Vans Triple Crown of Surfing on the North Shore of Hawaii will bring thousands of fans, surfers, and media over the next few weeks.
Surf Industry Shake-up as ASP CEO Brodie Carr Resigns Due to Miscalculated Results in Crowning Kelly Slater, Plus Kick-off of Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
Burton Launches LucasFilm Collab with Limited-Edition Star Wars Boards and Helmets
The Force is with Burton in their new series featuring official Star Wars images on boards and a helmet in a limited-edition collaboration with Lucasfilms. Launched for the holidays, its perfect timing for little shredders, but you can bet that Star Wars collectors across the board will want these keepsake items, especially the RED Avid […]
Kelly Slater Wins Historic 11th ASP World Title at Rip Curl Pro Search in San Francisco
Pro surf season is in full swing with Vans Triple Crown starting in Hawaii, ASP Rip Curl in San Francisco, and incredible surfing pushing the sport in new ways.
Asian and European Expansion for Big Players Indicates New Target Markets for Iconic American Brands
New moves by Iconix and VF Corp indicate that new target markets are in store for American brands seeking growth.
Vintage Paris-How a Fashion Capital Is Leading Trends in the Secondary Market Scene
Telltale changes in shopping patterns among youth culture mean an explosion in vintage/thrift stores and retro iconic trends. Here’s the latest from the leading the scene.
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Look Coming to H&M by Trish Summerville
The much-anticipated cult hit book series and movie from Sweden is being remade into English, inspiring an entire hardcore girl collection via H&M.
Eco Round-up: Patagonia’s Common Threads X EBay; Bamboo Cars and Locally Harvested Solutions
racking the growth of secondary markets and non-industrial manufacturing solutions.
Footwear and Sneaker Shopping Patterns in Youth Culture -Top Store Preference Shifts By Gender Lead to New Market Opportunities for the Industry
Challenging economy has effected footwear shopping patterns among youth culture, and in our latest Youth Culture Study, store preferences indicate where specific demographics are turning to next.
China Gets Its First Taste of Professional Surfing as the Swatch Girls Pro Launches
Although women’s pro surfing has had a hard time with sponsors and events, one good thing is a new event in China for the world’s best longboarders, and opening the door for the sport to a massive new audience.
NYC Documentary “Everybody Street” Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Expand, Adding to the Growing Buzz of Street Photography and Real Stories
NYC photographer and filmmaker, Cheryl Dunn, featured in Art in the Streets and Beautiful Losers, attracts support of growing street photography scene.