Tag: accessories

Introducing “The Future Consumers Reports”— In-Depth Data, Analysis, Forecasts From Youth Culture Markets On T-shirts, Denim, Footwear, Accessories, and Action Sports Apparel

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We are proud to introduce Label Networks’ latest addition to our on-going Global Youth Culture marketing intelligence reports: The Future Consumers Reports. Our first series provides in-depth data analysis, forecasts, trends from insights thousands of 13-25-year-olds across the United States regarding T-shirts, Denim, Footwear (including Sneaker Culture), Accessories, and Action Sports Apparel. Each of the […]

Rent the Runway Buys Go Try It On—How Fashion-Tech Plays Into the Future of Fashion

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There have been many great ideas in the past few years with fashion moving online, including trade shows, that have been generating considerable start-up capital. Two of those, Rent The Runway and Go Try It On, have just joined forces. Rent The Runway, which offers up designer clothing and accessories for low-cost rental for 4 days […]

Retail Round-up: Dolce and Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion; H&M Drops But Plans Online Launch in U.S.; Volcom Pulls Out of Motocross; Skullcandy Vacates CA Office

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Italian fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were convicted today, June 19, 2013 of tax evasion for hiding $1.3 billion and given a suspended jail sentence of one year and 8 months. This came through after the second time they’ve been brought to court. The first resulted in the designers being charged a $440 […]

LuLulemon’s CEO Steps Down; Stocks Plummet

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Today, Monday, Lululemon Athletica announced that their CEO Christine Day would be leaving after 5 years. A successor is yet to be named. “Being a part of lululemon for the past five and a half years has been an incredible journey. I am proud of building a world class team that has produced one of […]

Wearable Technologies Growth Explosion and the New Landscape for Fashion

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Last week, Credit Suisse published an interesting report tracking the growing market of wearbale technologies. As we’ve noted in various Label Networks’ Youth Culture studies and Future Consumer Reports, wearable technologies are quickly becoming not only key components to one’s individual style, but can be the defining fashion statement overall. Ranging from watches to designer […]

Future Consumers Report: Eco-Fashion and The State of Youth Culture

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When it comes to the environment, global warming, and humanitarian issues, youth culture today is far more aware of such issues, with opinions and ideas for solutions, than any generation previous. As illustrated in our Sustainability and the State of Youth Culture Study 2012, and our upcoming new Study on Sustainability to be released later […]

Street Hearts at Project MVMNT Brings Streetwear for Women to the Forefront

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A unique space created at Project MVMNT trade show last winter was a new area of curated top female designers and brands called Street Hearts. Located on a wide black platform and placed right in the middle of the streetwear section, Street Hearts captured the attention of buyers and media, but also the other menswear […]

Label Networks’ New Youth Study Reveals “Recession Generation” Sparks DIY Subcultures with New Industries, Brands, Influences, Market Trends

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Now Available! Label Networks’ 13th Annual Spring Youth Culture Study! Label Networks’ 13th Annual Spring Youth Culture Study reveals new consumer insights from 13-25-year-olds across the United States—the “Recession Generation”–that’s sparking new DIY subcultures, brands, industries, and market trends in spending patterns, social networking, fashion, footwear, technology, music, sports, entertainment, and more. Youth culture in […]

Backpack Trends Reflect Key Subcultures from Electronica to Americana—Photo Report of Youth Culture’s Favorite Accessory

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Backpacks create a staple accessory category for youth culture fashion brands but not only as an addition to what may be offered in a fashion collection, but also as a reflection as to where the market’s headed next. In this story, we take a visual look at what’s new in backpacks from a variety of […]

Hot Topic Gets Bought by Sycamore Partners for $600 Million

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Punk rock/Goth inspired retailer Hot Topic just landed a huge deal, getting bought by the private equity firm Sycamore Partners, owners of brands like Talbots, for $600 million.   Hot Topic shareholders will get $14 a share as part of the deal, which is a whopping 30% above the closing price yesterday, March 6, 2013. […]