Tag: Fashion

A Tribute to Malcom McLaren, Creator of Punk and Fashion Movements

He was a man who created an entire youth cultural movement. In this story we recap highlights of what made Malcom McLaren such a legend and how he was a trend-creator until the end.

Retail Round-up: Fast-Fashion Giants HM Up 42%; Uniqlo First Half up 43%; Action Sports Retailer Zumiez Up 20.1%

The giants of fast-fashion continue to reflect success in youth culture fashion and business strategies. Here’s the latest financial round-up.

Nike Signs Multi-Year Sponsorship of U.S. Open of Surfing, Promoting the Trilogy of Nike, Hurley, Converse Brands through Surf

Last year at the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach was a Nike-fest of Surf. IMG Action Sports recent announcement means Nike’s embedding even longer into surf culture.

American Apparel Reports 8.6% Sales Increase for Fourth Quarter But Plagued with Reduced Manufacturing Efficiencies

As a leader in youth culture fashion, what happens with American Apparel is important to know as the ripple effects often impact many other brands in the industry.

Spray Graphics Fashion Show and Exhibition at Crewest Illustrate the Origins of Street Art on T’s by the O.G.’s of the Scene, TC-5

In the ’80’s having a TC-5 artist graphic T-shirt, denim jeans, or jacket was a symbol of cool. This show brings back the roots of street fashion.

Denim / Fabrics/Textiles / Fashion / Spending Patterns / Streetwear
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Spending patterns and changes in styles reflect a new market of denim buyers. Here’s the latest.

Retail Round-up: Aeropostale Busts Record Shares: PacSun’s Long Road; Quiksilver Down; Buckle Up

Distinct differences in performances between fashion brands continues to fascinate forecasters as strategies undergo major shifts to attract a new youth culture.

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.