Tag: Fashion

Youth Culture’s Top Categories for Cutting Back in the Next 6 Months Reveals Who’s in For a Serious Blow -Fresh Data from Label Networks’ Fall Study 2009

For those able to attend Label Networks’ capacity-crowd presentation during MAGIC, this was the one data slide that had people gasping and others quietly figuring new strategies.

MAGIC, S.L.A,T.E., Street, Punk, MMA Fall Trade Show Proves Mix of Eras and Attitude Can Create the Most Intriguing New Fashion Trends

Label Networks’ review of MAGIC indicates that fashion designs from the streets inspired by music and the trenches of the economy can result in a culture-clash-up ripe with fresh designs.

Jerkin -the Highly Contagious Dance, Music, Fashion Street Culture Movement Leaves Hyphy and Krumping in the Dust

Based on positivity, flow, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Jerkin is not a flash in the pan trend. It’s got the signs of sustainability.

American Eagle Outfitters 2nd Quarter Shows Drop but Re-vamped Women’s Denim a Beacon of Possibility -Label Networks’ Upcoming Fall Study Indicates Growth

Retail Round-up including American Eagle, DC Shoes, and J. Crew. Seeing how each deal differently shows where certain strategic decisions have been a good thing -especially in predicting fall fashion designs.

Gen Art Merges with Rock Media to Form Entertainment, Fashion, Film, Designer Powerhouse

Mergers are becoming more common as brands get together in order to stay alive in this economic downturn.

Yarnstorming with Knitted Phone Box Cozies and Spider Webs with Handcrafted Beasts Take Street Graffiti to New Levels

The London troupe called the Yarn Corps makes Knit the City the ultimate DIY statement–one stitch at a time.

How China’s Youth Culture May be America’s Best New Fashion Market -Excerpts and Data from Label Networks’ 3rd Annual China Youth Culture Study 2009

In truth, for even the most localized trendsetting brands, it’s of vital important to know what’s taking shape among China’s youth culture as the ripple effects from the sheer heft of their size (despite the down economy) continue to shape global economics and opportunities.

Fashion’s New Muse -American Youth Culture and Key Lifestyle Traits

Trends coming from the bottom-up are re-inventing the fashion industry as consumer demand, changes in shopping, inspiration sources, new key lifestyle aesthetics dictate success in a challenging economy.

Avatar Fashion Gets Another Boost -This Time with Quiksilver and Roxy

Catching on finally to the Second World fashion wave, here’s some more styles for your avatar.

Upcoming Label Networks%uFFFD Presentations!

Next up for Label Networks%uFFFD Presentations: MAGIC Fashion Trade Show followed by Action Sports Retailer. Pre-registration required!