Snowboarding: Size of Market, Perceptions, and What It Will Take to Get the Next Generation Stoked to Ride

Action Sports / Snowboarding / Spending Patterns / Sponsorship / Sports
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Fresh data from our Fall Youth Culture Study 2010, combined with forecasts from previous Label Networks’ data provides insight into how this industry is taking shape and where market potential lies.

VF Corp Announces Profitable Third Quarter up 7% with The North Face and Vans Leading the Charge

Success stories in an economically challenging time are always good to hear. In this case, VF Corp revenues are up with projected growth and interesting marketing plans for X Games and Vans OfftheWall.tv.

John Varvatos Fashion Designer to Rockers and Converse Collab Man, Seeks to Disengage with VF Corp

Not many brands hope to get out from the VF umbrella, just ask Vans, The North Face, Wrangler, and other happy campers, but legendary Varvatos hopes to leave the fold.

Accessories / Denim / Fashion / Footwear / T-shirts / Vintage/Thrift
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The preview: visual and mesmerizing journey through the variety of fashion styles that young people prefer and why, with the rare authenticity that comes from images captured in their own environments.

Label Networks Presents”The Kids Are Alright -300 Fashion Style Portraits” -A Documentary Report

A visual and mesmerizing journey through the variety of fashion styles that young people prefer and why, with the rare authenticity that comes from images captured in their own environments.

Winter’s Children–Featuring Vintage Snowboards, Naked Riders to Be Released by Powerhouse Books

Photographer and filmmaker Jim Mangan creates an exceptionally inspirational fine art book that captures the spirit of winter.

Retail Round-up: American Apparel Appoints Former Blockbuster Exec as President; Fast Retailing’s Uniqlo Reduces Forecast; Sneak-Peak of Lanvin for H&M

Latest from the basics brand American Apparel and fast-fashion giants Uniqlo and H&M both of which continue to capture the attention of youth culture globally.

Banksy Storyboards and Directs The Simpsons Intro

One of the most coveted secrets in network TV, when notorious street artist, Banksy, gets his big break at creating the couch gag of last night’s The Simpsons episode. Check it out.

The Black Ivy -Street Etiquette’s Latest Project Highlights Cultured Male Prep Fashion with Unique Concept and Visuals

The integration of style, character, education and art with a tribute to the first black colleges in America.

Retail Round-up: Teen Apparel Stores Get a Boost from Back to School Bubble

inancial reports are out and here’s the latest from Abercrombie & Fitch, Zumiez, H&M, Gap, and more.