 6 months. Label Networks takes a look at fresh data on which retailers are hot and getting more popular and why.
| “Gothic & Lolita Bible” by Tokyopop Provides Insight Into the Victorian/Music-Inspired Japanese Street Fashion Trends Behind One of the Fastest-Growing Subcultures in America June 20, 2008
One of the most distinct style trends in the world, and a source of inspiration among top designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo, the “Bible” provides details about the history, designers, top brands, and DIY trends of this growing subculture of lifestyle fashion.
| 3sixteen Tops the Charts as a Brand That Transcends “Streetwear” Through Quality, Timeless Designs, + Attention to Construction June 16, 2008
With a name taken from the scriptures, it’s easy to classify 3sixteen as a Christian streetwear label, until you see their entire collection and “the new royalty” philosophy reflected in quality, timeless style, and construction, which goes deeper than current disposable trends.
| Jockey Hats—The New Lid In Town June 13, 2008
Horse-racing hype has inspired street fashion-forward milliners to create jockey hats, which could be the next fedora or fitted cap to appear on fashion-players this Fall, especially those with a penchant for prep, equestrian styles.
| Pool Trade Show Launches “Concept to Creation” Theme at Loop Space Featuring their Upcoming Transition to Emphasis on Design, Featuring Brands Anzevino & Florence, Mary Meyer, Feral Childe, Gytha Mander, Velvet Leaf, Meadow, and REVL June 12, 2008
With an emphasis on designers, Pool transformed their Loop Space to pave the way for featured themes and designers in their signature preview show for the Fall season and attracting a cool summer indie fashion crowd.
| LA Fashion Market’s Designers & Agents Show and The Park Showroom Offer Fall/Holiday Collections in Unique Showcases that Many Buyers Prefer to Trade Shows June 10, 2008
Discovering new denim brands such as Pratt’s Motor Spirit, catching Drifter’s Fall/Holiday collection, along with Preloved from Toronto are just some of the things easily done at the intimate show Designers & Agents.
| Urban Influences + Skateboarding’s Evolution = Skurban Redefined for 2008: How Urban Culture is Influencing Latest Trends in Sports, Street Fashion, + Lifestyles June 4, 2008
Assessing latest trends in urban youth culture + the impact on sports, fashion, music, + lifestyles, Label Networks brings together the latest scoop on skateboarding, fashion influences, pros with influence, data, + industry players that are pushing the evolution of what’s been reluctantly coined as skurban.
| Fashion Brands + Style Sources in American Youth Culture: Label Networks Quantifies Where Young People Are Getting their Information Mostly + Why June 3, 2008
When it comes to fashion Brands + Styles, 13-25-year-olds have different patterns than most demographics using a unique range of sources and communication patterns that are redefining the marketing + advertising business of fashion.
| Yves Saint Laurent, Legendary Designer, Dies at 71 June 1, 2008
Paris’ legendary fashion designer known to be the first to put “women in pants” and a leader creating Beatnik classics, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2008. Label Networks’ recaps his work + pays respect.
| Los Angeles Turns Into the New Hotspot for Sourcing, Textiles, Denim, Fashion Trade Shows in 2009 May 28, 2008
Tough economic times have made “local” American cities new destinations for sourcing, textiles, manufacturing, + fashion trade show business. Such is the case with 3 large trade show properties eyeing LA for ’09.
| United Fashion Trade Show Shuts Down, to Re-open Again in 2009 May 25, 2008
According to United, "We are going through a complete facelift. United will be bigger and better. Fashion, art, and music combined for the ultimate lifestyle show created by you changing traditional "trade shows" forever! See you in 2009."
| Street Fashion X Graffiti Art at THELABELLAB Exhibition at Crewest Gallery Featuring Drifter, David and David, Pretti Vacant, with a Special Feature “Bomb It”—The Graffiti Documentary May 22, 2008
The 2nd Label Lab Exhibition providing street fashion designers with the opportunity to reflect their brand through artistic interpretations took place last weekend, drawing a mixed crowd of fashionistas, artists, designers, + media, as the momentum of street fashion X art continues to spawn new ideas and interpretations of creativity.
| Miyavi’s Japanese Visual Kei Kabuki Rock Catapults Growing Subculture of Japanese Music + Fashion Mash-ups Influencing New Youth Markets Across North + South America, France, + the UK May 20, 2008
Miyavi is a musician from Japan leading an entire climate change of music trends by creating a fast-growing subculture that combines influences from Japan, funk, visual kei style, kabuki, and hip-hop into something completely original. Label Networks scored an exclusive interview during his recent Kabuki rock tour.
| Top T-shirt Brands + Changing Size of Market + Spending Provides Key Indicators on Where the Market is Headed, Who’s Got the Best Strategy in Place, + Where Market Opportunities Lie *Premium Subscribers Only* May 19, 2008
Label Networks’ fresh data from the Spring Youth Culture Study 2008 covering top T-shirt preferences, spending, and size of market reveals major shifts and new opportunities, plus what top brands are doing right to capture the largest marketshare in the last 6 months.
| Nine Rulaz Line, Created by Mighty Crown—Masters of International Soundclash and Word Competitions, Releases another Fresh Collection with Denim, Sneaker Collabs, T-shirt Graphics, + Jackets May 16, 2008
DJ Master Simon from Mighty Crown Entertainment and Nine Rulaz Line talks with Label Networks TV about how his brand from Japan continues to rock the American street fashion scene while at the same time, gobbling up titles as soundclash and word champions.
| Kmart Launches “Boarding” Apparel Line, Pissing-off Action Sports Industry in Their Attempt to Become the New Target/Wal-Mart, Cool-Shop-Discount-Destination May 15, 2008
It’s officially become a trend at the end of it’s heyday when you’ve got big-box retailers finally thinking action sports-inspired apparel is the “new” cool thing.
| Top Denim Brands in North American Youth Culture Indicate Major New Trend Directions and Market Opportunities—Fresh Data Results from Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study 2008 *Premium Subscription* May 14, 2008
Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study, covering fashion, denim, T-shirts, electronics, communication, lifestyle, sports, and more is being released for Premium Global Youth Culture Subscribers. In this story, we take a look at the top brands in denim.
| Profile Report: Creative Collectives from Europe Change-up the Landscape of Fashion; Plus Where Things Started and How Things are Changing When It Comes to European Upper Urbanwear a.k.a “Urban Superior” May 12, 2008
This is an exclusive Profile Report for Label Networks’ Premium Subscribers only, as Label Networks covers a range of new collectives, designers, and trends in the growing movement towards Urban Superior Fashion.
| 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.
| Expansion + Revamp of Young Men’s Retail Shibuya 109-2 for the Onii-Kei Guy Indicates Growing Market for Rocker Looks + Importance of Street Fashion—Label Networks’ Japan Data Reveals Top Stores for Young Men May 8, 2008
In yet another overhaul of a major retailer in Japan, Shibuya-2 for Men is expanding, creating a haven for a growing marketplace of hair-metalheads, indie fashionistas, and upper street fashion players.
| Street Fashion Meets Art at THELABELLAB Exhibition at Crewest Gallery Featuring Drifter, David and David, + Pretti Vacant with Live Preview of “Bomb It”—The Global Graffiti Documentary May 6, 2008
In the 2nd installation of THELABELLAB Exhibition by the street fashion business association + online network TheLabelLabe.com, select street fashion brands get the rare opportunity to present artistic interpretations of their designs + sell one-of-a-kind pieces in a pop-up shop format.
| China’s Hottest Social Network Neocha for Young Creatives in Fashion, Music, and Arts May 6, 2008
The growing scene of cool, independent fashion designers, musicians, artists, gamers, + event organizers inspired the creators to make Neocha, but don’t call it the China MySpace. Niche in its direction + passions have resulted in a vibrant online community unparalleled in Asia’s growing creative subcultures.
| Europe + Japan’s Fast-Fashion Invasion is Redefining American Retail; Label Networks Delivers Data + the Scoop on H&M, Uniqlo, Target, American Apparel, Forever 21, + Others April 30, 2008
Profiles on the landscape of retail indicate market opportunities that reflect the changes in shopping patterns among global youth culture.
| Alice Bands, Metallic Headbands, Feathers, + Flowers Provide New Accents on Key Summer Hair Accessories for Both Genders April 29, 2008
Not just a female look anymore, guys are just as likely to wear skinny Alice bands or metallic headbands. This summer, expect head adornments to be the key accessory in completing one’s personal style—especially if you’re not wearing much else thanks to global warming and scorching summer weather predictions.
| Coachella Music + Arts Festival Kicks-off Summer Styles with a Nod to Retro, Rave, Boho, + Bathing Suits, Unofficially Making It THE Place to Spot Upcoming Summer Trends—Part 1 April 29, 2008
Neon reflections recontextualized with hippy; ravers in cowboy boots; metallic one-pieces, bikinis, + sheer cover-ups, men in short-shorts (Speedos and fanny packs) + much more are among new summer fashion mash-ups that will have designers scrambling to define key looks as their own. Label Networks delivers the best in festival fashion—Part 1.
| Swiv Tackle Circus “Gallertique” Brings Together Fresh Concepts in Retail, Art, Community, + Sound Creating a Modern-Day Moulin Rouge for Skaters, Surfers, Artists, + Fans of the Lifestyle April 25, 2008
Just when some retailers are sinking and galleries are shuttering, up pops a new concept that’s changing the world, one gallertique at a time.
| Spain “Cred-Report” Part 1 Provides Street-Level Insight on Top Fashion + Accessory Trends to Expect this Season from New Bohemia to Theme Parties, Denim, Vintage, + a Nod to Travel April 24, 2008
Label Networks’ “Cred Reports” provide qualitative, word-on-the-street insight written by trendsetters from various countries in industries including fashion, sneaker culture, technology, sports, music, and marketing. In this Cred Report, young people in Spain talk about what’s going on regarding fashion, colors, styles, accessories with a look to next season influences.
| Cool to Do Lo-Fi: The Resurgence of Low-Tech + Clean in Upper Street Fashion Styles Stirs Outerwear Industry Back to Classics for Winter 2008-09 April 23, 2008
The growing subculture of low-tech outerwear is having an impact on winter styles for next season, whereby utilitarian classics will be making a comeback in revitalized, tailored styles.
| 10 Deep’s Emeka Obi Talks with Label Networks TV about the Birth of the Legendary NYC Streetwear Label, the History of Streetwear, + Where Things are Headed Next April 22, 2008
Legendary streetwear brand 10 Deep is often cited as the top trendsetting brand in the industry. Which is no small feat considering it’s taken 12 years to get this far. See what the brand has to say about the shaping of the industry + the “shaking of the tree.”
| Music + Fashion and the Power of Grassroots Marketing: So Why Aren’t More Brands Using It? April 21, 2008
Music and fashion are so intertwined when it comes to connecting with youth culture, we often wonder why more brands and agencies don’t use music properly in marketing and advertising campaigns. Here, we debunk the risk-factor of using music to reach the marketplace and the power of grassroots effectiveness.
| Cardboard Robot’s Mixed Themes for Fall ’08 Ranging from Hollywood to Miami Vice, Politics, Deer Hunters, + Music, Keeping Retailers on Their Toes April 18, 2008
Cardboard Robot is one of those street fashion brands that has successfully carved out their own niche in fashion (and cardboard furniture) but not always in the way that people think of. Their latest collection provides a dose of humor with mixed messages and big city icons that sets the brand apart.
| Profile on American Apparel: Data Analysis from Label Networks’ North American + European Youth Culture Studies, plus Latest Post of 28.7% Increase in Same Store Sales Indicates It’s the Brand to Watch April 17, 2008
American Apparel continues to prove that there are business models in apparel + retail that work well. Latest financial reports for the 1st quarter, released last week, and Label Networks’ data on the brand from a youth culture perspective make for an important brand profile to read.
| Urban Lifestyle Profile Report: Skurban, Urban Freeflow, Freestyle Rolling, + Fixed Gear: How Urban Culture is Influencing Latest Trends in Sports, Street Fashion, + Lifestyles April 16, 2008
Assessing latest trends in urban youth culture + the impact on sports, fashion, music, + lifestyles, Label Networks brings together top stories, data, brands, + industry players that are pushing the evolution of global youth culture today.
| J-Rock Band D’espairsRay Provides Label Networks TV an Exclusive Interview During the Tastes of Chaos Tour, Providing Greater Insight on Just Why This Band is Rocking American Youth Culture April 14, 2008
J-Rock has taken youth culture in America by storm as more young people experience these fresh “visual kei” bands coming out of Japan. Known for passionate lyrics (in Japanese), incredible fashion style, + rocking performances, fans of the movement have created a subculture of trends all their own.
| Grn Apple Tree Street Fashion Brand Keeps Music-Inspired Roots for Fall ’08 Collection, but Among New Leaders Moving to Clean Looks with Political, Punk Attitude in Wovens, V-Necks, T-shirts, + Denim April 12, 2008
A favored brand of LA DJ’s and punk -inspired style leaders, Grn Apple Tree’s moves clean but keeps its collage-art, punk-political roots which has made it a coveted underground street fashion brand. Label Networks TV captures the story.
| H&M X Rei Kawakubo from Comme des Garcons—New Collection to be Released in November in Connection with Opening of H&M Store in Japan April 4, 2008
The recent announcement of H&M’s new designer collection by Rei Kawakubo from Comme des Garcons indicates the next step in the on-going masstige trend whereby top-end designers create limited-edition collections for big-box retailers.
| 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.
| Ecomm Store The Buyble by Rule of Next Launches with "New York State of Mind" Theme + Changing the Concept of What?s Possible in an Online Store Street Fashion Experience April 2, 2008
Ecommerce is the direction to go when it comes to capturing today?s new generation of consumers, however not everyone, particularly brick ?n mortar stores, have been successful in creating a compelling digital solution. Next, out of Cleveland, created The Buyble?an ecommerce experience that has changed the game of online shopping with innovative concepts that play off the lifestyle of street fashion today.
| Japan’s Retail Warrior Uniqlo Steps-up Its Digital Shopping Integration on Its Way to Becoming “The New Gap but Different”—Label Networks Profile + Data on the Store/Retailer Quantifies How Success Came to Be April 1, 2008
Uniqlo started by making affordable men’s fleece sweatshirts for $10, but since it’s first store in Harajuku, has since become one of the most successful retailers in Japan + quickly now, the United States. Label Networks’ Japan data indicates where the store brand’s greatest popularity has shifted + where it’s headed next among 15-30-year-olds.
| New Sports Trends Impacting Youth Culture Lifestyles Indicate Changing Marketplace Especially for Skateboarding, Rise of Fixed Gear Cycling, Aggressive Inline, + Other Sporting Cultures March 31, 2008
What was once considered action sports turf is now being replaced by other sporting cultures, new styles in streetwear, and underground heroes from the streets.
| 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.
| Tokyo’s Top Retailers, Harajuku La Foret + Shibuya 109 Get Overhauled with New Online Avatar Features, Additional Boutiques—Label Networks’ Japan Data Reveals Favorite Retail among Youth Culture + Where Changes Could Capture Marketshare March 26, 2008
What happens in Japanese retail hotspots are often indicators of trends in shopping and retail globally. La Foret and Shibuya 109 mark the way with “renewal” concepts that will impact more than just Tokyo.
| Designers & Agents in Los Angeles Fashion District Attracts Top Denim Labels + Contemporary Designers with Crowd that Indicates West Coast is Leading Trends in Many Aspects of Cutting-edge Fashion March 24, 2008
Known also as D&A, this show in LA’s fashion district on the intersection of Cooper, New Mart, and Cal Mart buildings provides not only a great opportunity to check out denim + contemporary labels, but also multi-brand showrooms that open their doors for first-hand viewing of new collections.
| Jared Gold Runway Show + Pop-up-Retail Concept at Union Station in Los Angeles Provided Instant Gratification for Hundreds of Fans Interested in this Avant Garde Street Fashion Designer March 21, 2008
Historical period influences like Louis XIV gave this fashion show an other-worldy inspiration, not to mention the cool pop-up retail concept to buy designs on site for instant gratification, making this show different than any other.
| Leroy Jenkin’s Continues to Push Trends in New Directions for Progressive Street Fashion with a Mix-up of Woven Shirts, Collegiate-Inspired Jackets, Fitted Caps in Florals Resulting in a Unique Sports + Art-Inspired Collection March 20, 2008
Inspiration for Ron Upperman from Leroy Jenkins comes from art and sports which makes their collections stand apart, starting with their signature polka dot splatters on wovens and reversible cotton hoodies, not to mention their twist on the fitted cap with florals, and quiet but cool tonal branding.
| Street Fashion Meets Art at the Premiere of THELABELLAB Exhibition at Crewest Gallery Featuring Cardboard Robot, Miss Wax, Andrew Hanson, + Original Hip-Hop Chocolate March 17, 2008
Label Networks’ debuts the LABELLAB Exhibition at Crewest Gallery in downtown Los Angeles providing a completely refreshing dimension where street fashion meets art as selected brands showcased their collections via artistic installations with pop-up retail options attracting a crowd of industry players, designers, musicians, artists, + press.
| Elmer Ave.’s “A Night of Tragic Emotions” Fashion Show Reveals How the Brand Stays One Step Ahead with High-end, Deconstructed Menswear with a Rock ‘n Roll Edge March 17, 2008
Known for their high-end, deconstructed LA-esque menswear with a rocker-edge, Elmer Ave.’s dramatic fashion show with live music was an inspiring event that indicated menswear can be more unique than most designers have dared to create.
| Green Initiative Humanitarian Fashion Show Provides New + Necessary Twist to Fashion Week as Quantified by Label Networks’ Youth Culture Data on Markets Expecting Eco-Friendly Fashion in Their Future March 13, 2008
Vintage China, Lady Muse, Rene Geneva Design, Lilikoi, Andira Rain T’s, and M the Movement collaborated in an amazing 6-collection showcase transforming LA Fashion Week with a new take on the future of eco-friendly collections.
| GenArt’s “The New Garde” Show Kicks-off LA Fashion Week in Downtown **Los Angeles** with Jesse Kamm, JMARY, + le sang des betes—3 New Innovative LA Designers Featuring Dresses, Vests, Denim, Shirts, + Unique Jackets March 12, 2008
Story Description: *Angled dresses, wrap dresses, + classic styling with a modern flair in jackets, denim, and wool vests made-up GenArt’s New Garde show, kicking of LA Fashion week with contemporary LA style.
| ISPO Summer Trade Show in Munich Canceled After 35 Years March 10, 2008
While ISPO Winter trade show in Munich remains relatively strong, the summer shows continued to dwindle. Now, Messe Munchen is working with owners of ASR to create something new for Summer 2009, shaking up the industry in Europe, but also creating opportunities for smaller, cooler shows in tune with sports streetwear lifestyles.
| Shanghai Brand Eno Among New Crop of Top Women’s Contemporary Streetwear Brands from China Taking Local Inspiration to New Levels + Introducing Americans to Original Apparel March 8, 2008
Up-and-coming brands such as Eno from China are redefining the meaning of street + contemporary fashion out of Asia and now introducing North America to fresh takes on cutting-edge designs from one of the ultimate new hotspots--Shanghai.
| WeSC, the Street-Contemporary Fashion Brand from Sweden, Featured Top Activists’ Artists in an Well-Curated Art Show at Robert Bergman Gallery Attracting a Who’s-Who List of Street Artists, Action Sports Industry, + Press March 7, 2008
WeSC continues to push trends when it comes to the cross-over of international street + contemporary fashion, art, + grassroots marketing with the opening of their We Activists’ art show at Bergamot Station opening night of the new Class fashion trade show in Los Angeles.
| Paris’ Tecktonik Dance Influences Impact Fashion among Younger Demographics in North America Introducing the Next Wave in Nu-Rave March 5, 2008
Street dance battles resembling voguing and rave with angled moves and distinct looks are exploding in metropolitan subcultures around the world, but particularly in France where Tecktonik, the next generation of dance, music, and fashion, are taking hold of today’s youth culture.
| Street Fashion Meets Art at THELABELLAB Exhibition Premiere at Crewest Gallery Featuring Cardboard Robot, Miss Wax, Andrew Hanson, + Original Hip-Hop Chocolate March 4, 2008
Label Networks’ presents the 1st LABELLAB Exhibition to take place in downtown Los Angeles, providing the backdrop to see street fashion in completely refreshing dimensions.
| United Fashion Trade Show Maintains Spark in the Midst of Behemoth Fashion Industry Show, Moving More Core + Focused March 4, 2008
The only standing independent trade show left in Vegas during fashion trade show season, United maintained it’s cool with an edited version that still provided homebase for several brands, including debuts.
| Alphanumeric Re-Launches Bringing Back Classic Aesthetics + Style a Decade Later—Label Networks TV Captures the Interview from the Originators February 29, 2008
When a brand maintains such cred that 10 years later, a re-launch is more relevant than ever, it deserves attention. Label Networks TV captures an exclusive interview with Alphanumeric brand leaders + gets the scoop on what makes a classic + where things are headed next.
| Pool + S(eco)nd Fashion Trade Show’s Move to Central Hall Proves Positive for the Artistic and Eco-Inspired Fashion Brands Representing—Label Networks’ Bi-Annual Trade Show Review February 27, 2008
Label Networks’ trade show review takes an in-depth look at this smaller yet inspiring trade show during MAGIC + just why Pool continues to attract artistic + eco-friendly brands.
| South Hall Scensters—Leading-Edge Street and Urban Fashion Players Give a Nod to the 70’s + 80’s but Reflect Individual Flavor from Various ‘Hoods—Part 1 of Label Networks’ Photo Montage From the Trade Show Floor February 26, 2008
Huggie Bear-influenced fashion players where in the house during MAGIC Fashion Trade Show in the South Hall. Part 1 of Label Networks’ South Hall Scensters provides a glimpse of new trends in bling, sunglasses, + fur.
| The Power of Pop-up: Comme des Garçons Opens Guerrilla Pop-up Store in Downtown LA with Opening Attracting Scores of Industry Players Coming from MAGIC and Project + Insight from Label Networks’ Presentation on Pop-up Trends February 19, 2008
The power of pop-up stores created hype for coveted Japanese brand Comme des Garcons as loads of fashion insiders from the shows ventured to see what’s up with the new hidden store in downtown LA. Label Networks takes a look at the power of pop-up as the new informal segment of retail transforms “formal” retail.
| 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.
| Women’s Street Fashion Crosses Contemporary Boundaries Producing New Fashion Category—Sneak Peak from Label Networks’ MAGIC Presentation February 15, 2008
The “Don’t Call Me Juniors” fashion trend in street and contemporary for young women continues to present itself as a market opportunity, only the fashion industry has to get with the program and stop with the “juniors” classification for styles which clearly aren’t junior.
| 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.
| Street Fashion Report Quantifies Youth Culture Perceptions on Which Country is Producing the Freshest Fashion Trends' Indicating Where the Market is Looking for Inspiration + Brands February 12, 2008
Knowing where young people are turning for inspiration + top brands in fashion provides forecasting tips for designers, manufacturers, + retailers. Label Networks quantifies where youth culture believes the freshest fashion is coming from which has changed for specific demographics significantly in the last 6 months.
| Trade Show Season Prep Part 3: Trade Show Lead Generation, Marketing Materials, + Follow-up—How to Make the Most of Limited Funds Towards Getting Your Brand Noticed February 8, 2008
In the 3rd part of our trade show preparation series, Label Networks delivers insight on making the most of trade show marketing materials for capturing buyers and media, plus tips on lead generation before the shows,
+ crucial follow-up.
| T-shirt Brand Innovator Exclusive Interview Delivers Insight on Sales Cycles, Reps, Distribution, Manufacturing, Music, Inline, and Skateboarding Influences on the Marketplace, + How Lady Footlocker Could Have Made a Fortune February 7, 2008
Label Networks’ exclusive interview series with top professionals in street fashion including T-shirts, denim, retail, + design deliver insight on the state of the fashion marketplace.
| China Youth Culture Online Shopping Habits: Fresh Data on Patterns + Traits in Youth Culture Across Beijing, Guangzhou, + Shanghai Reflect Demographic Differences + Opportunities Among World’s Largest Consumer Marketplace February 6, 2008
In this story, we take a look at males vs. females when it comes to their online shopping habits. Based on a representative sampling across all 3 cities among 15-25-year-olds, when asked “Which best describes your online shopping habits?”
| China Youth Culture’s “After ‘90’s” Market More Showy + Directional than “After ‘80’s”—But Both Dictating Blogging, Spending, + Fashion Trends February 5, 2008
Label Networks’ China Youth Culture Study 2008 reveals the next gen with the After ‘90’s kids and how their lifestyles reflect a difference from the After ‘80’s. This indicates how a new generation of consumers affects technology, fashion, + lifestyle trends.
| Olympic + X Games Gold Medalist Shaun White Moves on to Target Deal as Volcom Contract Expires; Trend Continues as Mass Retailers Gobble-up Action Sports' Label Networks Reveals Data on Where Volcom Ranks in Youth Culture Fashion Preferences February 4, 2008
His Volcom contract expired and instead of renewing it, Shaun White is launching a collection for Target. Label Networks has the data that tracks Volcom's attraction among youth culture: the coveted "target" market Target is trying to target.
| 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.
| ASR Runway Fashion Show Part 2: Glimpses of Fashion from Skate, Snow, + Surf Lifestyle Apparel Indicate Refreshing Sporty Styles in Skinny Denim, PeaCoats, ‘90’s Belts + Dresses January 28, 2008
ASR Fashion Show Part 2 indicates fresh Fall 2008 trends mixing up the ‘90’s with LA rocker influences, heavy skateboarding crossover, plus the re-return of boots with key brands including Nikita, DC, Alpinestars, Hurley, Split, Vans, O’Neill, Fox, Element, Etnies, Reef, Billabong, Matix, and Roxy.
| Action Sports Retailer Trade Show Kicks Off with Runway Fashion Featuring Top Styles from Skate, Surf, Snow, MotoX Industries - Part One January 25, 2008
ASR kicks off with their fashion runway show featuring the lifestyle apparel around action sports. Key themes included sporty versions of denim, hats, re-structured T-shirts, hoodies, and cardigans.
| Bread & Butter Barcelona Trade Show Wrap-Up: Denim Brands = Big Business, Bowler Hats Re-introduced, + 99,500 Exhibitors, Buyers, Fashion Players Attend January 22, 2008
: Europe’s most fascinating trade show highlights new trends in denim + street + sport, but also attracts a fabulously hip crowd indicating where things are headed in European fashion in general.
| London “Cred-Report” Provides Street-Level Insight on Top Fashion + Accessory Trends to Expect this Season January 9, 2008
Label Networks provides additional Credibility Reports with data analysis to capture word-on-the-street trends. In this story, Londoners talk about what’s going on in their ‘hood regarding winter fashion, colors, styles, accessories with a look to next season influences.
| 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.
| Top Store Preferences for Fashion Indicate Changing Spending Patterns among Youth Culture January 6, 2008
In Label Networks Streetwear Fashion Business Report fresh results indicate where changing shopping patterns for fashion among 15-35-year- olds are headed + why, including data on big-box retail, fast fashion, boutiques, surf/skate, + online.
| Trade Show Season Prep Part 1: How to Engage Buyers + Media, Choosing the Correct Show, Importance of Lead Generation January 3, 2008
As a preparation to the upcoming trade show season, Label Networks delivers a 2-part series on opportunities to make the most out of a brand’s spending on fashion trade shows.
| Favorite T-shirt Brand Preferences in North America Indicate Shifting Landscape for Major Fashion Labels + Unexpected Opportunities for Others December 31, 2007
Streetwear Fashion in youth culture continues to drive the market in many ways, particularly when it comes to T-shirts. Top preferences measured among 15-35-year-olds in Label Networks’ Streetwear Fashion Report reveals a changing landscape.
| China Youth Culture’s “After ‘80’s” Market Dictating Blogging, Spending, + Fashion Trends December 30, 2007
Label Networks’ China Youth Culture Study 2008 reveals what’s up with a new generation of consumers and the power of specific blogs + communication patterns as they affect technology, fashion, + lifestyle trends.
| Brown Sound’s Fresh Themes on Steve McQueen, Big Sur, ‘70’s Sports Provide this Label Originality in Design December 17, 2007
Sporty with a retro flair, Brown Sound’s collection for Spring ’08 brings back more colorful times of early ‘70’s Hobie Cats + quintessential Steve McQueen-ness that keeps this brand on a different course.
| What’s Next for Street + Upper-Urbanwear Boutiques, Denim, + the NYC Fashion Landscape in Harlem, Brooklyn, + Manhattan—Special Interview Provides Insight December 16, 2007
In a new set of insider interviews with street fashion industry players, Label Networks talks with specialty boutique buyers, store designers, denim designers, and T-shirt manufacturers to provide insight on what’s next in street and contemporary fashion for ‘08.
| Fresh Results Measuring Eco-Friendly Fashion Awareness Among Youth Culture Indicate Certain Demographics Moving Forward as Leaders of the Movement December 10, 2007
Measuring the future of eco-friendly and environmentally friendly fashion in youth culture, Label Networks has been able to quantify what this new generation of consumers think and where the movement is headed next the fastest.
| Bread & Butter Goes King-Sized Expanding with Sourcing Section, Bigger Sport & Street, Sportswear, + Fashion Shows December 10, 2007
Bread & Butter Barcelona gets bigger and cooler each year—new announcements for January add special archetecutral dynamics, plus music, lights, and culture.
| Hispanic Youth Culture Preferences + Influences are Changing the Fashion Marketplace, Starting with Where They Find out About New Brands + Styles Mostly December 9, 2007
Results from Label Networks’ Hispanic Youth Culture Profile Report indicate that this cultural demographic has tremendous influence fashion trends and styles, as well as where and how they find out about new brands.
| Lipstick Prophets + Pretti Vacant = Two Women Brands That Know the Value of Shared Booth Space to Attract Leading-Edge Buyers Interested in Punk, Kitsch, + Updated Designs December 4, 2007
Updated hoodies + burn-out loungewear are among key items in Lipstick Prophet’s winter collection, whereas Pretti Vacant provides a glimpse into Plexiglas jewelry designs including owls, boomboxes, anchors, and snakes.
| Up-and-Coming Mexico City T-shirt + Apparel Brands Dirty & Miserable and AntiFashion Create Fresh Music-Inspired Graphics Combining PacMan, Skulls, Frankenstein, + Wrestlers—Part 1 of T-shirt Graphics from MC December 3, 2007
From one extreme to the other, Mexico City designers bring out new styles in T-shirt graphics that in influenced from music, but also old-school horror flicks, and national icons resulting in a fresh combo of ideas.
| Arbor Apparel Proves Integration of Bamboo from Boards to Street Fashion Including Denim = Successful Steps for Organic Business Growth November 27, 2007
As pioneers in using natural wood veneers + bamboo in creating snowboards, Arbor shows that sticking with its root materials creates a vast foundation for moving into apparel including the first to create bamboo denim.
| 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.
| Freaky Friends + Tatei Brands From Mexico City Blend Girly Sophistication + Fun in 2 Imaginative Collections November 25, 2007
Mexico now has its own version of Hello Kitty in the collections found from Freaky Friends + Tatei. From both the runway shows at the Urban Culture Fashion Fest to the busy booth on the trade show floor, clearly these brands are becoming massively popular south of the border.
| Beautiful Decay Shows How the Artists’ Magazine Became a Player in Shaping Street Fashion By Providing a Platform For Artists Through Apparel November 18, 2007
Fubz from BD knows his way around a trade show, magazines, + art gallery with aplomb. In this interview with Label Networks TV, the publisher talks about street fashion, art, new media, blogs, trade shows, + longevity in a saturated field.
| King Stampede Shows How a Former Online Record Store Succeeded in Moving Into Retail (Boundless NY) + Street Fashion November 16, 2007
King Stampede may also be known as Boundless NY—the retailer known for carrying a Who’s Who of top street brands--which in this insightful interview with Label Networks TV, shows how the evolution of an online record store can turn into much more.
| China’s Top Accessory Trends + Why, By Label Networks’ “Cred Reporters” Reveal Where Things are Headed in Youth Culture—Part 2 of Fresh Fashion Report - Subscribers Only November 15, 2007
As the largest new consumer market in the world, knowing what’s going on in China is important even for the smallest brand or retailer. In Part 2 of the upcoming 3rd Annual China Youth Culture Study, here’s a look at what’s hot in Accessories and the importance of this market in China.
| Lemar and Dauley Indicate Why This Seasoned Street Fashion Brand Is Unique as Indicated by New Directions Representing Key Iconic Symbols, 1992, + Collabs November 13, 2007
Celebrating their 4 and ½ year anniversary, this iconic Brooklyn-based streetwear brand brings with it strong references + stories as to why they create + design what they do. Brian talks with Label Networks TV about what makes sense to Lemar and Dauley, the year 1992, fine arts influences, Notorious B.I.G., + ski jackets.
| Paola Hernandez from Mexico City Crosses Boundaries of Futuristic Designs with High-collared Ruffle Shirts Mixed with Contemporary Vinyl Dresses + Vests at Runway Show During Urban Culture Fashion Fest November 12, 2007
New designs out of Mexico City indicate that trends from south of the border are becoming more influential on the global landscape, as indicated by the fresh collection from Paola Hernandez during Urban Culture Fashion Fest.
| European “Cred Reports,” Highly-Anticipated Editorial Reports from Tastemakers Across Europe Covering Top Trends in Fashion, Accessories, Retail, Music, Current Events, Technology Now Available! - Subscribers Only November 12, 2007
Insider trendsetters across Europe tell it like it is regarding the state of fashion, retail, music, accessories, + technology, plus where they believe things are headed next in Label Networks’ “Cred Reports” released from Europe this week.
| 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.
| Super Thin “Alice” Bands Provide New Twist in Headbands + Re-introduces ‘50’s Bouffant with Rocker-Edge November 12, 2007
Hair accessories continue to make waves in style, not only among girls, but also guys, particularly the advent of the super thin headband, also known in the UK as the “Alice” band.
| Monster 666—Street-Inspired Fashion Brand from Mexico Brings Attention to Fresh Rockabilly-Punk Styles in Recent Runway Show - Subscribers Only November 9, 2007
Monster 666—Street-Inspired Fashion Brand from Mexico Brings Attention to Fresh Rockabilly-Punk Styles in Recent Runway Show - Subscribers Only
| Pop-Up Retail Store New High (M)art in Downtown Chinatown, Los Angeles, Features Fresh Concepts in the Realm of Experimental Retail November 7, 2007
The staleness of many retail experiences have caused alarm for many brands that simply can no longer get their target market to engage. One solution has been the advent of pop-up retail stores, which the Japanese first mastered on the backstreets of Harajuku, then London, + now Los Angeles.
| Fresh Designers from Mexico Showcase New Collections from Street-Inspired Trends Down Runways at Urban Culture Fashion Fest—Preview Story November 6, 2007
Runway shows in Mexico usually come in the form of high-end or couture during Mexico Fashion Week. However last weekend at the Urban Culture Fashion Fest, we got a real sense of urban + street-inspired styles in a punk-rock version of the catwalk.
| Mexico City Urban Culture Fashion Fest Illustrates Burgeoning Scene of New Designers Mixed with Top Bands, Skateboarding, Graffiti Artists + Urban Vinyl Scenes November 5, 2007
The 1st of its kind in Mexico, this trade show-like fashion, music, art festival created a buzz that indicates there’s a new version of urban culture on the rise.
| China’s Top Fashion Trends + Why, By Label Networks’ “Cred Reporters” Reveal Where Things are Headed in Youth Culture - Subscribers Only November 5, 2007
As the largest new consumer market in the world, knowing what’s going on in China is important even for the smallest brand or retailer. Our Weekly Analysis provides insight on fashion trends taken from Label Networks’ Cred Report--a highlight to the upcoming 3rd Annual China Youth Culture Study to be released mid-November.
| Denim Size of Market, Preferences, Purchasing Patterns, + Price Points Among 13-25-year-olds in North America Reveal Changing Landscape + Opportunities Influencing Fashion Landscape - Weekly Analysis Subscribers Only October 30, 2007
Fresh results from Label Networks’ North American Youth Culture Study—Fall Report ‘07 reveals shifts in consumer price points, preferences, + market opportunities among specific demographics when it comes to Denim purchasing patterns.
| Brooklyn Circus Boutique + BKc Brand Mix-up Street + Global Influences + Tell the Story of a “100-Year-Plan” October 30, 2007
Ouigi Q. Theodore is a unique boutique owner + brand designer who not only has one of the most underground, cool stores that’s become an internationally sought-after shopping destination in Brooklyn, but has also launched a unique clothing line called BKc for the traveled, streetwise fashion player.
| Japanese Brand Ayuite’s “Easy Rider” Collection by Hiroyuki Obara Among Up-and-Coming Designers from Tokyo’s Newest Hotspot, Ebisu October 29, 2007
Within Tokyo are new hotspots where tribes of fashion designers, musicians, and artists gather. Ebisu, Tokyo is the latest, known for featuring top men’s designers such as Mastermind, roen, attachment, roar, and Ayuite--most of whom have worked for international fashion brands before launching out on their own.
| The Japan Fashion Report Special 02007 October 23, 2007
Due to the popularity of our Label Lab Newsletter stories regarding fashion in Japan, we have added a unique, in-depth Fashion story outlining key designer inspirations, brands, stores, and shopping patterns for our Weekly Analysis subscribers about what’s going on in street and contemporary fashion in Japan.
| DJ Disco Wiz, the 1st Latino Hip-Hop DJ, Offers Up Insight on the Original OG’s + the Education of the Early Years Through His Label The Originators Clothing—Exclusive LNTV Interview October 22, 2007
Starting from the beginning of the hip-hop movement in the ‘70’s with DJs, MCs, Writers, and B-Boys, DJ Disco Wiz explains just how you have to go to the beginning to move forward.
| Cinnamon Roll Gang Bring Characterizations to Bags –Among Key Accessories in Blue Chips’ Fashion Fair at the Urban Woman Experience “Within” Graffiti + Rap/Hip-Hop Event October 21, 2007
In a unique event that highlighted the female side of urban culture, the Urban Woman Experience attracted hundreds of people curious to see what’s next in graffiti art + street fashion.
| Free Gold Watch, the Silkscreen Master T-shirt Brand, Dives into the Meaning of Graphic Inspiration, the Mariah Connection, + Wolf Tickets October 21, 2007
An interview with Label Networks TV, Free Gold Watch designers deliver insight their new project "Literbox", "Hater Blockers" and how to make profit backed by a rather unique “business model.”
| Menswear Designers Orthodox + Endovanera Revitalize Cropped Jackets, Short Pants, + Street-inspired Suits in Part 2 From GenArt Fresh Faces Fashion Show October 19, 2007
Combinations of street + civility provide 2 up-and-coming menswear designers with a significant edge as illustrated at their premieres during GenArt Fresh Faces. Part 2
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