Street Art Collective the Urban Repair Squad Illustrates the Hazards of Cycling with Comic Expletives, Drawing Attention to a New Culture of Transportation

Painted expletives near potholes and various urban detritus in Toronto streets illustrate literally, the changing face of transportation via cycling and culture jamming.

Madonna Signs Deal with Iconix and Macy%uFFFDs for Material Girl Juniors Collection

The Material Girl is creating her own fast-fashion juniors collection exclusive for Macy%uFFFDs with Iconix Brand Group scheduled to debut in August, 2010.

W.i.g. Magazine -for Women in General -The Original Girl Lifestyle Magazine Covering Music, Sports, Art, Poetry, Alternative Fashion, and Lifestyle, Re-launches Online

Bringing back a dose of much needed girl-culture, stories, pictures, news, reviews, and comics, the little %u2018zine that marked a major movement is back, including its own WigMag iPhone app.

Capsule Fashion Trade Show Provides an Alternative to Designer-Streetwear and Contemporary Lifestyle Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories in Vegas, New York, and Paris

Once a niche trade show, Capsule continues to attract brands moving in new directions and buyers interested in a cross-section of street, contemporary, and designer brands.

Internet: How Do You Typically Find Out About New Websites?

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Fresh data from 13-25-year-olds across North America in Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study 2010 reveals new sources for connecting youth culture to your site.

Sports Participation and Youth Culture: Fresh Data from Label Networks’ Spring Youth Culture Study 2010 Quantifies Preferred Sports vs. Participation

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Comparing sports young people do with the sports that are their favorites reveal the crossover effects of various lifestyle traits, such as associated fashion, pros as heroes, influences, and music crossovers.

Retail Round-up: Volcom Down 8% but Beats Expectations; Gap’s On the Rise and Here’s Why; H&M Proves New Strategies Work; Billabong Dips and Misses the Mark

More strategies than you can possibly imagine, indicating what works and what doesn’t when it comes to retail, fashion, action sports-inspired brands, and youth culture.

Turning Japanese: Kirsten Dunst X McG X Takashi Murakami Video Akihabara Majokko Princess Causes Major Stir in Japanese Youth Culture and Blogs

Playing the role of a majokko or magic girl dressed in Akihabara-esque sailor-maid caf%uFFFD outfit, Kirsten and the video itself typify Japanese street fashion and culture, but angers others.